Circular Saw by Tabitha Babbitt (1813)
- Year: 1813
- Invented by: Tabitha Babbitt
- Type of saw: Circular saw
- Usage: Sawmill
- Benefits: More efficient than the pit saw, could be operated by one person
- Impact: Helped to revolutionize the lumber industry and build the American West
Tabitha Babbitt’s invention of the circular saw in 1813 revolutionized the lumber industry. Her saw was more efficient and easier to use than the pit saw, and it helped to make it possible to produce mass quantities of lumber. Babbitt’s saw is also credited with helping to build the American West. She never patented her invention, believing that it was her duty to share her ideas with others. Her unselfishness and dedication to her community make her an inspiration.
Top 10 Groundbreaking Inventions by Female Innovators in History
Men have always dominated science and inventions, big names like Thomas Edison – Inventor of the Bulb, Nikola Tesla – Inventor of the and AC current, Alexander Graham Bell- Inventor of the Telephone are remembered by many people, but people forget to notice female inventions like Monopoly by Elizabeth “Lizzie” Magie, solar-powered house by Maria Telkes and many more.
In this article, we are going to see some unnoticed female inventors and their inventions.