Saw options

[Usher]

Reciprocating saws sound a good idea but in reality are not. You might think you just hold it against the wood and it goes like a hot knife through butter, even though it had a new blade I ended up abandoning it due to the noise & vibration up my arm, it left my hand tingling for ages after. My son had a go and gave up for the same reason as well

 

[Mark A]

@Abyss I love that!

If you go the hand saw route, get a spray can of WD40 and spray the blade from time to time. You will be surprised how much of a difference it makes. You can also use wax, or oil etc. Also go for a saw with the largest teeth you can find and make sure it's for cross cutting and not rip.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stanley-515289-Heavy-duty-Handsaw-22-inch/dp/B0015GO7CK Something like this with 7 ppi. You might be able to find them cheaper if you look around. For 12 cuts, i'd probably just use a hand saw tbh.


https://www.jewson.co.uk/tool-hire/...ucts/3165/tyrannosaw-single-speed-tandem-saw/

Something like this would do the job as well, wide blade so less chance of the blade wandering or getting squiggly cuts.

@Usher you need to press the foot onto the workpiece as hard as you can and that should stop the vibration. It'll also cut much better.