Cutting carpet rolls with chainsaw?

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djheater

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Yes I'm serious.

I have a little 8" electric chainsaw for pruning that I've honestly been thinking of using.

I have 3 approx. 20' rolls I need to cut into 3' sections to dispose of.

What's the best method? I suppose I could unroll it down the driveway, cut it then roll it back up.

Think a little chainsaw like that would do it? I don't think it's strong or big enough to have any kickback I can't prevent.

Just thinking about the best way to proceed, and thought I'd throw it out there for comments, amusment and suggestions.

Update:: Chainsaw worked fine, but my wife's at class and wasn't around to video it. When I get around to doing the rest I'll make sure to take video though...
Didn't get caught up at all, bit slower than I would like, and the chain was pretty warm after two cuts though.

Bunch of pansy naysayers. :p
 
MrPickins

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I think you'd end up jamming the chainsaw with threads it pulls out of the carpet.

I'd unroll it and use a razor knife.
 
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HN

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wouldn't the fibers lock it up?

oh, and if you proceed (not saying you should), but if you do, can you film it?
 
mcvickj

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Sounds like a good job for a sawzall. These things can cut though just about anything.
 
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djheater

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I do have a cordless reciprocating saw, I'll give that a shot.

I would use my 12" compound miter saw, but I think it would be a pain to manouever the carpet onto the table... might try it any way, if the dimensions jive.

I'll see if my wife will consent to filming it with our camera... :D
 
Kelemvor

Kelemvor

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could try a circular saw... might have to compress the carpet to get it skinny enough or might need 2 passes (one from each side) but it might work.
 
rivan

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Originally posted by: FoBoT
use a laser
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A shark mounted one.

Or, just use a utility knife. Carpet cuts VERY easily from the back with a sharp blade.
 
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Yzzim

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I'll vote for the chainsaw.

Just sounds like a lot more fun than using a reciprocating saw. :D
 
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Originally posted by: mcvickj
Sounds like a good job for a sawzall. These things can cut though just about anything.
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I would try a sawzall too. I definitely wouldn't use a chain saw. If one of those tough fibers snagged a tooth, it might be strong enough to jar the handle out of your hand. That could result in some serious injury.

So yeah, if you do do it, then film it.
 
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djheater

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I have a cordless circular saw, what's the max depth you can set that too though? I think it's definately thicker than that...

I would think that the chainsaw at max 'rev' will be fast enough not to catch. maybe not though.

hmmm....
 
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TheNinja

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If you are thinking of using a chainsaw, a miterbox, a circular saw or anything like that, you are a moron and I'm surprised you survived this long. A sawzall might work but you are probably better off with a good utility knife and a few extra blades. You'll be done in no time especially if you set up a piece of plywood to use as a cutting surface.
 
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djheater

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I'm just really lazy.

Right now it's rolled up in my garage, I don't want to have to unroll it, cut it, and roll it up again.

They invented cutting tools fr situations like these, didn't they?

I'm just thinking outside the box.

:thumbsup:
 
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Rapidskies

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Once you get a utility knife started on carpet it goes through it really easily, I would just do that.
 
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HN

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Originally posted by: djheater
I'm just really lazy.

Right now it's rolled up in my garage, I don't want to have to unroll it, cut it, and roll it up again.

They invented cutting tools fr situations like these, didn't they?

I'm just thinking outside the box.

:thumbsup:
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all kidding aside, do careful, you may end up in the box.

and if you do, please add a disclaimer to video.
 
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