Survival saw

white_feather · Mar 12, 2009

I was walking around Lowe's yesterday and came upon a wire saw with a loop on the ends similar in style to the SAS wire saw that I see on here often. This one is used to cut PVC pipe for plumbers. Has anyone ever seen or used one of these and would it be good for cutting wood either green or deadfall? I may end up buying it and trying it out but wanted to see if anyone else may have beaten me to the punch.

Echo4v · Mar 12, 2009

I've used one for cutting pvc but not wood. I don't think it would work to well for wood as the teeth are so small ( almost non existant on the one I used). I would say you will just end up tiring your self out for no reason.

David

C_Kyle · Mar 12, 2009

There's one that looks like a chainsaw blade with toggle handles on either end that is pretty good. It comes in a small tin, like you would get pipe tobacco in.

desmobob · Mar 12, 2009

I bet it would be great.

I have one that looks identical, but is mounted in the middle of a long piece of poly rope with a throw bag on one end. It was purchased as a "high limb tree saw." I've used it a bunch, several times on maples (hard!) and it works well and has held up fine.

I've heard there are cheap versions for sale as "survival saws" that are not very durable, to say the least. One designed as a tool for a plumber would seem like it might be durable....

Stay sharp,
desmobob

KuRUpTD · Mar 12, 2009

Is this the one you're talking about ?
IMO I would stick with a reliable folding type saw.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=30257-943-37730&lpage=none

desmobob · Mar 12, 2009

KuRUpTD said:
Is this the one you're talking about ?
IMO I would stick with a reliable folding type saw.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=30257-943-37730&lpage=none

If that's the one, I change my opinion to "probably not good." I thought the teeth were just small... I can't even see the teeth on that one!

Stay sharp,
desmobob

white_feather · Mar 12, 2009

That's it. Thanks everyone. I didn't buy it ad probably won't now.

trldad · Mar 12, 2009

White Feather
That saw works great on Pvc because the friction actually melts the pipe a little to cut through it. I have used one and it does work well on Pvc getting it to cut a straight line is a real chore. It would not work one wood at all. It might make a good snare or bow string for a fire bow but NOT for cutting wood. Stick with the pocket chainsaw or the Silky saw.

trldad