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Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
I have a few dead branches in one of my 50-year old maple trees. Rather than climbing up on a very tall ladder to access the branches, I am thinking about renting an electric saw on a pole to do the job.
I am fairly handy and always do my own tree stuff, but this would be a new experience for me and I am looking for some ideas and thoughts from the folks here who maybe have used such a tool. Polite comments please. |
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Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
Had sim concerns. My Fiskar pole pruner blade dulled, and all the blades I
got from Amazon weren't exactly the same. I get quotes of five grand per tree for pros to cut or trim. FOund that in 1960s they proposed using lasers for pruning. I guess you could get a laser for $100 and put it on a pole, provided the cord doesn't exacerbate things. It's time for some innovation here. - = - Vasos Panagiotopoulos, Columbia'81+, Reagan, Mozart, Pindus blog: panix.com/~vjp2/ruminatn.htm - = - web: panix.com/~vjp2/vasos.htm facebook.com/vasjpan2 - linkedin.com/in/vasjpan02 - biostrategist.com ---{Nothing herein constitutes advice. Everything fully disclaimed.}--- |
Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
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Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
On Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 11:09:05 PM UTC-5, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 5/7/2017 12:01 AM, wrote: Had sim concerns. My Fiskar pole pruner blade dulled, and all the blades I got from Amazon weren't exactly the same. I get quotes of five grand per tree for pros to cut or trim. OK, then I won't complain about paying $400 for my tree. How big are the 5 grand ones? Ain't that the truth! I had a diseased maple cut down in my front yard, October 2016, for $650. That included the stump ground up and of course all the debris removed. |
Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
On Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 11:12:17 PM UTC-5, danny burstein wrote:
the GM "Futurama" exhibit at the Queens World's Fair in 1964/65 had a diorama type exhibit portraying lasers yes, cutting trees... *whew*, I remember that from five decades ago but what did I have for breakfast? Prunes? :-)) |
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Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 12:12:17 AM UTC-4, danny burstein wrote:
In writes: Had sim concerns. My Fiskar pole pruner blade dulled, and all the blades I got from Amazon weren't exactly the same. I get quotes of five grand per tree for pros to cut or trim. FOund that in 1960s they proposed using lasers for pruning. I guess you could get a laser for $100 and put it on a pole, provided the cord doesn't exacerbate things. It's time for some innovation here. the GM "Futurama" exhibit at the Queens World's Fair in 1964/65 had a diorama type exhibit portraying lasers yes, cutting trees... I grew up 1 block away from the 64/65 Worlld's Fair. For 2 years prior to the opening I listened to them pound piles into the swamps of what is now Flushing Meadows Park so they could build the exhibits. We got our revenge by spending the next 2 years sneaking into the fair through holes we cut in the fence. Years later I worked I worked in the park, driving a "train" that took people from the boat house to the zoo and Shea Stafium, home of the Mets. *whew*, I remember that from five decades ago but what did I have for breakfast? -- __________________________________________________ ___ Knowledge may be power, but communications is the key [to foil spammers, my address has been double rot-13 encoded] |
Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 12:01:48 AM UTC-4, wrote:
Had sim concerns. My Fiskar pole pruner blade dulled, and all the blades I got from Amazon weren't exactly the same. I get quotes of five grand per tree for pros to cut or trim. FOund that in 1960s they proposed using lasers for pruning. I guess you could get a laser for $100 and put it on a pole, provided the cord doesn't exacerbate things. It's time for some innovation here. But not for $100. My husband has a degree in electro-optics, and has been working with lasers all his career. His first jobs was with industrial lasers. He says "Unlikely it would work, and the FAA would have something to say about it." Full credit for imaginative thinking, though. Cindy Hamilton |
Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
In DerbyDad03 writes:
the GM "Futurama" exhibit at the Queens World's Fair in 1964/65 had a diorama type exhibit portraying lasers yes, cutting trees... I grew up 1 block away from the 64/65 Worlld's Fair. For 2 years prior to the opening I listened to them pound piles into the swamps of what is now Flushing Meadows Park so they could build the exhibits. We got our revenge by spending the next 2 years sneaking into the fair through holes we cut in the fence. You should have swiped one of the Amphicars... -- __________________________________________________ ___ Knowledge may be power, but communications is the key [to foil spammers, my address has been double rot-13 encoded] |
Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
On 05/06/2017 10:38 PM, wrote:
I have a few dead branches in one of my 50-year old maple trees. Rather than climbing up on a very tall ladder to access the branches, I am thinking about renting an electric saw on a pole to do the job. Polite comments please. https://www.theverge.com/2016/4/4/11...-drone-finland |
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Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
On Sat, 6 May 2017 19:38:20 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
I have a few dead branches in one of my 50-year old maple trees. Rather than climbing up on a very tall ladder to access the branches, I am thinking about renting an electric saw on a pole to do the job. I am fairly handy and always do my own tree stuff, but this would be a new experience for me and I am looking for some ideas and thoughts from the folks here who maybe have used such a tool. Polite comments please. I've been using a Black & Decker 18v model. I guess the new ones are "20" volt. Anyhow, compared to using the Fiskar manual blade, this thing was a lifesaver. Much more work in the same amount of time, and a lot less tiring. I got mine from Amazon. My Amazon reviews: B&D: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-r...JM8&pldnSite=1 Fiskar: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-r...BMV&pldnSite=1 -dan z- |
Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 6:40:23 AM UTC-5, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
On Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 12:01:48 AM UTC-4, wrote: Had sim concerns. My Fiskar pole pruner blade dulled, and all the blades I got from Amazon weren't exactly the same. I get quotes of five grand per tree for pros to cut or trim. FOund that in 1960s they proposed using lasers for pruning. I guess you could get a laser for $100 and put it on a pole, provided the cord doesn't exacerbate things. It's time for some innovation here. But not for $100. My husband has a degree in electro-optics, and has been working with lasers all his career. His first jobs was with industrial lasers. He says "Unlikely it would work, and the FAA would have something to say about it." Full credit for imaginative thinking, though. Cindy Hamilton Idiotic kids, adults and drunks have been aiming powerful laser pointers at passenger planes and helicopters often interfering with the pilot's vision.. Jail time cures them of that of the stupidity. ヽ(ヅ)ノ http://mentalfloss.com/article/65424...inter-aircraft https://tinyurl.com/ljqwrfj [8~{} Uncle Flashy Monster |
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Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
On Sun, 7 May 2017 00:09:02 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 5/7/2017 12:01 AM, wrote: Had sim concerns. My Fiskar pole pruner blade dulled, and all the blades I got from Amazon weren't exactly the same. I get quotes of five grand per tree for pros to cut or trim. OK, then I won't complain about paying $400 for my tree. How big are the 5 grand ones? I had 2 maples and a flowering crab pruned and it cost me $600. They didn't do it to my satisfaction so they had to come back and finish the job. |
Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
On 2017-05-07, danny burstein wrote:
You should have swiped one of the Amphicars... I went to that. Traveled from CA to NY when I was 14 yrs old. Didn't see tha "amphicar" rides, but saw the Mopar Turbine Car. Amphicars are still around. Try and find a turbine powered car. ;) nb |
Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
On Sun, 07 May 2017, slate_leeper wrote:
I've been using a Black & Decker 18v model. I guess the new ones are "20" volt. Anyhow, compared to using the Fiskar manual blade, this thing was a lifesaver. Much more work in the same amount of time, and a lot less tiring. I got mine from Amazon. This one looks kind of neat: https://www.amazon.com/EcoPro-Tools-.../dp/B01066ZJ1C No reviews yet, so I presume it is a new model. Don. www.donwiss.com (e-mail link at home page bottom). |
Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
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says... On Sun, 07 May 2017, slate_leeper wrote: I've been using a Black & Decker 18v model. I guess the new ones are "20" volt. Anyhow, compared to using the Fiskar manual blade, this thing was a lifesaver. Much more work in the same amount of time, and a lot less tiring. I got mine from Amazon. This one looks kind of neat: https://www.amazon.com/EcoPro-Tools-.../dp/B01066ZJ1C No reviews yet, so I presume it is a new model. I bought one of the 120 volt AC pole saws. I think it is a Remington. The saw will come off if I want to use it without the pole. Works well. My problem is that if I extend it out all the weight makes it hard for me to hold. I am not sure how it would work, but I think a handle sticking down about 2 or 3 feet from the end with a switch on it would make it easier to use. I later bought one of the Harbor Freight $ 88 generators to use it when I was away from the house. That works out well except I am almost wore out by the time I get that generator started. The little generator has a reputation of being hard to start. I even changed to a 'quality' spark plug as recommended on one of the Youtube videos. Do buy some kind of eye protection that wraps around your eyes so the wood chips don't get in the eyes. |
Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
On 5/7/17 12:12 AM, danny burstein wrote:
In writes: Had sim concerns. My Fiskar pole pruner blade dulled, and all the blades I got from Amazon weren't exactly the same. I get quotes of five grand per tree for pros to cut or trim. FOund that in 1960s they proposed using lasers for pruning. I guess you could get a laser for $100 and put it on a pole, provided the cord doesn't exacerbate things. It's time for some innovation here. the GM "Futurama" exhibit at the Queens World's Fair in 1964/65 had a diorama type exhibit portraying lasers yes, cutting trees... *whew*, I remember that from five decades ago but what did I have for breakfast? Yeah, me too, I worked at the Fair during the 1964 season! -- Following Youth and Middle Age, I've entered the third stage of life: "Gee, you look great!” - @patsajak |
Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
On 5/7/2017 3:17 PM, notbob wrote:
On 2017-05-07, danny burstein wrote: You should have swiped one of the Amphicars... I went to that. Traveled from CA to NY when I was 14 yrs old. Didn't see tha "amphicar" rides, but saw the Mopar Turbine Car. Amphicars are still around. Try and find a turbine powered car. ;) nb I remember seeing you there playing with the touch tone phone at the Bell Telephone display. I did see a turbine car on TV a while back. Forget the details, but I think it is the only one left. |
Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
On Sun, 7 May 2017 18:06:19 -0400, Ralph Mowery
wrote: In article , says... On Sun, 07 May 2017, slate_leeper wrote: I've been using a Black & Decker 18v model. I guess the new ones are "20" volt. Anyhow, compared to using the Fiskar manual blade, this thing was a lifesaver. Much more work in the same amount of time, and a lot less tiring. I got mine from Amazon. This one looks kind of neat: https://www.amazon.com/EcoPro-Tools-.../dp/B01066ZJ1C No reviews yet, so I presume it is a new model. I bought one of the 120 volt AC pole saws. I think it is a Remington. The saw will come off if I want to use it without the pole. Works well. My problem is that if I extend it out all the weight makes it hard for me to hold. I am not sure how it would work, but I think a handle sticking down about 2 or 3 feet from the end with a switch on it would make it easier to use. I later bought one of the Harbor Freight $ 88 generators to use it when I was away from the house. That works out well except I am almost wore out by the time I get that generator started. The little generator has a reputation of being hard to start. I even changed to a 'quality' spark plug as recommended on one of the Youtube videos. Do buy some kind of eye protection that wraps around your eyes so the wood chips don't get in the eyes. buy a can of "quick start" -aka ether - and it will start first pull virtually every time I drill a 1/8" hole in the air filter housing- and use the "straw" nozzle from a can of WD40 to give it just a whiff of ether before pulling the rope on hard starting equipment. You can do it with aerosol WD40 too - it works but not quite as well ( I think they use butane or propane as propellent) |
Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
On 05/07/2017 11:33 AM, slate_leeper wrote:
[snip] I've been using a Black & Decker 18v model. I guess the new ones are "20" volt. Anyhow, compared to using the Fiskar manual blade, this thing was a lifesaver. Much more work in the same amount of time, and a lot less tiring. I got mine from Amazon. some are "20V max". They're not 20V except immediately after charging, so for the most part 20V is a lie. [snip] -- Mark Lloyd http://notstupid.us/ "'Dear friends, -- Man has created God, not God man. Yours ever, Garibaldi.'" -- entire text of letter |
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Electric saw on a pole for pruning trees
On Sun, 07 May 2017 19:46:17 -0400, wrote:
I drill a 1/8" hole in the air filter housing- and use the "straw" I'm stealing that nugget of advice. Beats removing the cover on the air filter. Why didn't I think of that? For the starting fluid: Valvoline Starting Fluid has an upper cylinder lubricant and a straw :-) http://www.autozone.com/deicer-and-starting-fluid/starting-fluid/valvoline-11-oz-extra-strength-starting-fluid/7877_0/?_requestid=1836091 Or https://tinyurl.com/mt5nxe2 |
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