Bucking with pole saw

[SculptureOfSound]

Ok this is probably a weird question but at this time i only have a pole saw and not sure I'll go the route of cutting my own wood in the future, may just buy it, so not sure it's worth it to get a chainsaw at this time. That being said i do have a couple cords worth of pine logs that need to be bucked.

Are there any dangers, risks or safety considerations with using a pole saw to buck these logs (logs are only about 6-8" diameter) ?

 

[TheAardvark]

You may just want to use a hand saw.

 

[Tar12]

Slow and tedious...pole saws are not designed for serious use IMO.

 

[Dima1973]

Just rent a saw for a day and get all your cutting done in one day.

 

[MTY]

Please video the operation. I'd like to watch. I consider my pole saw a necessary evil.

 

[Ashful]

Please video the operation. I'd like to watch. I consider my pole saw a necessary evil.

I’d never consider using a pole saw for more than an occasional cut, but sometimes the occasion is big trees uprooted in storms, that are under massive pressure. When I come across something particularly scary, where you just know it’s going to launch when cut, I will use the pole saw to make some of the initial cuts. It keeps me 15 feet away from the worst of it, mostly out of the danger zone. It works, even if not particularly fast.

 

[MTY]

My pole saw, like my post hole digger and a few other tools came with a universal command center. I touch the tool and hear commands like, cut that branch off, put the post here, yada, yada, yada.

 

[SpaceBus]

My pole saw, like my post hole digger and a few other tools came with a universal command center. I touch the tool and hear commands like, cut that branch off, put the post here, yada, yada, yada.

I'm not sure if you are being literal or talking about a spouse or family member

 

[MTY]

This is why they make Tannerite. Pack tree, stand back 100 yards and fire. It's fun too!

I’d never consider using a pole saw for more than an occasional cut, but sometimes the occasion is big trees uprooted in storms, that are under massive pressure. When I come across something particularly scary, where you just know it’s going to launch when cut, I will use the pole saw to make some of the initial cuts. It keeps me 15 feet away from the worst of it, mostly out of the danger zone. It works, even if not particularly fast

 

[MTY]

The little woman.

 

[SpaceBus]

I’d never consider using a pole saw for more than an occasional cut, but sometimes the occasion is big trees uprooted in storms, that are under massive pressure. When I come across something particularly scary, where you just know it’s going to launch when cut, I will use the pole saw to make some of the initial cuts. It keeps me 15 feet away from the worst of it, mostly out of the danger zone. It works, even if not particularly fast.

Yes, I have a few of those to deal with as well. I was thinking to use the stump grinder, but you might be on to something.

 

[xman23]

Rent! , chain saw, splitter or anything you need for a one time event. Or as a test, does this tools work for you. Then buy if it makes sense. We all have a garage full of tools we rarely use.

 

[TreePointer]

I sometimes use my Stihl Kombi unit to make the a bucking cut or two on a quick yard cleanup when it's not worth firing up a regular chainsaw. Since the bar is only 12 inches, and the chain is 3/8LP pitch, it does have it's limitations.