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Cutting & Sawing Hire

We have an excellent range of cutting and sawing equipment available for hire nationwide. Our tool hire catalogue includes masonry cutters, disc cutters, angle grinders, table saws, mitre saws, plasma cutters, stud cutters, metal nibblers, shears, and much more!

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300mm Petrol Disc Cutter

  • High Powers & Low Fuel Consumption
  • Lightweight & Ergonomic Design
  • Low Hand-Arm Vibrations
  • Adjustable Blade Guard
  • High Powers & Low Fuel Consumption
  • Lightweight & Ergonomic Design
  • Low Hand-Arm Vibrations
  • Adjustable Blade Guard
from £36.86
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350mm Petrol Disc Cutter

  • High Powers & Low Fuel Consumption
  • Lightweight & Ergonomic Design
  • Anti-Vibration System
  • Adjustable Blade Guard
  • High Powers & Low Fuel Consumption
  • Lightweight & Ergonomic Design
  • Anti-Vibration System
  • Adjustable Blade Guard
from £48.09
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350mm Electric Bench Saw

  • Sliding Table With Seize-Free Rollers
  • Dust Free Operation
  • Detachable Legs For Transport & Storage
  • Cutting Head Can Be Tilted, Raised & Lowered
  • Sliding Table With Seize-Free Rollers
  • Dust Free Operation
  • Detachable Legs For Transport & Storage
  • Cutting Head Can Be Tilted, Raised & Lowered
from £98.28
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500mm Petrol Masonry Bench Saw

  • Sliding Table With Seize-Free Rollers
  • Dust Free Operation
  • Cutting Head Can Be Raised & Lowered
  • Easy To Reach Hand & Foot Control
  • Sliding Table With Seize-Free Rollers
  • Dust Free Operation
  • Cutting Head Can Be Raised & Lowered
  • Easy To Reach Hand & Foot Control
from £102.38
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Hilti Wall Chaser

  • Adjustable Cutting Width Up To 46mm
  • 2 Handles & 4 Wheels For Accuracy
  • Compatible With Vacuums & Extractors
  • Lightweight & Ergonomic
  • Adjustable Cutting Width Up To 46mm
  • 2 Handles & 4 Wheels For Accuracy
  • Compatible With Vacuums & Extractors
  • Lightweight & Ergonomic
from £71.01
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Manual Block Splitter

  • Easy Cutting Long Lever Action
  • Single Adjustment Screw
  • 400mm Blade Length
  • 40mm To 125mm Cut Depth
  • Easy Cutting Long Lever Action
  • Single Adjustment Screw
  • 400mm Blade Length
  • 40mm To 125mm Cut Depth
from £52.74
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Hydraulic Block Splitter

  • Adjustable Blade Height Up To 235mm
  • Heavy Weight Construction
  • Wheels & Handle For Mobility
  • Reversible Blades With 3 Cutting Edges
  • Adjustable Blade Height Up To 235mm
  • Heavy Weight Construction
  • Wheels & Handle For Mobility
  • Reversible Blades With 3 Cutting Edges
from £60.39
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Wall Chaser & Dust Extractor Hire Pack

  • 2 Tool Package
  • Cuts Channels
  • Max 40mm Cut Depth
  • Max 46mm Cut Width
  • 2 Tool Package
  • Cuts Channels
  • Max 40mm Cut Depth
  • Max 46mm Cut Width
from £146.20
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Cement Mixer, Disc Cutter & Vibrating Plate Kit

  • 110v, 240v Or Petrol Cement Mixer
  • 320mm Or 400mm Petrol Wacker Plate
  • 300mm Or 350mm Petrol Disc Cutter
  • Mixer Stand Included
  • 110v, 240v Or Petrol Cement Mixer
  • 320mm Or 400mm Petrol Wacker Plate
  • 300mm Or 350mm Petrol Disc Cutter
  • Mixer Stand Included
from £87.73
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Block Splitter & Vibrating Plate Kit

  • 320mm Or 400mm Petrol Wacker Plate
  • Manual Block Splitter
  • Reduced Hire Rate
  • High Performance Block Splitting
  • 320mm Or 400mm Petrol Wacker Plate
  • Manual Block Splitter
  • Reduced Hire Rate
  • High Performance Block Splitting
from £93.56
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350mm Electric Cut Off Saw

