Nail ridden short 2 by 1

[jackmayo]

I have a big pile of short, under a metre, some longer, 2 by 1 pieces of wood from a house and skirting boards that need to be cut for a neighbour.

 

I have a saw-horse but on my own it almost impossible to cut with the chainsaw. Plus I risk ruining the chain, so I was wondering what is the best way to cut it. At the moment I am using a hand saw and the saw-horse but its taking me ages and my arms getting tired!

 

Are there any quicker ways or tips on how to cut this type of wood?

 

P.S I would stick it on a bonfire but the owner wants them cuts and i'm getting paid so.

[normandylumberjack]

You could try a sabre saw with a demolition/rescue blade. they are designed to cut wood with metal in. Or a chopsaw with a nail blade? screwfix used to sell these things when i lived in England, they would be my first point of contact if they are still about?

[Woodworks]

I would try and lay your hands on a Jigsaw. Easy to use and the blades are cheap if you hit a nail.

[muttley9050]

Cheap chop saw with a nail blade easily the fastest way. I use a lot of construction waste and do it all this way. As previously stated screwfix is best. But sometimes diy stores do deals. Cheap one should cost around £40.

 

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[harvey b davison]

If you can stretch to it, you want to get an evolution chop saw (approx £170 ? ) there blades are designed for cutting timber, metal, alloy ,plastics etc and will easily do what you want it to do. If not go the jigsaw route.

[jackmayo]

used the jigsaw as I had ply to cut, i just used the handsaw for the rest though and just checked the wood to find the nails!

 

Thanks for the replys!