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Cutting fence boards
Posted on 10/8/19 at 6:55 am
Posted on 10/8/19 at 6:55 am
I have more than a handful of fence boards that need replacing. Circular saw vs. reciprocating saw?
Note, I don’t mind spending more for a circular saw, however it won’t get much use after this. Circular = straight lines? Easier to cut? Or can reciprocating accomplish what I want by using a guide?
Looking at cordless options. I own all Milwaukee and have batteries already ready to go.
Note, I don’t mind spending more for a circular saw, however it won’t get much use after this. Circular = straight lines? Easier to cut? Or can reciprocating accomplish what I want by using a guide?
Looking at cordless options. I own all Milwaukee and have batteries already ready to go.
This post was edited on 10/8/19 at 6:56 am
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Posted on 10/8/19 at 7:01 am to Will Cover
Circular saw. Just buy a cheap one. Will be 10x faster and clean cuts.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 7:20 am to Will Cover
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Note, I don’t mind spending more for a circular saw, however it won’t get much use after this.
This is one saw everyone should have even if it is not used often.
This post was edited on 10/8/19 at 8:20 am
Posted on 10/8/19 at 8:46 am to WPBTiger
Circular saw will be much faster op. Battery powered circular saw for projects like fences that don’t need exact cuts is the tits.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 10:59 am to Will Cover
Are you needing to cut them to different lengths? Hopefully you aren't needing to cut them to narrower widths. That's a pain in the arse without a table saw.
Circular saw is the choice. I'd get the cordless Milwaukee. I don't have Milwaukee but I do have a cordless saw (and a corded) and for quick jobs, especially having to move around, it is very convenient.
Circular saw is the choice. I'd get the cordless Milwaukee. I don't have Milwaukee but I do have a cordless saw (and a corded) and for quick jobs, especially having to move around, it is very convenient.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 11:19 am to Will Cover
Circular saw. Cuts will be cleaner and you'll complete the job faster.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 12:53 pm to Will Cover
Circular saw, use a speed square as a cutting guide.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:08 pm to Will Cover
Very surprised no one has asked, what type of fence and what boards are you cutting?
Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:29 pm to Bleeding purple
quote:no shite huh?
Very surprised no one has asked, what type of fence and what boards are you cutting?
OP, Pry the frickin things off with a pry bar and nail new ones up 
Posted on 10/8/19 at 3:47 pm to Bedhog
Yeah, I'm confused here? Why do you need a saw to replace fence boards? Pry them off (better yet, if screws were used to install them, unscrew them) then install new boards.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 5:33 pm to rented mule
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Why do you need a saw to replace fence boards?
Because some folks prefer the look of uniform picket height regardless of the terrain the fence is running on.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 7:05 pm to Will Cover
Rent 1 from Home Depot if you don't think it will be used much. Probably about $20 for a day.
This post was edited on 10/8/19 at 7:07 pm
Posted on 10/8/19 at 8:30 pm to mctiger1985
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Rent 1 from Home Depot if you don't think it will be used much. Probably about $20 for a day.
My lord you can buy a cheap one at Harbor Freight for $30 or a decent one at Home Depot for under $50.
But if the OP already owns a reciprocating saw then it will do fine for just a few cuts.
Cut the bottom of the board which won’t show if your hand gets a bit shaky.
This post was edited on 10/8/19 at 8:31 pm
Posted on 10/8/19 at 9:16 pm to Boudreaux35
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Are you needing to cut them to different lengths?
Correct.
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Hopefully you aren't needing to cut them to narrower widths
Nope.
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Circular saw is the choice. I'd get the cordless Milwaukee.
I ended up ordering the Milwaukee brand. Everything I have is Milwaukee, so I figure I would stay in the family (especially when dealing with batteries). Paid $160 at Amazon and expected in on Wednesday.
This post was edited on 10/8/19 at 9:18 pm
Posted on 10/8/19 at 9:16 pm to Clames
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Because some folks prefer the look of uniform picket height regardless of the terrain the fence is running on.
Bingo.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 6:54 am to Will Cover
Worx makes a little hand held 4" circular saw that is the bomb. You will use it a lot instead of a reciprocating saw.
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