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john hamilton wrote:
We are helping a neighbour take down a massive laurel type tree. After being
knocked out with all the sawing we thought one of the reciprocating type
saws would be the answer.

What kind of a saw are you using? If the answer isn't a 30" bowsaw
with a newish blade, then the answer is to get one. A 24" is a LOT
more effort and a 20" is just a joke for such use - back in the days
before all professionals used chainsaws, they often used 36" ones.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.