sawing and chopping

BarberFobic1992 said:
Assuming ideal conditions with all other variable the same, this would be a graphical display of when to do what (IMO):
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Barber, you would LOVE Demitri Martin man.
 
Saw, all the way. Plus, saws tend to be safer to operate than axes/hatchets. Less chance of a catastrophic "opps". ;) Of course, it all depends upon the operator, and, YMMV.

AJ
 
Yeah, I think hatchet or axe makes sense for chopping dead stuff and fallen stuff into bundles for pick-up or firewood. But tree trimming is different. I just needed the right saw.
I'll need to pick one up because I've been doing a lot of tree trimming lately and the bow saw is only good on those really low 90 degree branches where I can get over it with the saw perpendicular to it.

How's this one (for home and lots of pine-trimming -- not hiking)?
http://www.coronaclipper.com/index....gDetail&int_product_id=167&int_category_id=27
 
I prefer a axe over a saw any day they are more likley to malfunction. C realy do one thing. A axe is more versitale. I have slice through a artirie in my foot with my 24 inch fiskars but i now know to go on my knees while i chop wood. It is close to imposible to hurt you self while on you knees.
 
I've heard nothing bad about the Corona saws, and that looks like a good one. On the other hand, I've heard nothing but good about Silky saws, and mine bears that out: best saw I've ever owned. Be aware though, that the Silky's can cost a little more, but man, can they cut. I use the Silky Super Accel with an 8 inch blade because it fits in my pack very well. For yard work though, I might go for a bigger one.

You might want to check this one out: http://www.amazon.com/Silky-Folding...f=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1245436296&sr=8-31
 
I agree with what Brendan has said. A saw requires more effort for smaller branches, however once you get into the bigger logs or branches, than the axe will take up a lot more energy. I actually just tested this a few days ago on a tree that fell down in my back yard. The axe/large blade was a lot more helpful than the saw on the small stuff. When I needed to get through the log-like structure though, the saw was a lot more helpful.
 
The corona razor tooth is fine. I prefer the plastic handle on garden tools, but the price difference isn't enough to worry about.

There's NOTHING wring with the silky saws, but my experience is that they aren't enough better than going down to Ace Hardware and grabbing a Corona to me to justify the cost.


Oh, I forgot- that's $6 to $8 way too much for that saw. Should be able to get them for $25 without even trying
 
I agree with Koyote: get the plastic or metal/plastic handles; they last longer in my experience.

Koyote, I'm not saying that the Silky is better than the Corona. I really don't know, since I've never used a Corona. I finally bit the bullet and popped out the money for the Silky because the less expensive saws I've bought kept breaking, bending and going dull on me. I just figured, based on a lot of research and feedback, that it would be better to buy one saw that would last. It's cheaper in the long run (for me).
 
A saw is great for quick gathering of wood,or cutting wood into pieces.I like to use one in combination with a machete/axe/knife.It's a pretty handy tool :thumbup:
For their size the folding saws are awsome !
 
dawsonbob: Oh, I've broken corona saw blades!- But it's one of those cases where I used to use them for a couple hours every day, and spending the extra on the "gentleman's model" wouldn't work because, well- you *are* gonna break to occasional saw or saw through 16 penny nails and whatnot out on a job. :eek:

And, sometimes I like to be the voice of "yes, poor people can have decent gear, too" reason :thumbup::D:thumbup:
 
Koyote, I can see where using your saw on a job would break a few blades. That much use in a work environment is bound to screw something up, and I'm pretty sure the Silky can't cut through 16 penny nails, either.:D

Oddly, one of the reasons that I bought the Silky ($31) is because I am poor. I live on a fixed income (Social Security) and can't afford to be replacing equipment over and over again. I have to be very frugal, so I would rather save up and buy something that's going to last me for awhile. That doesn't mean the most expensive item, by any means. It means doing my homework the best I can, then buying what I think is the best value. That's why I'm such a big fan of Becker knives: they're a great value. There are probably other saws that are a great value, too -- some maybe even better than the Silky -- but if I didn't know about them when I made my purchase, then I went with what I did know about.
 
well, for your uses, I suspect the Silky is a better deal in the long run. I was more getting to the "if you have $10 to spend, you don't have to go without a decent saw" part.
 
It was the $10 and $15 saws that made me go for one that would last (unless I run up against a big nail).
 
in the garden I usually use the hatchet to cut down the tree or branch and use the saw to leave a cleaner cut, and to cut the fallen tree to smaller pieces.
when cutting a standing tree the weight makes it difficult to use the saw and it gets snagged all the time. thats why I use the the axe or hatchet first.
in the trail i just use what I have with me. but the lighter weight of the saw is making the hatchet stay at home.
 
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