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Cutting fence post caps

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#1 ·
I want to cut pyramid style tops on all four sides of 6x6 posts. What size circular saw would I need to complete the 45 degree cuts?
 
#9 ·
Everyone,

I screwed up with my degree measurement. It actually appears to be a 25 degree cut. I attempted using a 7 1/4" circular saw on a scrap piece and it leaves a symmetrical 1 1/2" square so what size saw would I be looking at to fully complete the cut?

I could possibly finish the cut by hand or with a reciprocating saw but I have over 20 of these to do so I don't mind renting a larger saw to make life easier(and the result cleaner). Looking at the developer's posts, they seem to have a saw that leaves less than 1/4", looks like a nipple on top.
 
#12 ·
Nope sorry. I can't calculate it. A 10'' saw can only cut through 2 3/4'' on a 45 degree angle.. I believe it can cut a 4x4 post on a straight cut from memory.. So with that being said........... Sure. I think you can do it with a 10''.. If it doesn't go all the way through it will leave the nipple effect it seems that other posts in your area have. So do it ! Rent it ! :thumbsup:
 
#15 ·
Use a 7 ¼” saw and finish with a Sawzall or hand saw.

That can be a dangerous cut if your not well familiar and comfortable with a beam saw.
Yup, and it won't take you near as much time as you might imagine; in less time than you would spend chasing down a saw that you may or may not be familiar with, you can run though them with your circular saw, finish them up with your hand saw, and continue on.
 
#27 ·
I'm retreating all of them with green end cut today.

I built a jig out of 2x2s which I slid down the post, leveled and screwed into two sides. The distance from the edge of the fence to the beginning of the angled cut is supposed to be 4" so by using the 2x2s(actually 1 1/2") and adding the width of the saw guard being 2 1/2" I got my 4".
 
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