How to Calibrate a Mitre Saw: Squaring Your Saw for Perfect Joints.

mitre saw accuracy

Nothing is more frustrating than spending £50 on oak skirting boards only to find your “perfect” 45-degree mitre doesn’t close properly. You check the saw, the dial says 45°, but the gap in the corner says otherwise. In my 50 years of DIY, I’ve learned one hard truth: You cannot trust a mitre saw straight … Read more

Best Circular Saw Blade for Laminate Worktops

man using circular saw blade to cut a laminate worktop

Laminate worktops, also called countertops are popular choices for many UK homeowners. That’s because they are relatively affordable, compared to other options such as wood, marble, granite, quartz, steel etc. They are also available in different patterns and colours. Fitting a laminate worktop is considered a difficult DIY project as it can be expensive if … Read more

Mitre Saw Dust Extraction

man using a mitre saw dust extraction system

When you start using a mitre saw, and especially for the first time, you might be really surprised by the amount of sawdust that one of these can produce. The actual amount produced will pretty much depend on the type of wood you are cutting. That is not really that important, but suffice to say, … Read more