Will this attachment trim hardwood tree branches? Or should I really be looking at a chain saw?
51117
I had been pruning trees with a corded reciprocating saw until I bought this attachment. With limbs larger than five inches in diameter I've had to get the chainsaw. You will also need the double capacity battery and the quick charger to be trimming hardwood branches especially for the cleanup.
51118
It trims pretty good as long as you have a good blade in it. I have went through 4x4 post and oak pallets with it. As long as you are just pruning (3-4' branches) it will get the job done. If you plan to do any real tree cutting I would say get a chainsaw.
51119
I use mine on 2" pvc plumbing and have easily cut thru a 2"x4" with the blade it came with. I am in fact still on said blade and I use it for work. I love this matrix setup. I have the impact driver, screwdriver, jig saw, and reciprocating saw attachments and love it. One battery for the whole line up plus u can use this battery for many of their other 20v li-ion products. The only thing I would say that you have to trade off for with this system, is a slight loss in torque or power verses a standalone unit of comparable size and voltage. But not much.
51120
I have used it for trimming branches, it worked well, as long as the branches aren't bigger than the blade
1773533
Not sure if this is going to help you, but we've been using the 12" blades sold at Amazon to trim branches, and they've been perfect. So far, we haven't bent or broken a blade!
1182625
Yes. I use mine to trim such branches (on trees and bushes) that are too thick for an electric trimmer.
870476
As nice as this little unit is---it is still a "little" unit and you will probably find it won't work well for really hard wood (dogwood is also a surprisingly hard wood). It is best for doing a lot of cutting of softer wood AND if they are attached to the tree--that is if you try to hold a branch and cut it in the middle you will find that the saw can't "bite" into it. think of it as a small chain saw.
2237126
I've cut bushes and small trees off close to the ground. It is awkward because of the length and balance of the saw handle/battery. You have to be very careful not to allow the saw blade to become contaminated with dirt and debris. You could use a regular pruning saw or for branches up to approximately 1¾" I've great success with a Fiskars PowerGear ByPass Lopper. If you can get the jaws around the branch/tree, it'll cut it.
721709
I just used this tool for the first time yesterday. I was not able to use the saw part because I was trimming hemlocks turned into a gigantic hedge. Whether the saw works or not depends entirely on whether the branch you are cutting will move. If you are cutting a branch close to the trunk of a sturdy tree, it should work with effort. If the branch or trunks moves with the saw, as with my hemlocks, you will never cut through.
721708
Yes on the saw if cut up against the tree trunk. The scissor style cutter probably would not.
1691996
Hello Susan, I would not recommend this tool for that type of tree. That tree is more of a hedge than a typical tree with large limbs. There is also a correct way to prune this type of tree and you should follow that procedure in order to continue to enjoy the beauty and benefits of the tree. I included a website underneath for you. I hope this helps. http://extension.unh.edu/resources/files/Resource000594_Rep616.pdf regards frank
1680270
It cuts everything very well but chips from smaller branches do tend to build up very fast. You just have to remove the cover and clean them out. I carry an old paint brush and it works very well. The saw uses regular chain & bar oil that is typical for all chain saws.
49465
I wouldn't attempt to use it for that application. Worked well on the small diameter tree limbs it was designed for. The blades did wear quickly but I put it through the ringer.
1574369
Pruning yes,hedging no. I use mine primarily for pruning shrubs rathure than a chain saw, which is both unwiedy and unsafe. As to the cord, I find it not to be a big problem except you must use a heavy gage(14 or 12ga, depending).
1034503
When we bought it, it was called a flush cut saw and we used it to cut the wood when putting in subflooring. I don't know if you could use it for trees. Here is a video we found on youtube that might help you, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8CY7zeq8pQ
1436012
Could cut down various sized tree. It is sharp. Depends upon the amount of physical force applied and angle used. Not designed as an axe but if given a choice I would choose this tool due to the multiple uses.
453234
To be honest i haven't even used the blade it comes with. I bought the beaver blade (chainsaw teeth) and i've cut saplings from 1"-5" no problem. My intention for this brushcutter was to clear my back lot which is filled with pine (soft) and so far its been great!
1144812
I believe this tool to be very specific to chain type and manufacturer. I actually had to return one set- and I own a stihl chainsaw because the tools are specific to certain chain sizes and angles. Being that your chainsaw is craftsman I would stand clear of this purchase. Check sears or craftsman website- or determine the link size of your chain and the kit must match.
745333
yes, it would work well as long as any branch material is less than an inch long.I use it for saw dust
339045
I personally used this saw for cutting large tree branches, 2 x 4's, pallets etc. It isn't real fast, so it's not for someone who's a serious builder. It's for little jobs around the house that you would use a hand saw for. It is better than using a hand saw for me, because it does the work.