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John wrote:
On 11/28/2011 4:22 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
http://www.harborfreight.com/6-amp-r...dle-65570.html
Try one of these for twenty bucks, and buy a lot of long
blades at HF, or your good quality hardware. You can get
blades up to 12 inches or more.

http://www.harborfreight.com/14-inch...saw-67255.html
14 inch chainsaw, electric, on sale for $60. Needs bar oil,
I'd guess.



Don't know how good the above saw is ($20 bucks ... LOL) but a 12"
bi-metal demo blade in a decent reciprocating saw can cut hardwood limbs
with no trouble. Obviously it will be slow in comparison to a chain saw
but a reciprocating saw is a great tool to have on hand anyway and a
whole lot less hassle than a chain saw. For occasional use its the way
to go.

By the way, about 16 years ago I bought a reciprocating saw that doesn't
have a handle and its so much easier to use than one that does, turn it
upside down, sideways whatever ... its just easier.

John

Hmmm. Saws-all (sp?) kind of thing?

(1) How thick a branch could it cut through?

(2) Would you likely have to cut halfway-through from one side, and
then the other half, from the other side?

(3) Being sort of a klutz with carpentry, tools, etc, and recalling
that earlier post about the chainsaw kicking back and up into
the guy's face -- a reciprocating saw seems a lot safer.

Is that actually true?

(4) Does everyone agree that having one without a handle
works better?

(5) What dangerous things can happen with one?


Thanks for the interesting idea!

David