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  1. 26th October 2015, 09:27 AM #1
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    I have to cut a housing into the top of round posts (to take beam 140 x 45).
    This involves cutting down from the top of the post (140mm) - so with the grain and in 45mm at the widest point (across the grain).
    I have four of these to cut and the posts are in the ground - so up nearly three metres.

    I have tried doing this with a hand saw but it is going to take a long time.

    So, would a reciprocating saw be a good tool for this? I haven't used one previously and amongst other things I wonder how much control can be exercised.

    I would appreciate any advice.
    Cheers, Ji
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  3. 26th October 2015, 09:37 AM #2
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    Should be fine for it Ji. They are not the most accurate of saws, and can wander a little. Every gardener should have a recipro.
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  4. 26th October 2015, 10:48 AM #3
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    Just did this on two posts..
    They work well for this job as is you mark the two sides of the post, then just cut to that . As the cutting edge is flat you end up with a nice square finish.
    The blades, at least on my older well used example wobble sidi to side a bit. To beat this I started off on quite a slow speed to ensure I had the cut in exactly the right spot and level.
    One I had the "score" in the post, ramp up the speed and off you go!
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  5. 27th October 2015, 10:04 AM #4
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    Thanks guys.

    I have invested in a cheapie reciprocating saw and it has done the job well.

    Great to have ready advice on these things!

    Cheers, Ji
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