Shortening fence posts

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Hi,

I need to shorten some fence posts which are already installed. What is the best way of achieving this. I remember cutting them in a horizontal position was hard enough with a manual saw so any advice would be appreciated.

Ive seen the Black and Decker Scorpion and other reciprocating saws. Will I be able to achieve a straightish cut with these?

Thanks

Steve
 
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pin or screw a baton to each side and cut across these holding the saw dead level and flat
sawing along the fence line will tend to give the posts more support assuming a fence in place
reciprical saw blades far cheaper than alligator or scorpian type blades so cheaper running costs
 
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Do you have a circular saw?

Even if it only has a plunge depth of say, 2 inches and your posts are 6, cut around all 4 sides with a straight edge clamped to it, then finish the middle bit with a hand saw. It will turn out much nicer than with a reciprocating saw!!
 
I used a Scorpion saw when doing our fence (4" posts) worked very well.

I marked them up first with a set square, just go steady and you'll get a good square top.

Must have done 20+ on one blade..
 
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I've been told never to cut a fence post flat - do it at a slight angle so rainwater wont sit on the top and speed rotting
 
I capped all mine, you're right though normally an angles best for water runoff.
 

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