What is Circular Saw hire best for?

Circular saws are ideal when you need quick, straight cuts through suitable timber and sheet materials. Typical jobs include trimming boards, cutting plywood to size, working on decking and preparing timber for building or renovation work.

Before hiring, check:

• What material you are cutting
• The thickness of the timber or board
• The cutting depth you need
• Whether the job involves straight, angled or curved cuts
• Whether you have suitable access to power
• Whether you need the saw for a day, weekend, week or longer

The product information on this page will help you compare the available saws and current hire options.

If you are working on a larger carpentry job, you can also browse our woodworking equipment hire range for other tools that may help you complete the project.

Which woodworking saw should I hire?

Choosing the right saw starts with the cut rather than the size or power of the machine. A circular saw is useful for straight cutting, but another type of saw may save time and give you a better result on more detailed work.

Mitre saw hire for accurate angles and repeat cuts

Mitre saw hire is a good choice when you need controlled cross-cuts or repeatable angled cuts. Mitre saws are commonly used for skirting boards, architraves, framing and other timber jobs where accuracy matters.

If several pieces need to be cut to the same length or angle, using a mitre saw can be much easier than marking and cutting every piece individually with a handheld saw.

Once the cutting is finished, our sander hire range can help with smoothing timber and preparing surfaces for finishing.

Jigsaw hire for curves, openings and detailed work

Jigsaw hire is better suited to curved lines, shaped cuts and openings where a circular saw cannot follow the required path.

A jigsaw can be particularly useful when cutting a shape from a timber panel, working around an obstacle or creating an opening in sheet material. For straight cuts across larger boards, a circular saw will usually be the more practical option.

Cut-off saw hire for concrete, stone and blocks

Cut-off saw hire is aimed at heavier cutting jobs rather than woodworking. If your project involves concrete, stone, blocks or suitable metal materials, a standard timber saw may not be the right equipment.

Depending on the job, Jackson & Gocher also has other cutting equipment within its wider range, including angle grinders, wall chasers and block splitters. Some heavier equipment may require a trolley or a different working setup.

Tell us what material you need to cut, and we can help you avoid hiring a saw that is unsuitable for the job.

How much does circular saw hire cost?

Hire prices vary according to the saw and the length of the hire period. Current prices and options are shown with the individual equipment, allowing you to compare a day, week or other available hire period before placing an order.

Where prices are shown as ‘ex VAT’, remember to account for VAT when calculating the complete cost of your hire. If you are comparing our price with an inc VAT figure from elsewhere, check that both totals are being calculated on the same basis.

For customers who only need a saw for a short project, hiring also avoids buying, storing and maintaining another tool afterwards.

What should I check before using a circular saw?

Make sure the blade, saw, and material are suitable before you begin cutting. Secure the workpiece properly, follow the operating instructions provided and use suitable protective equipment.

Woodworking power tools can produce significant amounts of dust. The Health and Safety Executive guidance on cutting and sanding wood explains how wood dust exposure can be controlled when working with saws and sanders.

If your project moves from cutting to decorating or refurbishment, you can also explore our decorating equipment hire for the next stage of the job.

Hire woodworking saws from Jackson & Gocher

Whether you know exactly what you need or you are choosing between circular saw hire, mitre saw hire, jigsaw hire and cut off saw hire, you do not have to work it out alone.

Jackson & Gocher Hire Centre is an independent, family-run hire centre in Godalming with more than 40 years of experience helping trade and domestic customers find practical equipment for the job.

Browse the saws and hire options available on this page first. If you still need help, contact Jackson & Gocher Hire Centre and tell us what you are cutting, the size of the material and the type of cut you need. We can help you choose suitable equipment and get your project moving.