Rip Saws

New and used rip saws for sale, from British-built Sedgwick sawbenches to SCM multi-blade rip saws for production ripping, with finance available on every machine. We deliver, install and commission your saw, train your operators and supply servicing and spare parts afterwards. Tell us your timber sizes and daily volume and we’ll match you to the right machine.

What Is a Rip Saw Used For?

A rip saw cuts timber along its length, with the grain, to turn rough boards into strips or blanks of a set width. It’s usually the first machine timber goes through after delivery, before planing, moulding or crosscutting.

Types of Rip Saw We Supply

Tilting arbor sawbenches. A single blade that rises and tilts for ripping, bevel cuts and general sizing. The Sedgwick TA315 and TA450 are British-built, cast iron sawbenches that suit joinery shops, furniture makers and schools.

Multi-blade rip saws. These cut several strips in one pass, with the timber fed automatically through the machine. The SCM Multiblade M3, available at 25, 35 and 50hp, is built for sawmills, pallet makers and production joinery, where the volume makes a single-blade saw too slow.

Choosing a Rip Saw

If you only rip a few boards a day, a sawbench is enough. If ripping holds up the rest of the workshop, a multi-rip saw soon pays for itself in labour. Check the maximum depth of cut against your thickest timber. Bear in mind that multi-blade machines need a three-phase supply and good dust extraction. For panels and sheet material, use a sliding table panel saw instead. To cut thick boards into thinner ones, a resaw is the better tool.