Pole saw length question

[miko0618]

Talking a standard pole saw, not power. How long on one do you use? And what saw on the end? I looking to be able to saw through arm sized limbs if needed. The one i have has too thin and too aggressive of a bite. Something like a carpenters box saw, or maybe a little more bite, would be good. I'd love to reach 30' sometimes.

I suppose we could talk power saws too. I have an 8' one now. Its awesome and could maybe do another section but at some point the bend in the shaft would create too much resistence?

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[yeahbuddy24]

I have many silky pole saws from 21 foot reach to 10 or so. Pretty great tools for hard to reach spots. Also have a few stihl motorized pole saws which are great, but i use the silky way more seems to cut just as fast as the motorized ones. I am also super strong so i can do stuff like that....

 

[jefflovstrom]

Not to argue, but a pole saw is our last resort,,cutting over your head and being in the DZ. IMO.
Jeff

 

[KenJax Tree]

What jeff said! And you look like a dope with it extended 20ft. In the air

 

[ATH]

I have a Silky Hayate, 20' and love it...but like Jeff said, it is a last resort - or maybe if there is only one limb within reach. It is pretty hard to feel like I am getting a good quality cut even if I am not concerned about dropping something on my head.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Just to clarify, (it's a pet peeve of mine) a pole saw is a pole saw and a power pruner is a power pruner. Two completely different critters.

 

[beastmaster]

I use an 8 foot jamerson pole saw a lot. I use Corona blades and change them out every week or so with regular use. But thats for trimming, especially pines. The silky pole saw and blade is the sh_t and will easily cut a arm size branch. But its a pain to climb with, and like a few others have said it's hard to dodge a limb that big if cutting above your head. It really easy to do ugly rip cuts cutting bigger branches unless you take several cuts to reduce its weight. It'll ware your ass out if you have a lot of limbing to do.

 

[Thornton]

Just to clarify, (it's a pet peeve of mine) a pole saw is a pole saw and a power pruner is a power pruner. Two completely different critters.

exactly unless you are talking about a pole pruner

 

[miko0618]

So how long can you make them and still be reasonable to use.


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[yeahbuddy24]

Just to clarify, (it's a pet peeve of mine) a pole saw is a pole saw and a power pruner is a power pruner. Two completely different critters.

I understand what your saying but technically it sounds like "power pruner" means you do pruning with it. My power pruner makes horrible finish cuts. I dont really ever prune with it. We call ours "the gas pole saw".

 

[MasterBlaster]

Lordy.

 

[TreeAce]

I have a silky that will extend 21 feet. The blade on it is awesome. I have the hook attachment which I can use to clip it to a strap on my saddle if I am climbing. I try not to use it much though cuz its heavy. We kinda have a love/hate relationship. I hate climbing with it but when theres some deadwood wwaaayyy out there on the tips it can be the best tool ever. As for cutting bigger ish limbs from the ground its often better to just get ur butt up there n cut it. Whats really cool is when your cutting from the ground and getting it pinched when its fully extended. Not getting hit by the falling limb is a bit of an art form imo.You gotta kinda keep the pole in between you n the limb n kinda guide it down but without losing control of the polesaw. Its easier said than done.

 

[TreeAce]

So how long can you make them and still be reasonable to use.


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If your talking about fiberglass or wood sections that are 6ft then its two. Maybe three but they start getting wobbly. Four is very difficult to use with any effect. Ya see, its the angle of the blade vs the angle of the poles and how much you can hold up strength wise. If I am using a pole saw thats more than 12 feet out or so I am always looking for a branch some where between me n the limb being cut to rest the polesaw on. It helps a lot.

 

[beastmaster]

Not getting hit by the falling limb is a bit of an art form imo.You gotta kinda keep the pole in between you n the limb n kinda guide it down but without losing control of the polesaw. Its easier said than done.

An acquired skill with a learning curve. Better wear a helmet and please take video.

 

[sac-climber]

Its all about the Silky Longboy....perfect for up in the tree.

 

[sac-climber]

What jeff said! And you look like a dope with it extended 20ft. In the air

Tool with a tool.

 

[treeseer]

Telescoping jameson goes 7-14' and is light. 21' silky hayauchi when needed. For light reductions/retrenchment pruning it is often essential. A 1.5" rip cut at the right place is less damaging than bigger cuts that leave the tree imbalanced.

 

[old_soul]

Talking a standard pole saw, not power. How long on one do you use? And what saw on the end? I looking to be able to saw through arm sized limbs if needed. The one i have has too thin and too aggressive of a bite. Something like a carpenters box saw, or maybe a little more bite, would be good. I'd love to reach 30' sometimes.

I suppose we could talk power saws too. I have an 8' one now. Its awesome and could maybe do another section but at some point the bend in the shaft would create too much resistence?

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I like the cheap wood poles for the polesaw. 12 foot length. Because they are light. the old ones were made of hemlock I think. When I broke the last one and ordered new they were made of ash. Still nice but i can surely tell the difference in weight. Corona blades work fine for small cuts and trimming.

30 foot is just way too long for a pole saw, in my opinion.

We use pole saws a lot to clean dead wood out of pin oak trees. Up in the canopy. But seldom for a cut over 2 inches.

 

[JMcC]

I use Jameson b lites with ars blades. Mainly use for deadwooding works great.

 

[beastmaster]

I use Jameson b lites with ars blades. Mainly use for deadwooding works great.

Place I work a lot has a 16ft one peice b-light pole pruner and its sweet.