Jigsaw for fence post

[kennycapes]

I have a new fence post i need to install.

its 100mmX100mmX2140mm

i need to cut some V shapes out of it to hold the horizontal supports.

i have a Jigsaw from an old project and thinking i can use that instead of making a wonky mess of a hand saw.

Looking online i get the impression the 10CM think is a bit much for a low end jigsaw (Argos own version)

many people are cutting 10mm boards etc.

Am i going to be ok with cutting 100mm, can you recommend a Saw blade or will any do?

Its a T shaped one i need.

Cheers

 

[noseall]

A jigsaw is possibly (other than a butter knife) the worst possible tool for this job.

Are you doing the cuts in situ?

 

[kennycapes]

A jigsaw is possibly (other than a butter knife) the worst possible tool for this job.

Are you doing the cuts in situ?

nope, its free standing.

i've used a normal hand saw before, just thought this might be easier.

I dont have loads of tools so just but do have a jig saw.

By looking at another response it would seem to not be the tool of choice.

I'll just get my hand saw out and use that i think.

Cheers

 

[noseall]

I think an axe might be worse.

Actually, a sharp axe (as long as the recipient is solid and resistant to the percussion) would be ideal. Old school joiners (that were also fitters) would use a ground axe often. You'd be surprised how much control and accuracy you have.

 

[jeds]

Invest six quid in a new jack and do it by hand. Allow 2 minutes per cut.

Irwin Jack 8tpi Wood Saw 20" (500mm) | Panel Saws | Screwfix.com

 

[charliegolf]

Use these. No sharp objects required.

https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Arr...fNqbt6_ZAIXNL6_aZ7QaAltcEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

You're welcome.

 

[big-all]

a bit more information
jigsaws seldom cut accurately the ones that do will tend to wander above 30mm
a normal blade will cut say 60-65mm anything greater requires an expensive specialist blade that will wander withough fail even on the most accurate saw
if you are cutting a"\/" dont try and cut at the corner cut say 12-20mm away as starting at a point is fairly impossible
it may help to make 2x12mm ply "\/" templates screwed on to guide your hand saw