Circular and miter saws are used for cutting various types of wood materials (wood panels, plywood, chipboard, fiberboard). There are typical similarities and differences between them, which we will talk about.

Circular saws and miter saws are similar in how they work. In both, the working mechanism is a rotating disc with teeth, which cuts materials. In both cases, the discs can be changed, depending on the purpose. If you don't care about cutting quality, then coarse-toothed discs are indispensable, but if you want a delicate cut, fine-toothed discs are worth using. By the way, the finer the teeth, the more wood dust, so we recommend purchasing a vacuum cleaner to remove sawdust. Modern saws are equipped with special nozzles for connecting vacuum cleaners. This will make your job much easier and help relieve the discomfort caused by flying chips.

Another similarity and, perhaps, the biggest plus of both types of saws is the ability to adjust the angle and height of the cut. This is a very useful feature if you are assembling furniture or doing carpentry work. Circular saws also have speed control and are equipped with a laser to help you make even cuts.

The difference between circular saws and miter saws is their mobility. Circular saws can be classified as a type of hand tools that you can carry with you to objects, while miter saws are a table on which the saw blade is installed. It is ideal for woodworking shops.

What is important to consider when buying a power saw?

The first thing consumers pay attention to is the price of the purchased tool and the higher it is, the more multifunctional the product is. The second thing that is important to consider, based on the price, is the purpose of the application. If you purchase a saw for professional purposes, we do not recommend that you save money and take cheaper options, since by such a step you narrow your range of possibilities.

Consumer requirements for circular and miter saws are no different from the requirements for other power tools, that is, it is important to consider:

• The duration of the service life, which is determined by the endurance of the device
• Power. The more power, the higher the performance of the device, which affects the quality of its work
• The number of rotations per minute. This parameter directly depends on the power of the device, so we can say that the more revolutions per minute the disk makes, the better the cut
• Heating also depends on the power of the device. High power appliances heat up slower than low and medium power
• Safety standards provided by any manufacturer

Let's talk a little about safety rules. Of course, manufacturers of modern power tools take care that the use of their products does not cause physical harm to humans. The cutting mechanisms are covered with various protective shields and additional protective equipment is also included in the package of devices, but we urge to increase your safety with personal protective equipment, which are goggles to protect the eyes from shavings and wood dust, respirators for respiratory protection, gloves and overalls to prevent shavings do not adhere to the skin, and equipment for ears protection.

When assembling any saw, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. It is important to fasten the parts so as not to pinch them too much, but at the same time they should not dangle.

On our site you will find a sufficient number of different circular (Bosch, Metabo, Raider, Crown, Ingco, Rodex) and miter saws with the required characteristics (Scheppach, Metabo). In addition, we can offer industrial vacuum cleaners (Metabo, Kärcher) and personal protective equipment (respirators, goggles, gloves, overalls and equipment for ears protection).

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