trail clearing technique and tools

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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.
 
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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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   / trail clearing technique and tools #1,073  
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.
 
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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.
These and all loppers should be occasionally sharpened. If you guys are interested in that lll do a post concerning that.
 
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My fiskars are quite a few years old, never been sharpened, probably could use sharpened
 
   / trail clearing technique and tools #1,076  
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).
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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?
 
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It belongs to my friend and has a freshly sharpened chain
 
 
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