Easiest way to cut Pallets

[96terrano]

He used a 25 kg drum, its short and fat, he has burned garden rubbish in it and used it as a BBQ

[makeitfit]

but what is a euro pallet

[Banshee]

Originally Posted by makeitfit

but what is a euro pallet

It's just one of those white pallets and on the corner it will have "EUR" stamped on it, they are really hight quality wood

[makeitfit]

Ah not seen those the ones I get are scabby spitty wood made by indybums and a nail gun that Arny would have loved

[darryl]

as stinka says chainsaw wouldnt use circular saw if the pallet aint nailed very well saw will just keep snatching the timber but thats just my opinion darryl

[arcascomp]

Originally Posted by 96terrano

What about TNT

I know TNT have a good ability to break packages that they try and deliver, but might be a touch expensive way of breaking 'em up!

I use a reciprocating saw, cuts through them like they are butter. is it still the case that the blue ones are treated with something poisonous as a preservative?

Need piccy's when this burner project is up and running, like the idea myself.

[zippy656]

Jigsaw best way for me

[firebobby]

Originally Posted by zippy656

Jigsaw best way for me

Me too, my chainsaw can snag on pallet wood, I use a jig saw or a good hand saw (keeps you fit).
I know that blue pallets are worth money, not sure if they are Euro's though

[rakerman]

I think the blue pallets all belong to a company called CHEP uk. The local pallet recycling man would never take them and when we gathered up enough CHEP would send a wagon to collect them from near Durham I think. They probably have been treated before being painted, makes them burn well . Any damaged ones went a detour past my place for kindling.

[rustic]

For cutting pallets, scrap wood.

Personally I wouldn't use a chain saw, unless you have used one before and are proficient in their use.

I am amazed that Aldi and Lidl sell these to complete novices, some are lucky, BUT some end up in A&E sometimes with parts of their body missing, or deep cuts. Or even manage to bleed to death, most chain saw users work alone, so who would know when an accident happened.

Professionals use face guards, chain mail trousers, heavy boots, and other protection. These are fully trained in their use, and they know that accidents happen, or say if a chain breaks...

Reciprocating saw, (Big jig saw really) would be my choice.
With eye protection of course, even these blades snap.

A couple of spare blades and job done.

[stinka]

I'm a dab hand with a chain saw as I have used them for years on traditional cut roofs and large framing jobs, although my current chainsaw is in the garage in about 20 pieces as its seen better days