Power Saws
Circular saws, mitre saws, jigsaws, reciprocating saws, and oscillating multi-tools - the powered cutting tools that make fast, accurate cuts in timber, sheet materials, and more.
Circular Saw Guide Rails: Brand Compatibility, Length Sizing, and How to Set One Up Properly
The UK guide to circular saw guide rails. Universal vs brand-specific rails, what fits what, length sizing, and the splinter-strip calibration that everyone skips.
Circular Saws: What to Buy, How to Use One Safely, and Which Blade for the Job
The UK guide to circular saws. Corded vs cordless, blade sizes and tooth counts, worktop cutting technique, and what to buy from ~£40 to £390.
Coping Saws: How to Scribe Skirting Internal Corners That Don't Open Up
UK guide to coping saws. Why scribing beats mitring on internal corners, blade TPI by material, technique for clean cuts, and what to buy from £7.99-8.48.
Downcut Jigsaw Blades: The £6 Consumable That Stops Worktops Chipping
UK guide to downcut jigsaw blades. T101BR vs T101BRF vs T308BF, when to use them, the 38mm worktop trap, and what to buy from £6-10.
Jigsaw Anti-Splinter Guards: The £4 Insert That Stops Worktop Cuts Chipping
UK guide to jigsaw anti-splinter inserts. How they work with downcut blades and masking tape, brand compatibility, and what to buy from £3.31-4.99.
Jigsaws: The Curved-Cut Saw You'll Need for Worktop Cutouts and Flooring
UK guide to jigsaws. How to cut worktop sink holes without chipping, which blades to use, orbital action explained, and what to buy from £24-55.
Mitre Saw Stands: Why You Need One, How to Set It Up Safely, and What to Buy
The UK guide to mitre saw stands. Why floor cutting causes kickback, working height, outrigger setup, hire vs buy, and what to spend across the £40 to £360 range.
Mitre Saws: Which Type You Need, How to Cut Skirting Boards Properly, and What to Buy
The UK guide to mitre saws. Compound vs sliding, blade sizes, skirting board technique, scribing internal corners, and what to buy from ~£60 to £900.
Oscillating Multi-Tools: The Precision Cutter for Tight Spaces, Door Frames, and Grout
UK guide to oscillating multi-tools. Door frame trimming technique, blade types explained, Starlock vs OIS, and what to buy from £35-70.
Plunge Saw (Track Saw): What It Is, How to Use One, and What to Buy in the UK
The UK guide to plunge saws. Rail compatibility groups, blade selection for laminate worktops, hire-vs-buy economics, and what to buy across the £110 to £570 range.
Reciprocating Saws: The Demolition Tool Every Strip-Out Needs, and How to Use One Safely
UK guide to reciprocating saws (recip/sabre saws). Blade selection, safe technique for demolition strip-outs, corded vs cordless, and what to buy from £35.