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   MBerger | Apr 30, 2008 01:50pm | #1

   Michael.

   I've been pretty busy doing some work around the house as well. I live in an old lakeside community where all the houses were built by some guy and his cousin so nothing is straight or square and everything needs to be replaced.

   Reason I mention this is because I often have to make small incisions to remove rot and have a few saws that I reach for.

   1. For the big stuff that requires precision, I use a reciprocating saw. I actually borrow one from a friend but this is the next power tool I plan to buy. THere are a ton of blade options.

   2. Next in line is my Irwin Handsaw. I think you can pick one up at Home Depot. It's a really aggressive cross-cut saw that has a nice rubber handle and isn't so expensive that I'm afraid to use it.

   3. Finally, I have two small handsaws. One is a small "keyhole" saw. It has a round handle and a short blade. The only problem with it is that the blade can bend easily. Just last week I found an even cooler keyhole saw from Stanley that takes reciprocating saw blades, so you can swap them out:

   http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=SPECIALTY+SAWS&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=15-275&SDesc=4%2DWAY%26%23153%3B+Keyhole+Saw

   
   

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   Edited 4/30/2008 7:06 am ET by MBerger

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   mfajoni | May 04, 2008 04:35am | #2

   Thank you for responding.  The more I thought about my question, the dumber I  thought it was; however, after reading your respone, it became clear the issue is common.  I have basically all the saws you mentioned, and then some.   I am happy simply  knowing there is not some magic bullet I've missed.  Michael