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Post by Firefox on Jul 2, 2013 17:16:51 GMT
I'm thinking of getting one of these to run off my genny for sawing logs and rough timberwork: www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7112719.htmBlack and Decker Scorpion Saw 400w. I have used these reciprocating saws for rough work on building projects before. Has anyone got any experience with them? I realise it isn't exactly pro-quality or that powerful but thought it may be useful for firewood, seeing as I already have a 1kw Genny. It would be cheaper than a chain saw and safer too as I don't have any chainsaw training!
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Post by robmac on Jul 2, 2013 18:13:45 GMT
I had the Alligator saw years ago. Was really useful for cutting firewood and it lasted for eons. I reckon this sounds good.
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Post by Etienne Le Croq on Jul 2, 2013 20:12:01 GMT
Don't do it chap! The blades are hideously expensive.I used to have one ,now got a reciprocating saw,much cheaper blades!!
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Post by X on Jul 2, 2013 20:34:22 GMT
Be brave ! You know what you really need ?
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Post by Firefox on Jul 2, 2013 22:35:58 GMT
Yes, a two stoke chainsaw! Just wandering about cost, storage and also safety
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Post by bopper on Jul 3, 2013 10:11:39 GMT
I have one in my garage now. They are very much sold on the same principle as printers!!! You can buy one of these saws VERY cheaply but the blades dull very quickly and when it comes to buying blades they cost a fortune. I would leave well alone if I were you, they must make a mint out of replacement blades.
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Post by Firefox on Jul 3, 2013 13:06:48 GMT
I can see your point on the blades but you can get replacements for about £14.00 or so from Amazon. I just wonder how long one would last in practice so long as you stick to cross cut on woods and not sheet materials.
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Post by bopper on Jul 3, 2013 15:17:06 GMT
I used mine on a project converting outhouse into utility room for approx 4 weeks the large blade was blunt by then and I had to finish of using the smaller blades so as not to waste any more money. It was used quite a bit cutting joists etc:
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Post by n brown on Jul 3, 2013 15:48:04 GMT
chainsaw blades are easy to sharpen.10-15 minutes,like new .even new blades aren't very dear.i've often cut down whole trees,mainly dead eucalyptus,for firewood and doubt anything black and decker made could handle the workload. anyway,there's nothing like balancing on a slippy slope while cutting down a 60 foot tree and getting it to land where you want it,while avoiding the bounce of the trunk.beats fairground rides ! for general firewood cutting a good quality pendulum jigsaw will cut up to 3inch thick and can at least be used for other things !
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Post by Firefox on Jul 3, 2013 16:53:33 GMT
I checked on the blade prices and the official Black and Decker price is about £30 like Ellisboy says ... almost as much as the saw!
However, looking on Amazon there are many other alternative suppliers selling blades from £10 to £20 which get good reviews.
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Post by n brown on Jul 3, 2013 18:04:54 GMT
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Post by Firefox on Jul 3, 2013 19:26:25 GMT
Got a Power Devils one ... don't laugh I know they are a crap make.
Got a Bosch drill and orbital sander though!
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Post by landydriver on Jul 28, 2013 10:46:02 GMT
I have assorted saws, not one like that though. Nothing beats a petrol chainsaw for cutting firewood I have a £79 can remember the name but its green and came from Aldi. Its light and easy to use, you wouldn't cut down a forest with it but it does the job. Mostly pallets I chop with it, so its hard on the chain. I have 2 bars and 2 chains, to good one for proper logs and the old worn one for pallets and waste wood. Also have a chain sharpener as the chains dont like cutting nails. I suppose it depends on how much firewood you cut and how much time you have to cut it. I can demolish a pallet in into fire sized pieces much quicker with the chainsaw than I can with a rip snorter though I think a proper circular saw bench would be easier on the back
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2013 17:37:44 GMT
Can't beat a petrol chain saw, I'm a proper chain saw chick ;D Essential kit for a wood burner. Have had electric chain saw and also saw like the scorpion one and also a small circular saw, and none of them can handle regular use, blades dull too quickly and new blades can be expensive and difficult to find, especially for the cheaper models. Invest in a decent chainsaw and you'll never buy another saw again. Can't use mine any more though , a shoulder injury has meant that I can't start it any more, even if I stand on it, I risk doing the same injury as it's permanently weak now I can use it if someone else starts it for me.
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Post by Firefox on Jul 30, 2013 23:11:40 GMT
Yes I am still uummming and aahhhing about a chainsaw or the scorpion. I have petrol in the back for the genny so could use for a chainsaw.
I would like to make better use of my Genny though and I feel I would be safer with this as I haven't had any chainsaw training - I would really need to do some homework if I got a chainsaw. Maybe Basildog or someone could put me straight!
Could you learn to pull start with your left arm, wvw? I have also seen people drop start them, but I really don't know how safe that is. Gary could probably do it in his sleep...
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