The 255mm mitre saw is a medium-sized mitre saw. This saw is designed to cut wood, such as casings, door frames and architraving, including mouldings and skirting boards. The size of the blade determines the saw’s ability to cut a certain depth of wood. A larger saw is required to tackle thicker pieces of wood, whereas a smaller saw is capable of more intricate cuts.

• The key criteria needed for choosing a mitre saw is the diameter of the blade to determine the width & depth of cut. Mitre saws with this 255mm diameter blade are broadly in the middle of the diameter blade range.

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