Which saw for a cut on a 6 foot post?

[John Gornall]

My choice for posts - Prazi Beam Cutter

[Bill Dufour]

After the cut is done pour some wood preservative on the top of the post.
Bill D.

[Mike Cutler]

My choice would be, and is, a Sawzaill and the correct blade.
I did 5 new fence posts this way this past summer when the neighbors tree fell through our fence.
I'm assuming that these are just 4x4 pressure treated posts and not some fancy pre-made architectural design posts.

[John Goodin]

The fence builders around here use a chain saw. Personally, I like the sawzall idea which is a good bit lighter and would give a cleaner cut.

[lowell holmes]

A wood worker will take whatever saw he has and go cut it unless he is looking for a reason to buy a new toy.

If that's the case go get one you like and a speed square to mark the cut line.

[Adam Herman]

i would grab the chain saw and do it, without thought.

[Andrew Seemann]

Gee wiz, you woodworkers can't leave the fine woodworking behind at the shop's door It's a fence post, not a Hepplewhite highboy.

If there is an outlet nearby then sawzall, if not, then a Swede saw (tubular firewood bow saw).

[Jacob Reverb]

just dig a deeper hole

Or raise the ceiling!

MS660 FTW!

[Mike Cutler]

The fence builders around here use a chain saw. Personally, I like the sawzall idea which is a good bit lighter and would give a cleaner cut.

A chainsaw, while working sideways off a ladder, or holding over your head, should be a big cause for concern. I'm not gonna lie, I've done both on more than one occasion, but the sawzall was much easier.

[scott vroom]

I've always made that cut with a circular saw while standing on a secured tall ladder.

[Tom M King]

If it doesn't need a smooth finish then a chain saw. If you cut the top at an angle the water will run off some and they will last longer.

I actually tried that, on alternating posts out of the same bundle. It made absolutely no difference in life. Those were installed in 1980, out of the old PT stuff, and they all need replacing this Spring.

You can make a decently smooth cut with a chainsaw, by cutting on top of the bar, and following a line with a sharp chain. I framed a house like that once while we were delayed with getting power run to the site. That was when I was young, before I owned a generator.

[Dave Cav]

I'll provide the third or fourth vote for a sawzall. If you don't already have one, you can get an adequate one at Harbor Freight for nineteen bucks.

[Doug Dawson]

Gee wiz, you woodworkers can't leave the fine woodworking behind at the shop's door It's a fence post, not a Hepplewhite highboy.

If there is an outlet nearby then sawzall, if not, then a Swede saw (tubular firewood bow saw).

Nobody has mentioned the best choice of all. Tie a length of fiber optic cable to the post, grab a beverage, and wait. Take care of it for you.

[Stephen Rosenthal]

Given your choices, I'd use a western crosscut handsaw, especially if you have one with 7, 8, or 9 tpi. Fast enough and there's little chance that you'll hurt yourself unless you fall off whatever you're standing on.

[Mike Kees]

Hopefully he has cut that post by now...