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Home » A Beginner’s DIY Guide to the Best Household Saw
A Beginner’s DIY Guide to the Best Household Saw

A Beginner’s DIY Guide to the Best Household Saw

09/28/2021 By Deborah T

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Are you a keen DIYer? Do you want to trim the trees to keep them in shape? Or maybe you want a tool for emergencies? Regardless of your requirements, below you will find all you need to know about saw types to select the right one for your projects! 

7 Basic Household Saws Every Homeowner Should Learn About

New to DIY projects? Welcome! The truth is, you will need various cutting tools to tackle your tasks–this is not one-size-fits-all. So we outline the seven types of saws you should know.

1. Three Types of Hand Saws

There are three main types of non-powered handsaws:

  1. Basic handsaw – it’s a cheap must-have tool for occasional cutting of thin pieces of wood for any purpose. Most homeowners use it for trimming trees and occasional timber cutting. 
  2. Coping saw – this one has a thin, flexible blade that lets you make precise cuts in narrow spots, cut holes, and finish moldings. 
  3. Hacksaw – hacksaws allow you to switchblades depending on the material you need to cut. They are usually used for cutting metal and thick plastic for small projects. 

2. Chainsaw

Chainsaws are probably the most recognizable and popular household cutters. Having an 18 or a 20-inch chainsaw, you can:

  • cut batches of lumber;
  • quickly trim thick branches or cut down entire trees;
  • shape shrubs;
  • chopping fallen trees and firewood.

You can either use a classic full-fledged gas-powered chainsaw that can tackle any task or get a quiet, low-maintenance corded or battery-powered model that’s capable of your particular workloads. 

tree surgeon3. Jigsaw

A jigsaw is a relatively small power saw that offers high maneuverability and precision. You can guide its thin blade through virtually any shape. All due to the adjustable bevel and flexible speed settings of most jigsaws. This saw type is perfect for cutting circles and irregularly shaped holes in various materials. 

4. Miter Saw

Miter saws are the best at crosscutting and beveled cutting. They offer the highest stability and precision in projects that require making multiple identical cuts. It’s necessary for furniture production, decking projects, plywood stack cutting, etc. 

5. Circular Saw

DIY enthusiasts prefer these manual power saws for the straight and angled cutting of various materials. All due to the wide choice of blades! It’s a very compact and powerful cutter that one can use in numerous projects, including cutting metal, logging, crosscutting, plywood cutting, and more. 

6. Table Saw

This cumbersome tool is perfect for fast ripping and large crosscutting workpieces. It’s usually used for large carpentry projects that require batching, such as decking, pergolas, house construction. Renting one is the best option to use this tool as it’s usually too expensive for occasional users. 

7. Tile Saw

Wet and dry tile saws are commonly used in outdoor and indoor tiling projects. The workflow is quite similar to the miter saw. But engineers design the tool for secure and quick tile cutting. It’s recommended to purchase or rent wet tile saws as they minimize the amount of harmful dust and stay cool longer than dry tile saws. 

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The Takeaway: You Need Various Tool Options to Suit Different DIY Jobs

Do you already see the saw type that matches your needs the most? It’s time to learn everything about it then! Compare multiple models, read user reviews attentively, and you will undoubtedly get an excellent cutter for many years upfront. 

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Deborah T
Deborah T
Editor and author at DIY Home & Garden, a Word Innovations publication
Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications.

She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificate in Natural Health from a fully-accredited program and is a Certified Herbologist. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.

Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."

Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.

Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
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About Deborah T

Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications.

She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificate in Natural Health from a fully-accredited program and is a Certified Herbologist. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.

Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."

Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.

Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.

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