I was thinking of buying this purely for pruning and hedging? Would this be ideal for those things? And does the cord get inconvenient?
1574367
A little too heavy duty for trimming hedges. Great for pruning but still a really heavy duty saw for this limited application. Would be like buying a hunting knife to butter your bread.
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I think it would be overkill. Not really ideal for what you have in mind. And the cord would be a huge inconvenience.
1574369
Pruning yes,hedging no. I use mine primarily for pruning shrubs rathure than a chain saw, which is both unwiedy and unsafe. As to the cord, I find it not to be a big problem except you must use a heavy gage(14 or 12ga, depending).
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I think it would do ok on branches thicker than a pencil. A live branch thinner than that tends to get pulled into the drive wheel, then you have to stop and untangle it. It may be a ragged cut in any case. I love this pole saw and I've had the other brand corded sets. This one sneaks between branches, whereas the ones that look like old-style elec.s don't fit and don't tilt from the pole. I've also been using it to cut live or dead red oak limbs up to 4-5 in. and large palm fronds.
809194
From the tone of your question.. I think you could handle a chain saw..! I love your spunk! You can do it. The line it comes with is average. An upgraded line and this product will work well for you. I really like this tool. I also have the cordless. Go for the cord..!
20015
I have used this saw for all kinds of trimming and pruning. It is very sharp and easy to use, and a great saw to have for pruning. Have not used on palm trees but I think it would work great1
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I believe this tool is best for those quick clean up jobs rather than a day of tree trimming. I like not having a cord to get tangled up or pull. I never powered out the battery but have used it for 1/2 hour cleanuos without problems I also like that it grips the branch as its cut so overhead ones don't come off in my face.
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I'm a homeowner DIY'r and not a professional so I'm not sure what you mean by the offset...? Let me know what to measure or look for and I'll answer back. I can only tell you the saw works great for the smaller projects and the convenience of not lugging a cord around is great. I used it several times to cut 2x4's and other 1x's. The battery lasts a long time and is easy to run straight with the notched guide. let me know about the offset question you originally asked.
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I use this saw to cut wood when I have to make a quick cut and I don't want to bring out the corded skill saw. I found an inexpensive wood cutting blade that fit the arbor on Amazon. The only drawback is that cutting wood drains the battery very, very fast. One charge won't make it through a sheet of 1/2" plywood but it will make a couple cuts of a 2x4.
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This would be probably a good option for you, though dragging the cord around is a bit of a nuisance. It would be lighter than a rechargeable one, and not having to bump it to extend the line is a plus. I will say that every trimmer I've used requires you to manually unwind the spool when it gets low, which is always aggravating.
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Hi, this is an excellent machine. It cuts very fast without having to use force. The only problem I have is the velcro pad wears quickly if you do a bit of sanding like I do, but i have just found a replacement pad for under $8.00 so it really is now not a problem.
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I haven't tried it, but the biggest hole/notch for the anti-fraying end is snug, and the smallest hole is probably just fine for what you're describing. I've only used 550, can't attest to any other cord. I will venture a guess that it'd be super easy to drill/saw/chamfer new holes if you need something more specialized. This thing is really just about right for a lot of applications!
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I don't have their telescoping pruner, so I can't compare. I can tell you that I've used the fixed length pruner all summer long. It cut everything that I put in the jaws so far; thin and thick. It seems no worse for the wear.
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I wouldn't use it if I had other options. In an emergency, you take what you have avaliable other wise get materials that are made specifically for your task. If your looking to setup an Auto-Block most people use 6mm or 7mm accessory cord, This cord is 4mm. With a Prusik or klemheist knot, your concern is friction against the main line so surface area is as important as tensile strength in my opinion. Some companies make a preambled Auto-Blocks for a pretty reasonable price. Check this out here. http://www.sterlingrope.com/product/155018/CAB/_/Auto_Block
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That's exactly what I bought it for, and I cut it into several pieces as my trees are small. However you will need supports to hold it away from the branches, as it weighs them down a bit since it is densely woven and therefore heavy for tender branches to support.
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The wire is pretty thick and holds it's shape if you go slowly enough and if you tighten all the screws down well. If you try to go too fast and apply too much force, and your styrofoam is thick and dense, or possibly damp or wet, it will bend and deform, but you will feel the drag and you will know that you are overdoing it. I think it would be fine, except that since it is handheld, any little motion, even your heartbeat, will be translated into the cut. You might want to consider a table top model for smooth even cuts, such as a router would do.
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It will cut the small stuff all day long (if you have a extra battery), but not efficiently. At ~1/4" and green flexible stuff tends to get hung up in the cutter head between the chain and the housing. The material is sometimes so flexible that it gets pulled it to the head rather than cut. While it is pretty easy to clear/clean this stuff out it does slow you down. I love this tool. Once you get started there may not be a small tree or brush left in your yard, or the neighbors! PS; get a better oil can than supplied and a 2X or larger battery is great for larger jobs.
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I've had this saw for a long time. It's great for light duty use. I wouldn't use it on 12" solid metal regularly. And the 20v battery will not work. If u need to cut alot of hard steel go with a plug in cord one. They are way stronger. The cord is a hassle but having to recharge batteries every 5 minutes and weaker cutting ability off sets the hassle of the cord. If r just cutting 2x4, plywood, nails, PVC, copper/brass, nails/bolts tree branch then this saw is worth the money
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There is a learning curve. You start from a base closest to the cord and go farther away from the origin of the cord, rotating rows to and from that area. I like having the cord over my shoulder. I have used gas mowers and they are more powerful but far heavier. For a normal lawn, (I have a house on an acre of land with bahia) I would not trade the electric .