The machine pictured is a
A)table saw
B)bench saw
C)radial arm saw
D)band saw

Question

The machine pictured is a
A)table saw 
B)bench saw 
C)radial arm saw 
D)band saw

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The machine pictured is a radial arm saw. It can be identified by its long arm, which extends out over the work surface and has the blade mounted on it. This allows the user to make crosscuts or rip cuts by moving the arm and blade across the workpiece. A table saw has the blade mounted underneath the work surface, a bench saw is not a commonly recognized term for a specific type of saw, and a band saw would have a different appearance with a continuous blade running around two wheels.

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