The difference between the thickness of the tooth in a saw and the thickness of the blade of the saw. Proper set is extremely important in saw maintenance. There are two types of set, Spring set and Swage set. Spring set means the teeth have been bent one way or another. Swage set means the teeth have been widened in both directions.
Set works The device on a carriage that is used to incrementally move the log toward the saw.
The piece of wood cut off a log that is round on one side and flat on the other. These are produced from the first cuts on logs and the edging of flitches. They can be used for firewood, siding, or can be processed into lumber if large enough. Splitter The device behind a circle saw that keeps the two pieces from binding together on the saw. These can be fixed or can be rotating.