  • 250mm Cutting Wheel
  • Constant-Flow Water Valve
  • Ergonomic Rear Handle
  • Elgard Overload Protection
  • 250mm Cutting Wheel
  • Constant-Flow Water Valve
  • Ergonomic Rear Handle
  • Elgard Overload Protection
from £61.43
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Dust Unit for Cut Off Saw

  • Simple & Cost Effective
  • Easy Connection To The Saw
  • Lightweight & Portable
  • Prolongs Life Of Cut Off Saw
  • Simple & Cost Effective
  • Easy Connection To The Saw
  • Lightweight & Portable
  • Prolongs Life Of Cut Off Saw
from £15.76
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Cut Off Saw Floor Trolley

  • Ergonomic & easy To Use
  • Adjustable Handle
  • Pressurised Water Tank
  • Variable Cutting Depth
  • Ergonomic & easy To Use
  • Adjustable Handle
  • Pressurised Water Tank
  • Variable Cutting Depth
from £61.43
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Floor Saw Petrol - 350mm

  • Lightweight & Portable
  • Easy Alignment
  • Low Vibrations
  • Adjustable Handles
  • Lightweight & Portable
  • Easy Alignment
  • Low Vibrations
  • Adjustable Handles
from £102.38
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Floor Saw Petrol - 450mm

  • Foldable, Adjustable Handles
  • Large Integrated Water Tank
  • Low Vibrations
  • Depth Indicator
  • Foldable, Adjustable Handles
  • Large Integrated Water Tank
  • Low Vibrations
  • Depth Indicator
from £138.93
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Floor Saw Diesel - 450mm

from £247.28
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Brick & Mortar Wall Saw

  • Cut Dry & Clean With Little Dust
  • Heavy-Duty Motor
  • Tungsten Carbide Teeth
  • Ergonomic Design
  • Cut Dry & Clean With Little Dust
  • Heavy-Duty Motor
  • Tungsten Carbide Teeth
  • Ergonomic Design
from £86.00
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Wall Chaser & SDS Drill Hire Pack

  • 2 Tool Package
  • For Installing Cables & Pipes
  • Cuts Channels
  • DrillS Trough Materials
  • 2 Tool Package
  • For Installing Cables & Pipes
  • Cuts Channels
  • DrillS Trough Materials
from £125.31
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115mm Cordless Angle Grinder

  • 18V Lithium-ion Battery
  • 240V Charger Included
  • 115mm Wheel Size
  • Simple To Use
  • 18V Lithium-ion Battery
  • 240V Charger Included
  • 115mm Wheel Size
  • Simple To Use
from £40.95
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125mm Cordless Angle Grinder

  • 125mm Wheel Size
  • 18v Lithium-ion Battery
  • 240V Charger Included
  • Simple to Use
  • 125mm Wheel Size
  • 18v Lithium-ion Battery
  • 240V Charger Included
  • Simple to Use
from £40.95
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100mm Angle Grinder

  • 100mm Wheel Size
  • Comfortable Handle & Side Handle
  • Range of Discs Available
  • Large Trigger Switch
  • 100mm Wheel Size
  • Comfortable Handle & Side Handle
  • Range of Discs Available
  • Large Trigger Switch
from £28.67
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115mm Angle Grinder

  • 115mm Wheel Size
  • Ergonomic Handle & Side Handle
  • Range of Discs Available
  • Simple To Use
  • 115mm Wheel Size
  • Ergonomic Handle & Side Handle
  • Range of Discs Available
  • Simple To Use
from £28.67
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125mm Angle Grinder

  • 125mm Wheel Size
  • 110v Power Supply
  • Electronic Speed Control
  • Comfortable Handle & Side Handle
  • 125mm Wheel Size
  • 110v Power Supply
  • Electronic Speed Control
  • Comfortable Handle & Side Handle
from £32.76
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180mm Angle Grinder

  • 180mm Wheel Size
  • 110V Power Supply
  • Comfortable Handle & Side Handle
  • Electronic Speed Control
  • 180mm Wheel Size
  • 110V Power Supply
  • Comfortable Handle & Side Handle
  • Electronic Speed Control
from £45.05
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230mm Angle Grinder

  • 230mm Wheel Size
  • 110v Power Supply
  • Comfortable Handle & Side Handle
  • Electronic Speed Control
  • 230mm Wheel Size
  • 110v Power Supply
  • Comfortable Handle & Side Handle
  • Electronic Speed Control
from £33.42
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Angle Grinder Dust Extractor Guard

