"Andrew Barss" wrote in message
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My wife has asked for a small chainsaw for Mother's Day (my kinda woman).
She doesn't want a heavy gas-powered saw, just somthing convenient for
cutting branches and small tree limbs in the yard. What would be ideal,
if anyone makes such a thing, is one that's convertible between a regular
saw a pole saw for high branches. Failing that, recommendations in either
category appreciated. Corded is fine, cordless would be even better
(again, if anyone makes one).

Thanks,

Andy Barss

I bought 2 Poulans at Lowes last year, the 14" Electric and then the Pole
saw version for a different project. They are corded. Both are excellent
machines. The 14" is still less than $50 and the pole version is under $100.

Yes the pole saw can be removed from the pole. Had I bought it first, I
would not have bought the second saw.

It depends on what you want to cut. A recip saw with a 12" pruning blade
will make short work of most stuff 2" and under. Recip saws are much safer
than chain saws for the new user, the blades are replaceable, hitting the
dirt does dull them nearly as quickly. I always use this tool when cutting
where I might hit embedded metal or for roots.

18V cordless recip saws are strong enough to cut for a bit before needing a
charge. It may weigh a couple of more pounds than the chain saw but you
don't have to add oil or remember to oil the chain.

Colbyt