What kind and size of saw do I need?

Turambar · 26 Feb 2012 at 11:20

I usually use a Silky Saw. Quite expensive though.

Threepwood · 26 Feb 2012 at 11:24

^^ for a foot thick branch? oO

manic111 · 26 Feb 2012 at 11:27

How about hacking it off with your bitterness and sarcasm?

Turambar · 26 Feb 2012 at 11:34

shadesofgrey said:
^^ for a foot thick branch? oO

I have a Silky Saw with a 50cm blade, been through 8in at least with. Doubt it'd have any trouble with 12in.

robmol · 26 Feb 2012 at 12:00

What is easier, a chainsaw or a hand saw? srsly?

Luke · 26 Feb 2012 at 12:03

I use one of these for most cutting jobs I have. Very versatile and dirt cheap. Blades are available for most cutting requirements and I have used mine for exactly the same type of job you need to do

G-MAN2004 · 26 Feb 2012 at 12:55

Just use a handsaw... Few minutes later = no tree. Simples.

Gregster · 26 Feb 2012 at 13:22

Hire chuck Norris for the day...He will set to the task in no time.

Failing that you need to ask yourself this befor you even contemplate cutting the branch down:

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

(Answers on a stamped addressed envelope)

LeJosh · 26 Feb 2012 at 13:26

High powered laser should do the trick...

Tefal · 26 Feb 2012 at 14:03

Either will do the main factor is do you value time and effort over speed and cost?

Arnie · 26 Feb 2012 at 14:05

Chop it down... with the edge of your hand.

Mark A · 26 Feb 2012 at 14:11

G-MAN2004 said:
Just use a handsaw... Few minutes later = no tree. Simples.

Indeed! Stanley jetcut with some WD40 or candle wax on the blade and it would be done in 5 mins.

semi-pro waster · 26 Feb 2012 at 17:40

robmol said:
What is easier, a chainsaw or a hand saw? srsly?

But that wasn't the question - it was "what is the best tool to do this?" which is somewhat different. A chainsaw might be easier in that it could be less physically demanding but that doesn't mean it's the most suitable.

Shimmyhill · 26 Feb 2012 at 17:45

24" bow saw with a 'green wood' blade and job is a good un

Street · 26 Feb 2012 at 18:10

As if you need to ask whether or not to use a chainsaw! The chainsaw should always be the first option when wanting to cut down trees!

LOAM · 26 Feb 2012 at 18:26

make sure your sat on part of the branch that you want rid of, your weight will assist in breaking the last few inches off thus reducing your work output.