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.

This covers the use of a powered multi-tool, which has an oscillating or vibrating blade, used to remove waste material.

This type of vertically mounted saw, has a circular saw blade. Used mainly for crosscutting sheet timber materials.

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