reciprocating saw

[Use Less]

Just started using the Ryobi saw I got for Xmas. A bunch of black walnut saplings came up on my pond dike, and it slices right through them. However, I'm not sure I know how to use it. The instructions say, "Don't force", so I'm not. But should I make a sawing motion or not? Thanks, Sue

[wolfwalkerpa]

But should I make a sawing motion.No let the saw do the work.. hold it steady and let is saw away.

[grannygardner]

You're using it right. I love our reciprocating saw.

[City Bound]

Hold it steady and try to get the gaurd to rest on what you are cutting to reduce the change of bouncing. I only move the saw if I have to, like if the blade starts binding.

[7thswan]

Always,no matter what kind of saw you use, have it going at a good pace before you touch it to the wood. A sawing motion is not needed.You will know if you put too much pressure on a blade, it will stop,bind or break-avoid these.

[Ross]

As said but of course you can change your position by rocking it ahead or back to a new cutting face. Let the blade do the cutting and if you find it slow get new blade. Bosch makes a pruning blade that is super sharp and aggresive.

[tinknal]

I'm wondering why you would cut trees growing on a dike (especially black walnut). seems to me that tree roots would do nothing but reinforce the dike.

[big rockpile]

Originally Posted by tinknal

I'm wondering why you would cut trees growing on a dike (especially black walnut). seems to me that tree roots would do nothing but reinforce the dike.

Actually its one of the worst things you can have.Roots will cause it to leak plus Walnuts will hurt the fish.

big rockpile

[fordy]

Originally Posted by Use Less

Just started using the Ryobi saw I got for Xmas. A bunch of black walnut saplings came up on my pond dike, and it slices right through them. However, I'm not sure I know how to use it. The instructions say, "Don't force", so I'm not. But should I make a sawing motion or not? Thanks, Sue

...................If you'll notice the saw blade only cuts on the return stroke ! So , position it such that the metal arm rests slightly against the object you wish to cut and then the blade will pull back against the metal arm . Otherwise , the blade is pulling against You , If you understand my meaning . , fordy

[Beeman]

I'd say the biggest problem you'll have is the saplings moving back and forth with the blade so they won't cut. If you can put enough pressure with the foot of the saw against them and hold the saw steady and let the blade do the sawing. You might need an assistant to hold the sapling steady while you saw.

[ronbre]

I love my Ryobi plus one tools, have used them for about 10 years (have nearly all of them, doubles of some)..

You do have to use a little pressure to get the saw to cut of course, but no not a sawing motion, just some pressure to keep the blade moving against the wood.

I love mine..I also have an electric one, but i use the battery one all the time !! I have two of the circular saws so we can have them both going at the same time..built lots with them...wish they would cut deeper though, just barely thru a 2x4

will be using either my battery recip or my battery chainsaw to cut off the rotting posts to salvage the non rotted parts to reuse..in my fence projects..

and of course the drivers (we have about 5 or 6 of those)