Cordless sawzall pole saw?

[All_Thumbs_Guy]

I’m assuming this is a dumb question, but is there a reason we don’t see sawzall-style cordless pole saws? The only thing I’ve seen that comes close is a “Ukoke” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SWPQPDB/?tag=atomicindus08-20

All the rest seem to be mini-chainsaws on a pole. I’ve got a B&D cordless pole chainsaw, and it’s okay, but the chain mechanism requires far more care and upkeep than a sawzall. So a simple reciprocating saw on a pole seems like such an obvious solution, yet it doesn’t seem to exist in the marketplace. What am I missing?

 

[LOW1]

That’s a good question. If I had to guess I would say that sawzall blades are perhaps not as good at cutting branches, especially live branches, than are chain saw chains.

 

[zendriver]

Most people trim trees with a chain driven saw?

Sawzalls come in handy for many things cutting limbs is not one of them IME

 

[woody 73]

Weight is a big factor for any pole saw regardless of power head type, etc. battery power or gasoline. Have some of you ever cut off branches using a pole saw, well from my experience after a short time your arms turn into butter, and it feels like you are holding up a ton of weight; plus, the fact that your head is always looking up.

The branching pinch effect, trust me sooner or later that dang chain will lock up in a pinched branch, and then you got to pull with all your life to get it unstuck, sometimes you win and sometimes you lose, in that case you want raw power from a gas unit and not a battery unit.

Power yes indeed a battery has power, but you don't want to be cutting and all the sudden your battery dies, either you have some backup nearby or you must charge them up all the while the darn branch is dropping. At least in a gas saw you fill it up and finish the cut asap.

Just as a reminder pole saw are very dangerous, just ask me how I know. I dropped a heavy branch on the ladder that my wife was holding, and it knocked her to the ground, I was lucky that day in that she was just shaken up, but it could have been much worse. Take care when using any power-driven pole saw, either battery or gas.

 

[eejack]

I would guess it has to do with the reciprocating action. If you don't keep the shoe of the sawzall on the piece you are cutting all you get is a bunch of movement. A tree branch 20' away would be especially difficult to stabilize.

The chainsaw works because it is always pulling itself into the piece you are cutting.

 

[RTM]

Most sawzalls have a 1-1/4” throw, thus hard to clear sawdust from the cut, and then they bog down. Chainsaws have an infinite throw, clearing the sawdust continuously.

 

[Garcky]

I have a corded pole chainsaw. It doesn't take all that much maintenance. It has a chain oiler, so all you really need to do is monitor the chain's tightness, which stays OK for quite a while after the first few uses. Since it's corded, it's also quite light in weight, compared to a battery-powered one. Mine has a 12" bar.

One tip, though. Never use one overhead from where you're standing. You'll get hit by a falling branch. I use mine either from my balcony deck or from a ladder off to the side of what I'm cutting. Also, you do get tired arms quickly from using any pole-type pruning tool, even if it's just a pole saw or lopper. Take breaks for safety.

The comment about the chain drawing the saw toward the branch is also important. You don't get that action with a reciprocating saw.

 

[mike93lx]

I have a corded pole chainsaw. It doesn't take all that much maintenance. It has a chain oiler, so all you really need to do is monitor the chain's tightness, which stays OK for quite a while after the first few uses. Since it's corded, it's also quite light in weight, compared to a battery-powered one. Mine has a 12" bar.

One tip, though. Never use one overhead from where you're standing. You'll get hit by a falling branch. I use mine either from my balcony deck or from a ladder off to the side of what I'm cutting. Also, you do get tired arms quickly from using any pole-type pruning tool, even if it's just a pole saw or lopper. Take breaks for safety.

The comment about the chain drawing the saw toward the branch is also important. You don't get that action with a reciprocating saw.

Hold on. You don't stand directly under what you are cutting? Whoa

The best cordless pole saw, in my experience, is made by fiskars. No oil, no batteries, just beer and bacon

 

[Garcky]

Hold on. You don't stand directly under what you are cutting? Whoa

The best cordless pole saw, in my experience is made by fiskars. No oil, no batteries, just beer and bacon

You'd think that would go without saying, right? Nope. That's why I don't loan power tools to anyone. "I'll go cut it for you, but you can't borrow it." Plus, I don't disagree about the Fiskars thing. Nope.

 

[Junkdrawer Dog]

The best cordless pole saw, in my experience is made by fiskars. No oil, no batteries, just beer and bacon

I had one like that, made by Corona. It worked pretty well too. For something that I used once or twice a year, I just went with Armstrong power lol!

 

[billconner]

I sure like my EGO pole (chain) saw. Have never run out of battery power, not changed chain in 2 years, and has generally worked very well. It's over 11', still wish it was longer.

 

[All_Thumbs_Guy]

Thanks for all your replies - your input was super helpful!

 

[WisJim]

Milwaukee and other companies do make Sawzall type blades for pruning, so it's not the lack of proper blades that is a problem. My son uses his Makita reciprocating saw with a pruning blade when pruning fruit trees or other yardwork, but that's not a pole saw.

 

[RTM]

Milwaukee and other companies do make Sawzall type blades for pruning, so it's not the lack of proper blades that is a problem. My son uses his Makita reciprocating saw with a pruning blade when pruning fruit trees or other yardwork, but that's not a pole saw.

I do too, with regular demo blades for the Eucalyptus, and tree blades for less abrasive trees. I treat them like a powered hand saw, stroking it to clear the sawdust.

I have 2 pole saws, and I would not consider stroking a pole saw like I do a Sawzall. I think it would kill my shoulders.

 

[Steve_P]

If you use a Sawzall and then a chainsaw to cut branches, you'll understand why. Chainsaw cutting is smooth; a reciprocating saw is quite violent in comparison with vibrations.

 

[strutaeng]

I had the Ryobi cordless pole saw. It wasn't strong enough and it had poles to add on instead of it being telescopic. Then the chain wouldn't hold tension. And it was kinda heavy. I think I threw it away.

The Fiskars is what I have now. I can reach much higher and cuts surprisingly fast. And it's cheaper.

My other tool of choice is a curved machete for clearing/cutting branches and brush. Very effective. No cordless machete for me.

 

[mike93lx]

I had the Ryobi cordless pole saw. It wasn't strong enough and it had poles to add on instead of it being telescopic. Then the chain wouldn't hold tension. And it was kinda heavy. I think I threw it away.

The Fiskars is what I have now. I can reach much higher and cuts surprisingly fast. And it's cheaper.

My other tool of choice is a curved machete for clearing/cutting branches and brush. Very effective. No cordless machete for me.

I thought all machetes were cordless?

 

[zendriver]

Edmund Fitzgerald Timeline — S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald Online

ssedmundfitzgerald.org

Shouldn’t be too big of mystery looking at this timeline

The ship sustained damage In The past from running aground and hitting lock walls, repairs might have compromised original dedign

The captain reported topside damage, water coming in and listing very badly.

A nearby ship was reporting 35 foot waves.

Maybe the storm was just too much.

 

[mike93lx]

Edmund Fitzgerald Timeline — S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald Online

ssedmundfitzgerald.org

Shouldn’t be too big of mystery looking at this timeline

The ship sustained damage In The past from running aground and hitting lock walls, repairs might have compromised original dedign

The captain reported topside damage, water coming in and listing very badly.

A nearby ship was reporting 35 foot waves.

Maybe the storm was just too much.

Wrong thread

 

[duneslider]

I used a battery powered Husqvarna pole saw recently and it was freaking amazing, I don't even have big trees and I want one. The guy that had it does tree work for a living and said its amazing and they can do most of their work with them now days.