The band saw name isn’t exactly secretive, it’s a saw that has a blade that is a long metal band. So instead of cutting back and forth like a hand saw, it cuts more like a circular or chain saw. But ...

Handheld band saws exist, and can be highly useful tools. However, they lack some of the finesse and precision of the more traditional upright units, particularly for with smaller workpieces. [Honus] ...