This includes fixed and portable, table mounted circular saws. These machines are used in the preparation of workpieces from sheet, board or section material.

The creation of grooves, rebates and shaped edges of boards using a rotating cutter. Most portable power tools are electrically operated but pneumatic tools are used where compressed air is available. The use of tools with integral low-voltage battery packs is increasing.

Circular Saws – the cutting of large sheets of material to size. Jig saws – the cutting of curved or irregular shapes from wood-based materials.

The following document is a list of the documents and other materials you will find on the D&T website.