Nick Maclaren wrote:

In article ,
Mike Lyle wrote:


Having had the full ATB training course on chain saws, I'm horrified
by what I see. Poor maintenance (or none), insufficient protective
gear (or none), clumsy technique (or none). I seriously think there
should be a licence to drive one of those things. I agree on the
reciprocating saw; but on the other hand, a bow saw with a brand new
blade is good enough for _most_ gardeners: what does it matter if it
takes five minutes to cut through a branch instead of thirty seconds?
If one needs a rest and a cup of tea half-way, well, why not?



It took me 2 days to reduce approx 12 Lawson Cypress that were possibly
planted in 1953 from above almost ridge height of a two storey house to
approx 10' in height. This included cutting the bits up to fit my
trailer (8' x 4') and taking it to the tip (5 mile round trip). The
trunks are approx 14" diameter at the thickest (not where I cut them!).

To do this I used a 20 or 22" bow saw with a new green wood blade. My
bigger bow saw was too clumsy to be effective.

But I was knackered after all that and yes I really wish I had a chainsaw!

Richard

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