My wife has asked for a small chainsaw for Mother's Day (my kinda woman).
She doesn't want a heavy gas-powered saw, just somthing convenient for
cutting branches and small tree limbs in the yard. What would be ideal,
if anyone makes such a thing, is one that's convertible between a regular
saw a pole saw for high branches. Failing that, recommendations in either
category appreciated. Corded is fine, cordless would be even better
(again, if anyone makes one).
Thanks,
Andy Barss
"Mike Marlow" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> There is no such thing as a light weight chainsaw that converts to a pole
> pruner, so you're out of luck there. >
Mike that just isn't true. I own one so I know what I am talking about.
The Poulan pole saw can be removed from the pole by removing two bolts.
Then you have an electric chain saw with a 10" bar.
Hand tools are required but it takes less than 5 minutes. I don't own a
Remington but their pole saw works in a very similar manner. It is just a
little more pricey.
Colbyt
[email protected] wrote:
> You say electric chain saws are for "much less work". Obviously you
> have never seen a Stihl electric chain saw. They aren't cheap > $650.
> But they have more torque than any gas saw on the market. Stihl even
> warns on the web site that this puppy will eat through your chain saw
> chaps without slowing down. It'll eat through wood without slowing
> down too.
>
You are right - I was not aware of Stihl's electric offering. But then
again, you said the magic word - Stihl.
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
Larry Jaques wrote:
>
> I picked up the Remington 14" electric at least 15 years ago, and it's
> still going strong. Someone tell Barss to pick up one of the folding
> pruning saws from Harbor Freight for his wife, too. They're pullsaws
> with Japanese style teeth. Really wonderful saws for light work.
> I've cut down 8" diameter 22' pine trees with one...when properly
> motivated. (530' from an outlet, no gas chainsaw)
Yes they are indeed. I have one that I picked up as a replacement for my
climbing saw that I use with my tree stand for deer hunting, when I had
temporarily misplaced my good saw. The HF was cheap, quite a bit like my
good saw (though not as rugged), and worked like a top. I've since found my
good saw so the HF saw just does duty around the yard these days. But - it
really does work well.
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
On Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:23:16 +0000 (UTC), Andrew Barss
<[email protected]> wrote:
>My wife has asked for a small chainsaw for Mother's Day (my kinda woman).
>She doesn't want a heavy gas-powered saw, just somthing convenient for
>cutting branches and small tree limbs in the yard. What would be ideal,
>if anyone makes such a thing, is one that's convertible between a regular
>saw a pole saw for high branches. Failing that, recommendations in either
>category appreciated. Corded is fine, cordless would be even better
>(again, if anyone makes one).
>
>Thanks,
>
>Andy Barss
Hi Andy,
I have both petrol and electric chain saws.
I find either type works well cutting anything up to the blade length.
I mostly use the electric saw, since it is quick to set up and there
are no starting problems/stale fuel issues.
In a home setting I doubt you would ever wear out an electric chain
saw. One of mine is over 20 years old and still works well. It has cut
quite a bit of wood over that time.
Ross
Andrew Barss wrote:
> My wife has asked for a small chainsaw for Mother's Day (my kinda
> woman). She doesn't want a heavy gas-powered saw, just somthing
> convenient for cutting branches and small tree limbs in the yard.
> What would be ideal, if anyone makes such a thing, is one that's
> convertible between a regular saw a pole saw for high branches.
> Failing that, recommendations in either category appreciated. Corded
> is fine, cordless would be even better (again, if anyone makes one).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy Barss
First piece of advice - and don't take this advice lightly - stay away from
the Homelight saws at HD. Pay no attention to any of the marketing glib,
etc. Any of those plastic saws marketed at dumb homeowners are pure junk.
Even for very light weight work. Ryobi makes an 18v cordless chainsaw, but
I've never seen it in real life, let alone used one. It might be worth a
look. Just remember - you're not going to get many cuts out of a cordless
chainsaw before you have to recharge.
There is no such thing as a light weight chainsaw that converts to a pole
pruner, so you're out of luck there. You can though buy pole pruner
attachments for your string trimmer if your trimmer has a 2 piece shaft.
