In message , Nick Gray
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"dave @ stejonda" wrote in message
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I have an urgent need to decrease to ~7ft a line of Leylandii along one
edge of my garden. Using a handsaw is good for me but takes too long. I
am not prepared to spend money on a chainsaw for this single use. What
would be the issues in using an angle-grinder? The sap is obviously
relatively viscous and non-seepy at the moment so I wouldn't expect
catching from that to be a problem. The maximum trunk diameter is
probably 3". What do folks think?

When you say handsaw do you mean a pruning saw or a bow saw? A good sharp
bow saw should do the job as quickly and effortlessly as an angle grinder.

Ahh, good point. I've been using a bow saw which was new last year.
Maybe I just need to replace it/blade.

I
don't think I'd like to use an angle grinder - something spinning that fast
at just above head level, when a large section of tree is about to land on
it could mean trouble.

Very true.

Just had a look on the B&Q site - they have the Wilkinson Sword 21" bow saw
for £9.98

wow! - thanks.

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dave @ stejonda

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