  • 125mm & 230mm Sizes Available
  • Connects To Dust Extractor
  • Prevents Dust Becoming Airborne
  • Essential Safety Equipment On Site
  • 125mm & 230mm Sizes Available
  • Connects To Dust Extractor
  • Prevents Dust Becoming Airborne
  • Essential Safety Equipment On Site
from £34.59
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Die Grinder

  • Soft Start
  • Constant Speed Under Load
  • Double Insulation
  • Ergonomic Handle
  • Soft Start
  • Constant Speed Under Load
  • Double Insulation
  • Ergonomic Handle
from £57.33
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Hand Held Diamond Concrete Planer

  • Grinds 2.5mm Per Pass
  • Compact Size
  • Integrated Dust Bag
  • Solid Planer Base For Smooth Finish
  • Grinds 2.5mm Per Pass
  • Compact Size
  • Integrated Dust Bag
  • Solid Planer Base For Smooth Finish
from £73.71
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305mm Electric TCT Chop Saw

  • Takes Tungsten Carbide Tipped Blades
  • Adjusts 0-45° Without Tools
  • 1,700RPM Motor & Quick Release Vice
  • D-Shaped Handle For Comfort & Control
  • Takes Tungsten Carbide Tipped Blades
  • Adjusts 0-45° Without Tools
  • 1,700RPM Motor & Quick Release Vice
  • D-Shaped Handle For Comfort & Control
from £139.23
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355mm Electric Chop Saw

  • Large Spark Guard
  • Quick Release Vice
  • Carry Handle
  • Chain Locking Device
  • Large Spark Guard
  • Quick Release Vice
  • Carry Handle
  • Chain Locking Device
from £65.52
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Metal Nibbler

  • Heavy-Duty Sheet Metal Cutter
  • Ergonomically Designed Handle & Soft Grip
  • Low Noise Level
  • Compact & Lightweight
  • Heavy-Duty Sheet Metal Cutter
  • Ergonomically Designed Handle & Soft Grip
  • Low Noise Level
  • Compact & Lightweight
from £65.52
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Metal Profile Nibbler

  • Clean & Precise Metal Cutter
  • Double Insulation
  • Ergonomic Handle
  • Compact & Lightweight
  • Clean & Precise Metal Cutter
  • Double Insulation
  • Ergonomic Handle
  • Compact & Lightweight
from £67.98
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Metal Shears

  • Cuts With No Material Loss
  • Highly Visible Sight Line
  • Large Soft Grip Top Handle
  • Blades With 4 Cutting Edges
  • Cuts With No Material Loss
  • Highly Visible Sight Line
  • Large Soft Grip Top Handle
  • Blades With 4 Cutting Edges
from £69.62
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Flip Over Table Saw

  • Soft-Start & Constant Speed Under Load
  • On-Off Switch With Anti-Restart Safety
  • Lightweight & Portable
  • Fold Away Legs
  • Soft-Start & Constant Speed Under Load
  • On-Off Switch With Anti-Restart Safety
  • Lightweight & Portable
  • Fold Away Legs
from £98.28
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Table Saw & Stand

  • Adjustable Cutting Depth
  • Adjustable Bevel Angle
  • Adjustable Trolley Stand
  • Accurate Scales
  • Adjustable Cutting Depth
  • Adjustable Bevel Angle
  • Adjustable Trolley Stand
  • Accurate Scales
from £98.28
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Mitre Saw

  • Dual Post Compound Pivoting Arm
  • Miter Cuts 0°-45° Left & 0°-52° Right
  • Positive Mitre Stops At 9 Points
  • Bevel Cuts Up To 45° Left
  • Dual Post Compound Pivoting Arm
  • Miter Cuts 0°-45° Left & 0°-52° Right
  • Positive Mitre Stops At 9 Points
  • Bevel Cuts Up To 45° Left
from £77.81
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Sliding Compound Mitre Saw

  • Soft start
  • Electric brake
  • Double Insulation
  • Bevel Cutting 45º Left & Right
  • Soft start
  • Electric brake
  • Double Insulation
  • Bevel Cutting 45º Left & Right
from £73.71
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110v Electric Jigsaw

  • Quick-Release Toolless Blade Change
  • Sturdy Adjustable Base
  • Variable Electronic Speed Control
  • Blade Range Available
  • Quick-Release Toolless Blade Change
  • Sturdy Adjustable Base
  • Variable Electronic Speed Control
  • Blade Range Available
from £32.76
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18v Cordless Jigsaw

