can this handle 1.5" thick branches?
1761624
I have not tried cutting anything that thick yet, but I think they may be able to handle it. I am sure it can handle 1 inch thick branches.
1761625
Haven't tried them on anything that big but they don't seem large enough to handle a branch that thick. They work very well on small, thin branches. We've used them on branches up to a 1/2 inch. I would use much larger pruners for a 1.5" thick branch.
1761626
I am not sure. I have had great success cutting branches as large as my thumb & those about an inch- with ease.
1761627
I used these over the weekend to do some trimming. The larger diameter ones took 2 hands to get cut thru even with the ratcheting action. To make it easier to cut i would use a larger pair of pruners that you could cut in one lop.
2015107
I have used this with a 1 1/4" diameter pole. I am not sure if a larger pole would work.
1441289
I'm not sure what the official answer might be, but I know I've used it to cut through branches that were around 3/4". I just have to work at it a little. That's for green wood in a hedge, though.
382695
I doubt it. It cuts wood branches nicely up to 1 inch but struggles beyond that.
414418
1/2" branches may be pruned with ease. Larger diameter branches may be cut also, but it may take some grip strength to do so.
51120
I have used it for trimming branches, it worked well, as long as the branches aren't bigger than the blade
1818943
I've never done pine that big, but I doubt it. It may do simple pieces,but once there is a branch or knot it will probably choke.
852246
It's a pretty decent blade for everyday work, and could definitely baton branches 3 or 4 inches thick. But for prying I'd be careful applying leverage as its a fairly light weight and thin blade
1330757
i think you might be able to as it's a pull-through mechanism. whether it's even or not will depend on how angled your branch is and how wide (ie, circumference of branch) at both points, tho.
2108854
It will do 15 board feet, so about 15sq ft at 1" thick. But, its a crap product, dont buy.
511611
I would certainly give it a try.... I haven't used it much yet - just got it last fall. I have pulled a 5" white birch that was 30' tall. I don't know how it really works in a variety of conditions yet eg: hard soil or something like a post that could be in deep, but I was pleasantly surprised with the ease it accomplished the work that I have done.
2186279
Honestly, I don't know. The one I purchased will accommodate up to around a 5 or 6 inch tree I think. It would not work for your application.
745333
yes, it would work well as long as any branch material is less than an inch long.I use it for saw dust
736656
I had to look up images of the summer sweet before I could answer this question.From the pictures it appears that you should have no problems. I have used this saw to cut down over 2" thick branches.
1556799
It is no way near 1.5" thick. I would not want to lift it if that was true. Mine is right at 5/16" thick (0.3125").
132491
I don't think it would work. It struggled on my shrub branches that were about a 1/2" in diameter.
939761
It should do fine, but be sure to have more cutting line on hand. Some of those thick stocky stems are like steel and use up your line. We have cut small saplings of bushes back with it and it has worked well.