Hey rH, thought I'd answer your chain saw question over here. I think I talked about using the reciprocating saw but chain saws aren't much different these days. Just be careful cause they can buck and cause a lot of damage. You can't be timid with them, you need to be in control, not the saw. (sort of like our sitches)
If you just have little things to cut down, the recip saw is probably the best choice.
Me 57/H 58 M36 S 2.5yrs R 12/13
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