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  • I have used a chainsaw and a cordless circ saw.

    Nice brand new chain for the saw and a decent blade for circ.
    • You could also use a big double bevel mitre saw. A 305mm dewalt double bevel would do it. Probably other brands out there!!
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    A mill.

    Really need more information, how thick are the sleepers? How neat must the finish be? How much are you cutting off at a time?

    • I assumed either halfs and for a project which requires a clean finish
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    We use handsaws for the best finish on site.

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    I've always wondered about these as they seem a predictable way of cutting square ?

    picture of Eckman Log-It Saw Horse with Chainsaw Holder

    Otherwise a set square, good chain saw and a good 'eye' :)

    •  I have one of these Gary, the very model in fact. You get a good square cut but sod lifting a sleeper onto it!

  • I was in your position a few weeks ago. Luckily I didn't have many cuts to do. After looking at several power tools I thought it was best to use a handsaw for a good finish and it really paid off. I pencilled the line around the sleeper and cut carefully. It wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. I was cutting new softwood though. 

  • Have to be square clean cuts 4x8 sleepers and there's about 20 cuts to make may die with a hand saw tried chainsaw but seemed to not cut dead straight more at a slant.

    Was thinking about getting a corded circular saw?
    • I made around 50 cuts with a cordless circ saw. Marked with set square. Only one wasn't perfect!
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