Building a Power Saw API with The Product API: A Complete Guide

Create a specialized Power Saw Product API with saw type, blade size, power source, cutting capacity, and tool specifications. Perfect for tool marketplaces and hardware retailers.

Introduction to Power Saws

Power saws are essential tools for woodworking, construction, and DIY projects. Finding the right power saw with the right specifications can be challenging. Whether you're a professional contractor needing a circular saw, a hobbyist looking for a miter saw, or a developer building a tool marketplace, having structured power saw product data is crucial.

Imagine being able to search for power saws and instantly get detailed information about each tool - from saw type and blade size to power source and cutting capacity, from bevel capacity to safety features. This is exactly what a specialized Power Saw Product API can provide.

What Makes a Power Saw API Special?

A Power Saw Product API goes beyond basic product listings. It understands the unique characteristics that matter to tool buyers:

Saw Type: Circular, miter, table, jigsaw, reciprocating, and more
Power: Source type, voltage, amperage, and RPM
Cutting: Blade size, cutting depth, and capacity
Angles: Bevel and miter capacity for angled cuts
Features: Laser guide, dust collection, and safety features
Portability: Weight and power source (corded vs cordless)
Performance: Speed, accuracy, and precision

With this structured data, you can build powerful features like filtering by saw type, comparing cutting capacities, or recommending saws based on project requirements.

Try It Out: Search for Power Saws

Use the search bar below to search for power saws. Try queries like "DeWalt circular saw 7.25", "Bosch miter saw 12 inch", or "Makita jigsaw cordless". The results will include detailed specifications automatically extracted from product information across the web.

Try the Power Saw API

Search for power saws and see detailed specifications automatically extracted from product information.

How It Works: Technical Implementation

Now that you've seen the API in action, let's dive into how it's implemented. This specialized Power Saw API is built on top of The Product API which is an AI-based product search API that works with any product and any type of query. It responds with structured JSON and supports custom structured responses, allowing you to build specialized APIs for any product category.

The Product API's powerful custom_data_schema feature allows you to define additional structured fields specific to your product category, enabling you to create category-specific APIs like this Power Saw API. For more details on how the API works, see the full documentation.

Understanding APIs for Product Data

An API (Application Programming Interface) enables different software applications to communicate. For product data:

Input: You send a search query (e.g., "power saw DeWalt circular")
Processing: The API searches across multiple sources and uses AI to extract relevant information
Output: You receive structured product data in JSON format

The flexibility of a product API means you can customize it for specific categories by defining additional data fields through JSON Schema.

Creating a Power Saw-Specific JSON Schema to pass as custom_data_schema of search request

Here's the JSON Schema we use for power saw products:

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "saw_type": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": ["circular", "miter", "table", "jigsaw", "reciprocating", "band", "scroll", "chain"],
      "description": "Type of power saw"
    },
    "power_source": {
      "type": "string",
      "enum": ["corded", "cordless", "gas", "pneumatic"],
      "description": "Power source type"
    },
    "voltage": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Voltage rating (for corded/cordless saws)"
    },
    "amp_rating": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Amperage rating (for corded saws)"
    },
    "blade_size": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Blade size in inches (e.g., '7.25', '10', '12')"
    },
    "max_cutting_depth": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Maximum cutting depth in inches or millimeters"
    },
    "bevel_capacity": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Bevel angle capacity in degrees"
    },
    "miter_capacity": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Miter angle capacity in degrees"
    },
    "rpm": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Revolutions per minute (RPM)"
    },
    "weight": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Tool weight in pounds or kilograms"
    },
    "laser_guide": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Whether the saw has a laser guide"
    },
    "dust_collection": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Whether the saw has dust collection capability"
    },
    "price_range": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Price range category"
    }
  },
  "required": ["saw_type", "power_source", "blade_size"]
}

Using the Category Prefix

When searching for power saws, we prefix the search query with "power saw" to help the AI understand the context and return more relevant results.

Example Search Queries:

power saw DeWalt circular 7.25
power saw Bosch miter 12 inch
power saw Makita jigsaw cordless
power saw Milwaukee reciprocating

The prefix "power saw" ensures the API understands you're looking specifically for power saws and not other products.

Complete Example: Making a Request

Here's how to make a request to The Product API with a power saw-specific schema. For complete API reference including authentication, endpoints, and all parameters, see the documentation:

const response = await fetch('https://api.example.com/api?search=power%20saw%20DeWalt%20circular&with_image=true', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    custom_data_schema: {
      type: "object",
      properties: {
        saw_type: {
          type: "string",
          enum: ["circular", "miter", "table", "jigsaw", "reciprocating", "band", "scroll", "chain"],
          description: "Type of power saw"
        },
        power_source: {
          type: "string",
          enum: ["corded", "cordless", "gas", "pneumatic"],
          description: "Power source type"
        },
        voltage: {
          type: "string",
          description: "Voltage rating"
        },
        amp_rating: {
          type: "string",
          description: "Amperage rating"
        },
        blade_size: {
          type: "string",
          description: "Blade size in inches"
        },
        max_cutting_depth: {
          type: "string",
          description: "Maximum cutting depth"
        },
        bevel_capacity: {
          type: "string",
          description: "Bevel angle capacity in degrees"
        },
        miter_capacity: {
          type: "string",
          description: "Miter angle capacity in degrees"
        },
        rpm: {
          type: "string",
          description: "Revolutions per minute"
        },
        weight: {
          type: "string",
          description: "Tool weight"
        },
        laser_guide: {
          type: "boolean",
          description: "Whether the saw has a laser guide"
        },
        dust_collection: {
          type: "boolean",
          description: "Whether the saw has dust collection capability"
        },
        price_range: {
          type: "string",
          description: "Price range category"
        }
      },
      required: ["saw_type", "power_source", "blade_size"]
    }
  })
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data.products);

Expected Response

The API will return products with standard fields plus your custom custom_data field:

{
  "status": "success",
  "products": [
    {
      "name": "DeWalt DWE575SB Circular Saw",
      "description": "The DeWalt DWE575SB is a lightweight circular saw...",
      "brand": "DeWalt",
      "image": "https://example.com/image.jpg",
      "custom_data": {
        "saw_type": "circular",
        "power_source": "corded",
        "voltage": "120V",
        "amp_rating": "15A",
        "blade_size": "7.25",
        "max_cutting_depth": "2.5 inches",
        "bevel_capacity": "57 degrees",
        "miter_capacity": "0 degrees",
        "rpm": "5200",
        "weight": "8.8 lbs",
        "laser_guide": false,
        "dust_collection": true,
        "price_range": "mid-range"
      }
    }
  ]
}

Conclusion

By combining the flexible Product API with a power saw-specific JSON Schema, you can create a powerful, specialized API for power saw products. The key is:

Define your schema based on what power saw data matters to your application
Use category prefixes in search queries for better context
Leverage the custom_data field to build rich, category-specific features

The same approach works for any product category - you just need to define the right schema for your needs!

Ready to get started? Create your own product API on The Product API and start building your own category-specific APIs today!

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