What saw

abwsco

OK, we have a petrol chainsaw but can anyone recommend a saw for cutting up lots of narrower lengths of tree that are not really worth firing the chainsaw up for.

I know we could use a handsaw and axe but we have quite a lot and DH has a heart condition so don't want to risk him ending up at A & E with it. He's a beggar as well and won't do it in stages:o

Ideally thinking of an electric one. Would a table saw be a good idea.

TIA:)

Gloomendoom

I think a bowsaw would still be your best bet but you could consider a Black & Decker Alligator Lopper or similar.

Williwoodburner

abwsco wrote: »

OK, we have a petrol chainsaw but can anyone recommend a saw for cutting up lots of narrower lengths of tree that are not really worth firing the chainsaw up for.

I know we could use a handsaw and axe but we have quite a lot and DH has a heart condition so don't want to risk him ending up at A & E with it. He's a beggar as well and won't do it in stages:o

Ideally thinking of an electric one. Would a table saw be a good idea.

TIA:)

We use a Silky or a bowsaw on wood not thick enough to justify the chainsaw, I like the Silky best, very good on green wood and easy to cut awkward bits.
You can't sharpen a Silky but they stay sharp for years.
eg - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silky-102-30-Gomtaro-300mm-Saw/dp/B0014C4MZW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337722529&sr=8-1
A good sawhorse is a big help too.

Regards

Willie.

abwsco

Thank you both. Will pass on your suggestions. Alligator looks good but appears to be no longer made.

We do have a saw horse. How safe would it be to bundle some of the lengths together and use the chainsaw on them. Or is that a stupid idea:o

Williwoodburner

abwsco wrote: »

We do have a saw horse. How safe would it be to bundle some of the lengths together and use the chainsaw on them. Or is that a stupid idea:o

Its ok to bundle smaller bits together so long as the sawhorse has a locking bar that locks the wood securely so it cant move when sawing.

regards

Willie.

Gloomendoom

abwsco wrote: »

Thank you both. Will pass on your suggestions. Alligator looks good but appears to be no longer made.

We do have a saw horse. How safe would it be to bundle some of the lengths together and use the chainsaw on them. Or is that a stupid idea:o

You can still get them new...

Alligator Lopper

A bit pricey though.

grahamc2003

abwsco wrote: »

OK, we have a petrol chainsaw but can anyone recommend a saw for cutting up lots of narrower lengths of tree that are not really worth firing the chainsaw up for.

I know we could use a handsaw and axe but we have quite a lot and DH has a heart condition so don't want to risk him ending up at A & E with it. He's a beggar as well and won't do it in stages:o

Ideally thinking of an electric one. Would a table saw be a good idea.

TIA:)

For long bits of branches up to about 3 or 4 inch diameter, I use a mitre saw, purely because I already owned one. Seems to work well enough, but potential to lose fingers of course if not careful. Here'san example
http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&client=opera&hs=asU&rls=en&channel=suggest&q=mitre+saw&psj=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1243&bih=637&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=7704689167244016367&sa=X&ei=77-8T7uwNoPIhAeG9fmoDw&ved=0CNoBEPMCMAI

abwsco

Thanks again everyone. DH still doesn't fancy using a hand saw of any description. Pic of a small selection of what needs cutting. Would a really good bow saw go through this easily enough ie like a knife through butter.

Williwoodburner

abwsco wrote: »

. Would a really good bow saw go through this easily enough ie like a knife through butter.

Hi again,
Yes you could process that quite easily with a bow saw, make sure you get the correct blade for green wood. :money:
I would do a couple of the thicker bits with the chainsaw.

regards

Willie.

abwsco

Thanks Willie:) Would the silky you linked to be the best one to get or can you recommend a bow saw for me to look at. Don't want to buy cheap carp as I know you then end up buying twice.

Williwoodburner

abwsco wrote: »

Thanks Willie:) Would the silky you linked to be the best one to get or can you recommend a bow saw for me to look at. Don't want to buy cheap carp as I know you then end up buying twice.

Hi Tia,

yes I would buy a proper Silky they are quite expensive but much easier to use than a bowsaw and last for years :j, bow saw blades dont last very long and you cant get at the awkward bits with them.
I use a sllky on stuff up to about 3 inches in diameter.

regards

Willie.