Yet another bit for review:

http://www.internode.co.uk/diyfaq/recipsaw.htm

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On Fri, 02 Sep 2005 05:52:51 +0100, John Rumm
wrote:

| Yet another bit for review:
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| http://www.internode.co.uk/diyfaq/recipsaw.htm
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| Comments / flames this way ;-)

Surely it should by reciprocating *power* saw to differentiate from *hand*
saw which strictly speaking also reciprocate.

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Dave Fawthrop wrote:
On Fri, 02 Sep 2005 05:52:51 +0100, John Rumm
wrote:

| Yet another bit for review:
|
| http://www.internode.co.uk/diyfaq/recipsaw.htm
|
| Comments / flames this way ;-)

Surely it should by reciprocating *power* saw to differentiate from *hand*
saw which strictly speaking also reciprocate.

The saw does not do the reciprocating, the user does.

On 02 Sep 2005 11:35:46 GMT, Ian Stirling wrote:

| Dave Fawthrop wrote:
| On Fri, 02 Sep 2005 05:52:51 +0100, John Rumm
| wrote:
|
| | Yet another bit for review:
| |
| | http://www.internode.co.uk/diyfaq/recipsaw.htm
| |
| | Comments / flames this way ;-)
|
| Surely it should by reciprocating *power* saw to differentiate from *hand*
| saw which strictly speaking also reciprocate.
|
| The saw does not do the reciprocating, the user does.

LOL

Not when *I* use one.

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On Fri, 02 Sep 2005 05:52:51 +0100, John Rumm
wrote:



http://www.internode.co.uk/diyfaq/recipsaw.htm

Comments / flames this way ;-)

On the subject of the saw binding, either rub a candle on the side of the
blade or WD-40 it. Possibly advise RCD use, certainly keeping an eye on
where the power cord is.

Keep up the good work.

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John Rumm wrote:
Yet another bit for review:

http://www.internode.co.uk/diyfaq/recipsaw.htm

"of hand saw" + "a"
"and the motor" "and a motor"
"great amount finesse" + "of"
"is to be recommended" - "to be"
"Gloves..." + "Though not as dangerous as other tools, eye protection is
a good idea, blades can break, or other accidents occur."
"to play at pay" = "to pay"

Are minor.
I'd rewrite
There are several types of reciprocating saw. There are a few
proprietary designs like the Black and Decker Scorpion saw (not really
comparable to most reciprocating saws, and more like a jigsaw on
steroids), and the DeWalt Alligator Saw (a double action saw with twin
counter acting blades). Most however are what one might call
"standard" designs.

As

There are several types of reciprocating saw.
Proprietary designs like the Black and Decker Scorpion saw (more like a
jigsaw on steroids), and the DeWalt Alligator Saw (a double action saw with
twin counter acting blades). Most however are what one might call
"standard" designs.

Ian Stirling wrote:

"of hand saw" + "a"

snip other useful stuff

Ta for that! New version up.

(Twas the second one I tried with the voice dictation SW. Gave it some
more training this time, but I think it is still a bit of a double edged
sword - quick and easy with no spelling mistakes, but it creates errors
that are much harder to proof read / spell check out than I can manage
by hand!)


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On Fri, 02 Sep 2005 05:52:51 +0100, in uk.d-i-y John Rumm
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Yet another bit for review:

http://www.internode.co.uk/diyfaq/recipsaw.htm

Comments / flames this way ;-)

Some examples of use I put my reciprocating saw to are in Message-ID:


Since then I have used it with a 'stone' blade to cut a rectangular
aperture for an airbrick in limestone (bath stone) block some 5" thick.
This block forms part of the bay window of our house and the task
required blind cutting from one side only. I did have to make a starting
slot by drilling with a 6mm drill but after that the blade easily cut
the stone.

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Phil Addison wrote:

Some examples of use I put my reciprocating saw to are in Message-ID:


Som nice examples there.... I might nick a few and stick em in just to
highlight the things it will do that are unique abilities.

BTW. The scorpion is not the one with the counter acting twin blades -
thats the aligator (DeWalt, and possibly Hitachi as well)

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On Sun, 04 Sep 2005 01:59:05 +0100, John Rumm
wrote:

Phil Addison wrote:

Some examples of use I put my reciprocating saw to are in Message-ID:


Som nice examples there.... I might nick a few and stick em in just to
highlight the things it will do that are unique abilities.

BTW. The scorpion is not the one with the counter acting twin blades -
thats the aligator (DeWalt, and possibly Hitachi as well)


At a pinch, you could incude electric carving knives in this section.
They are useful for trimming Celotex etc.


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On Sun, 04 Sep 2005 09:28:23 +0100, Andy Hall wrote:

At a pinch, you could incude electric carving knives in this section.
They are useful for trimming Celotex etc.

Do mention the necessity of using a tea-towel or similar for changing the
blades on these. A friend of mine forgot this and we spent the afternoon
in Casualty while Sunday lunch turned stone cold. I have been accused of
being Nanny before, but many DIY accidents are simple to prevent. They
might just be a scratch, but permanent disablement or even death can
result from a casual attitude to safety. Ladder-type accidents (falls and
struck by falling object) seem to account for a good proportion of the
accidents reported to HSE. Falls appear to be king in the fatality stakes.
Should you wish to wade through over 150 pp.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr139.pdf

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John Schmitt wrote:

On Sun, 04 Sep 2005 09:28:23 +0100, Andy Hall wrote:

At a pinch, you could incude electric carving knives in this section.
They are useful for trimming Celotex etc.


Do mention the necessity of using a tea-towel or similar for changing
the blades on these. A friend of mine forgot this and we spent the

When you say "these" are you refering to the knives to the saws? (I have
not included the knives in the faq as yet...)


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On Sun, 04 Sep 2005 01:59:05 +0100, in uk.d-i-y John Rumm
wrote:

Phil Addison wrote:

Some examples of use I put my reciprocating saw to are in Message-ID:


Som nice examples there.... I might nick a few and stick em in just to
highlight the things it will do that are unique abilities.

Nick whatever you want.

BTW. The scorpion is not the one with the counter acting twin blades -
thats the aligator (DeWalt, and possibly Hitachi as well)

Phil
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