This section provides an overview for crosscut saws as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 6 crosscut saw manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked crosscut saw companies as of September, 2024: 1.Crosscut Saw Company, 2.Bridge City Tool Works, 3.Bottene Srl.
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A Crosscut Saw is an industrial machine that uses a rotating circular saw directly connected to a motor to cut the material to be processed on a stand.
Crosscut Saws are used for horizontal cutting operations on long, large pieces of wood or aluminum, usually in conjunction with a long horizontal stand.
The diameter of a mainstream circular saw is roughly 400 to 600 mm. There are two types of circular saws: one uses a scale to visually determine the cutting point, and the other uses a digital device that automatically determines the cutting point by punching in the dimensions.
The scale type requires the skill and experience of the craftsman, while the digital type is more accurate.
Crosscut saws are often used on construction sites and in furniture manufacturing plants. They are also popular among DIY enthusiasts and suitable for home processing operations. Efficient work is possible by changing the shape of the cutting edge and blade material according to the material to be processed and the cutting point.
On the other hand, crosscut saws have rotating cutting edges and can be dangerous, so it is important to take appropriate safety precautions and use them correctly.
Crosscut Saws are used in woodworking, metalworking, and DIY.
In woodworking shops, crosscut saws are used to cut square timbers into horizontal cuts when working with long, large pieces of wood.
They are also used by metalworkers to cut aluminum and other materials. Therefore, they can also be applied in construction sites and automotive plants.
Furthermore, crosscut saws are also used in private wood workshops and studios, as some sizes can fit on a tabletop space.
For woodworkers and DIY enthusiasts, they are indispensable machines for improving the precision and speed of cutting operations.
There are two main types of crosscut saws: manual-feed and automatic-feed, and their principles are different, so it is necessary to select one according to the application.
The manual feed type crosscut saw consists of a rotary saw directly connected to a motor that moves back and forth, vertically and horizontally, and cuts the material placed on a table while pulling it.
The automatic feed type crosscut saw consists of a rotary saw mounted on a motorized rotary shaft, and the saw is moved by stepping on a pedal to cut the work piece. The width of the cut (distance traveled by the work piece) is adjustable, as is the speed at which the saw is moved.
Unlike other circular saws, the crosscut saw is a down-cutting saw, which means that chips are scattered forward when the material is cut, allowing for safe and efficient work.
There is also a model called an optoelectronic jumping crosscut saw that can cut off only the part of the material that is unnecessary by drawing a line with a special chalk in advance and using a special detection device, enabling more efficient and accurate cutting.
There are various types of crosscut saws, but the two most common types are sliding crosscut saws and mini crosscut saws. Each has different characteristics, so selection should be based on the intended use.
Slide-type Crosscut Saws are capable of cutting a wide range of boards by sliding the head equipped with a blade up and down. They are often used in large factories or on job sites, and their large cutting capacity makes them suitable when long lengths of material need to be processed. The angle of the processed material can also be adjusted, enabling diagonal cutting.
Slide-type Crosscut Saws are used for processing wood, plastic, aluminum, steel, etc., and can cut a wide range of materials.
Mini Crosscut Saws are characterized by their small size, light weight, and compact design. Its table-top size makes it suitable for small workshops and DIY enthusiasts. Although its cuttable size is small, it is highly accurate and is used for processing resin, wood, and metal. In addition, mini crosscut saws are inexpensive, making them easy to purchase even for beginners.
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Bridge City Tool Works, established in 1983 and currently a subsidiary of Harvey Industries Co. Ltd., is a tool manufacturer based in Montclair, California, with a manufacturing facility in Nanjing, China. The company specializes in crafting various woodworking tools, catering to both woodworkers and collectors for applications in residential and commercial settings. Its product range includes adjustable back saws in frames, convertible planes, and an array of drilling and layout tools.
Bottene Srl, established in 1932 and headquartered in Schio (Vicenza), Italy, is a manufacturer developing woodworking machinery. The company specializes in solid wood cutting, cutting saws, wood optimization and finger joint technology. It provides a range of products, including machines for crosscutting, push crosscutting, semiautomatic crosscutting, and crosscutting for sawmills, all designed for high-production lines and heavy-duty operations. The company also offers scanners to select and classify soft and hard wood boards.
Thomas Flinn & Co., established in 1923 and located in Sheffield, England, is a manufacturer of saws and hand tools. The company provides Clifton hand planes with a wide range of premium-quality bench planes, shoulder planes, and spokeshaves. Its popular brands include PAX, Lynx Saws (Garlick Saw Company), and Roberts & Lee Dorchester Saws. It offers various woodworking tools and accessories, such as solid brass saw screws and caps, brass-plated saw screws and caps, solid brass splitnut screws and caps, saw files, and the Ray Iles "Mike Abbott" drawknife.
Crosscut Saw Company is a manufacturer of crosscut saws, saw tools, and log-building equipment located in Seneca Falls, New York. The company,'s crosscut saws come in two tooth styles: Tuttle or Champion with two cutting teeth to each raker tooth, and Perforated Lance with four cutting teeth to each raker tooth. Selling American-made products, the company also offers saw sharpening and raker swaging kits, vintage saws, as well as saw handles
Daltons Wadkin, established in 1901 and headquartered in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK, is a manufacturer and distributor of woodworking machinery. The company produces industrial machinery tailored for processing various materials, such as solid wood, wood-based panels, composites, plastics, and non-ferrous metals. Its machinery lineup includes automated crosscut saws, computer numerical control routers, edgebanders, sliding table and vertical panel saws, as well as planer moulders. The company also offers high-precision Phillipson series of disc and belt sanders, extensively employed in the aerospace and automotive sectors.
JJ Smith & Co (Woodworking Machinery) Ltd., established in 1923, is a British supplier headquartered in Kirkby, Liverpool, specializing in woodworking machinery. The company offers a wide range of equipment, both new and used, including automatic and manual crosscut saws, computer numerical control routers, panels and ripsaws, roller tables and stops, and spindle moulders. Their new machines are sourced from reputable brands such as Stromab, Intorex, Centauro Alfa, and Graule, while used machinery is carefully selected and refurbished. The company also provides woodworking robotics, including automated handling and finishing applications.
Ranking as of September 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Crosscut Saw Company |
35.6%
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2 | Bridge City Tool Works |
32.2%
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3 | Bottene Srl |
11.9%
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4 | A L Dalton Ltd. |
10.2%
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5 | JJ Smith & Co Woodworking Machinery Ltd |
6.8%
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6 | Thomas Flinn & Co |
3.4%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the crosscut saw page as of September 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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3 | 60.0% |
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1 | 20.0% |
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1 | 20.0% |