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| JJ Member Since: 18 May 2009 Location: Winchester Posts: 932   
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I am building a wall with old railway sleepers and being a cheapskate went for the cheaper section rather than the shiny ones . What I wasn't expecting was for them to be different widths
 so I need to make notches on the ends to slot into the RSJs I have had cut to length. I was going to buy a small chain saw any way to have in the back of the defender for those early morning tree in the road events. ( quite common in autumn ) .
Does any one have any opinions on this , I should hope there is a wealth of experience on this forum in this field. Budget would be £250 ish could strectch to £300. Any advice would be appreciated. |
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24th Mar 2012 5:28pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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I built a gazebo out of old railway sleepers (picture below whilst under construction) I bought a hand held Dewalt mains circular saw. Best tool for the job to get straight even cuts....
Fekete sometime ago was kind enough to give me a 14" Partner E351 chainsaw, also worth it's weight in gold. If they're used sleepers watch out for the metalwork in the ends....  If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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24th Mar 2012 5:36pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I built a retaining wall in my garden from sleepers a couple of years ago - approximately 10 sleepers high by around 15 metres long, which used 100 of them. I bought an 18 inch chainsaw from eBay for less than £100 that worked (and continues to work) perfectly.
You can spend hundreds on a Stihl or similar, but unless you are using it professionally, it's really not necessary for this sort of thing. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia Last edited by LandRoverAnorak on 24th Mar 2012 6:09pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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24th Mar 2012 5:40pm |
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Good idea to go on a course | LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Oh, I invested in some safety gear too: trousers, gloves, mesh visor and ear defenders. Chainsaws can bite! Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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24th Mar 2012 6:08pm |
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| willy eckerslike Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: North yorks Posts: 1789 
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I did my railway sleeper raised beds the same but with a reciprocating saw, some of the really hard sleepers cut much better this way without constant sharpening of chains and gallons of juice. If you really want a chainsaw look on ebay there is a man who sells ex military Husqvarna proffessional 181 (81cc) saws in a box with spares for a real good price I got one a while back and its been superb.
EDIT, sorry he's sold the lot, they were to big for you anyway  Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
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24th Mar 2012 6:41pm |
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| RED-DOT Member Since: 29 Jun 2009 Location: stirling Posts: 2363 
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I got a Huskie 14" off a garden centre off Ebay for about 33% off RRP. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..
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24th Mar 2012 8:00pm |
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| JJ Member Since: 18 May 2009 Location: Winchester Posts: 932
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Thanks
So in summary I only need a cheap one or an expensive one or not at all  |
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24th Mar 2012 9:42pm |
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| rossy Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Co. Roscommon Posts: 1296  
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B&Q sell a nice cheap unbranded one. Zag would turn his nose up at it but as long as you get a mixing bottle (incorrect 2SO mix ratio is often at the root of problems with these things) for normal domestic use they are very good
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24th Mar 2012 10:21pm |
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| RFT Member Since: 13 Nov 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 685 
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Even for occasional use I'd always go for Stihl. Reliable and easy to maintain.
With seasoned wood such as old sleepers most chain saws will not deliver enough chain oil, (green wood does not absorb as much oil off the cutter bar as seasoned wood) so have an old tin with cheap engine oil in and dip chain bar in every couple of cuts. If you are planning to always cut dry seasoned wood look for a joiners chain saw. 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper |
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24th Mar 2012 10:48pm |
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| Lishlandy Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 941  
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Just got a new Stihl, wouldn't look anywhere, just goes through everything like butter, never had a snatch back or loss of speed.
Within your budget too for a 16" =================================== Steve 90 xs sw in Stonoway Grey - Sold 110 USW X-TECH |
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24th Mar 2012 11:39pm |
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| The Musketeer Member Since: 07 Feb 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 193 
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If your using it a lot its worth buying something reasonable but for that job I'de stick to something below £100 from ebay!
Are your legs worth more than £50? If so buy some trousers too 
Just adjust the oiler  Good things come to the wild and free |
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24th Mar 2012 11:47pm |
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| cradgebank Member Since: 30 Dec 2008 Location: Nottingham Posts: 308 
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Stihl or Husqvana everytime
Consider hiring one if you only need it for that particular job, although I seem to remember some legislation coming into effect regarding the hiring of saws, you may need a safety ticket or something now. Richard Either a 90, 110 or 130. Discovery 5 |
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25th Mar 2012 1:04am |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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A friend was given a cheap Draper chain saw for his birthday, it won't take heavy use I shouldn't think but it did the job on some dead logs OK.
Sleepers will pretty much kill your chain in no time so a sharpening kit is a good idea. I don't bother now and just charge the client for a new chain each time.... |
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25th Mar 2012 7:33am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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As already mentioned, this is easily adjustable. The sleepers I used were European hardwood (because they're a slightly larger size that suited my needs) and my chainsaw handled them without any problems. I did blunt two chains, but that's partly because I couldn't be bothered to mess around sharpening the first one. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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25th Mar 2012 9:13am |
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