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Post by chummer16 on Feb 12, 2017 13:43:39 GMT -6
I have a big hinging project this year. I will be hinging part of a 20 acre section for bedding and browse. This will be on the far side of a steep ravine and the plan is to have it a sanctuary. Has anyone ever used a pole saw to hinge. If hinging at 5' for bedding is recommended, would hinging at 7-8' be better? I love using my stihl pole saw and figured it may even be easier to hinge with it.
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Post by Tooln on Feb 12, 2017 15:45:53 GMT -6
I would think going that high would be counter productive. I'd stick to a regular saw at 3-5'.
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Post by nhmountains on Feb 12, 2017 16:08:12 GMT -6
I haven't used a pole saw but, have been interested in buying one to prune my older and larger apple trees. How much and what model was your Stihl?
On the hunting question I'd say that 7' is high and you might have a hard time getting a good cutting angle on your back cut?
You're going to be busy cutting over 20 acres. That's a lot of trees. Post up some photos of your property Chummer. I remember some from your initial clearing.
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Post by chummer16 on Feb 12, 2017 17:03:26 GMT -6
I haven't used a pole saw but, have been interested in buying one to prune my older and larger apple trees. How much and what model was your Stihl? On the hunting question I'd say that 7' is high and you might have a hard time getting a good cutting angle on your back cut? You're going to be busy cutting over 20 acres. That's a lot of trees. Post up some photos of your property Chummer. I remember some from your initial clearing. I have the HT-131. It was around $650. I am totally impressed with how it cuts. It has a lot of power. It was my last purchase for my landscaping company. I had to bid a job cutting every branch under 15' off about 25 roadside trees that were blocking a shopping plaza. I didn't really want the job but I wanted the saw. I already agree to sell the company and part of the deal was anything I bought after the agreement I got to keep after the sale was final. With that in mind I bid a stupid high number and put the price of the saw into the bid. Shockingly I got the deal and the saw! They have a smaller model that would be plenty for apple pruning. This saw will cut a 12" tree like a knife through hot butter. I will get some pics up. I plan on documenting a lot better this year. |
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Post by chummer16 on Feb 12, 2017 17:33:54 GMT -6
Here are some pics of the two main plots. The first is about an acre and it will be the orchard. The second is going to be the main plot about 2 acres. These are both deep woods plots carved out of continuous miles of mature forest.  |
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Post by chummer16 on Feb 12, 2017 17:43:38 GMT -6
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Post by smsmith on Feb 12, 2017 17:43:55 GMT -6
I've never run a saw like that, so can only go by my perceptions. It seems to me that my shoulders would be toast in a fucking hurry, while I can hinge for hours at 4-5' with a regular chainsaw
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Post by chummer16 on Feb 12, 2017 17:49:41 GMT -6
This is the main plot.    It was a very dry year. I did manage to get some buckwheat to grow and 20 plus apple trees were all still alive before the snow came. |
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Post by chummer16 on Feb 12, 2017 17:51:11 GMT -6
I've never run a saw like that, so can only go by my perceptions. It seems to me that my shoulders would be toast in a fucking hurry, while I can hinge for hours at 4-5' with a regular chainsaw It is a work out for sure. I use it in short durations. |
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