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(09-06-2017, 01:33 PM)DieselDennis Wrote: +1
Although on a 4 x 4, if I could get at both sides, I believe it would cut it with a 7 1/4" blade.
I do the skilsaw and handsaw combo on 6x6's too. Most of the time on a ladder no less.
I cut up one (1) 6" x 6" by cutting on all four sides with my circular saw and then finishing with a hand saw. It involved drawing guide lines and four cuts, but the handsaw only had to deal with a small rectangle about 1" square.
I think holding a circular saw horizontal on posts that are already set would be very tiring. My Milwaukee Saw weighs a little over 10½ pounds which is very light when resting on the stock to be cut, but pretty heavy when holding it horizontally.
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(09-06-2017, 03:09 PM)Cooler Wrote:
I cut up one (1) 6" x 6" by cutting on all four sides with my circular saw and then finishing with a hand saw. It involved drawing guide lines and four cuts, but the handsaw only had to deal with a small rectangle about 1" square.
I think holding a circular saw horizontal on posts that are already set would be very tiring. My Milwaukee Saw weighs a little over 10½ pounds which is very light when resting on the stock to be cut, but pretty heavy when holding it horizontally.
Cuts like butta, use a speed square as a guide, if it furrs up the end just do a quick pass around it with a ROS and some 60 grit.
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(09-04-2017, 12:32 PM)Gary G™ Wrote: Building a low deck; I have a number of posts to cut off level to the top of the joists.
I usually use a circular saw but these have limited access.
I don't own a sawzall -- never had need for one.
Is the sawzall the right tool? Easy to get a straight line cutting horizontal?
Ive used a cir saw with a speed square, a sawzall, and a chainsaw. Depends on the precision needed and if Im on a ladder or not.
Chainsaw is the easiest and quickest....but on a ladder or above my waist....not enough stones to attempt.
I just cut 15 6x6 for my fence....started with cir saw, then finished the curfs with the sawzall.
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(09-06-2017, 07:16 PM)Steve N Wrote:
Carbide tipped sawzall blades are silly good. I bought a bunch at christmas a few years back at HD on clearence. 2 pks were like $3.99 or there about.
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/accessorie...48-00-5221
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(09-06-2017, 09:36 PM)packerguy® Wrote: Carbide tipped sawzall blades are silly good. I bought a bunch at christmas a few years back at HD on clearence. 2 pks were like $3.99 or there about.
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/accessorie...48-00-5221
I think I hit the same deal, bought 12 packs, hoping for a lifetime supply
That cordless sawzall does more work on tree limbs than anything since I quit contracting. I have a corded one too, hardly ever use it unless someone has borrowed the cordless.
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