Pole Chainsaws

[happysawer]

Anyone using a Pole Chainsaw electric of Gas? If so are worth using.

 

[ArlyA]

I own two normal saws and three pole saws. Yes three pole saws. Don't leave home without them.. Here is a thread about there use.

 

[milkman636]

I have a 10 year old Poulan electric pole saw that wore out and has trouble spinning the chain under load. It was cheap and cut well for anything within extension cord reach, but the actual chain drive wasn’t designed for longevity. Not sure yet if I want to try ordering replacement parts or throw it away and try something different.

I had a chance to try one of the silky brand manual pole saws and was surprised by how well it cut. It had better reach and took way fewer strokes than expected. Now I am kinda watching for a deal to come along on one these instead of trying to fix the electric one.. [/http://www.silkysaws.com/S... a lot of branches around the house and yard.

 

[happysawer]

I have a 10 year old Poulan electric pole saw that wore out and has trouble spinning the chain under load. It was cheap and cut well for anything within extension cord reach, but the actual chain drive wasn’t designed for longevity. Not sure yet if I want to try ordering replacement parts or throw it away and try something different.

I had a chance to try one of the silky brand manual pole saws and was surprised by how well it cut. It had better reach and took way fewer strokes than expected. Now I am kinda watching for a deal to come along on one these instead of trying to fix the electric one.. [/http://www.silkysaws.com/S...ence.[ATTACH=CONFIG]675232._xfImport[/ATTACH]

 

[dodge man]

I own a Stihl pole saw, that kind that you can extend and it’s gas powered. It works well and has a really good reach. When it is extended out it is a real back breaker, when shortened it is not that bad. I can only use it about 45 minutes and I am wore out.

 

[beowulf]

I bought a craftsman brand at Lowes and absolutely love it. It paid for itself the first time I used it and I have used it 20+ times since. If it totally fell apart tomorrow I would buy another one. I also bought the same brand weed eater which uses the same battery so I would have a back up battery for each tool.

20 V 4 AH battery, 14 foot reach. I think I paid about $130 but not sure.

 

[ArlyA]

I own a Stihl pole saw, that kind that you can extend and itç—´ gas powered. It works well and has a really good reach. When it is extended out it is a real back breaker, when shortened it is not that bad. I can only use it about 45 minutes and I am wore out.

The weight of these telescoping saws is why we can't advise there use. As you state, they kill ones upper body. The simple and less costly, extended saw system (what are they called?) reduces that very much. I've ran these all day, and I'm not all that strong.

 

[i7win7]

Have a Stihl Kombi powerhead and polesaw attachment - works well.
For longer reach I modded a cheap electric polesaw
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[grsthegreat]

I own a Stihl pole saw, that kind that you can extend and it’s gas powered. It works well and has a really good reach. When it is extended out it is a real back breaker, when shortened it is not that bad. I can only use it about 45 minutes and I am wore out.

i have the same thing, buthave the shoulder/back harness....that helps alot with distribution of weight

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I have a Husqvarna gas powered pole saw, I don't use it a lot, but when I need it, it's REALLY handy to have around!

SR