They work extremely well. You'll get about 12' of reach out of it. Cost -
right around $100.
I know this probably isn't what you wanted to hear but you'd be better off
picking up one of the very small Sthil or Huskvarna saws. Very light
weight, real chainsaws, easy to use, will actually last a long time, etc.
But... they are gas.
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
On Apr 30, 4:24=A0pm, "Colbyt" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "Andrew Barss" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> news:[email protected]...
>
> > My wife has asked for a small chainsaw for Mother's Day (my kinda woman=
).
> > She doesn't want a heavy gas-powered saw, just somthing convenient for
> > cutting branches and small tree limbs in the yard. =A0What would be ide=
al,
> > if anyone makes such a thing, is one that's convertible between a regul=
ar
> > saw a pole saw for high branches. =A0Failing that, recommendations in e=
ither
> > category appreciated. Corded is fine, cordless would be even better
> > (again, if anyone makes one).
>
> > Thanks,
>
> > Andy Barss
>
> I bought 2 Poulans at Lowes last year, the 14" Electric and then the Pole
> saw version for a different project. =A0They are corded. =A0Both are exce=
llent
> machines. The 14" is still less than $50 and the pole version is under $1=
00.
>
> Yes the pole saw can be removed from the pole. =A0Had I bought it first, =
I
> would not have bought the second saw.
>
> It depends on what you want to cut. =A0A recip saw with a 12" pruning bla=
de
> will make short work of most stuff 2" and under. =A0Recip saws are much s=
afer
> than chain saws for the new user, the blades are replaceable, hitting the
> dirt does dull them nearly as quickly. =A0I always use this tool when cut=
ting
> where I might hit embedded metal or for roots.
Hitting dirt also chews up the edge of the bar, making it
difficult to cut straight. Not too difficult to repair with a
file, but an annoyance at least.
> 18V cordless recip saws are strong enough to cut for a bit before needing=
a
> charge. It may weigh a couple of more pounds than the chain saw but you
> don't have to add oil or remember to oil the chain.
>
> Colbyt
You can get a corded model from Sears that's adequate for
homeowner use. Avoid the rechargeable saw, replacement
batteries cost more than the tool.
On Sun, 2 May 2010 09:55:43 -0400, the infamous "DougVL"
<[email protected]> scrawled the following:
>A good Scandinavian bow saw cuts amazingly well, with little effort. It's
>light and has no cord or fuel tank (except the arm that holds it). I've had
>a 21 inch Sandvik for over 30 years. It hasn't had a whole lot of use, but
>I've never put on the spare blade that I bought with it.
>I also have a cheap 30 inch, probably Chinese. It doesn't cut nearly as
>well, and the frame flexes a lot on the pull stroke. That makes the blade
>flex and bend, jamming in the kerf.
I bought a Sandvik 24" from Grainger when they went on sale once. I
keep it in the truck for real trees which aren't within cord distance
of an electric chainsaw. Works well, doesn't need sharpening the few
times I use it each year.
--
Courage is the power to let go of the familiar.
-- Raymond Lindquist
Keith Nuttle wrote:
>
> If you have a relative small yard, one that can be covered with 100'
> of cord, and never need to take it into the field the electric is the
> way to go. While all of those people with the fancy gas saws are
> putting oil in the gas and trying to get the dumb thing started. You
> have laid out the cord, cut up what what you want and have every
> thing put away.
Fancy gas saws - that's funny. You probably don't want to stand side by
side with one of those fancy gas saws, with your electric. Gas saws serve a
purpose - lots of real work. Electric saws serve a purpose - much less
work. Both have their place.
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
On 4/30/2010 2:23 PM, Andrew Barss wrote:
> My wife has asked for a small chainsaw for Mother's Day (my kinda woman).
> She doesn't want a heavy gas-powered saw, just somthing convenient for
> cutting branches and small tree limbs in the yard. What would be ideal,
> if anyone makes such a thing, is one that's convertible between a regular
> saw a pole saw for high branches. Failing that, recommendations in either
> category appreciated. Corded is fine, cordless would be even better
> (again, if anyone makes one).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy Barss
A sawzall will work as well if not better than a small chain saw for
small branches and trees. I've taken down 6" diameter trees with a
big corded sawzall. and removed a stump that was over 10" around.
