Final answer:
Overlap of saw cuts at least 1/2 the blade diameter ensures clean cuts and maximum cutting efficiency by applying the correct pressure and avoiding uncut sections, crucial for stable and efficient operations.
Step-by-step explanation:
Saw cuts should overlap at least 1/2 the blade diameter to ensure efficient cutting and to maximize the cutting tools' effectiveness. The reason for this is similar to an understanding in tree cutting with a two-person crosscut saw or any other cutting process.
A blade's cutting efficiency depends on the contact area—the smaller the surface area, the greater the pressure that can be applied for a given force. Thus, overlapping to at least half the blade diameter ensures that subsequent cuts can be made cleanly without leaving behind any uncut sections which can affect the cut quality and potentially the stability of the operation, as detailed in our exploration of short-term production.
This technique ensures that the saw blade can continue to operate at the required depth and with the efficiency necessary for the material being cut, aligning with updated practices that even suggest deeper and wider cuts for optimal results.