How easy is it to cut railway sleepers with a bow saw. I have a number
I need to cut and I dont want to risk using a chain saw. Would one of
those electric saws (B&D Scorpion) be any good.

Nick

I had one of those B&D Scorpion saws. It was great for cutting 3 x 2 etc, but it
would soon be ruined by cutting sleepers. Not only do the blades get blunt fairly
quickly and need replacing (around £12 each as I remember) but there is a design
problem. The lug that holds the blade assembly is only attached by a couple of
very tiny bolts - these failed on mine about 18 months after purchase - they
really are puny in comparison to the rest of the saw. It was a nice saw while it
lasted. Just a pity it didn't last very long. Unfortunately the bolts look bespoke
and aren't easily replaced anyway short of dismantling the whole saw.
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