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Trapper

11-03-2000 10:29:17




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Has anybody used one of these saws? And if so, how happy are you with it?

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Kam

11-07-2000 09:27:34




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 Re: Manual tree saw in reply to Trapper, 11-03-2000 10:29:17  
I've used the rope chainsaw to strip down all the branches of a 50 ft. oak tree. It works but is a lot of work. The easiest way is to call in a pro with insurance. But if you insist on doing it yourself, here are some tricks I've learned. Tie a small sand bag or a sock with sand or a rubber ball inside, to your throwing rope. Don't tie a hard object to throw, or it could hurt someone or damage something when it lands in the wrong place.
Use several ropes. One to hold the branch when it
breaks and then slowly let the branch down. One tied to the outer part of the branch to break the branch after you've cut most of the way through. This allows you to control exactly when to drop the branch and also to guide the branch
away from obstacles. Good Luck

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Trapper

11-07-2000 10:25:18




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 Re: Re: Manual tree saw in reply to Kam, 11-07-2000 09:27:34  
Thanks Kam for the reply. I know it's alot of work, but hey, $300/hr (local price) for a tree trimmer is WAY outta my budget.
Like I said down below, I use a wrist rocket sling shot, masons line and a heavy nut to pull a heavier steel cable up. It really works good.
My dad has also used a bow & no tip arrow with a line on it. We're just careful where our projectiles can end up, even if the line lets go....
I'll order that saw today. Thanks again.

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Ray M41

11-06-2000 11:02:14




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 Re: Manual tree saw in reply to Trapper, 11-03-2000 10:29:17  
Don't you need a means to make that first cut on the underside to get a clean cut? If the limb breaks badly and a lot of bark goes with it then the remaining limb is injured.



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Trapper

11-07-2000 04:11:01




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 Re: Re: Manual tree saw in reply to Ray M41, 11-06-2000 11:02:14  
True.
The limds I need to take down tho are on a dead firewood tree.
Some limbs are too close for comfort near a house.
I plan on tieing them off and pulling in a safe direction via block an tackle.
I could take the whole tree down at once, but it's 2' in diameter at the base and that's alot of weight to have fall in the wrong direction.
A cherry picker would be ideal, but they cost $$$$$, and besides, I like the challenge. It's all part of the country livin game.....

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Ray M41

11-07-2000 06:01:53




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 Re: Re: Re: Manual tree saw in reply to Trapper, 11-07-2000 04:11:01  
Know what you mean. Its a constant battle around here with my wife in how close to the house is too close to plant a tree. Be careful.



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Trapper

11-06-2000 04:29:45




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 Re: Manual tree saw in reply to Trapper, 11-03-2000 10:29:17  
Thanks for the responses guys.
I need to get up 30'+ or so and don't like being in the general vicinity of falling limbs.
They can get real squirley, real quick.
My dad and I have used a sling shot, masons twine and a heavy nut to pull a steel cable up and around smaller limbs and snap them off in small pieces, but the 4" and larger stuff stays, requiring more elaborate schemes.
I've been working in the woods for around 30yrs, so saftey is top priority for this non-pro.

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M.R.

11-05-2000 09:00:56




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 Re: Manual tree saw in reply to Trapper, 11-03-2000 10:29:17  
Can't help you on this one Trapper, I would be all day trying to throw the darn thing where I wanted it.

A different type of prunning saw that I use a lot and like, that you can reach around 9' high with, I built with a 14" curved prunning blade attached to a pole axe handle [like a Mylan Saw without the hook on the back].



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Salmoneye

11-04-2000 04:20:03




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 Re: Manual tree saw in reply to Trapper, 11-03-2000 10:29:17  
I have never seen this model for high limbs, but I have used similar ones that are just the chain and 2 handles. We used them for clearling shooting lanes for bow hunting.
I still prefer a small bow saw.



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T_Bone

11-03-2000 13:54:21




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 Re: Manual tree saw in reply to Trapper, 11-03-2000 10:29:17  
Hi Trapper, I've never used one of those, but I just seen a chain saw on a pole!!! There's a firghtening thought. Wasn't too bad priced either about $110 and I think the pole extended 14ft. Northeren Tool maybe? I can't remember. CRS

T_Bone



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TomH

11-04-2000 05:13:21




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 Re: Re: Manual tree saw in reply to T_Bone, 11-03-2000 13:54:21  
Chainsaw on a pole is probably a lot safer than a chainsaw at the end of your arm, at least you couldn't hit yourself with it.

Whatever you use, be real careful you don't drop the limb on your head, they can fly any direction when they break or hit the ground, and are heavy enough to do serious damage.



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John

11-03-2000 16:21:42




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 Re: Re: Manual tree saw in reply to T_Bone, 11-03-2000 13:54:21  
My 80 yr. old neighbor has one of those pole chainsaws and loves it. I first saw a pole chain saw about 1956. The Phone co. was useing them to cut limbs away from the wires. They were gasoline powered and were very small for the machines used back in those years. I recall they were on fiberglass poles.



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JoeK

11-07-2000 09:20:55




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 Re: Re: Re: Manual tree saw in reply to John, 11-03-2000 16:21:42  
Echo and others make reasonably priced"power pruners"After you het yours done,neighbors will
help you pay for it..lol
See below



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