Pruning saw recommendation

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EddieM

• 12 Jul 2020

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Looking for a pruning saw for smallest shrubs (I think the chainsaw would be a bit overkill TBH ) Can anyone recommend one, budget is not too much of an issue, within reason of course. The Fiskars ones get good reviews, but they are comparatively dear. So I'm all ears.

 

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• 12 Jul 2020

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Silky are brilliant saws

 

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• 15 Jul 2020

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I don't have a Silky but something similar from Gardena. I have this which I think has been superseded by this.

It is part of their Combisystem, so you buy tools & handles separately, more tools than handles. Some tools can only be used with a handle, this can be be used on its own or with a handle.

I have the 1300 mm & 1500 mm handles and have used it to cut branches several inches thick that were out of reach. I also have a shorter handle (just under 800mm) and have used the saw with that to reach in to awkward to get at places.

 

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EddieM

• 23 Jul 2020

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Thanks both I went for a Silky Super ACCL 20 in the end, we'll see how we go with it.

 

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• 23 Jul 2020

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EddieM said:

Thanks both I went for a Silky Super ACCL 20 in the end, we'll see how we go with it.

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Just keep flesh out of the way of the blade and remember to only cut on the pull stroke to avoid the chance of buckling the blade

 

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EddieM

• 23 Jul 2020

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lostinthelight said:

Just keep flesh out of the way of the blade and remember to only cut on the pull stroke to avoid the chance of buckling the blade

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In the same way I keep things I'm attached to, and wish to remain attached to well away from my Stihl chainsaw