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I have recently been given a long-reach petrol chainsaw pruner – the chainsaw is noticeably smaller than you'd get on a normal chainsaw (understandable as it is just a pruner) however I have a few big logs (approx 12'' diameter) that I'd like to cut. Would it be possible if I took it gently or would it be likely to break the chain?
It won't break the chain, just make sure the oil is topped up and take it easy. Ideally you'd be putting them in a saw horse. If you do them on the ground, don't cut all the way through to the ground, rotate them once you've cut 2/3 through to save the chain getting blunt by hitting dirt. Oh and of course, full PPE.
Oh and of course, full PPE.
Absolutely.
And thank you 🙂
I'm not sure how well this would work. I have the dewalt long reach pole saw and it's very good at doing what it's meant to do (i.e. reaching vertically upwards and cutting branches). The pole is relatively flexible and when it catches a branch is "pulls" itself up into the branch and locks with the bumber spikes so theres very little force on the pole.
If you wanted to use it horizontally wth a log on a saw horse the pole would be getting a lot of forces on it wasn't designed for. Also very imprecise cuts vs a chainsaw.
If it were me and I only had the pole saw and no chainsaw I'd rather bash on with a bow saw.
I’m not sure how well this would work. I have the dewalt long reach pole saw and it’s very good at doing what it’s meant to do (i.e. reaching vertically upwards and cutting branches). The pole is relatively flexible and when it catches a branch is “pulls” itself up into the branch and locks with the bumber spikes so theres very little force on the pole.
Interesting that you say this as one of the uses I had for it would be for lopping the top off a very large/deep laurel hedge (ie, stood on a 3ft raised work platform, cutting horizontally). Are you saying that would not work with this sort of tool (I would only have it on the shortest extension)?
I can only really speak about the dewalt one which I have - the saw body is cast alloy with a metal 12" oregon bar and chain + motor. It's a solid little lump. The pole has platic couplings and is not very rigid, it just don't feel like it'd work well if used horizontally the forces are all wrong. There are quite a few other models on the market that might be different, the dewalt is sort of mid range price wise maybe the Makitas and Stihls are better. That said mine has lasted pretty well but I've only used for reaching up to stuff.
The pole has platic couplings and is not very rigid, it just don’t feel like it’d work well if used horizontally the forces are all wrong.
This one has metal clasp couplings. I guess I can only try it.
I’ve done similar with a Honda 4 stroke. It feels weird and is awkward because of the angles, which a sawhorse would help. If you’ve never used a power saw before then read up on angles or you’ll likely pinch the blade.