12" Circular Saw Needed

[CPeter James]

A friend just lost all his tools in a fire in Alaska. One of the tools that he misses most is a 12" circular saw. I would like to replace it for him, but the price of a new Makita is way beyond my means. Does anyone know where I might find a 12, 15" or 16" circular saw at a reasonable price? If someone has one, I will gladly pay the shipping to get it to him. He lost 6 buildings at his hunting/fishing lodge as well as a death on one of his guests. He spent about 5 hours fighting the fire wearing only his pants and in his bare feet. His feet are badly burned and full of debris and I only hope that they don't get infected. He is looking to redo some of the other buildings in an attempt to salvage his season.

Peter

[Viking Mountain Tool Works]

How about a Prazi USA PR7000 Beam Cutter for 7-1/4-Inch Worm Drive Saws ?Scott

[Don Orr]

There is a Makita 16' beam saw for sale on the Albany, NY Craigslist. It's located in Dalton, MA. Not sure if this helps any.

I'll send you the link via PM.

[CPeter James]

Thank you for the responses. My friend uses the saw to cut 3" dock planks. The 12" one that I gave h ime was just the thing. I am not sure if a 10" saw would work or not. I have found a Makita 16.5" saw in eastern MA and am trying to work out the details. I thought of the Prazi, but that is not real handy for what he does. The one in Dalton MA is probably closer and easier to get to from where I am located. I may check that out. My next problem is getting it to him.
Peter