  • Orbital Action Jigsaw
  • Compact & Portable
  • 2 Lithium-Ion Batteries
  • Cordless Operation
  • Orbital Action Jigsaw
  • Compact & Portable
  • 2 Lithium-Ion Batteries
  • Cordless Operation
from £34.40
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110v Electric Reciprocating Saw

  • Toolless Blade Change
  • Toolless Adjustable Heavy-Duty Shoe
  • Variable Speed Control
  • Double Insulation
  • Toolless Blade Change
  • Toolless Adjustable Heavy-Duty Shoe
  • Variable Speed Control
  • Double Insulation
from £37.60
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18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw

  • Tool-Less Blade Change
  • Tool-Less Adjustable Heavy-Duty Shoe
  • Variable Speed Control
  • Double Insulation
  • Tool-Less Blade Change
  • Tool-Less Adjustable Heavy-Duty Shoe
  • Variable Speed Control
  • Double Insulation
from £47.50
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190mm Circular Saw

  • Compact & Lightweight
  • Rear Dust Exhaust Port
  • Rear Angular Guide For Bevel Adjustment
  • Single Action Lever For Cutting Depth
  • Compact & Lightweight
  • Rear Dust Exhaust Port
  • Rear Angular Guide For Bevel Adjustment
  • Single Action Lever For Cutting Depth
from £35.93
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235mm Circular Saw

  • Dust Extraction Facility
  • Quick-Release Height Adjustment
  • Ergonomic Soft Grip
  • Aluminium Base Plate
  • Dust Extraction Facility
  • Quick-Release Height Adjustment
  • Ergonomic Soft Grip
  • Aluminium Base Plate
from £36.86
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165mm Cordless Circular Saw

  • Electric Brake & Soft Start
  • Overload & Overhead Protection
  • LED Job Light & Battery Guage
  • Tool-Less Adjustment For Bevel Cuts
  • Electric Brake & Soft Start
  • Overload & Overhead Protection
  • LED Job Light & Battery Guage
  • Tool-Less Adjustment For Bevel Cuts
from £61.43
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Cordless Circular Saw & Power Planer Kit

  • Great Value Package Deal
  • 165mm Cordless Circular Saw
  • 18v Power Planer
  • Batteries & Chargers Included
  • Great Value Package Deal
  • 165mm Cordless Circular Saw
  • 18v Power Planer
  • Batteries & Chargers Included
from £77.33
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Router

  • Depth adjustable
  • Double Insulation
  • Linear Ball Bearing Action
  • Ergonomically Contoured Knob Handles
  • Depth adjustable
  • Double Insulation
  • Linear Ball Bearing Action
  • Ergonomically Contoured Knob Handles
from £45.05
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Worktop Jig

  • 700mm Worktop Jig
  • 45° & 90° Male & Female Cuts
  • Works With A Plunge Router
  • Ideal For Trade & DIY
  • 700mm Worktop Jig
  • 45° & 90° Male & Female Cuts
  • Works With A Plunge Router
  • Ideal For Trade & DIY
from £40.13
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Electric Laminate Trimmer

  • Simple Base Lock System
  • Thumb Roller Depth Adjustment
  • Ergonomic, Slim 60mm Body
  • Trimmer Guide
  • Simple Base Lock System
  • Thumb Roller Depth Adjustment
  • Ergonomic, Slim 60mm Body
  • Trimmer Guide
from £45.05
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Door Trimming Saw

  • Convenient, Compact Design
  • Adjustable Cutting Depth
  • 110v Power
  • Ideal For Trade & DIY
  • Convenient, Compact Design
  • Adjustable Cutting Depth
  • 110v Power
  • Ideal For Trade & DIY
from £137.59
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Threaded Rod Cutter

  • 8mm - 10mm Capacity
  • Clean Cuts
  • No Damage To Thread
  • Lightweight & Portable
  • 8mm - 10mm Capacity
  • Clean Cuts
  • No Damage To Thread
  • Lightweight & Portable
from £58.48
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Electric Rod Cutter

  • 8-10mm Cutting Capacity
  • Impressive 45-Minute Charging Time
  • Can Cut 600 Studs With One Full Battery
  • Portable & Efficient
  • 8-10mm Cutting Capacity
  • Impressive 45-Minute Charging Time
  • Can Cut 600 Studs With One Full Battery
  • Portable & Efficient
from £108.60
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