Project Farm Tests Pole Saws
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I found the chain on my Sun Joe to be beyond dull.
Once sharpened, it was a lot faster…
Once sharpened, it was a lot faster…
Unless you're working out in the woods away from an outlet, a corded saw is more powerful and cheaper too. Like my 10 year old Remington https://remingtonpowertools.com/product/rm1025p-ranger/ since it can be detached from the pole and used by itself as a compact saw. Rarely used my full size model since getting it.
I thought he should have tested 1 or 2 corded pole saws in the mix. Would have been a much better test. I bought a Scotts 8-amp 10-in corded pole saw 3 or 4 years ago for like $59. Works good for what little I do with it. For as little as most people use them I can't see spending $$$ on a cordless pole saw. Like many people I have gas chainsaws to cut up the branches once they are on the ground.
I agree with the comments above regarding power, but I would argue that a cordless is much more convenient for most users. Toting a 100' extension cord just to trim one or two limbs is not worth the effort, and I would spend way more time setting up than actually cutting. This would deter me from using it very often. OTOH if I could quickly grab the saw, install a battery, and trim a few limbs, I would keep up with the tree growth insteand of letting it go.
I find the Oregon brand saw very light and handy to use. Pole saws can be safer to use too. You are much farther away from the danger zone in case of kick back.
Ummm, I think that whole "gravity" thing is gonna put you right back in that danger zone
Just make sure you have a 1000 foot extension cord.
Electric corded saws have their place, but for most homes in my area their use would be severely limited by the length of the extension cord.
I find the pole saw attachment I have for my gas weed trimmer to be the easiest solution, and it even has extenders for longer reach. I actually like it for de-limbing trees that have been cut down.
I have a corded Ryobi and a battery powered one. For big long time jobs the corded one is the winner, but for cutting limbs that are in the way when you mow, battery one does it best.
I wouldn't advise standing directly underneath a large limb. Best to section them starting away from the tree and working toward the trunk.
My ryobi corded has been a beast and it’s had a lot of use. The pole comes apart every 2 minutes- that’s been its weak part. its been a great tool. I’d like to get their pole saw attachment to work with my 40V powerhead, but my wallet tells me ”no.” Eventually it will probably happen.
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