Category
Saws
For cutting timber and sheet goods down to size, fast and straight.
Head to head
Multi-Tools
The best oscillating multi-tool for Aussie renovators
Three cordless multi-tools for renovation work, ranked on all-in cost and how they handle flush cuts, plunge cuts and grout — Milwaukee, Bosch and Makita.
Circular Saws
The best cordless circular saw for Australian DIYers
Three 18V cordless circular saws ranked for home DIY — the buy-once Milwaukee, the deep-cutting DeWalt, and the value Bosch green.
What to look for in a saw
Blade size
Bigger blades cut deeper. 184mm is the sweet spot for framing work; smaller saws only manage thin stock and trim.
Depth of cut
How thick a board it gets through in one pass. 65mm clears 45mm framing pine even tilted over for a bevel.
Brushless motor
Keeps blade speed up under load so it doesn't bog in hardwood. It's the difference you feel halfway through a cut.
Battery platform
A cordless saw drains batteries fast, so make sure it runs on the platform you've already committed to.