Sawing Ply

[FreeD]

Hi all.

What do you lot use for sawing ply? handsaw? jigsaw? reciprocating saw? and what do you use to support the ply while cutting? saw horses? etc

thanks

[bigandy]

for me circular saw, jigsaw.usually couple of buckets to lift them off floor,i know not very h$s but on site handy and i carry them any how so no extra rubbish to carry around.

[Dave]

I use a jigsaw and work trestles....

[FreeD]

something like these?

Stanley V Groove Saw Horse Twin Pack - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys

guess u'd need 2 pairs for 8 x 4 ply?

thanks

[dhsanta65]

I use a hand saw for main cuts and a jig saw for any cut outs . supported by a couple of tool boxes that I carry with me.

[Dave]

something like these?
Stanley V Groove Saw Horse Twin Pack - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys
guess u'd need 2 pairs for 8 x 4 ply?
thanks

No..i use these...i have 3 of them..
http://www.screwfix.com/sfd/i/cat/43/p4761043_l.jpg

[doug boardley]

orca circular saw for long lengths, jigsaw (cordless) for notches

[d noulton]

bosch jigsaw rest ply on the box and cut away works for me in small sizes

[MrSpoon]

plasterers spot stand with aluminium extension poles made from a pair of crutches (courtesy of the NHS) + an adjustable joiners saw horse which i randomly found in a bush none of that bending down back bending nonesense for me! and a jigsaw

[FreeD]

Ha spoony thats quality m8, good for high ceilings also when ure on the stilts! not sure its worth spending 3 months in a plaster cast for though

Alright Dave i've got 1 of those hop ups don't know if i could carry 3 around bit bulky.

heres some info i found

TalkScrewfix - Carpenters' Talk - Best Saw to cut 8 x 4

Untitled Document

Hand-held circular saws for do it yourself use.

Man-made board - different types and their uses. page 1 of 2

think i'll get a cheap circular saw to start with

[Mike jackson]

Don't get a cheapo cordless circular saw. I bought one last year and ended up flogging it at a boot sale. The battery life was diabolical. It was fine to start with but after a couple of months the performance dropped right away. I tried to return it but got told that it was guaranteed for DIY use not trade.


Mike