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Jigsaw (or something) for occasional use

  • 07-07-2022 2:31pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,973 ✭✭✭


    I need to break down 2 or 3 2m x 1m firewood crates for kindling once a year. 34 one- and two-metre slats per crate. Approx 15cm lengths I can hatchet. What tool should I get for the job?



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,973 ✭✭✭Heighway61


    I see jigsaws from €30 up.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,156 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Cheap circular saw. Jigsaw is too fine a tool for this.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,173 ✭✭✭The Continental Op


    I cut up pallets for firewood for years with a Lidl jigsaw. You need fast cutting coarse blades.

    Wake me up when it's all over.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,276 ✭✭✭RainInSummer


    Recip saw is my go to.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,173 ✭✭✭The Continental Op


    Works OK I've tried it. But when it comes to a really economy job a cheap jigsaw is going to win as the blades are cheaper.

    Wake me up when it's all over.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,768 ✭✭✭meercat




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,973 ✭✭✭Heighway61


    Do you know that particular saw? Can the blade be used both ways?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,276 ✭✭✭RainInSummer


    I'm nearly sure they all can. Just pop it out and turn the other way.

    I only use two cuts with it reversed per firewood crate and none for a pallet.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,173 ✭✭✭The Continental Op


    If you are using a sawzall on pallet type material you'll probably find you want shorter 6 inch (150mm) length blades because the 9 and 12 inch can be too long and end up getting bent as they foul in material behind or underneath what you are cutting.

    Wake me up when it's all over.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 788 ✭✭✭babi-hrse


    Cut pallets up with an Aldi reciprocating saw bought saw for like 34 quid and blades a pack of mixed blades for a fiver. It also cut 3mm iron flat bar. Seriously impressed it'll eat through anything with the right blade.

    Second what yer man said about long blades you can just cut one in half



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,973 ✭✭✭Heighway61


    Are blades universal?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,173 ✭✭✭The Continental Op


    Nope. Mainly the choice is wood or metal. Metal blades will slowly cut wood but its a bit pathetic. You can get universal blades but they are also slower to cut wood. With the proper wood blades you can really whip through the job.

    I have bought these before and I found the shorter wood blades the most useful on pallets.

    The fit is universal.

    Wake me up when it's all over.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,530 ✭✭✭Car99


    A small electric chainsaw is the best for pallets in my experience .



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