Tree trimming equipment

[missasip]

We always talk about hand saws and such, so I thought I'd show you some of the equipment I used when I was employeed with the power company.

www.hfgp.com/fb-catalog/#/32/

The A11000 saw, the A10016 handle and the A30007 scabbard are the things I still have to this day.

There are no finer tree limb tools in the world. I have pruned thousands of limbs with this setup and on the end of a 30' extendo.

It's the same design teeth as you see on other blades, but the blade is made of hi grade steel and is sharp beyond belief.

With the handle attached, this saw will cut through a 2" oak limb in maybe 8 cycles. It is THE ONLY HAND SAW we used.

I have several. With the scabbard and handle it makes the best survival saw one could have. It is the best saw short of a chainsaw you will ever use.

Not sure of their cost anymore, but they are not cheap. But you will get what you pay for in this item.

Just wanted to share with ya'll.

Jimmy

[missasip]

Just wanted to add that you can cut wood to about 10" in diameter with the saw. Firewood is no problem in the woods...

Jimmy

[cajunlady87]

I've seen those used and think they're neat and handy. Need to add that to my wish list. Thanks for posting and reminding me.

[jimmyq]

Nice one. I find that Silky japanese saws are pretty popular with the arborist crowd these days. Personally I use a Zubat 330mm blade with coarse teeth, they come in ultra fine, fine, coarse and extra coarse models, I use the Zubat hand saw as well so I can exchange the blades if I want to. Pricey though so most homeowners wouldn't buy them I don't think.
Bushcraft wise, they make folding saws and non folders of many models.

www.silkysaws.com/Silky_Saws/Telescoping_2/6-6-11-Zubat-Telescoping-Polesaw

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[missasip]

Dec 19, 2012 14:25:36 GMT -7 jimmyq said:

Nice one. I find that Silky japanese saws are pretty popular with the arborist crowd these days. Personally I use a Zubat 330mm blade with coarse teeth, they come in ultra fine, fine, coarse and extra coarse models, I use the Zubat hand saw as well so I can exchange the blades if I want to. Pricey though so most homeowners wouldn't buy them I don't think.
Bushcraft wise, they make folding saws and non folders of many models.

www.silkysaws.com/Silky_Saws/Telescoping_2/6-6-11-Zubat-Telescoping-Polesaw

We tried those saws a few years back. They cut very well, but life span was short, as far as durability went. The company stayed with the Hastings. The Hastings last time I checked were quite a bit more expenisive. But they are also not designed for arborist work as much as surviving in a rough "bucket truck" enviroment.... ;D ;D

Not sure what the blade grading would be. All I know is you have to be extra careful, as they will give you a wicked gash!!

Jimmy

[jimmyq]

indeed, the saying with Silky is that 'it will bite you, the question is how bad". For me it was 9 or 10 stitches in my hand, I forget the exact #.
Carry on!

[missasip]

Dec 19, 2012 23:08:12 GMT -7 jimmyq said:

indeed, the saying with Silky is that 'it will bite you, the question is how bad". For me it was 9 or 10 stitches in my hand, I forget the exact #.
Carry on!

Ouch, ouch, ouch!!!

Jimmy