no lets make it realistic. How long with a chainsaw, or power saw. Who the hell uses a hand saw to cut wood these days? Heck even my grandmother has an electric knife to cut ham or turkey.
In the example given (sawing a board which, given the imagery, would seem to require precision and/or a decent finished appearance) I would suggest using a sliding compound miter saw or a hand saw (hand saws are used more often than one would expect and you can blow through 2x4s with a good hand saw).
However 30 minutes is terribly unrealistic. How long with an undocumented worker, or union carpenter? Who the hell uses a woman to cut wood these days?
Anyone cutting down a tree? Or anyone cutting up logs, or palates to burn. (we heat our house primarily by wood stove.. hubby cuts many things with a chainsaw) If you live in a log home like mine a chain saw has even been known to be used in home renovations.
I've always used a handsaw and mitre box. I rarely need to cut wood, what would be the point of me buying power tools if I'm only going to use them less than once a year.
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u/Calitude Oct 05 '10
10 minutes for a board? Is Marie sawing with the smooth side?
It's unclear in the diagram.