This type of vertically mounted saw, has a circular saw blade. Used mainly for crosscutting sheet timber materials.

The preparation of timber, particularly if from sawn stock, providing a usable surface, square edge and finished thickness separately or in combination.

Cross-cut (Mitre), radial arm saw and chop saws all use circular blades.

This includes fixed and portable, table mounted circular saws. These machines are used in the preparation of workpieces from sheet, board or section material.