Caution not hedge trimming, a chainsaw or sawzall would be extremely
dangerous if used in that fashion.
Buy this combo, give her the sawzall and keep the drill. I have the
combo. The sawzall works as well as can be expected for a cordless,
the drill is the best cordless I have ever used.
Milwaukee M18 Hammer Drill/ Sawzall Combo Model # 2694-22
http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Power-Tools-Combo-Kits/Milwaukee/h_d1/N-5yc1vZar5vZzvZ1xg1/R-202043827/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
LdB
Andrew Barss" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> My wife has asked for a small chainsaw for Mother's Day (my kinda woman).
> She doesn't want a heavy gas-powered saw, just somthing convenient for
> cutting branches and small tree limbs in the yard. What would be ideal,
> if anyone makes such a thing, is one that's convertible between a regular
> saw a pole saw for high branches. Failing that, recommendations in either
> category appreciated. Corded is fine, cordless would be even better
> (again, if anyone makes one).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy Barss
Andy:
I have a 16 in. Remington ( they also make a 14 in.) electric that I have
used for several years. Cut small branches and cut up two 10-12 in caliper
trees that the wind took down. Have used it to top off several 4x4 fence
posts. Works like a charm! My" Lady Friend" has used it a lot and it's not
too heavy. Lowe's as well as others carry them as well as parts.
Sparky
"Andrew Barss" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> My wife has asked for a small chainsaw for Mother's Day (my kinda woman).
> She doesn't want a heavy gas-powered saw, just somthing convenient for
> cutting branches and small tree limbs in the yard. What would be ideal,
> if anyone makes such a thing, is one that's convertible between a regular
> saw a pole saw for high branches. Failing that, recommendations in either
> category appreciated. Corded is fine, cordless would be even better
> (again, if anyone makes one).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy Barss
I bought 2 Poulans at Lowes last year, the 14" Electric and then the Pole
saw version for a different project. They are corded. Both are excellent
machines. The 14" is still less than $50 and the pole version is under $100.
Yes the pole saw can be removed from the pole. Had I bought it first, I
would not have bought the second saw.
It depends on what you want to cut. A recip saw with a 12" pruning blade
will make short work of most stuff 2" and under. Recip saws are much safer
than chain saws for the new user, the blades are replaceable, hitting the
dirt does dull them nearly as quickly. I always use this tool when cutting
where I might hit embedded metal or for roots.
18V cordless recip saws are strong enough to cut for a bit before needing a
charge. It may weigh a couple of more pounds than the chain saw but you
don't have to add oil or remember to oil the chain.
Colbyt
I would recommend a reciprocating saw - saws-all / demo / wrecker's saw -
corded or battery
They have enough power to cut almost anything, and they have a wide variety
of blade types and lengths available.
My Swmbo makes twig yard furniture and wanted a saw several years ago, and
that's what I got her.
(Canadian Tire, corded, on sale $50; 1 1/8" stroke, 8.5 amps)
Easy to use. We got some B&D Piranha blades for pruning - 4.5 TPI 10" blade
They work great.
Easily cuts through +6" branches
However this type of saw does not answer your need for a pole saw.
We recently took down a tree, using that saw to remove all the branches,
before a friend came over with a chainsaw to take down the trunk.
We mostly used a ladder, but there was some climbing.
As an added bonus, if there is anything that needs cutting with out
significant precision this is the saw for it.
I needed to cut some rusty bolts of a my boat trailer - this saw, plugged
into an inverter did it in under 30 seconds.
"Andrew Barss" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> My wife has asked for a small chainsaw for Mother's Day (my kinda woman).
> She doesn't want a heavy gas-powered saw, just somthing convenient for
> cutting branches and small tree limbs in the yard. What would be ideal,
> if anyone makes such a thing, is one that's convertible between a regular
> saw a pole saw for high branches. Failing that, recommendations in either
> category appreciated. Corded is fine, cordless would be even better
> (again, if anyone makes one).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy Barss
"Larry Jaques" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:32:21 -0500, the infamous "sparky01"
> <[email protected]> scrawled the following:
>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Andrew Barss" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>news:[email protected]...
