setting trusses with only 2?

mopower440 · Feb 23, 2004

4x6 posts,well, cant use a circular saw because i would have to cut on both sides of the posts to go all the way through them and i will hit the trusses on one side, need something that has a lengthy blade that sticks way out with nothing else in the way..

chucko · Feb 23, 2004

cut below the top chord of the truss. why does it need to go all the way to the bottom side of the tin? If you think it does or just want it to cut half way then use a hand saw

NIXON · Feb 23, 2004

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It's great to hear you've got those trusses up !
I'd suggest a Sawzall . If you don't have one they are available at rental shops . Another way would be to partially cut through with a circular saw ,and the use a hand saw to finish the job . John

jwstewar · Feb 23, 2004

I used a reciprocating saw on mine. Put the 12" blade on it and was done in about a minute or so each. Took more time to climb up and get yourself braced then it did to actually cut the pole. Just make sure nobody is around when they fall...

Inspector507 · Feb 23, 2004

Jim,
Time to get moving on yours /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

jwstewar · Feb 24, 2004

Hopefully this weekend they are calling for some decent weather, I wanna get back at it. I'm tired of only having half a roof. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif Haven't had much bad weather this winter, but what we have had seems like it has been on Sundays. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

AndyM · Feb 24, 2004

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Reciprocating saw is the low-sweat method. They are a very versitile tool. )</font>

That's the best $100 you could buy. I was in a similar situation where I HAD to have one to cut holes for windows on our old house. At the time, my wife said we couldn't afford to buy it, but I use it almost as much now as my circular saw.

fishman · Feb 24, 2004

I agree with Inspector507. A bowsaw is what you need. You can get them at any hardware store for under $15. I've had mine for about 14 years. It was the second yard tool I ever bought, right after a lawn rake. I still use it occasionally when I don't want or need my chainsaw. It still has the original blade - never sharpened.

Be sure and oil the blade after each use so it doesn't rust.

Again, limited funds = bowsaw

Inspector507 · Feb 24, 2004

Andy,
I agree, that would be the best $100 spent, but he seems to be limited right now in the fund dept. That's the only reason I suggested a bow saw. I have both, so I'd use the recip saw with a 12" remodeling blade in it myself /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
REAL agressive teeth.