Saws

Find the Best Saws and Saw Blades at Lowe’s

If you tackle do-it-yourself building projects often, the chances are good that you’ll need a saw at some point. But which electric saw do you need? With so many options available, it’s helpful to determine your exact needs so you can choose the best circular saw, miter saw, table saw, scroll saw or band saw.

Saws to Cut Wood

Miter saws use a large, round blade with a handle that pulls down directly on top of the wood for a quick, clean, accurate cut.

A circular saw is also good for cutting lumber. These handheld saws are frequently used on construction projects.

Table saws are exactly what their name suggests — a combination of a table and a saw. They can cut lumber, drywall and plywood materials. Two categories of table saws are portable table saws and stationary table saws.

Check out our Table Saw Buying Guide for more information on choosing the right one for you. There are also a variety of table saw accessories you can purchase to maximize your saw’s potential, such as rolling stands, mobile bases and extension tables.

Saws to Cut Other Materials

To make cuts on a material other than wood, consider a jigsaw, a band saw or a reciprocating saw, which some people call a sabre saw. Like the other power saws we’ve mentioned, these three varieties come in corded and cordless models, but they can cut metal and pipe, in addition to wood.

Good for heavy-duty remodeling, reciprocating saws can cut quickly through many materials, including lumber and metal pipes. Band saws make small, smooth cuts — ideal for projects like furniture making. They also work great when you need to make a fine cut on metal or even plastic. Jigsaws make irregular cuts in wood, as well as in sheet metal and plastic.

Saws for Special Projects

There are also project-specific saws. Projects that involve laying tile in a bathroom or kitchen will likely require a tile saw. If you need to cut through slabs of concrete, you could be in the market for a concrete saw.

At Lowe’s, you can find the exact saw you need for your specialized project — along with a range of accessories, such as saw blades, saw horses, batteries and chargers. Our power saw buying guide has more details on how to select the saw that’ll best fit the needs of your project.

Saw Blades

Selecting the right power saw for a job is important. So is pairing that saw with the right saw blades. Circular saw blades, band saw blades, table saw blades and other options are available to provide the cutting power you need.

At Lowe’s, we’ve got the right saw to help you master any DIY project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s a circular saw good for?

A: A circular saw is one of the most frequently used types of saws for DIY and professional projects. It offers versatility and portability, which makes it great for jobsites. You can use a circular saw in combination with a saw horse to make highly accurate cuts. Or you can use it freehand, such as when trimming deck boards on a deck frame.

Q: What’s a miter saw good for?

A: Miter saws are a good choice for making accurate crosscuts in wood and trim. They're primarily used for jobs that involve cutting at an angle, cutting across a board or making beveled cuts.

Q: What’s a table saw good for?

A: Table saws are versatile saws that are often used for woodworking and furniture making. Because they can handle large pieces of wood, they're the best choice for rip cuts, dado cuts and crosscuts.