Jab Saws

Use jab saws when you need to create openings or detailed shapes in plasterboard and other suitable sheet materials. Their pointed tips make them different from broader hand saws, as you can start a cut within the board instead of working inwards from an exposed edge. This makes them useful sawing and cutting tools for electrical installation, plasterboard repairs and interior fitting work, alongside your other hand tools.

The narrow blade helps you follow marked shapes when cutting openings for sockets, switches and service access. Choose a fixed model for regular use or select a folding jab saw that closes into the handle for compact storage between tasks.

Explore jab saws from brands including Minotaur, Stanley FatMax and Milwaukee. Use one alongside your electrical tools when fitting back boxes. Always check for concealed cables, pipes and fittings before you cut into an existing wall.