Fixed saw blades vs removable saw blades
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Removable blades | ||
| Removable blade saws usually have a metal frame. Coping, fret, bow, and hacksaws are all examples of metal-framed saws with detachable blades. All of these types of saws have rather thin blades held under tension by a metal frame to prevent them from bending in the material. | ||
| How you remove the blade from the gang saw depends on the design. For an example of how to remove the blade on each of these saws, see: How to insert and remove the blade from the adjustable frame. | |
Fixed blades | ||
 | The fixed blade will be welded or bolted to the handle and is not intended to be removed. Panel, tenon, dovetail, scoring and hole saws are all examples of saws with fixed blades. Compared to detachable blade saws, fixed blade saws typically have wider, longer, and thicker blades that are designed to last longer rather than requiring frequent replacement. | |
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