Milwaukee is a well-known power tool brand, but they are also well known for being a little expensive. Is this tag earned, or is it a little unfair? Let’s have a look and get this joiner’s perspective. So are Milwaukee tools expensive? Well yes and no. They are definitely one of the more expensive popular…
Reciprocating saws, (commonly shortened to recip saws) are a type of power tool that is getting ever more popular. in this buyers guide I use all my experience as a professional joiner to help you make the perfect buying decision, so read on to find the best reciprocating saw for you. My Best Reciprocating Saw…
Yes, you can, but not without caveats. There are lots of reasons you may want to use a jigsaw to cut tree branches. They are a tool lots of you will have to hand and chop through wood easily, so surely they will do the same things to tree branches? Well yes and no, let’s…
So you’ve bought a new coping saw, hopefully after reading our best coping saw guide, and got to using it. In fact, you’ve had such a good time with it, the blade is now dull. Well then its time to change that blade, but how? Worry not intrepid DIY’er, we’re here to show you how…
A coping saw is a very versatile tool; it can cut a lot. But the simple answer to what materials can a coping saw cut is, it depends. I know, I know, what a crappy response. But there are many different factors which go into what your coping saw can cut. Some of them will…
A coping saw is a bow saw with a large U-shaped handle used to cut intricate shapes and mainly for coping skirting boards. It is a useful and versatile tool, but who invented it? If you’re interested in a coping saw you might want something a bit more modern than the models below, check out…
If you have ever laid skirting board or any moulding for that matter then you will have, (or maybe wished you had!) used a coping saw. But what is a coping saw used for? Let’s have a look and find out. What is a coping saw used for? Coping saws are used for scribing mouldings…
Hacksaw blades can need changing quite often depending on what you cut, but how do you change a hacksaw blade. We have created a video and photo guide below to help you out! How to change an Irwin hacksaw blade The Irwin jigsaw has a screw mechanism under the handle. Turn anti-clockwise to loosen. This…
As the name suggests a junior hacksaw is the little brother of the hacksaw. A junior hacksaw is a small, simple saw with a tensioned blade. They are mainly used for odd jobs and metal sawing. They are also dirt cheap, coming in around £3 quite often. It is probably the most basic form of…
A reciprocating saw or sabre saw is a tool lots of us already have for cutting through pretty much anything. But can you cut branches with a reciprocating saw? Well yeah, with the correct blades you definitely can, read on to find out how and also the best tools for the job. The right blades…
If you are planning on cutting down or pruning a tree, you may well have pondered over which tool will be best. There are lots of options, and it can get overwhelming, well worry not, we are here to answer the question of what is the best tool to cut tree branches? The tools available…
A reciprocating saw is a popular choice for pruning trees, and while most blades will do the trick, you will get there a lot faster with the best reciprocating saw blade for cutting trees. So with that said, let’s jump into our buyer’s guide and find you the perfect sabre saw blade. Make sure you…
Everyone knows that a reciprocating saw can cut a lot of different things, but what exactly can you cut with a reciprocating saw? Join us as we list everything you can cut with a reciprocating or sabre saw below. What can you cut with a reciprocating saw? Timber Tree Pruning ( check out our…
A reciprocating saw or sabre saw is a multi-purpose tool that can tackle lots of different tasks. One such task often handed to the reciprocating saw is pruning. In this guide, we will jump into what makes a good reciprocating saw for pruning, and also our thoughts on the best reciprocating saw for pruning. If…
Reciprocating saws and a Sawzall are the exact same tool. Sawzall is the trademark name that Milwaukee has for its range of reciprocating saws. Sawzall is a trademarked way of saying reciprocating saw, think of it like a Dyson being a trademarked vacuum cleaner. The name, however, has leaked into general usage for all reciprocating…