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Pole Saw
Posted on 9/12/20 at 11:02 am
Posted on 9/12/20 at 11:02 am
Looking to buy a pole saw. will be using to trim an Oak Tree. There are a few big branches I'd like to remove, because they are getting in the way of the lawnmower.
Really interested in what the board's thoughts are on an electric pole saw. Kinda want something on the lighter side. I had shoulder surgery and also my mother-in-law is likely to use the pole saw also.
Any recommendations on pole saws electric or gas?
Really interested in what the board's thoughts are on an electric pole saw. Kinda want something on the lighter side. I had shoulder surgery and also my mother-in-law is likely to use the pole saw also.
Any recommendations on pole saws electric or gas?
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Posted on 9/12/20 at 11:04 am to Pipedream
I’d get something that matches the tool set you have if possible. I’ve used the dewalt pole saw and it’s great for light work and I own the chainsaw.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 11:12 am to Pipedream
Electric if you can. So much lighter. I have done a ton of work with a ryobi. Works fine.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 11:24 am to Pipedream
I have a harbor freight electric pole saw and a gas pole saw. If I have electricity available I will grab the HF electric every time. It's lighter and cuts as good as the gas saw. My HF pole saw is about 7 years old and I have abused it. I do keep the chain shape and check the bar oil often.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 11:27 am to Pipedream
I bought a cheap 20 volt battery powered Black and Decker pole saw a few months ago. It does the job I need it to. The chain has dulled somewhat following Laura storm cleanup but I found another one at Tractor Supply Co.
Word of caution: be prepared to spend more time than you allowed to clean up! What you cut in 20 minutes may take you two hours to pick up and clean up.
Word of caution: be prepared to spend more time than you allowed to clean up! What you cut in 20 minutes may take you two hours to pick up and clean up.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 11:46 am to diablo blanco
Bought a Lynx from HF a month ago. 40V and it is awesome. Way better than tne gas ones I've used and doesn't wear you out as fast
Posted on 9/12/20 at 11:52 am to weadjust
I bought the HF electric pole saw and a 2000 inverter generator for less than the decent gas ones. Load it up in the side by side or truck and it does a great job.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 1:11 pm to Pipedream
i guess i should have been more specific for electric. Do y'all recommend battery or plug-ins/extension cords.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 4:26 pm to Pipedream
I bought a Greenworks 60v pole saw. It’s a beast!
Posted on 9/12/20 at 5:31 pm to Pipedream
I recommend a ladder and chain saw if the branch isn’t too high. Pole saw wore me out. Just seems to take forever.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 6:20 pm to Pipedream
kobalt 40v... dont look back
Posted on 9/12/20 at 6:50 pm to Pipedream
Do y'all recommend battery or plug-ins/extension cords.
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Will you have AC power available where you need it?
If you go battery (for portability), you should probably go with something you already have batteries for. If you don't already have battery tool, your choice is wide open.
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Will you have AC power available where you need it?
If you go battery (for portability), you should probably go with something you already have batteries for. If you don't already have battery tool, your choice is wide open.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 7:46 pm to Pipedream
I prefer electric for something I may use once or twice a year. My electric hedge clippers have been working fine for 30 years. I don't know if my electric HF Pole saw will last that long but I have got my moneys worth out of it.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 8:19 pm to biglego
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I recommend a ladder and chain saw if the branch isn’t too high
Posted on 9/12/20 at 8:43 pm to Pipedream
Most the electric ones come out of China just rebranded by the name it is under.
One a pole saw you do want a light one to a certain extended.
You do want some weight as you want it to help push down not he branch.
Yup you usually need to pick up an extra chain, small bottle of bar& chain oil, and bar if they are cheap cheap cheap.
One a pole saw you do want a light one to a certain extended.
You do want some weight as you want it to help push down not he branch.
Yup you usually need to pick up an extra chain, small bottle of bar& chain oil, and bar if they are cheap cheap cheap.
Posted on 9/12/20 at 8:57 pm to Pipedream
Have an electric kobalt. Been happy with it
Posted on 9/12/20 at 9:08 pm to Ron Popeil
yea i'd rather not have my mother in law trying to use a chain saw on a ladder
Posted on 9/12/20 at 10:08 pm to Pipedream
My bad, I missed the part of your MIL using it. I forget what brand it was but I used an electric to trim my mothers tree and it was a PITA. It did the job but wasn’t easy. So eventually I just climbed up on her roof and chain sawed the branches hanging close to the house.
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