Silky saw, I know, I know....

[Scotty38]

I know it's been done many times and I have read loads of threads but still not sure which one I need...

 

We have loads of lanes around where I live and I just want one to gather bits of hedge fallen wood, left overs from trees that have been felled etc but I need to get rid of the "rubbish" and cut out the bits I want. None of it will be more than say 4" diameter but I'm unsure which Silky would be the best for the job.

 

Oh and I have permission to collect it too.

 

Any advice welcomed.

 

Thanks....

[Ian Leach]

Do you have at least a choice of what you like, I have a zubat 300mm, for bigger stuff, a pocketboy for smaller, and an even smaller carpentry one.

[Scotty38]

Do you have at least a choice of what you like, I have a zubat 300mm, for bigger stuff, a pocketboy for smaller, and an even smaller carpentry one.

 

Thanks Ian although I'm not sure I follow what you're saying.

 

Are you asking me if I have a choice or telling me?

[Ian Leach]

Have you looked at various silkys , is there any you like. My choices are above and what I have.

[Scotty38]

Ah ok, yes looked at loads and like loads, just don't know which one is most appropriate for me to buy that's all.

 

I just didn't want to buy, say a 300mm Zubat, and then find it's no good for going through 4" bits but will get rid of the 1/2" rubbish or vice versa..

[Melodeon]

In my opinion, it'd be hard to beat the mighty Sugoi for this sort of thing:

Sugoi

 

Fast, aggressive, will handle anything up to 3/4 the length of the blade.

Not suitable for fine pruning cuts on small stuff, but for stripping down and tidying up firewood, I reckon it'd be unbeatable.

 

I adore my 360mm one!

[Mark Bolam]

I was just going to say Sugoi.

You can cut small bits with a big Silky but it doesn't work too well the other way round.

As said the bigger teeth leaving a more ragged finish won't concern you.

Treat it with the same respect you would a chainsaw, they can bite!

[Scotty38]

Great, thanks everyone, looks like a 360 Sugoi could be the one then.

[TTP]

Maybe a daft question but is there a reason you can't use a chainsaw? You can pick up a ms 170 from jonsies for £180 whereas the sugio is £70. For a little extra cash it will save you a lot of effort!

[Scotty38]

Maybe a daft question but is there a reason you can't use a chainsaw? You can pick up a ms 170 from jonsies for £180 whereas the sugio is £70. For a little extra cash it will save you a lot of effort!

 

No reason at all although getting in the hedge bottoms etc with a chainsaw is far less appealing than just whipping out a hand saw. Also by and large it will be smaller stuff that will get hung up in a chainsaw whereas at least with a Silky I can hold the wood in one hand to steady it.

 

I have a Husky saw already that I use for my normal firewood stuff and even though I'm no arborist expert I'm pretty sure it's not the tool I need here.