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A request for assistance - portable power saw

AddicksAddict
AddicksAddict Posts: 15,792
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I need to chop up a couple of large wooden structures so I can take the wood to the dump.  I can do it by hand but it will take ages so I'm wondering if anybody within easy travelling distance of SE26 has a circular saw or similar I can borrow?

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  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,338
    I am sorry I can't help, but have you tried the Library of Things?  https://www.libraryofthings.co.uk/crystalpalace
  • cafcfan
    cafcfan Posts: 11,198
    Too far away to bring it to you I'm afraid but I'd say for demolition-style work, a reciprocating saw would be the better option. (You can get a cheapo one from Screwfix for £35.)  Certainly better than doing it with a hand saw.
  • swords_alive
    swords_alive Posts: 4,262
    Chizz said:
    I am sorry I can't help, but have you tried the Library of Things?  https://www.libraryofthings.co.uk/crystalpalace
    What a great site. Have waited many years for something like this. 2 or 3 person tent on the Woolwich site for £6 a day. Cheaper living at last.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,561
    cafcfan said:
    Too far away to bring it to you I'm afraid but I'd say for demolition-style work, a reciprocating saw would be the better option. (You can get a cheapo one from Screwfix for £35.)  Certainly better than doing it with a hand saw.
    I’d second this. A reciprocating saw is your best option and relatively cheap.
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    The OP states he wants to chop up a couple of large wooden structures, he does not mention he has to release them from brickwork etc 

    This being the case he needs a circular saw or a jigsaw, he does not want a reciprocation saw 
  • swords_alive
    swords_alive Posts: 4,262
    Circular saw £16/ day here
    https://www.libraryofthings.co.uk/catalogue/borrow-circular-saw-cordless?showBack=true

    Watching with interest as have similar issue myself and sore wrists from too much hand sawing at the weekend.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,633
    swords_alive said:
    Circular saw £16/ day here
    https://www.libraryofthings.co.uk/catalogue/borrow-circular-saw-cordless?showBack=true

    Watching with interest as have similar issue myself and sore wrists from too much hand sawing at the weekend.
    Sawing, you say.
  • swords_alive
    swords_alive Posts: 4,262
    Yes. A length of wood with substantial girth. Hence not sure a circular saw would reach all the way round.
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    swords_alive said:
    Yes. A length of wood with substantial girth. Hence not sure a circular saw would reach all the way round.
    If you’re chopping it up to dump it doesn’t matter what size the blade is, just do multiple rough cuts on all four sides until you get through it 

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