abwsco Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Amazon currently have this for just under £24. Reviews all over are mixed but DH has no idea what he wants for Christmas so I've ordered one for him PS, it's for me really as I tried to use the axe on some logs last weekend and really only managed to scratch the top of the log never mind get it in the log I really, really have no arm strength at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I used to have one of those - good for small stuff only. What you want is a luverly biiiig chainsaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Agree with Claret - but ours will tackle something up to about 4" diameter from memory. If its bigger we end up starting from one side then turning the log and starting from the other side. We routinely miss the join. Swear a bit. And manage to annoy the log into submission somehow! As I have the same upper body strength as you my role is strictly to hold the log on the sawhorse whilst OH tussles with the saw. Although I am quite good with a bow saw strangely, however, this takes days to achieve anything and is not to be recommended. Chainsaws are miles better but they are scary - unless you are Claret I understand If your OH feels up to it you could buy him a safety course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 We have a chainsaw but I won't use it and also no saw horse just the work mate. I'm like the chickens and want to run for cover when I hear it start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I just use a workmate and chainsaw, clamping together thinner pieces or using the bowsaw. I have a large axe and log splitter for the tree logs we sometimes get given. The scorpion saw is fine so long as you realise its limitations and don't try to get it through anything too thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I have a really good chainsaw thats much safer to use than a regular one, its like a giant pair of scissors but I cant for the life of me remember who its made by It will cut logs about 100mm thick I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 We've got one like that, but I agree - chainsaw is better. This saw only cuts piddly logs. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 It's got to be the chainsaw Anne!!!!! I was terrified until OH broke his leg last year and we had a huge tree blown over in the garden.I was so bothered about the damage it was doing to the newly sown garden where the new land drains were, that I decided I could not wait for him to be mobile again and I had a go. We did not have a saw horse then just the work mate. It was fine and I overcame my fears. I wore protective gear ( not just the bikini like Clare!!). Have a go on something smallish. You will surprise yourself and then never go back. OH has trouble keeping me away from it now as he likes to think of it as his toy - sorry tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I wear boots and gauntlets I have to add that I do wear proper clothing in the winter and am VERY careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
