The pendulum saw is a powerful sawing machine used in large wood shops and sawmills for precise angled or straight cuts. It is powered by a motor assembly and has a prescribed range of travel. Its size and accessories make it a versatile option for large project woodworking environments and industrial sawmills.
The pendulum saw is a popular sawing machine, mainly used in large wood shops and sawmills. Pendulum saws are one of several types of saw mechanisms that use either the disc blade or the circular saw. They are often used for their ability to make precise angled or straight cuts. The fact that such saws are powered in a way that allows them to cut through thick material with ease and efficiency also makes them a versatile saw.
The pendulum saw works as its name indicates: like a pendulum. The circular saw blade is powered by a large motor assembly which is positioned to allow the blade to travel a prescribed radius when rotating. This action allows the user to designate the angle at which the cut should be made, then cut the material from top to bottom without having to adjust or move the work piece.
Just like a radial arm saw or miter saw, the pendulum saw has a prescribed range in which it is allowed to travel. This is an advantage and a limitation at the same time. The pendulum saw has a larger stroke than a radial arm saw, which is an advantage; however, it is not usable as a compound miter saw as most units do not allow you to multiply the angles to be cut.
The fact that the saw is powered by a powerful motor allows it to be used for cutting a thick or dense material. This is an advantage; however, the thickness of material that can be cut on a pendulum saw is limited by the size of the saw blade. This is a limitation common to all circular saws.
Another benefit/limitation combination that comes with pendulum saws is their size. Most pendulum saw units are large enough to remain stable when cutting wide or long material, however, the saw is not easily moved due to its size. Compound miter saws, as well as some smaller radial arm saw units, can be used in the field on construction sites, while pendulum saws are primarily stationary, “shop only” units.
There are also many different accessories for different pendulum saw models. Accessories range from custom cutting tables to different configuration options. These have helped make pendulum saws a more versatile option in large project woodworking environments, as well as industrial sawmills.
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