>>> My wife has asked for a small chainsaw for Mother's Day (my kinda
>>> woman).
>>> She doesn't want a heavy gas-powered saw, just somthing convenient for
>>> cutting branches and small tree limbs in the yard. What would be ideal,
>>> if anyone makes such a thing, is one that's convertible between a
>>> regular
>>> saw a pole saw for high branches. Failing that, recommendations in
>>> either
>>> category appreciated. Corded is fine, cordless would be even better
>>> (again, if anyone makes one).
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Andy Barss
>>
>>Andy:
>>
>>I have a 16 in. Remington ( they also make a 14 in.) electric that I have
>>used for several years. Cut small branches and cut up two 10-12 in caliper
>>trees that the wind took down. Have used it to top off several 4x4 fence
>>posts. Works like a charm! My" Lady Friend" has used it a lot and it's
>>not
>>too heavy. Lowe's as well as others carry them as well as parts.
>>
>> Sparky
>
> I picked up the Remington 14" electric at least 15 years ago, and it's
> still going strong. Someone tell Barss to pick up one of the folding
> pruning saws from Harbor Freight for his wife, too. They're pullsaws
> with Japanese style teeth. Really wonderful saws for light work.
> I've cut down 8" diameter 22' pine trees with one...when properly
> motivated. (530' from an outlet, no gas chainsaw)
>
> --
> Losing faith in humanity, one person at a time.
A good Scandinavian bow saw cuts amazingly well, with little effort. It's
light and has no cord or fuel tank (except the arm that holds it). I've had
a 21 inch Sandvik for over 30 years. It hasn't had a whole lot of use, but
I've never put on the spare blade that I bought with it.
I also have a cheap 30 inch, probably Chinese. It doesn't cut nearly as
well, and the frame flexes a lot on the pull stroke. That makes the blade
flex and bend, jamming in the kerf.
Doug
Colbyt wrote:
> "Mike Marlow" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>
>> There is no such thing as a light weight chainsaw that converts to a
>> pole pruner, so you're out of luck there. >
>
> Mike that just isn't true. I own one so I know what I am talking
> about.
> The Poulan pole saw can be removed from the pole by removing two
> bolts. Then you have an electric chain saw with a 10" bar.
>
> Hand tools are required but it takes less than 5 minutes. I don't
> own a Remington but their pole saw works in a very similar manner. It
> is just a little more pricey.
>
Well - you learn something new every day. Ok - I'll stand corrected on that
point then.
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
On Apr 30, 6:32=A0pm, "Martin H. Eastburn" <[email protected]>
wrote:
> I got my wife the Alligator ? Black and Decker ? that was advertised last=
year -
> It is great on stuff up to 4" or so. =A0It is a two hand in handles
>
Got one about a couple months ago. It's great for what I need and I
own two gas chainsaws. However, I will say, that you really need
a second battery. The first one goes quickly if you're cutting some
thick stuff.
MJ
On Sat, 01 May 2010 11:45:01 -0500, LdB <[email protected]> wrote:
-snip-
>
>A sawzall will work as well if not better than a small chain saw for
>small branches and trees.
Not in my experience. A sawzall blade goes back and forth and
shakes hell out of a small branch without getting anything cut. a
chainsaw pulls the branch toward the saw- locks it against a stop and
cuts it off.
When I tried some trimming with my sawsall I got lots of shaking &
pinching- not much cutting.
Now-- lopping stuff up on a sawbuck or two-- I might grab my sawzall
if it is handy.
Jim
On Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:23:16 +0000 (UTC), Andrew Barss
<[email protected]> wrote:
>My wife has asked for a small chainsaw for Mother's Day (my kinda woman).
>She doesn't want a heavy gas-powered saw, just somthing convenient for
>cutting branches and small tree limbs in the yard. What would be ideal,
>if anyone makes such a thing, is one that's convertible between a regular
>saw a pole saw for high branches. Failing that, recommendations in either
>category appreciated. Corded is fine, cordless would be even better
>(again, if anyone makes one).
