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Offline stuckinthemud

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a saw point
« 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?

Offline DC

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Re: a saw point
« Reply #1 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.

Offline penderbender

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Re: a saw point
« Reply #2 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

Offline PatM

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Re: a saw point
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2017, 12:57:06 pm »
Folding saw carried up your sleeve.

Offline DC

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Re: a saw point
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2017, 01:04:15 pm »
Where do you hide the stave on the way out? ;D ;D

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Re: a saw point
« Reply #5 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...

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Offline stuckinthemud

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Re: a saw point
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2017, 01:22:48 pm »
Where do you hide the stave on the way out? ;D ;D
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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................

Offline Hawkdancer

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« Reply #7 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?
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Re: a saw point
« Reply #8 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.
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Offline Ballasted_Bowyer

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Re: a saw point
« Reply #9 on: April 02, 2017, 12:11:10 am »
If a pruning saw is embarrassing, you could always carry a ch@!n$@w.
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Re: a saw point
« Reply #10 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 :)

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Re: a saw point
« Reply #11 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.
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Offline Bob W.

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Re: a saw point
« Reply #12 on: April 02, 2017, 08:28:05 am »
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« Reply #13 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.
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Re: a saw point
« Reply #14 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