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Title: a saw point
Post by: stuckinthemud on April 01, 2017, 11:35:33 am
Carrying a hand saw on a walk in the countryside can be really embarassing. Any recommendations for an alternative?
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: DC on April 01, 2017, 11:37:59 am
I made a sheath for a drywall saw(6"blade) and carry that on my walks. I only cut stuff under 3" with it though.
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: penderbender on April 01, 2017, 11:57:55 am
I got a fiskars 10" folding pruning saw. It's very sharp, quiet, cheap. It's like 11 1/2" long. Fits in the inside pocket of my jacket, tucked in my belt, backpack. Or like Don says make a sheath. Cheers- Brendan
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: PatM on April 01, 2017, 12:57:06 pm
Folding saw carried up your sleeve.
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: DC on April 01, 2017, 01:04:15 pm
Where do you hide the stave on the way out? ;D ;D
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: Jim Davis on April 01, 2017, 01:18:34 pm
Why is it embarrassing to carry a saw in public? And who cares what people think... unless you don't have permission to cut...

I'd be embarrassed to walk down the road with earbuds in...
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: stuckinthemud on April 01, 2017, 01:22:48 pm
Where do you hide the stave on the way out? ;D ;D
walking stick :D

There's a huge amount of scrub woodland on brown-field sights around my village which no-one lays claim to, so can't find anyone for permission to cut................
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: Hawkdancer on April 01, 2017, 02:11:23 pm
A wire cable saw will roll up, and easily fit in a pouch or pocket - you could wear it as a hat band, as well >:D :).  Of course, you would only meet someone on the day you find 3 good staves😂😇.  Where's the village?
Hawkdancer
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: Jim Davis on April 01, 2017, 03:24:04 pm
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There's a huge amount of scrub woodland on brown-field sights around my village which no-one lays claim to, so can't find anyone for permission to cut................

Where are you? I'm guessing somewhere on the left side of the pond? If you are on this side, you can find out who owns the land by searching property records, usually online. It's possible that the government has taken possession because the polluters are out of the picture. In that case, I'd probably just hike in and cut something I could carry out.
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: Ballasted_Bowyer on April 02, 2017, 12:11:10 am
If a pruning saw is embarrassing, you could always carry a ch@!n$@w.
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: mikekeswick on April 02, 2017, 03:07:44 am
Firstly don't waste your time worrying what other people think and secondly look at 'Silky' saws :)
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: Del the cat on April 02, 2017, 03:15:54 am
I've cut some pretty big stuff with a folding pruning saw. Damn sharp, cheap and convenient.
Del
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: Bob W. on April 02, 2017, 08:28:05 am
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Firstly don't waste your time worrying what other people think and secondly look at 'Silky' saws :)
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Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: BowEd on April 02, 2017, 08:43:11 am
I'm with Mike and Jim.If I have permission there.I really don't care what others think.
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: stuckinthemud on April 02, 2017, 10:34:53 am
My current saw is a contractors panel saw, those Silky pocket saws look very nice; I feel an upgrade coming on  ;D
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: rkeltner on April 03, 2017, 12:22:25 am
Look up the pocket chainsaw. I keep one on my truck, and have cut up to 10" trees with it (takes a while, but it works!)
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: High-Desert on April 03, 2017, 11:55:33 am
Like Ballasted said, carry a chainsaw, or even better, an axe. People won't talk to you or question you.
And like Jim said, wearing a pair of headphones the size of Princess Leia buns is quite a bit more embarrassing.
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: Dakota Kid on April 03, 2017, 02:42:20 pm
Get one of those canes with a hidden samurai sword. Those things are SWEEEEET!!!

Seriously though, I  carry a small Li ion battery powered chain saw. Fits in my back pack and cuts through a 10" diameter log 4 times on one battery. It's nearly as quiet as a hand saw too. It's also far safer than a gas chainsaw. 
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: stuckinthemud on April 05, 2017, 02:29:28 pm
Upgraded!  Pruned a couple of broom trees - the lengths are about 26" long and 2 or 3" diameter
(https://stuckinthemudsite.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/win_20170405_18_30_09_pro-e1491416561373.jpg)
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: penderbender on April 05, 2017, 07:26:02 pm
Nice upgrade, those things cut really nice. I've got some full length broom similar too that. Looking forward to trying it out. Cheers- Brendan
Title: Re: a saw point
Post by: upstatenybowyer on April 05, 2017, 07:42:12 pm
If I have permission I carry the chainsaw in a big duffle bag. Don't care what people think, but I don't want to give any little kids nightmares.  :D