On Sep 12, 7:16*pm, okey wrote:
I've seen flexible "wire" saws that can bend a good bit. *These wire
saws have a grit coating. *I need to cut down a tree and was wondering
if anyone has ever used something like this on a rope. *You tie ropes
to either end of a "wire" saw, toss one end over a branch and pull
back and forth on the ropes to cut the limb.

I need to take down some high branches and don't have the $$$$ to pay
anyone. *Don't mind climbing up high, but sawing/working up high is
another thing. *I get spooked fast.

The branches are way beyond the reach of any poll saws I've ever seen.

Thanks

here's a multi-segment pole saw ~18 feet

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XTMFOC/...N=B000X TMFOC


here;s a flexible saw that could be used as you propose....

http://www.unbelievable-saw.com/

but be careful! A large limb coming down from height is
dangerous. Large limbs can break before the cut is complete & rip the
tree's bark badly.

Proper / safe tree trimming requires care.

cheers
Bob