Power Saw

[Tilly2]

Can anyone recommend a power saw that I can use without coming into any danger. A small thing suitable for a lady?

[1ozzy]

What is it you would like to cut?
There are many varieties available.

[Old_Geezer]

Just get a man's saw and paint it pink !

Errr there is no such thing as a saw you are at no risk of danger from. One has to remain careful when using such things.

I'm sure I saw a "ladies" power tool set advertised/ marketed somewhere. Try a web search for lady and "power tools".

[Tilly2]

Lozzy, I want to cut up the frame of a sofa bed so that we can get it downstairs and to the tip.

I'll give that a go, OG. Thank you.

[1ozzy]

If it's a timber frame possibly a small "jigsaw" or "reciprocating saw" would be safest. If it's metal then the correct blades can be fitted to a jigsaw.
If that's the only job you have for a saw then a cheap handsaw maybe a better option.

[Tilly2]

Using a handsaw is hard work! I want something that won't hurt.

[Tilly2]

I don't know the difference between a jigsaw, a reciprocating saw and an electric saw. Sorry to be dense, lozzy. My experience of DIY is negligible.

[EDDIE51]

Have you got a hammer? Break it up with that, seems daft to buy a saw just to cut up a bed frame.
Bed frames I have seen can be taken apart by removing a few screws anyway no need for more than a screw driver.

[Tilly2]

We have removed all the screws we can find but the pieces seem to be glued as well as screwed. We did get a hammer to it, to no avail.

[1ozzy]

I can understand that.
I would recommend a small rechargeable jigsaw. There is no power lead to worry about, they are light weight and easier to use than a circular saw.
Just make sure to use a firm grip, keep the base of the saw in contact with what you are cutting and ensure as the blade moves up and down that there is plenty of clearance underneath, otherwise it will "kick back".

[factor-fiction]

I'm relieved to see you aren't planning to take a power saw to your laptop after your problems this weekend.
I agree with Eddie (assuming the frame is wooden)- use a hammer and/or screwdriver

[Tilly2]

Got to go now. I'll be back later for more ideas. Thank you all, so far.

[1ozzy]

Personally I'd just smash it with a hammer, but if it needs cutting, that's a different story.

[Old_Geezer]

A cheap jigsaw would do. A reciprocating one being an alternative. You can web search for images. Just pop into your local DIY shed and see what they have on offer.

[Old_Geezer]

And mind your fingers.

[factor-fiction]

Ignore my post Tilly- the posts just before it weren't there when I started typing.
Can you remind me what's the problem- is it just too heavy to carry or won't it fit down the stairs or out of the door?

[jomifl]

Just buy a new panel saw, a short one (£5 in B&Q). Actually easier to use than a jig saw for the kind of job you want to do. If you can't operate a panel saw then armed with a jigsaw you would be a menace.

[gness]

Tilly....is there not a jobbing builder/DIY man around your area or advertising in your local rag who would do it for a couple of pints?

[Tilly2]

I an already a meneace, jom. I'll pop down to B &Q and see what they have for pensioners!

[Tilly2]

There may be, gness. l'll have a look in the local paper. Good idea that.