Sizing extension cords

[OldMasterTech]

You're going to need a minimum 10 gauge cord. I still wouldn't attempt it. The cost of such a cord alone makes it impractical. I would get a generator or a battery or gas powered saw.

Ditto, 10g required to prevent voltage drop and overheating of cord. 200 foot cord would be $200 for wire plus cord caps and the weight would be almost 90 pounds!

 

[Retiredguy2]

I thought the transformer went at the end of the cord? This project doesn't make much sense anyway. He could buy a gas saw for what that much cord will cost. If there's some reason he's against gas he could get a battery powered saw.

I agree with the cost of the cord...it is not practical. I do have gas powered saws....HOWEVER: The chore I want to perform is trim a VERY long row of cedar trees of dead and dying branches...a good part of it will require much time standing on a ladder. For safety reasons an electric saw would be more practical and much safer. Odds are I will never have to perform the chore again so I am reluctant to purchase a battery powered saw for a one time chore.

 

[Retiredguy2]

So retired guy, what prompted you to buy an electric chainsaw for remote work? Not trying to give you a hard time I'm actually curious.

Good query on your part....numerous reasons here: Want a lightweight saw with less chance of kickback while standing on a ladder. Do not want to carry a running gas saw up the same ladder. I have gas powered saws I could use but using them for the chore I want to use the electric saw for has a lot more risk. You are not giving me a hard time at all.

 

[mark02tj]

What about something like a Stihl Kombi with a chainsaw trimmer attachment? That could keep you on the ground and away from the chain.

Those "pole saws" will wear you out though. At least they do for this fat, gray haired old guy! :laughing:

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I'd buy a gas powered pole saw for your stated job...

I have a pretty good electric saw, and I don't like getting up on a ladder with a heavy cord dangling off my saw! One misstep with that cord dangling there, and you are coming off the ladder.

That's why I bit the bullet and bought a "good quality" pole saw.

SR

 

[joefromga]

Home Depot makes a nice 10ga cord for 100 dollars with lighted plug. It's cheaper than making one yourself and is very tough but soft supple insulation making it easy to work with.

Everyone should have one.

 

[smstonypoint]

It seems to me that a reciprocating saw (corded or cordless) would be relatively less "unsafe" while on a ladder, but I would bite the bullet and buy a pole saw.

Steve

 

[Gunny]

It seems to me that a reciprocating saw (corded or cordless) would be relatively less "unsafe" while on a ladder, but I would bite the bullet and buy a pole saw.

Steve

I'd vote for a battery operated reciprocating saw, useful for a lot of things around the house. You can gets in a lot of different lengths and suited for a lot of different tasks

 

[4570Man]

Don't you have a generator?

 

[4570Man]

Home Depot makes a nice 10ga cord for 100 dollars with lighted plug. It's cheaper than making one yourself and is very tough but soft supple insulation making it easy to work with. Everyone should have one.

How long is it? I'm betting not 175 feet.