pole saws at work (photos)

[ArlyA]

What exactly is a Kombi? You can put a string trimmer head on it?

Yes, that is the power head can be used on a variety of attachments.

 

[ArlyA]

Over the weekend we were out using our new KM 131r Stihl setup.

 

[Paddy]

This may be unrelated, but it is a pole saw of sorts.

I had 10-15 trees get closer to our house : ) They looked small when I decided not to to clear that far back, had really grown and leaned towards the house. These are oak, cherry and beach that were 50+ feet tall. One was 24 inch dia at the base. I didn't feel comfortable to just cut them down for fear of them hitting the house.

The forest is so dense, I knew I would have trouble with them getting snagged in other trees as well. So I set out the de-limb them first and then cable them so I could control the fall.

"If I just had a pole saw that could reach 30 feet", yea right! Some how I did it. The basics; Attach a chain saw to a 30+ foot pole. use a block a tackle to raise the saw.

There were several iterations but the working combo was a Harbor freight 14 inch electric chain saw. Wood blocks so a pole could be attached. The pole is a combination of 1-1/4 fiberglass poles and chain link fencing top rails, also about 1-1/4 inch. Each pole section has a strong connector with removable pins.

Steps.

1 Google "big Shot sling shot". This allows you to shoot the rope accurately high in the tree.
2 Pull up your block and tackle
3 attach at the chain saw and raise it up cutting lower branches on the way up.
4 because you can swing the long pole, you might have to re-set the block and tackle for better angles.
5 if your a bit crazy, you can actually cut the last branch that you block and tackle is attached too. (just don't cut all the way!!) then lower the saw/pole. Then use the same rope to pull the top out.

 

[ArlyA]

We are heading back into the Ottawa NF again this weekend for more fall trail clearing. We'll of course be using our new Stihl KM 131r pole saw. Have liked it so far and will post photos when back..

 

[ArlyA]

Here is a few more for you guys.

 

[ArlyA]

This weekend while clearing trails. Crazy all the work we can do with them. :thumbsup:

 

[dodge man]

Do you ever use a regular chainsaw?

 

[ArlyA]

Do you ever use a regular chainsaw?

Maybe once a year...... Funny that I'm sawyer certified with the NFS for many years and I don't used them anymore. We just get more work work done and do it more safely with a pole saw.

 

[ArlyA]

Sawing done on trails over the past few days.

 

[ArlyA]

For thanksgiving we changed our plans due to the pandemic spike and went into the woods to check a trail out before the snow gets overly deep. Photos here is a couple of dead-falls we found across the trail and cut up, to get off. Last photo is the trail afterwards. Why do we love these darn pole saws??