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handsaw Recommendation for Cutting Splits
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I've looked at this. Not just for the smoker but for odd jobs around the house.
Jim
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Jim
I have one of these that I am pleased with.
Don't cut wood for fire with it, but makes fast work of a 2x4.
Think I got it at HD.
Don't cut wood for fire with it, but makes fast work of a 2x4.
Think I got it at HD.
We called those " Box saws " Super aggressive set on those . Great for fast cross cutting .
I think they come in an 18" also .
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I've got a short Stanley I use for quick cuts on small stock. 15", so a handy size.
Stanley 15"
Outside my go-to is a curved pruning saw, not sure where I got it, but it was a less expensive version of this:
Curved pruning saw
It cuts fast!
Stanley 15"
Outside my go-to is a curved pruning saw, not sure where I got it, but it was a less expensive version of this:
Curved pruning saw
It cuts fast!
I have a 18 volt Sawzall and 10" chainsaw
I have a Makita 18 volt . Used it and a Demo blade to take most of an ash tree down last summer .
If you haven't seen the demo blades , they are wider and thicker gauge . Not as much flop / whip .
Say now...that's a good idea right there! Makes me wonder why I didn't think of it (forehead slap)! Lately I've been cutting splits down with a portable band saw...but my sawzall with a demo blade makes a lot more sense...
Red
I'd guess there'd be several ways to do it safely. I might start by clamping the split in my vise. I've also got number of different clamp types that would probably hold the split to a work bench while cutting. Or...I've also been guilty of going "redneck" and simply laying a split on the ground and holding it in place with my foot while cutting...probably not the safest method
Red
Great blades and use them a lot, especially for demo's
and I, 2nd or 3rd or what ever we are up to for using a Recip saw ( or what ever your brand is ) to size up your splits,
I have both corded Milwaukee and battery Dewalt, love them both and have their place depending on job
David
I also use the black and decker alligator lopper. I've done it with a handsaw. It's just way too much hassle when you can use the alligator lopper in seconds. It's also very safe compared to using a chop saw or something like that.
Hell... I'd just use (a) chop saw if it were me... When he's (chopsaw) is done just feed him...
Just one more think to go on the "want but don't need" list.
fendersrule
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I've been surprised at how well my cordless jigsaw works. Feels very safe and still on the same blade after 5-6 smokes.
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