Which miter saw

J_Smotthies2021

Good afternoon,

I have a decking and pergoal project, and would like to know what/which miter saw I need to buy? Baiscllay, decking joists are 2 by 6, and pergola posts are 6 by 6, rest are smaller materials. any recommendations?

thanks

Section62

J_Smotthies2021 said:

Good afternoon,

I have a decking and pergoal project, and would like to know what/which miter saw I need to buy? Baiscllay, decking joists are 2 by 6, and pergola posts are 6 by 6, rest are smaller materials. any recommendations?

thanks

2"x6" and 6"x6"?

That would beyond the capacity of any sensible DIY/light industrial power tool.

Realistically one of these -

https://www.toolstation.com/irwin-jack-first-fix-880-plus-universal-handsaw/p54597

and one of these -

https://www.toolstation.com/minotaur-rafter-square/p97298

...would be better.

J_Smotthies2021

sorry but thats not an option, I want a proper tool such as below
Titan TTB794MSW 210mm Electric Single-Bevel Sliding Sliding Mitre Saw 240V | Mitre Saws | Screwfix.com

rob7475

Surely the decking joists and 6 x 6 posts for the pergola are only going to need straight cuts? You'll not find a mitre saw to cut through these without spending serious money.

For the joists, you could use a circular saw for your straight cuts.

For the 6 x 6, you'll need to use a good handsaw to get through it. A post that size will be getting concreted into the ground I guess so you can treat the cut rough end and put that into the ground so it's not seen.

Grenage

Can you not just cut, rotate the post and cut again? That's what I do.

J_Smotthies2021

ok, lets leave the 6 by 6 pergola posts aside as we have only 4 of them anyway.

For 2 by 6, can I use below?

Evolution R210SMS 210mm Electric Single-Bevel Sliding Multi material Sliding Mitre Saw 110V | Mitre Saws | Screwfix.com

rob7475

You could do (look for a 240v version though). A circular saw would be much cheaper

Section62

Grenage said:

Can you not just cut, rotate the post and cut again? That's what I do.

If you are doing anything other than a square cut then you'll spend more time setting up for the second cut than it would take to complete the whole cut with a handsaw.

Grenage

Aye, square cuts.  It only takes 3 seconds to rotate and plunge to line up.

Only if I have the mitre out anyway. Like you say, a sharp handsaw gives a quick cut.

Section62

J_Smotthies2021 said:

sorry but thats not an option, I want a proper tool such as below
Titan TTB794MSW 210mm Electric Single-Bevel Sliding Sliding Mitre Saw 240V | Mitre Saws | Screwfix.com

A hand saw is a 'proper' tool.

For cutting a small number of large-section joists it is probably the best tool, especially for someone who isn't familiar with using power tools.

J_Smotthies2021 said:

ok, lets leave the 6 by 6 pergola posts aside as we have only 4 of them anyway.

For 2 by 6, can I use below?

Evolution R210SMS 210mm Electric Single-Bevel Sliding Multi material Sliding Mitre Saw 110V | Mitre Saws | Screwfix.com

If you have a 110V mains supply or transformer.

But if you are buying a mitre saw because you've got other projects to use it on then buying a compound mitre saw is likely to make more sense.

Gavin83

J_Smotthies2021 said:

ok, lets leave the 6 by 6 pergola posts aside as we have only 4 of them anyway.

For 2 by 6, can I use below?

Evolution R210SMS 210mm Electric Single-Bevel Sliding Multi material Sliding Mitre Saw 110V | Mitre Saws | Screwfix.com

As mentioned you won't get a mitre saw for reasonable money that'll cut a 6x6 post.

The one linked above will happily cut through a 2x6 though, as will all sliding mitre saws. Make sure it's sliding though and make sure it's 240V. 110V tools are designed for building sites and require transformers.

 I've got a really good mitre saw but it's above the budget of those you're posting here. If you're looking to keep costs down you'll be fine with the Evolution.