Corded- Remington 10" convertible $99 free shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Remington-RM1015P-10-Inch-Electric-Pole/dp/B00008ZOXX/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1272713898&sr=8-1
I got one from Harbor Freight a few years ago. Handy little gadget.
Jim
On 4/30/2010 3:23 PM, Andrew Barss wrote:
> My wife has asked for a small chainsaw for Mother's Day (my kinda woman).
> She doesn't want a heavy gas-powered saw, just somthing convenient for
> cutting branches and small tree limbs in the yard. What would be ideal,
> if anyone makes such a thing, is one that's convertible between a regular
> saw a pole saw for high branches. Failing that, recommendations in either
> category appreciated. Corded is fine, cordless would be even better
> (again, if anyone makes one).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy Barss
I have a 14" Poulan electric chain saw. I have had it for over 15
years. After hurricane Fran the neighbors laughed as I got my electric
out and started on the down trees. At that time I cut up over 30 trees
that had came down in the hurricane. a couple slightly over 28" in
diameter.
If you have a relative small yard, one that can be covered with 100' of
cord, and never need to take it into the field the electric is the way
to go. While all of those people with the fancy gas saws are putting
oil in the gas and trying to get the dumb thing started. You have laid
out the cord, cut up what what you want and have every thing put away.
Several companies make folding pruning saws. Corona has a particularly nice
one.
Here's a list of the ones I have and like, from my web page about walking
stick gathering and making:
Corona Professional folding pruning saw #RS7041, with a 7-1/2" sharktooth
blade. [costs about $20, $11 at Walmart]
Gerber Sport Saw folding saw, with a 6-1/2" sharktooth blade.
Takagi Shark Saw folding pruning saw #10-5427, 9" sharktooth blade.
Coleman Deluxe 9" folding saw #836-811T with sharktooth blade. [camping
department of big stores]
Fiskars 10" folding pruning saw #7947 with a very different type of tooth,
which you can sharpen with a chainsaw file.
Oregon ProZig 10" folding pruning saw with the same type of tooth, which you
can sharpen with a chainsaw file.
NOTE - those last two don't have the Japanese style tooth. They also have
replacement blades. Pole pruning saws are available in this style of tooth
as well. They're easier to get the cut started with and less likely to cut
halfway through your finger if you slip when starting the cut. (Don't ask
how I know that.) The Japanese style teeth really tear up skin and flesh!
And very quickly and easily.
And since I made that list, I found 3 sizes of the japanese style
tooth folding saws made by Stanley at a Big Lots store a few years ago.
Haven't seen them since, though, but they're nice.
Doug
"Larry Jaques" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:32:21 -0500, the infamous "sparky01"
> <[email protected]> scrawled the following:
>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Andrew Barss" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>news:[email protected]...
>>> My wife has asked for a small chainsaw for Mother's Day (my kinda
>>> woman).
>>> She doesn't want a heavy gas-powered saw, just somthing convenient for
>>> cutting branches and small tree limbs in the yard. What would be ideal,
>>> if anyone makes such a thing, is one that's convertible between a
>>> regular
>>> saw a pole saw for high branches. Failing that, recommendations in
>>> either
>>> category appreciated. Corded is fine, cordless would be even better
>>> (again, if anyone makes one).
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Andy Barss
>>
>>Andy:
>>
>>I have a 16 in. Remington ( they also make a 14 in.) electric that I have
>>used for several years. Cut small branches and cut up two 10-12 in caliper
>>trees that the wind took down. Have used it to top off several 4x4 fence
>>posts. Works like a charm! My" Lady Friend" has used it a lot and it's
>>not
>>too heavy. Lowe's as well as others carry them as well as parts.
>>
>> Sparky
>
> I picked up the Remington 14" electric at least 15 years ago, and it's
> still going strong. Someone tell Barss to pick up one of the folding
> pruning saws from Harbor Freight for his wife, too. They're pullsaws
> with Japanese style teeth. Really wonderful saws for light work.
