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  1. wiseowl

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    Hi Everyone Has anyone got or used one and what is the best if any,I Really prefer to use a hand saw because I just love Sawing,is there any advantage in owning a Rec-Saw. Thank you:)
     
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    Hi Woo I've got one of these:
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    I've had it a few years and only used it two or three times. Its not as accurate as a jigsaw - but will handle bigger jobs. I last used it to trim off the ends of some rafters (3X4") - it is useful to get into awkward places where you can't reach with a handsaw - but I much prefer my handsaw. Suppose it depends what you want it for.
     
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    Hi JWK Thanks for that,I Make Trellis,Wishing wells Windmills, Benches Anything that people want really mostly 6ft high or in length.Usually 4" x 2" Treated timber or less Occasionally 6" x 2" and at times Metal rods:thumb::)
     
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    Well Woo with that list of things you make I reckon it would be good for you - the one in the photo above has a gel handle (mine is an older model that doesn't and is therefore a bit unpleasant to use for any period of time). So I would say get a decent one - not the cheapest.
     
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    Never used one woo, but my guess is its just another gadget that we could all get by, without.

    The hardpoint handsaws these days, are so good, (if you get a decent one), that I dont think its probaly worth it.

    Have you thought about a chop saw, might be a bit more expensive, I dont know the prices, but more accurate and safer.:)

    I cant work without one these days.
     
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    Oh Dear Pete Never heard of a chop saw:dh:but I will have Google a look now Thank you:)
     
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    Bearing in mind your probably not looking for industial tools.
    This is the kind of thing.

    Not suggesting this is a good or a bad one, just an example.

    Sorry should have said mitre saw, generally know as a chop saw.

    Been trying to get a B&Q link to work, but no luck.
     
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    Thanks Pete for all the info I will stick with the hand saw ,tried to get one with a wooden handle the other day in my local hardware shop wanted £55 ,the one I have now is about 25 years old its been resharpened many times always worked with wooden handled Saws,perhaps its time i changed:thumb::)
     
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    I think it is woo.

    I still have an old Disston, but never use it now, I find a Stanley or Irwin hard point is probably better.

    Only sharpen my tenon saw these days, as I've not found a good disposable type yet, they all lack weight.
     
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    I find that unless I have a lot of repetition work to do it's not worth getting the saw bench out, it's easier to use the hand saw. I wouldn't bother with a reciprocating saw.
     
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    woo, I have one, I use it specificly for cutting nails up the sides of fence panels, cutting up old ones, cutting bolts etc. For wood with nails in its great, same for cutting metal as it doesnt spark. general cutting its a waste of time.

    For cutting most wood I use a Bacho superior handsaw or my jigsaw, the jigsaw eats up 2" thick timber and cuts dead straight and quick.... worth spending a bit extra on.

    http://www.screwfix.com/prods/86519/Power-Tools/Jigsaws/Bosch-GST135-BCE-720W-Jigsaw
     
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    Thanks Paul ,Will visit Site Now.:thumb::)
     
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    Thats strange Paul, when you consider that a jigsaw is actually designed for cutting non-straight lines.Maybe you should take it back for a refund.:hehe::)
     
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    Lol, It cuts nice curves aswell!!!


    Actualy for long straight cuts Ive got the bosch rail systme, similar to the overpriced feestool one, I use this for long cuts with either the circ or jigsaw.
     
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