Charlie Pridham writes:
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says...
Hi,
I have a line of leylandii very close to the house (like, seven feet)
which I need to fell and then reduce. I presume this is a supposed hedge
that got out of control and the average size is now 20+ feet high and
10" diameter (chest height).
I'm thinking of getting an electric chainsaw for this, since the job is
close to the house and I think an electric one might be more manageable
up a ladder than a petrol-driven one, but I would welcome any
experienced advice on chainsaws in general, electric ones in particular,
and brands. I'd also quite like to know how *small* a diameter of branch
it's feasible to cut with one.
Thanks,
brian mitchell
I have a Bosch (40-18S)
I looked it up. It looks good, and the sort of thing I had in mind.
I am not keen on using it off the
ground...
Because these are planted so close together (I can only just squeeze
between them, and I'm thin) and the branches are so interlocked, I
thought it might help with the controllability if I took off some of the
larger lower branches first.
be a good idea to get someone to control
the tree coming down with a rope.
I agree, but there is a strip of land to the other side, away from the
house, to aim them into, so if I choose a windless day...
Thanks.
brian mitchell