What's the best/quickest large hand saw?

[njc110381]

Hey guys. I've just come across a job that I could do with some advice for. A customer of mine has a large avery with an owl in it, which is a rescue and she cannot catch! I need to top a conifer hedge next to it and the first sign of a chainsaw send it crazy, so I've been asked if I can hand saw it and charge them the extra.

 

This of course isn't the end of the world, but I've never done it before on this scale. The trunks are about 9" and I have no idea where to start looking for a decent hand saw. I've got a bow saw and a silky pruner, but for this job I think I need the best I can get my hands on. So my question is, what in your experience would that be? The old chap is a regular of mine and a decent bloke so I don't want to charge him any more than I have to. The quicker I can do it the better.

[MattyF]

Sounds like sugoi work!

 

 

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[Rock Monkey]

What about an electric saw? Quite a bit quieter. What's the max diameter of stuff you'll have to cut?

 

 

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[essential]

Husky battery powered.

 

 

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[njc110381]

The biggest ones are about 9", generally about 6" and with a few even smaller. The bird seems to get flustered just by me being there so I'm a bit worried that the bar noise on an electric saw may wind it up pretty badly too. A good thought though - they are a lot quieter than a high revving two stroke engine!

 

That Silky Sugoi looks like a beast. Not cheap but good kit rarely is. I may have to invest in one of those. Is there anything else I should be looking at?

 

Edit... I've never seen a battery husky! I'll have a look now

[edwood]

Reg coats uses a massive silky in one of his vids but i think it costs a small fortune, i have a sugio and it's a beast of a saw, I don't use mine that often, I don't like the finish it leaves on pruning cuts but for topping a few connies in silence it's the one!

 

 

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[peatff]

Can't she take the owl out for the day while you do the job ?

[difflock]

Cough, discreet, cough,

Are ye !"£$%^& blind!

To quote from the origional post

"which is a rescue and she cannot catch"

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[mendiplogs]

Hey guys. I've just come across a job that I could do with some advice for. A customer of mine has a large avery with an owl in it, which is a rescue and she cannot catch! I need to top a conifer hedge next to it and the first sign of a chainsaw send it crazy, so I've been asked if I can hand saw it and charge them the extra.

 

This of course isn't the end of the world, but I've never done it before on this scale. The trunks are about 9" and I have no idea where to start looking for a decent hand saw. I've got a bow saw and a silky pruner, but for this job I think I need the best I can get my hands on. So my question is, what in your experience would that be? The old chap is a regular of mine and a decent bloke so I don't want to charge him any more than I have to. The quicker I can do it the better.

Hi mate silky katanaboy that will do your job mate thanks Jon

[Mr. Squirrel]

How about this old beast?

Razor Tooth 21 - Hand Saws - Tree Care