"john hamilton" wrote in message
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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.

These are the type of things, as in this page of the argos on
line catalogue.

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...IPROCATING+SAW

In the paper catalogue they also list a Bosh for £79.

Would anyone have experience of these types of saws for cutting
into *green* wood, and perhaps could recommend a particular
one? Thanks.

Unless you can buy a blade suitable for green wood forget it.
Personally I would hire a chain saw, but I know many folk are not
confident in using one safely. Why not hire a big bow saw? Fitted
with a new blade they cut green wood with surprising ease.

Mike