Cut limbs from loader

[JerryG]

Check this chainsaw attachment out. I have thought about it a few times over the years. I thought that I would wind up breaking a blade. That is why I haven't tried to make one. Can't see how you could keep from messing up your chainsaw. I would like to see one actually work.

 

[beenthere]

IMO, it is really hard to read the stress and twist of a limb on a tree, and figuring out which is the heavy side. That being the case, seems this saw would be pinched and stuck a lot, and getting it wrenched loose when its rigid on the end of that pole seems difficult, at best. If there was a way to put pressure on the limb being sawed off, those stresses may be overcome. But there isn't.
Still, may be better and less expensive than an alternative.
I have a pole chain saw, and that is too often frustrating to read the twist in the limb being sawed. And un-sticking it is not easy without lifting up on the limb a bit.
Appreciate the post and heads-up though. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[JerryG]

<font color="blue">That being the case, seems this saw would be pinched and stuck a lot, and getting it wrenched loose when its rigid on the end of that pole seems difficult, at best. </font>
My thoughts exactly.

 

[gabby]

I have a telescoping pruner saw. It has a small gas powered chain saw on the end. Cost about $600, made by Robin. Stihl makes them too. I've pruned tons of limbs with it. Sometimes I work out of the bucket to get more height.
gabby

 

[BB_TX]

I also have a pole chain saw that I have used a LOT. I have found that making an undercut maybe a third thru the limb before going over the top and cutting down, I almost never have a problem pinching the chain. Also makes a much cleaner cut with no tearing on the bottom side.

 

[PineRidge]

Looks interesting Jerry but I have to wonder myself just how practical it might work out in the field. My thoughts are that it would end up being jammed quite a bit.

 

[DrRod]

I have a low-tech chain saw for limbs -- I think I got it from Northern. Its a long (maybe four feet) piece of toothed chain with ropes on each end. You throw it over the limb and then pull it back and forth. Once you get the right side down and working, it is amazingly efficient. A bit of muscle is needed because you're always working with your arms in the air, but for occaisional use, it is a great invention.

 

[RonR]

I've seen the line cleaning guys use air powered saws. That always looked like a good deal to me--and you wouldn't have to worry about your saw stalling or running out of gas when it was 20 ft up in a tree. But I've never seen any like these for sale. To me, the handle could be as easy as adding a new length of black pipe to feed the air & support the motor.

Anyone else seen these?
ron

 

[BB_TX]

<font color="blue"> I've seen the line cleaning guys use air powered saws. </font>
I thought those were hydraulic? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Inspector507]

Hydraulic saws are common here for the guys clearing trees out of lines.