Redflex mentioned these folding saws. Which is the best for all-purpose sawing, the kind that you would use a laplander for (there are many and they all look the same!), and are they any cheaper?
Silky Fox
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Hi Biddlesby,
The best bet is pocket boy, for serious tree work look for the look for larger fixed blade the MEBAE is something else
goto
http://www.silkystore.com/
or
http://www.silky.jp/en/product/pro.html
select the product in the new window click on spec data , it shows you what each one is for, ie pic of tent is camping , pic of tree tree work etc, the pic are in top right hand corner of spec sheet
Not sure if I explained clearly hope so
The best bet is pocket boy, for serious tree work look for the look for larger fixed blade the MEBAE is something else
goto
http://www.silkystore.com/
or
http://www.silky.jp/en/product/pro.html
select the product in the new window click on spec data , it shows you what each one is for, ie pic of tent is camping , pic of tree tree work etc, the pic are in top right hand corner of spec sheet
Not sure if I explained clearly hope so
Biddlesby said:
Biddlesby,
They aren't cheaper than a laplander (£14.99 including shipping on amazon.co.uk). There are a number of tooth settings for a variety of jobs. Also some are curved bldes (very useful when using an extended handle to remove a tree limb up to 20' above ground withou climbing), some straight (better for limbing and stake cutting imo). The more teeth inch, generally gives a finer, slower cut (handy when making wooden spoons, cups etc), more "agressive" teeth speed up sawing but give a rougher finish. For general work, I'd recommend a bigboy 360 (folding) or Gomtaro 270-8 (270mm long blade, 8 teeth per 30mm) fixed blade.
Id id a quick review of saw types for addyb here
Saw review
Which described what the pros and cons of each saw type were (in my humble opinion)
So in effect with a saw, you need to consider
Fixed or folding blade (Fox is folding)
Blade length (given in the silky name in mm)
Blade shape (Gomtaro are straight, Ibuki curved)
No of teeth (as I say 7 to 8 per 30mm should suit)
I hope that sheds some light for you. Its worth saying that the Silky range are FINE saws - but the hand saw equivalent of a Stihl chainsaw (professional, use every day quality). How much saw do you need?
Red
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British Red
just to let you know
I have silky foxs both folding and fixed,
They have wide range including poles saw etc, not all advertise in Uk but can be bought here.
have a look at the double edge saw
just to let you know
I have silky foxs both folding and fixed,
They have wide range including poles saw etc, not all advertise in Uk but can be bought here.
have a look at the double edge saw
Redflex,
I've seen a few and liked the look of them (especically the fixed Gomtaros). I really must get around to buying one next time I need a limbing saw (just keep changing blades generally). How do you find them?
Red
I've seen a few and liked the look of them (especically the fixed Gomtaros). I really must get around to buying one next time I need a limbing saw (just keep changing blades generally). How do you find them?
Red
Really good clean cutting,
I have a folding Gomboy , which I carry when horse logging use it to trim timber cutting pegs of, over hanging branches and so on.
Can use easy with one hand great when you got horse with half ton timber chain on back.
Used pole saws and fixed blades while working in FC seed orchards for pruning and high pruning, these had been well abused but still performed great.
Worth the money
I am after the MABEA dont need it but feels so well balanced nice to handle just want one
I have a folding Gomboy , which I carry when horse logging use it to trim timber cutting pegs of, over hanging branches and so on.
Can use easy with one hand great when you got horse with half ton timber chain on back.
Used pole saws and fixed blades while working in FC seed orchards for pruning and high pruning, these had been well abused but still performed great.
Worth the money
I am after the MABEA dont need it but feels so well balanced nice to handle just want one
I've had a Gomboy for a number of years now and it has stood up to some serious use. Its a nice little saw for roughing out prior to any carving task or alternativly logging up and can cope with timber up to eigh inches or so.
Its a great piece of kit and would heartily recommend it although I haven't used a laplander so couldn't compare the two
Its a great piece of kit and would heartily recommend it although I haven't used a laplander so couldn't compare the two
I used to use a Silky 'Topgun' for deadwooding and pruning when climbing - lovely saw and so sharp it cut you looking at it!!
I prefer Silky's to the Laplander - I find they stay sharper longer (though this obviously also relates to what you do with them) and I've yet to snap a blade on one (which I did once with the Laplander). My Silky doesn't have a lock shut facility however but on the flipside I find the lock facility on the Laplander more tempermental.
As usual - just my personal preference.
Bob
I prefer Silky's to the Laplander - I find they stay sharper longer (though this obviously also relates to what you do with them) and I've yet to snap a blade on one (which I did once with the Laplander). My Silky doesn't have a lock shut facility however but on the flipside I find the lock facility on the Laplander more tempermental.
As usual - just my personal preference.
Bob
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