On 03/05/2021 23:14, T i m wrote:
On Mon, 3 May 2021 22:19:05 +0100, newshound
wrote:

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I find bow saws pretty hard work,

If they are sharp enough and with the right blade for the job, I have
found them to be very effective. Ok, still not as 'easy' as a chainsaw
but a lot quieter, cheaper and still work straight away after being
used underwater. ;-)

but the folding curved pruning saws
are pretty fast and easy at the two inch level.

I've watched daughter use her 'Silky' on some limbs that looked like
they would be way too big / hard work for such a small saw but I was
always very surprised. Few seconds of undercut then a couple more on
top and down it went.

I just dropped the saw onto my hand once and it *was* very very sharp.
;-(

I have a similar sounding one by Darlac - designed for the end of an
extending pole. Curved pull saw configuration, very sharp and quick -
although difficult to undercut the branch with if working at much height
(partly because the limited angle you can get from the ground and partly
the amount of leverage any weight on the end of the pole gets on *you*
when extended out at 5m or more (plus the weight of the pole)

--
Cheers,

John.

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