Chop Saws

Learn more about chop saws

Power through structural steel, conduit, and tough masonry with our trade-standard selection of chop saws. Engineered to deliver rapid, high-torque cutting performance, a reliable cut-off saw is essential for steel fabricators, dryliners, and general contractors who demand straight, repeatable crosscuts on site. Whether you need a low-rpm metal chop saw for cold-cutting without burrs and sparks or a heavy-duty abrasive cut-off saw for thick rebar, Travis Perkins stocks robust tools built for continuous commercial use.

We supply market-leading brands in both corded (110V and 240V) and 18V battery-powered options. From compact portable models for on-site fabrication to high-capacity options featuring vice-clamping mitre guides, discover tools designed to maximise output and precision.

Typical uses

• Cutting metal sections and pipework where a metal chop saw or steel cutting chop saw is the right fit.

• Cross-cutting timber, trims and site materials where clean, repeatable cuts matter.

• Comparing a chop saw against a mitre saw for straight cuts, or choosing a sliding model when you need extra capacity.

• Selecting an abrasive chop saw or other cut-off saw option for heavier-duty metal cutting tasks, depending on the material and finish required.

How to choose the right chop saw

• Check the material you're cutting first: timber, aluminium, mild steel or mixed site materials each call for the right blade type and compatibility.

• Match the cutting capacity to the largest workpiece you expect to cut, including section depth and width, not just the disc diameter.

• Decide between fixed and sliding models if you need more capacity for thicker stock or wider cross-cuts.

• Look for practical features that improve accuracy and repeat cuts, such as a solid fence, clamp, detent stops, bevel settings and a laser if the model includes one.

• For metal work, compare abrasive and cold-cut style options based on finish, heat, speed and spark control.

• Choose a mains powered chop saw when you need dependable workshop or site power for regular use.

Before you order

• Check the blade type and size suit your main application, whether that's timber, aluminium or steel, and make sure the machine and blade specification work together.

• Review safety features and set yourself up with the right PPE, guard behaviour and a safe working area before use.

• Think about repeat-cut accuracy, clamping and alignment if the saw will be used for batch work or on-site production cutting.

• Confirm the cut capacity in millimetres for the exact section sizes you need to process.

• Consider maintenance and upkeep too, including blade changes, cleaning, storage and how you'll dispose of worn blades in the correct way.

Explore our range of chop saws

Browse chop saws for different materials, cut sizes and site applications, from everyday trade use to more specialist metal cutting tasks. Compare product specifications to find the right fit for your job, then use our branch and digital services, including Click & Collect, to sort collection or delivery in the way that suits you.

If you need broader support for a project, we can help with tools, timber supplies and other building materials from a nationwide trade merchant network, backed by over 200 years serving the UK construction industry.