Noise Abatement for Circular Saws
Outlines some of the latest research on, and most practical methods for, reducing circular saw noise.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Some Circular Saw Arrangements
The Nature of Circular Saw Noise
Idling Noise
Cutting Noise
Workpiece Noise
Saw Blade and Tooth Terminology
Specific Methods of Noise Reduction
Maintenance Factors
Setting Basic Operational Parameters
Saw Blade Design and Tooth Geometry
Vibration Damping
Blade Enclosure
Control of Workpiece Noise
Summary
References
Illustrations
Fig. 1 Saw blade terminology
Fig. 2 Deep slots in saw blade
Fig. 3 Dashes in saw blade
Fig. 4 Deepening of gullet
Fig. 5 Widening gullets by removal of teeth
Fig. 6 Design of vibration damping collars
Fig. 7 Circular saw enclosure ready for use
Fig. 8 Examples of materials for enclosure
