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PostPosted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:54 pm    Post subject: Folding Tree Saws ...... Sven Saw vs Palco Saw Reply with quote

A week or so ago it was mentioned by fellow Vanagon owner that he encountered downed trees blocking the road and he used his Folding Sven Saw to clear the way.

That got me to thinking about my Dad's old saw he carried in his Old Bay Window Westy for years and years.

I dug it out anticipating to find a Sven Saw but instead had a Palco in my hands.

They looked so much alike except for color that I searched out the Patent number and found that it is Sven Saw's patent.
They must have licensed it.

Anyway, it needed a new blade, dull and rusty, that's what 50-60 years does to steel.
I ordered a new one from Sven Saw.......
The Sven Saw blade is a perfect fit.

I now carry this old folding saw daily, for fallen trees around here are not uncommon.

I now think of Dad every time I get in the Van and see it sitting there, folded up waiting to be used.

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 3:07 am    Post subject: Re: Folding Tree Saws ...... Sven Saw vs Palco Saw Reply with quote

Great idea, and nice story.

djkeev wrote:
A week or so ago it was mentioned by fellow Vanagon owner that he encountered downed trees blocking the road and he used his Folding Sven Saw to clear the way.

That got me to thinking about my Dad's old saw he carried in his Old Bay Window Westy for years and years.

I dug it out anticipating to find a Sven Saw but instead had a Palco in my hands.

They looked so much alike except for color that I searched out the Patent number and found that it is Sven Saw's patent.
They must have licensed it.

Anyway, it needed a new blade, dull and rusty, that's what 50-60 does to steel.
I ordered a new one from Sven Saw.......
The Sven Saw blade is a perfect fit.

I now carry this old folding saw daily, for fallen trees around here are not uncommon.

I now think of Dad every time I get in the Van and see it sitting there, folded up waiting to be used.

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 3:46 am    Post subject: Re: Folding Tree Saws ...... Sven Saw vs Palco Saw Reply with quote

Nice thoughts.
My Father did just about everything himself. He had every tool imaginable although he rarely bought a tool from a store. Most every tool he had came from yard sales. I have quite a few of those tools now and I think of him every time I pick one up. It's a comforting way to honor him and brings back good memories.

I like your saw. Great idea, ill be on the look out for one.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 5:53 am    Post subject: Re: Folding Tree Saws ...... Sven Saw vs Palco Saw Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:01 pm    Post subject: Re: Folding Tree Saws ...... Sven Saw vs Palco Saw Reply with quote

A former boss of mine gave me a Sven Saw back in the late 90's. I still have it, still use it, and still carry it in my truck everyday. It has helped me get out of situations many times.

It might not be the best of all options, it might not have the most comfortable handle, but it works every time. Your Dad was a smart man.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 6:51 pm    Post subject: Re: Folding Tree Saws ...... Sven Saw vs Palco Saw Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Folding Tree Saws ...... Sven Saw vs Palco Saw Reply with quote

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djkeev wrote:
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I see Christmas gifts for the hard to shop for in my family.


No doubt the recipient will call up the band, dance a jig, show their skills.

Don’t be cross if they cut across your yard to get the Christmas table.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:03 am    Post subject: Re: Folding Tree Saws ...... Sven Saw vs Palco Saw Reply with quote

What I do like about this saw is that when it is PROPERLY stowed away as designed, there are no sharp points to cut yourself on.
The blade is completely enclosed.

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:04 am    Post subject: Re: Folding Tree Saws ...... Sven Saw vs Palco Saw Reply with quote

I needed one on Route 8 in NW CT the other day.

Whole tree down in road on blind curve. About four of us managed to get one lane open after 30 minutes of tugging
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