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Brush Cutter?

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Ralph - Ohio

01-21-2008 13:12:08




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I need to clear a 200' fencerow that has a lot of brush mostly from 3/4" to 2" in diameter. I want to cut the trunks right at ground level so I can mow the area with a lawnmower in the future. Is a brush cutter with a blade similar to a heavy duty string trimmer the right tool for this job? And if so which one do you recommend?




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Jeff-oh

01-24-2008 12:49:52




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 Re: Brush Cutter? in reply to Ralph - Ohio, 01-21-2008 13:12:08  
The weed eater brush cutters dont work so well above 1/2" 2" diameter is too big. Cut what you can and use a chain saw for the bigger items.



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paulatclf

01-22-2008 10:27:21




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 Re: Brush Cutter? in reply to Ralph - Ohio, 01-21-2008 13:12:08  
How about a Gravely tractor with the brush hog blade and deck? They're inexpensive and last forever. I use a Gravely with a sicklebar to keep my fences neat.



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Oldmax

01-22-2008 06:23:27




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 Re: Brush Cutter? in reply to Ralph - Ohio, 01-21-2008 13:12:08  
If you use one of these saws for a weedeater be sure to use the sholder strap with it in case it kicks back will help keep blade away from you .



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Ralph - Ohio

01-22-2008 05:31:43




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 Thanks Re: Brush Cutter? in reply to Ralph - Ohio, 01-21-2008 13:12:08  
Thanks to everyone for the helpful information.



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T_Bone

01-21-2008 19:53:14




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 Re: Brush Cutter? in reply to Ralph - Ohio, 01-21-2008 13:12:08  
Hi Ralph,

I just seen a chain saw type 8" blade for a gas string trimmer replacement at Agri-Supply, #30766, $34.95. 1" arbor and 26-30cc.

I've never used one so I don't know how they'd work out. That'd put you vertical atleast.

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T_Bone



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Sam from WA

01-21-2008 16:56:03




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 Re: Brush Cutter? in reply to Ralph - Ohio, 01-21-2008 13:12:08  
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Bow Bar/Clearing Guide



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Sam from WA

01-21-2008 16:55:09




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 Re: Brush Cutter? in reply to Ralph - Ohio, 01-21-2008 13:12:08  
these are what we use on our Stihl MS460 chainsaw. keep in mind that they are a bit expensive, but work really well and are fairly quick. you must be in good physical condition, in case the saw kicks (it will, quite frequently with a bow bar or clearing guide) The bigger of the 2 bars is the clearing guide, the smaller one is the bow bar.

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Ralph - Ohio

01-21-2008 17:52:59




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 Re: Brush Cutter? in reply to Sam from WA, 01-21-2008 16:55:09  
"you must be in good physical condition"

That's part of the problem.

I've been using a reciprocating saw to cut this stuff at ground level. But getting down on the ground to do that and getting back up again is too much for my old bones! I am hoping to find a way to do it while standing up as with the string trimmer type brush cutter.



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Rod in Smiths Falls, ON

01-22-2008 15:56:39




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 Re: Brush Cutter? in reply to Ralph - Ohio, 01-21-2008 17:52:59  
It's hard work cutting stumps with a reciprocating saw, eh? I refused to wreck a chainsaw on a series of small stumps, so I carried my 880 watt generator along in the golf cart and hacked away at the stumps with a pruning blade. The only casualty was the cart's back bumper: the hot muffler melted its way into it.



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Sam from WA

01-21-2008 19:52:52




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 Re: Brush Cutter? in reply to Ralph - Ohio, 01-21-2008 17:52:59  
I use brush saws all the time as well as our chainsaws, however, i prefer the chain saw. the brush saw is fairly dangerous. they work well, but you must be extremely careful not to put yourself in a position that you could get injured if it kicks (it will). we use a special saw blade on our bigger (biggest from Stihl) brush saws, the blade is a 12 tooth blade from some other manufacturer that i cannot think of currently. go for the size brush saw you think you will be able to handle efficently.

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Sam from WA

01-21-2008 20:12:42




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 Re: Brush Cutter? in reply to Sam from WA, 01-21-2008 19:52:52  
This is one type of blade we use quite frequently. Stihl Chisel Tooth caricular saw blade. we also use Shindaiwa 12 tooth Tornado blades quite a bit. be very careful, one of the guys at work has almost lost his foot because it kicked back.



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Sam from WA

01-21-2008 20:15:14




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 Re: Brush Cutter? in reply to Sam from WA, 01-21-2008 20:12:42  
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saw blade, stihl



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Eddie in MI

01-22-2008 03:22:09




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 Re: Brush Cutter? in reply to Sam from WA, 01-21-2008 20:15:14  
The Stihl clearing saw works perfect for what you want. Actually, it works almost too well. And with the right technique, you can clear a large area quickly.



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Sam from WA

01-21-2008 16:43:45




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 Re: Brush Cutter? in reply to Ralph - Ohio, 01-21-2008 13:12:08  
at work, we usually use bow bars and clearing guides on chainsaws for doin stuff like you described. if you"re not plannin on using the bow bar or clearing guide very much after you finish the project, i"d say use a regular bar. bow bars and clearing guides are not cheap. the ones we use are about $120 each. for a small project or if you don"t need i very much, a standard chainsaw will do just fine. (a clearing guide is basically a bow bar with a few extra attachments)

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RobMD

01-21-2008 16:22:36




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 Re: Brush Cutter? in reply to Ralph - Ohio, 01-21-2008 13:12:08  
I was told to stay away from those contraptions. The best thing to do is work at it with a chainsaw.



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Richard L

01-21-2008 17:04:59




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 Re: Brush Cutter? in reply to RobMD, 01-21-2008 16:22:36  
just the price keeps me away from them. LOL :>)



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