Power Tool Glossary

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Most power tools may be classified as drilling, cutting, or shaping tools, although a few special purpose power tools are classified as impact tools.

Drill Presses are stationary tools that are commonly used in wood and metal shops for drilling vertical holes in dense, solid materials.
Power Drills, which are available both as corded drills and cordless drills, are used to make holes of specified diameters in a wide variety of materials.
Rotary Tools are small, handheld devices that are used for detailed drilling, grinding, shaping, and polishing at high speeds.

Radial Arm Saws are stationary tools that can crosscut wide boards and make bevel cuts.
Table Saws are designed to make cross cuts and rip cuts by means of a round, motorized blade that protrudes through a slot in a level table.
Band Saws are stationary woodworking shop tools that can be used for a variety of cuts, including straight rip and cross cuts as well as curves and angles.
Miter Saws, also known as chop saws, are designed to make angled, or mitered, crosscuts.
Reciprocating Saws are high-power electric jigsaws that, depending on the saw blade, can be used to cut through most types of materials.
Circular Saws are portable tools that are used to cut framing lumber, plywood, and other sheet goods.
Jig Saws, also known as saber saws, are handheld electric saws that can make straight, curved, and angle cuts with a reciprocating or an orbital movement.
Scroll Saws are high-speed, powered coping saws that can be used for detail work on a variety of materials.

Wood Lathes are turning tools that rotate a piece of material where it can be shaped into a rounded form.
Routers are versatile power tools that are used to cut edges, grooves, and slots.
Jointers are large, stationary tools that are used to make the face or edge of a board straight and true.
Benchtop Sanders are stationary sanding tools that are commonly used for shaping work.
Belt Sanders are portable, aggressing sanding machines that are used for coarse surfacing and shaping work.
Orbital Sanders are the simplest and safest form of power sander, and are frequently used for finish sanding.
Bench Grinders are designed for stationary grinding, buffing, and polishing when securely attached to a workbench or tool stand.

Power Nailers are used to drive nails or staples quickly and quite effortlessly.
Hammer Drills are handheld drills that are typically used for drilling into masonry.