Plunge Saws

Dyksaw - a multitude of possibilities

Here on the site, you will find the selection of dyksaws and dyksaw blades that are effective when working with wood, plasterboard, or similar materials.

A dyksaw is primarily used for wood and particle boards, where it is a versatile and fine alternative to a circular saw.

The dyksaw is versatile, and for example, you can start your cut in the middle of a sheet, or set the saw to cut at a specific angle.

Dyksaws and circular saws look very similar visually, but the dyksaw is more precise and can do much more than a regular circular saw.

9 things you should know when looking for a new dyksaw

To help you find the perfect dyksaw, here are some things that are good to know when you're looking for a new dyksaw.

#1 - What do you need the dyksaw for?

As with any other tool, it is important that you clarify what you will use the saw for, whether it is for precise and fine cuts or more rough and less precise cuts.

If you only need the saw to make long straight cuts in planks and occasionally cut the end of a post or similar, then you may not need anything more than a circular saw.

On the other hand, if you need to saw precisely and often close to an edge, in the middle of a sheet, or at an angle, it is worth considering a dyksaw, which gives you a high degree of precision and speed.

When looking for your new saw, keep your primary task in mind; this can make it easier to choose the right saw for you.

#2 - How often will you use your dyksaw?

If you will use your dyksaw only once a year, you might not need the most expensive model and can settle for one with fewer features.

If you plan to use it often, consider what features you want in your dyksaw; there are many models and qualities of dyksaws, and although most are very robust, you often need several features if you use the machine a lot.

Therefore, you should consider whether you'll be using your dyksaw a lot and frequently, or rarely and for shorter periods.

#3 - Circular Saw vs. Dyksaw

A circular saw is known by many for being a versatile machine for both home and work, and it is good for making straight cuts from end to end or if you need to cut the ends of planks.

The dyksaw is an advancement of the circular saw; it is precise, fast, and agile, which is partly due to the guide rail, ensuring the saw moves through the wood, prevents tipping, and shows where the saw cuts.

The guide rail means that you don't have to, as with the circular saw, calculate, measure, and mark the distance between the edge and the saw path.

With a dyksaw, you simply draw a line where the saw should cut and let the guide rail run along this line.

As a rule of thumb, you can generally say that a circular saw is for rough work and a dyksaw is for finer and more precise work.

Additionally, the dyksaw is often easier to handle, and you can easily adjust the dyksaw to cut at a different saw angle.

Another advantage of the dyksaw is also exactly the task that gave the saw its name; it can "dive down" anywhere on a sheet, so you do not need to cut all the way from the edge of the sheet.

In terms of price, the circular saw is often cheaper than the dyksaw, but if you use it often, you get many more features with a dyksaw.

#4 - Depth Adjustment

Look for a dyksaw where you can set the saw depth precisely, preferably all the way down to 1 mm.

It should be easy and clear to adjust the dyksaw to the desired depth and many models also have a button you can press that automatically ensures you can make a recess of 2-3 mm.

A recess is an option to make a cut that does not go too deep into the sheet but only makes a indentation in the wood.

If you want it extra easy, you can find models where you can set the depth with or without the rail.

#5 - Saw Angle

You can angle your circular saw, but since it does not have a guide rail, the cut can quickly become imprecise because the saw tips.

When you need to cut at a specific angle with a dyksaw, the saw is adjusted in the guide rail to the relevant angle, after which the saw can easily and precisely be moved through the wood in the rail.

The rail allows you to cut accurately at angles up to 48°, along the entire length of the wood; this may vary by model, so be aware of the specifications for each model.

#6 - Speed Adjustment

When cutting different materials and types of wood, you need to adjust the speed to avoid burning marks.

It should ideally be easy for you to regulate the speed without having to move your grip, which allows you to maintain a solid grip on the machine while still being able to start the machine at a lower speed.

There are different options for speed adjustment, but you will most often see a variable setting in the form of a small wheel you turn.

#7 - Blades and Blade Changes

There are many different blades for a dyksaw, but also for a so-called multicutter.

Blades for a multicutter can perform the same tasks as a dyksaw and are typically square blades with a flat sawtooth end.

For a dyksaw, the blades are often round and made for different materials; the teeth are generally finer than the blades for a circular saw, and the blade is often narrower as well.

When replacing the blade, be sure to select a blade that fits a dyksaw and not a circular saw or multicutter.

When choosing your new dyksaw, ensure that it is easy to change blades and adjust the small adjustment screws that ensure the blade cuts straight.

#8 - Dust Ejection Function

A lot of dust is produced whether you use a dyksaw or a circular saw, and for the dyksaw, it is important that this dust does not end up in the rail, as it may mean that you will find the saw does not slide as easily.

Thus, the dust ejection should be able to blow the dust well backward, and if you are working indoors, it is a clear advantage if you can connect a vacuum cleaner, so you don't have to do a big cleaning afterward.

#9 - Multicutter or dyksaw with rail?

A multicutter with a dyksaw blade is often confused with a real dyksaw, but the two machines have only a few things in common.

What the multicutter has in common with the dyksaw is that both can be used to cut in the middle of a sheet and are very precise.

However, the multicutter is not and will never be a dyksaw; it is not nearly as effective and powerful as the dyksaw, and it is you who controls how deep the multicutter should go; it cannot be set to a specific depth.

The dyksaw is far more versatile due to its rail, which makes it both precise and easy to work with, even with skewed settings.

The multicutter might be the solution if you just need to make a hole in a wall once, but if it's something you do often and needs to be very precise, you should consider a dyksaw with a rail.