Is this a good saw to use for cutting tree branches (between 3" and 5" thick) into firewood? Has anyone tried to do this with this saw?
743387
This saw is good for light pruning. If you're going to cut firewood, a chain saw is far more effective.
743388
this saw is more suited for pruning purposes and can be used as you like but it would take a while.
743389
I cut up a log that was 5 inches just took a while. I am an older lady so I do not want to use a big saw. Except for taking time this was ok. I am not very strong and could not push down very hard. The smaller logs cut fine. I am happy with the saw and feel it is safe for me.
743390
I do not think this saw would do a quick and satisfactory job on branches 3" to 5" thick. I've used it on 3" branches several times but think it's use is more applicable in the 1 to 2 1/2" diameter branches. Consider using a chain saw for speed and ease of cut on your branches. Note: an electric chain saw will cut your branches quite well.
743391
Yes, have used it for tree trimming on larger limbs easily, great tool & flexible.
1264064
It very well weighted & will cut through thick brush as well as small branches. I have had no issues with it. In fact my neighbor used it to cut a small sapling & he likes the sharpness & ease of using it.
701270
The saw has relatively fine teeth and makes a nice neat cut. It should cut the wood very well. One big watch-out I would add is that the saw is very high temper hard teeth. If you hit any iron or steel in the cut it will ruin the teeth completely. I made a mistake and hit a nail with the saw and the teeth of the saw completely broke off. Some cheaper saws of another style might just get dull, but these very hard teeth broke off. This means that the saw will cut hard woods very well, but if you hit iron, it will ruin the blade and not cut at all.
2001216
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.
2030044
it produces very nice cuts on hardwoods and softwoods but when pushed hard through thick stock it isn't happy as it's not the ideal blade for that use. tends to smoke a bit and strain the saw . i bought it because i like to have the option to cut aluminum on occasion and can be used on wood if not ideal.
2237126
I've cut bushes and small trees off close to the ground. It is awkward because of the length and balance of the saw handle/battery. You have to be very careful not to allow the saw blade to become contaminated with dirt and debris. You could use a regular pruning saw or for branches up to approximately 1¾" I've great success with a Fiskars PowerGear ByPass Lopper. If you can get the jaws around the branch/tree, it'll cut it.
327357
I bought mine primarily to rip through 3/4 inch plywood, maple, birch, pine, oak, etc, and it works great. Couldn´t tell you how long the battery will last because I only cut through a couple of sheets at the time and then store it. But for my needs I am very happy with it, in fact, I don´t use the corded one anymore
16449
Pamela; this blade does a better job than my Forrest woodworker two. I use it 90-92% on hardwoods both crosscut and ripping.I have used this to rip pre-finished Brazilian cherry flooring. believe me ...this is hard stuff!!Do yourself a favor & get the blade.
496117
I have not, and I would not !! This saw is designed for wood as far as I know and it's a rough cutting saw, it would be very dangerous!!
196383
I have not cut larger than 4" tree, It did however do a very good job with that size. Only had to sharpen it after cutting out some roots. Sharpened very easily with a Gerber sharpening steel.
1456212
I trimmed all the branches on my trees as long as I took it slow. Let the saw do all the work and don't force it. It will even cut large branches if you take it slow. Bit by bit, and it's done. Great saw!!!
1268822
I have never used this to cut wood, just metal with the blade it comes with. I have another Milwaukee cordless saw for wood, the much bigger one. HH.
453234
To be honest i haven't even used the blade it comes with. I bought the beaver blade (chainsaw teeth) and i've cut saplings from 1"-5" no problem. My intention for this brushcutter was to clear my back lot which is filled with pine (soft) and so far its been great!
1950841
that is exactly what I have, the overhead 'tile' saw, use it to cut firebrick for wood fired ovens and heaters. Worked fine till we burned it on a job doing 100's of cuts, then finally on some very hard high duty refractory, it was 90% gone by then anyway. Have at it..., OH, with the serrated (instead of continuous smooth edge..) blade, we careful, it will cut you much like a table saw, and the smooth edge is better for fine tile cuts...but not so important for firebrick, eh..!
564754
Used it to cleave/split wooden branches of my hazelnut trees. They had a diameter of up to three centimeters, so a good advice is to perform the strokes 1. with the front part of the blade to use most of its momentum and 2. with an angle of not more than ~ 40° in comparison to a thick branch, because then it's easer to penetrate wood in inclined direction.Since this blade is very sharp, only use it with cut-resistant gloves and it's also good to have work security shoes with toe steel protection... very powerful blade
51118
It trims pretty good as long as you have a good blade in it. I have went through 4x4 post and oak pallets with it. As long as you are just pruning (3-4' branches) it will get the job done. If you plan to do any real tree cutting I would say get a chainsaw.
1869563
I love it, it's a monster. I only used it to cut up a bunch of apple wood (about 7 mature trees), made easy work of some dense wood. I'm not really an expert with a chain saw but have been wanting one to get my own fire wood for the winters and this cuts wood like a champ.