Would you buy a Mitre Saw or Circular Saw first?

[HunterProperty]

Hi,

I am planning on undertaking some projects at home (build pool pump enclosure, replace battens) that I believe a circular saw will be able to accomplish. However I have some further projects in mind that may require a mitre saw so it had me thinking would I be best to buy a mitre saw to complete all works or is there something I am overlooking/not understanding between the two that would require me buy both.

Thanks in advance!

[EricL]

Hello @HunterProperty 

The technique would be to clamp another piece of timber to the post you are nailing/screwing into. This is to prevent your horizontal piece from drifting/moving while you are fixing it in place. Both nail and screws are ideal to fix your timber in place, I personally find screws easier to install as it does not generate a moving force when compared to nailing which often moves the timber out of place when being hammered in. But I will leave the choice up to you.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[Dave-1]

Good Evening @HunterProperty 

I think something has been lost in my description The "Temporary" pieces of timber you are refering to are meant to be permanant. They are to give a support for the new pieces you are cutting and installing. 

I would use screws for the same reason @EricL has mentioned. So many times belting in with a hammer (or even a nailgun) can cause issues such as movement and also splitting of the mounting blocks I have mentioned.

Dave

[HunterProperty]

Thank you for clarifying @EricL! That makes sense. Perhaps screws are the way to go.

[HunterProperty]

Hi @Dave-1 

Oh yes I was assuming they were temporary. Id prefer the aesthetic of having no support pieces so ill attempt without and see how I go. Im going to go with screws too 👍