trail clearing technique and tools

[ArlyA]

I use a 9" version of that with carbide chain saw teeth to cut sweet gum saplings out if my pines. It does larger vines and other stuff too. Have to take a smaller swath for sure. I tried an 8" one once and it didn't work nearly as well. Have you tried the one that looks like a 3-blade edger blade?

yes, used them for about 14 years.

 

[ArlyA]

Our favorite Fiskar loppers dropped in price a LOT on Amazone. We've been paying $55 for the last few!

Fiskars 32-Inch PowerGear Bypass Lopper​

Pay $34.79 $33.63 after using available Amazon Visa rewards points.

 

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Our favorite Fiskar loppers dropped in price a LOT on Amazone. We've been paying $55 for the last few!

Fiskars 32-Inch PowerGear Bypass Lopper​

Pay $34.79 $33.63 after using available Amazon Visa rewards points.

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I love these, very easy and powerful to use.
Occasionally I put a nick in the blade by cutting hard dead wood but the blade is very easy to replace too.

 

[ArlyA]

I love these, very easy and powerful to use.
Occasionally I put a nick in the blade by cutting hard dead wood but the blade is very easy to replace too.

These and all loppers should be occasionally sharpened. If you guys are interested in that lll do a post concerning that.

 

[lilranch2001]

My fiskars are quite a few years old, never been sharpened, probably could use sharpened

 

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These and all loppers should be occasionally sharpened. If you guys are interested in that lll do a post concerning that.

They should be sharpened, yes. They should also not be used on dry wood for the most part; dry pine doesn't seem to be a problem but these are a bypass lopper and you should use an anvlid lopper for dry wood of any significant strength like oak (or, preferably, a saw).

 

[ArlyA]

They should be sharpened, yes. They should also not be used on dry wood for the most part; dry pine doesn't seem to be a problem but these are a bypass lopper and you should use an anvlid lopper for dry wood of any significant strength like oak (or, preferably, a saw).

When we are out in the field, we can only bring so many tools along and for loppers, that is bypass type. Sharp ones really cut well.

 

[airbiscuit]

I was out on my trails today cutting the droopy branches (heavy snow last winter). I giotta say I don't love pole saws as much as Arly. That much over the shouder stuff is fatiguing.

 

[ArlyA]

I was out on my trails today cutting the droopy branches (heavy snow last winter). I giotta say I don't love pole saws as much as Arly. That much over the shouder stuff is fatiguing.

Which style of polesaw?

 

[airbiscuit]

It belongs to my friend and has a freshly sharpened chain