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"John Gilmer" wrote:

I'm in my mid 60s so it had taken me a fair amount of time to cut things
using these gadgets and, therefore, I have been tempted to use the ladder
and some power equipment.

I used chain saws on ladders occasionally when I was a tad younger, but
now the combination makes me nervous. A sharp bow saw will cut through
any limb smaller than 6" in very short order.