[Shop-talk] Chain saw on a pole

[pethier at comcast.net]

From: "Elton E. (Tony) Clark" <eltonclark at gmail.com>
> *I have a ocassional problem with high tree limbs that overhang my house and
> shop.  trimmer people are going to cost a bunch of money.  **I should be
> able to do it with one of those "chain saws on a pole" I've seen.  Does
> anyone have a bit of advice on the "best buy"  el cheapo pole-type gasoline
> pole saws?*
> **
> *I'll appreciate your input.*
> **
> *Tony   *

Go buy one of those camper's chainsaws.  Looks like a chainsaw chain curled up in a little tin the size of a snuffbox.  Get it at one of those outdoors stores.  Should cost less than ten bucks.  Put a long rope on each end.  You and a buddy go out and throw a line over the limb.  Each of you stand well clear on each side of the limb and pull the lines back and forth.  It takes a while, but there is no limb too big.  My wife and I trimmed some big limbs way up in an oak tree.  Way too high to reach with a pole. 

Remember, this is no teensy rope saw cable thing.  It looks like a chainsaw chain.


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