Thread #2981365
I'm with a community preparedness group and thinking about getting a few extra reciprocating saws to pass out to volunteers for storm/disaster cleanup that aren't trained on and can't be trusted with chainsaws.
Does this make sense? What kind of saw would you hand to a random who isn't used to doing work so they don't hurt themselves?
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No, they're ass for anything bigger than a broomstick.
Just have some capable guys using the saws and have them rest of them dragging shit out of the way after it's cut up. One guy on a saw can cut enough stuff to make enough work for 3-4 people in a situation like that
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>>2981384
>No, they're ass for anything bigger than a broomstick.
A cordless sawzall with a Diablo pruning blade makes quick work of anything 4-5" or less in diameter. Hell I actually prefer one over a chainsaw for cutting old railroad ties, because a chainsaw will dull fast with all that grit and dirt.
The right blade makes a huge difference. Those pruning blades are carbide tipped and have a very aggressive tooth on them. Every other wood blade I've ever tried sucks in comparison.
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>>2981365
hand saws might be more cost effective in that scenario, and cutting things up is the minority of work involved in dealing with trees anyways.
if you're worried about people hurting themselves with a tool teach them how to not hurt themselves and give them some time to practice. both hands always on the grip/handle when using, fingers off the trigger until you're ready to use it, pay attention to your footing and where the cord is, fingers away from the blade, etc.
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>>2981395
Recip saws with good carbide tooth pruning blades aren’t bad. But #1, they suck up batteries if you go through thicker stuff. #2, if you hand one to a retard who doesn’t keep the shoe up against the branch and hold it steady, they will be shaking leaves off with the big tooth pruning blades before they cut anything.
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nope, i would not. if i must an axe with a flat back for hammering.
rope, pulleys, and a couple thick-stakes/pry-bar will clear a path faster than cutting and lifting, your making a path for first responders so minimum viable not osha approved.
rotate a tree so the big end is where you want it picket anchor the big end pull small end until it is in line with big end repeat as needed
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>>2981365
I got a chinese cordless sawsall and let me say the important thing is the blades. I've cleaned up things up to 10" and also broken off trees that were full size. I thought it was going to be a branch trimmer but with good blades it's a monster. HYCHIKA brand
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>>2981365
i've got one of these, it's handy for limbs, easy enough to handle that normies shouldn't be chopping themselves up