Rutlands Ltd Reviews 

33,586
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Considering 1,517 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Consumers frequently praise the high standard of the tools, noting that items like table saws and sanders are robust, well-designed, and available at very competitive prices. Shoppers also point out the exceptionally fast delivery times and the friendly, efficient support provided during their purchases. Some people were dissatisfied with product durability, mentioning that certain heavy-duty machines experienced motor failures, circuit board defects, or mechanical breakdowns after a short period of use. A few reviewers also noted occasional challenges with long delivery delays or inflexible policies regarding returns and spare parts.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When I have the pleasure of choosing new workshop tools, Rutlands are the first place I go to, because I know the quality will be first class and the service immaculate. I purchased a bevel scale,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love Rutlands discovered recently by a link from a fellow joiner..oh my God the lies I have to tell the mrs for the tools coming through the workshop door. Little does she know the cost..I don't kno... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wanted a table saw that was light and easy to manhandle due to shortage of space but man enough to cut through 75mm timber and panels over 600mm wide. The Rutlands 210mm table saw is light and e... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a refreshing service. Easy to order and very fast dispatch. Postage costs are reasonable also not taking advantage of the customer. The tools themselves are very high quality and look like they w... See more


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  1. #58 of 96 best companies in Tool shop
  2. #14 of 19 best companies in Woodworking Supply Shop

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Established in 1999, Rutlands® is a market leader in the design, development and direct sales of premium woodworking tools.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Products seem good quality

Products seem good quality but. although branded, are sometimes very similar to other products branded differently.

Unless it is urgent is it worth signing up and reviewing their daily offers. Savings can b significant.

Their delivery is generally respected - next day if ordered before 1600. they refunded me my delivery charge the time it failed.

3 September 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Customer service is appalling

Customer service is appalling. Products are good for the money just be wary of problems. I experienced 2 problems with separate orders both resulting in abrupt unhelpful response requiring borderline argumentative correspondence. Customer service training for Matt would be good investment for raising ratings for the company

3 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super company

I have been buying Rutland products for some time now due to their quality, range of products and price , especially on offer days. Their delivery is next dsy.

20 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

210mm table saw

I wanted a table saw that was light and easy to manhandle due to shortage of space but man enough to cut through
75mm timber and panels over 600mm wide. The Rutlands 210mm table saw is light and easy to carry around but sits firmly on the bench when in use. The fence extends out to 610mm and is very accurate and easy to use .The fence locking mechanism is very good but snaps on with a bang and the motor also starts with a bang but I will get used to that because once we are up and running the saw is a pleasure in use
The staff at Rutlands were efficient and very helpful to me as I had originally ordered the bigger 255mm saw which was more powerful but also too heavy for me to manage easily. So return, reorder and send with no fuss.

12 August 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Machines don’t last and can’t be repaired

Machines don’t last and can’t be repaired.
I’ve bought several machines from Rutland now. 2 pillar drills, wood turning lathe, fine dust filtration and everyone has had problems with the PCB (primary circuit board).
Whilst their customer service is very responsive, the issue is the machines don’t last, they upgrade products frequently and can’t supply parts unless that version of the machine is still being sold.
They aren’t particularly cheap and at several hundred pounds a time, I’ll not be buying anymore.

17 August 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had an issue with my band saw

Had an issue with my band saw. The communication was fanatic and felt reassured I was support. My issue was rectified. I will continue to purchase more things from Rutlands.

6 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought a sander and extractor set up…

Bought a sander and extractor set up ,the extractor motor went within a couple of months ,eventually they Sent out a replacement now that has gone and I'm less than a month out of the warranty period and there is nothing they can do ,cheap plastic chinese imports and shocking customer service, lesson learnt I suppose buy quality not crap Rutlands

10 August 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Rutlands' customer service struggles…

I've been buying tools from Rutlands for a couple of years with very few turning up as low quality or poorly made. Their customer service is usually quite good, but recently, I was told that they will no longer be combining orders for delivery. I had three items in my basket - paid for - and so I asked if they could combine post for what I'd already bought before they revealed this new policy. But the customer service person I was dealing with said no.
I pointed out that they had been combining postage for months and months with no issue, but she didn't care, it made no difference. I pointed out that I wasn't asking for any special treatment, just for them to treat this last set of purchases in the same way they had for the many purchases I had made over the recent months. But, no.
When I expressed my unhappiness with this - not rudely or aggressively, just pointing out that it was poor customer service and that for the sake of (I think it was about £17 worth of postage, an absolutely miniscule amount for Rutlands, I'm sure), it would be conducive to good customer service and my continued custom, this woman decided to take it personally. I pointed out that I was unhappy with Rutlands, not her, but it made no difference.
It was like dealing with a child. This person clearly had zero business sense or even common sense and seemed distinctly unintelligent, generally. To say it was exasperating is an understatement.
I always try and support local businesses, UK businesses and avoid Amazon and the like where possible; but I ended up cancelling my orders with Rutlands, unsubscribed from their email list and have taken my business elsewhere.

All for the sake of a few quid and a bit of consideration.

Well done, customer service person.

7 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Joke

Truth be told, ive bought a couple of items from rutlands. First the drywall sander, only used once waited 3 months for it, expecting it to be great, but will sat its ok ,its on par with the standard cheaper ones. Second purchase was the battery sander. Not that great a lot of vibration already taken apart twice to tighten base plate screw as either to short or the vibration spins it out. But what had annoyed me the most about this company, is the freebies sent to so called influencers. Just seen on Facebook one has received the extract sanders yes sanders, for free... the influencer uses festal why would they change and no they havnt, like all the influencers . This has very much annoyed me why should I/ we purchase your products when your giving them away to people who are not going to use them. Will not be buying anymore, will either stick to the better versions or cheaper. As for the rutlands purchases ive already got, well they are ok for the price..

4 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rutland, a DIY dream.

Everything I have bought, from Rutland, has been of superior quality and well priced. And I have bought quite a few items, from clamps, to jigsaw blades, to motor driven router table lift.
Well done.

3 August 2026
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