Cutting Railroad Ties with a Chainsaw vs Reciprocating Saw

[@garrettscott9427]

Tools used in this video: Reciprocating amzn.to/3wM1MLN Milwaukee Demo Blades amzn.to/3lKxRxi DEWALT 5AH Batteries amzn.to/3wMGpdi

[@smallblockchevy1022]

They used to be used on railroad tracks decades ago? Are you sure you don't mean they're still used on railroad tracks to this very day?

[@garrettscott9427]

@@smallblockchevy1022 no sir, no railroad in my backward that I know of.

[@donlewis777]

Use a circular saw on all sides and finish with reciprocating saw to cut the middle.

[@OssohoneyAV]

That's what I do...simple...

[@MonticelloMagic-yv1qu]

.. Used katanaboy 500 thought against using chainsaw figure it wouldn't have the cut I was going for used also saw zaw alternately along with harbor freight Handsaw the katanaboy and handsaw was more to my liking for the resulting cuts I got ...

[@kirkhall2099]

A lot better fit and finish with a skill saw.

[@cathy3951]

When you said the saw gets really hot it can burn your hands you said you should be practicing what? I couldn't understand the words. What is better to do? Thank you. I'm planning on doing this.

[@garrettscott9427]

duty cycle of the motor. Given how much load the saw was continuously taking it generated a lot of heat. Starter motors on engines generally have published duty cycles, which would give metrics such as using the motor for 20 seconds and then letting it rest for xx seconds. Not following them can greatly reduce the life of a motor. A lot of tools have a thermal device that will keep the motor from overheating. Does DeWalt? Likely so, but ive also overheated dewalt tools before so I my thought process is if a tool is hot to the touch then let it cool down before pressing on.

[@rustyc601]

I'd be interested in your experience transporting and filling in that much rock. I've got a smaller project and 4" to 8" river rock is something I'm just starting to look at for it.

[@garrettscott9427]

I'll try to make something within the next couple weeks!

[@rf4215]

my choice = chainsaw. Buy additional chains.

[@garrettscott9427]

Or sharpen the dull one!

[@rf4215]

@@garrettscott9427 I set 150 railroad ties for my fence. I had five chains I cycled through.. sharpening etc.

[@OssohoneyAV]

Lmao

[@heidi271]

I’ll bet you’re a wonderful nice kind man. I can tell that you’re young and nothing wrong with that. I’m not seeing your information is not accurate but I can tell you’re young fella. Have a great day.

[@jasonh8416]

These are NOT like the ones you buy from Home Depot btw. These are treated with creosote.

[@Lcanoero]

Every RRT i've ever seen was treated with creosote.

[@grheryford]

The ones I just bought from Home Depot were treated with creosote.

[@joejoe8899]

I stole the railroads from the railroad here I stole the rock bucket by bucket from the railroad my cost was free