Hi
I am beginning to install some raised decking and was thinking of purchasing an electric saw to do the job quicker (I am not allowed to take any hols over next month or so due to start of large project...and when I am off on 2 rest days after every 7 shifts, I can't rely on weather). So rather than hire a saw and find I can't get it done for rain etc. I am thinking about buying something which I can use when opportunity arises to do a bit and then perhaps sell on second hand when finished with it.
I have never used compound/mitre/crosscut/sliding saws and given my limited DIY knowledge..I'm not sure what they actually all do?
Basically I need something that will do the following:
1. Allow me to cut 100mm x 100mm treated posts (and cut them square)
2. Cut 45 deg bevel on decking boards (to trim around the outside face of decking and give nice corners)
3. Cut 150mm x 50mm joists squarely
4. Plus other cuts that may be required for standard decking projects.
I don't want to spend too much (i.e. no Dewalts or Bosch etc).
So....I'm looking for advice of what type of saw would suit me (inc. blade size), then I can search around for something that may be in my price range (less than £150 if possible....lot lower even better!).
Any advice will be much appreciated.
Thanks
Patrick
I am beginning to install some raised decking and was thinking of purchasing an electric saw to do the job quicker (I am not allowed to take any hols over next month or so due to start of large project...and when I am off on 2 rest days after every 7 shifts, I can't rely on weather). So rather than hire a saw and find I can't get it done for rain etc. I am thinking about buying something which I can use when opportunity arises to do a bit and then perhaps sell on second hand when finished with it.
I have never used compound/mitre/crosscut/sliding saws and given my limited DIY knowledge..I'm not sure what they actually all do?
Basically I need something that will do the following:
1. Allow me to cut 100mm x 100mm treated posts (and cut them square)
2. Cut 45 deg bevel on decking boards (to trim around the outside face of decking and give nice corners)
3. Cut 150mm x 50mm joists squarely
4. Plus other cuts that may be required for standard decking projects.
I don't want to spend too much (i.e. no Dewalts or Bosch etc).
So....I'm looking for advice of what type of saw would suit me (inc. blade size), then I can search around for something that may be in my price range (less than £150 if possible....lot lower even better!).
Any advice will be much appreciated.
Thanks
Patrick
