[Stonehenge]

Now that we've got one significant test underway, I'll post some thoughts on another test I've been thinking about running - cutoff/demolition saws.

Here are some of the issues/restrictions as I see them. Please add or critique if you think there's something missing or out of whack...


I'm thinking that the engine size between brands needs to be as close to identical as possible. Running a Partner K1250 against a Stihl TS 400 wouldn't give accurate results.

Given similar engine sizes, blade size needs to be identical. In fact, I'm thinking it should be the same blade.

Speaking of blades, the blade should already be broken in before it's used as a test blade.

The belts on each blade - not sure on this one - tensioned to the mfg specs, or tensioned to identical taughtness. A tighter belt would mean more torque making it to the blade, so a difficult or deep cut might go faster with a tighter belt.

The test should be time to cut some # of identical pavers or block (maybe 10??).

The same person should run all the saws, so techniques don't differ.

Is there anything else that should be considered for this test?