Sword Saw - tree pruning

[shu]

Hi all,

I have a one off projects which need lots of deep beam cutting, a perfect job for the sword saw SSU 200.

I understand it is not designed as a normal chain saw to cut brunches or small trees. But is it proper, and safe, to do it though?

I think I'm just finding some reason for myself to buy SSU 200 as I don't see too much deep beam cutting after this particular project. [embarassed]

Thanks.

Shu

 

[Kev]

Don't be daft [smile]

If you want to cut trees ... buy a chainsaw with a guard, don't risk your safety.

 

[shu]

I see. Thanks Kev.

 

[Naildrivingman]

Can you find a qualified rental store that would have a similar tool?  I don't do timber framing, but if I did, that would be my first line of thought.  As it is, I'm pretty tool rich already having purchased a few boutique tools that I don't use much.

 

[Peter_C]

A regular chainsaw with a brake is better for cutting up logs. Chainsaw are very dangerous, and having proper safety gear and more importantly, knowledge are what will keep you out of the hospital with serious injuries. NEVER use a regular chainsaw overhead. If you want to prune a tree here or there, buy a Jameson, or Corona pole pruning saw. Non powered, no gas to use, and more important no storage or future carburetor issues. If you do a lot of tree pruning a gas powered pole saw can be rented or purchased. I have an Echo pole saw that won't bend the shaft like the Stihl, and can reach 21ft into a tree with a 4ft extension, that I am very happy with. Wear a strapped on helmet anytime you are cutting overhead branches.

A regular old handsaw will cut your beams in a matter of minutes for a very reasonable cost

 

[shu]

Naildrivingman,

Thanks. Rental is unfortunately not an option for me. As I have a day job and can only do this project a little bit per week, for a long time...

Can you find a qualified rental store that would have a similar tool?  I don't do timber framing, but if I did, that would be my first line of thought.  As it is, I'm pretty tool rich already having purchased a few boutique tools that I don't use much.

 

[shu]

Peter,
Thanks for the safety tips and info.
For the hand saw, I should spend more time with hand tools to get better understanding to the materials as a starter. But I just don't have the luxury to allow enough time to practice. But if I don't, I may never get there. Delimma.

A regular chainsaw with a brake is better for cutting up logs. Chainsaw are very dangerous, and having proper safety gear and more importantly, knowledge are what will keep you out of the hospital with serious injuries. NEVER use a regular chainsaw overhead. If you want to prune a tree here or there, buy a Jameson, or Corona pole pruning saw. Non powered, no gas to use, and more important no storage or future carburetor issues. If you do a lot of tree pruning a gas powered pole saw can be rented or purchased. I have an Echo pole saw that won't bend the shaft like the Stihl, and can reach 21ft into a tree with a 4ft extension, that I am very happy with. Wear a strapped on helmet anytime you are cutting overhead branches.

A regular old handsaw will cut your beams in a matter of minutes for a very reasonable cost

 

[semenza]

Hi,

  Welcome to the forum!  [smile]

      The sword saw is not a good set up for tree pruning. I am afraid you will need to find a different justification  [wink]

Seth

 

[shu]

Seth,

Thanks. I've dropped the idea for ever now.