# Miniature 3D-Printed Saws This Saw is the World's Smallest Functional Circular Saw By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-08-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-saw References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/worlds-smallest-functional-3d-printed-circular-saw/38815/) & [3dprint](http://3dprint.com/86755/tiny-3d-printed-circular-saw/) Hobbyist Lance Abernethy has created a working, [3D-printed circular saw](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tiny-house-lux) that's noteworthy because it's only slightly bigger than your thumbnail. Abernethy used Onshape software to design the saw before printing it using an [Ultimaker 2 3D printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2s). Despite being incredibly tiny, the saw has all the components you expect to see in a typical, regular-sized circular saw such as a blade holder, a saw guard and the two halves that form the main housing for the contraption. The saw parts themselves have a shell thickness of 0.5 millimeters and a layer height of 21-40 microns. Despite already impressive with this miniature circular saw, inventor Abernethy says he is now looking forward to creating a whole set of [miniature power tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Miniature 3D Printing:** Exploring the potential of creating small, functional tools through 3D printing technology. - **Micro Power Tools:** Developing a range of miniaturized power tools for various applications. - **Onshape Design Software:** Utilizing advanced design software like Onshape for creating intricate models for 3D printing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Manufacturing:** Integrating miniature 3D printing in the manufacturing industry to produce small functional tools. - **Diy/fabrication:** Catering to the DIY and fabrication sector with micro power tools for precise and detailed work. - **Software:** Providing advanced design software solutions, like Onshape, for industries involving 3D printing and prototyping. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Palm-Sized 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-3d-printer.md) - [Miniature Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-wine-glass.md) - [Interchangeable Component Power Saws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3in1-multitool.md) - [Versatile Rotary Tool Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotary-workshop.md) - [Advanced Ultrasonic Hobby Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hozo-design-neoblade.md) - [Compact 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulzbot-mini-2.md) - [Modular Desktop Maker Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lathepro.md) - [Folding Multitool-Like Saws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toughbuilt-folding-pull-saw.md) - [Ultra-Compact Laser Engravers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formovie-xming.md)