> I've cut down 8" diameter 22' pine trees with one...when properly
> motivated. (530' from an outlet, no gas chainsaw)
>
> --
> Losing faith in humanity, one person at a time.
You say electric chain saws are for "much less work". Obviously you
have never seen a Stihl electric chain saw. They aren't cheap > $650.
But they have more torque than any gas saw on the market. Stihl even
warns on the web site that this puppy will eat through your chain saw
chaps without slowing down. It'll eat through wood without slowing
down too.
On Sat, 1 May 2010 01:05:03 -0400, "Mike Marlow"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Keith Nuttle wrote:
>
>>
>> If you have a relative small yard, one that can be covered with 100'
>> of cord, and never need to take it into the field the electric is the
>> way to go. While all of those people with the fancy gas saws are
>> putting oil in the gas and trying to get the dumb thing started. You
>> have laid out the cord, cut up what what you want and have every
>> thing put away.
>
>Fancy gas saws - that's funny. You probably don't want to stand side by
>side with one of those fancy gas saws, with your electric. Gas saws serve a
>purpose - lots of real work. Electric saws serve a purpose - much less
>work. Both have their place.
On Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:32:21 -0500, the infamous "sparky01"
<[email protected]> scrawled the following:
>
>
>
>
>
>Andrew Barss" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> My wife has asked for a small chainsaw for Mother's Day (my kinda woman).
>> She doesn't want a heavy gas-powered saw, just somthing convenient for
>> cutting branches and small tree limbs in the yard. What would be ideal,
>> if anyone makes such a thing, is one that's convertible between a regular
>> saw a pole saw for high branches. Failing that, recommendations in either
>> category appreciated. Corded is fine, cordless would be even better
>> (again, if anyone makes one).
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Andy Barss
>
>Andy:
>
>I have a 16 in. Remington ( they also make a 14 in.) electric that I have
>used for several years. Cut small branches and cut up two 10-12 in caliper
>trees that the wind took down. Have used it to top off several 4x4 fence
>posts. Works like a charm! My" Lady Friend" has used it a lot and it's not
>too heavy. Lowe's as well as others carry them as well as parts.
>
> Sparky
I picked up the Remington 14" electric at least 15 years ago, and it's
still going strong. Someone tell Barss to pick up one of the folding
pruning saws from Harbor Freight for his wife, too. They're pullsaws
with Japanese style teeth. Really wonderful saws for light work.
I've cut down 8" diameter 22' pine trees with one...when properly
motivated. (530' from an outlet, no gas chainsaw)
--
Losing faith in humanity, one person at a time.
"Mike Marlow" <[email protected]> writes:
>There is no such thing as a light weight chainsaw that converts to a pole
>pruner, so you're out of luck there.
Perhaps not a convertable, but I have a corded electric chainsaw pole
pruner (B&D, IIRC). Works for small stuff (2-3" dia). I've a Poulan 18" for
tree removal or lopping large limbs.
scott
I got my wife the Alligator ? Black and Decker ? that was advertised last year -
It is great on stuff up to 4" or so. It is a two hand in handles
that are double switch protected. Chain is behind plastic unless cutting.
It is electric. Two or three wire cable. Double insulated...
No problem - has cut lots of green and dry wood. Oak of all types.
I used it today as she was sweeping (rake) up some chips and junk
out of the lane and I was cleaning up some small stuff that didn't get
it with the arbor saw or 20" husky.
Since it works in the air (more or less) - it never gets into the dirt
and the blade stays sharp! Might be a tougher steel.
This is great for small homes and we have 7 acres with 5 of them with trees.
Martin
Andrew Barss wrote:
> My wife has asked for a small chainsaw for Mother's Day (my kinda woman).
> She doesn't want a heavy gas-powered saw, just somthing convenient for
> cutting branches and small tree limbs in the yard. What would be ideal,
> if anyone makes such a thing, is one that's convertible between a regular
> saw a pole saw for high branches. Failing that, recommendations in either
> category appreciated. Corded is fine, cordless would be even better
> (again, if anyone makes one).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy Barss