Can I use it to prune my juniper bushes - the branches are about 2" in diameter.
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Yes you can, it takes more power from the battery to cut large diameter branches. A 8tp blade (8 teeth per inch) has worked for me trimming palm tree branches. Just support the branch as you cut through it so as not to break or tear the limb on the junipers. Light pressure on the saw, let the saw do the work.
1856227
If you are patient. This is strictly a light duty tool. For occasional use, it's great. For large cutting projects, you will want to find something else. You could probably cut 2" branches more quickly with a bow saw. I already have a collection of Bosch 12-volt tools and batteries, so buying it was an easy choice for me. Otherwise, I would seriously think about one of the 18 volt or plug-in saws.
2239503
I have never done that. I think this was intended for lesser functions, like cutting smaller branches for fire wood. I would imagine you would need something bigger, but if time is not a factor, go for it.
1296413
Use a saw not an axe for that kinda work. You can easily just smash through a branch that size with an axe, but you are going to ruin your edge. Best to just get a pruning saw and saw those pieces down to size. If they are really twiggy branches, use a small hand axe to clear the twigs off.
736657
For sure...I use it on my palm trees, which look like much bigger stalks than the summer sweet bush. The blade is only 5 or 6 inches so it's not a sweeping hedge trimmer, rather an individual branch trimmer. Good luck.
2010984
I agree with Lou's comment. 2-3 inches if the wood is not something like Manzanita, which is very hard and as such will limit the diameter to less than 2". It all depends on how much water is in the wood at the time of the cut, but for most woods, I would average out the diameter at 2".
1691999
Susan, I would also say no. This type of pruning saw is primarily for trimming landscape tree limbs or pine/spruce trees. The blade is very aggressive. Arborvitae have no "limbs" per se. The type of pole you're looking for would have a lopping blade at the end with an extended trigger or rope to snap closed when pulled. Something like Fiskars model 9240 Telescoping pruning pole (on Amazon's site) would work well.
1164812
yes, but I would recommend something with a shorter blade height so you can fit it between close limbs (only applies if they are still on the tree). One of the collapsible hand saws are great for this purpose
736654
The saw would certainly be able to cut it. But since the plant is a bush you would have a hard time holding the bush so the saw can do it's work. I would not recommend it for that type of cutting.
301048
Yes you can, the first time I used it was to cut a branch which broke from an older tree the diameter was 6 to 8".
512481
It will cut dry branches up to 3/4 ", fresh ones to 1/2". You have to hold branch so blade doesn't bind which makes this a 2 hand operation. It's fine for dry wood like plywood sheets but not a real outdoor unit. Jack Schmidt
1574369
Pruning yes,hedging no. I use mine primarily for pruning shrubs rathure than a chain saw, which is both unwiedy and unsafe. As to the cord, I find it not to be a big problem except you must use a heavy gage(14 or 12ga, depending).
939761
It should do fine, but be sure to have more cutting line on hand. Some of those thick stocky stems are like steel and use up your line. We have cut small saplings of bushes back with it and it has worked well.
98498
I don't trim bonsai's so I am not sure. They might be a bit big. I have seen people use these fiskars for bonsai:http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Comfort-Grip-Micro-Tip-Inch-Scissors/dp/B001DIC66O/ref=sr_1_15?s=arts-crafts&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1422998859&sr;=1-15&keywords;=fiskars+micro
986059
I bought and used this pruner for crepe myrtles. Most of the branches are too large diameter to use this tool. I find it better using a ladder and hand pruners.
1785000
I wouldn't recommend it; the blade requires some type of handle to be safe to use and is longer than a typical pruning saw would be. The blade that came with mine was very dull due to poor packaging, too; and would be hard to push and pull through most tree limbs without the extra leverage the polls give you. You could likely use it as a hand pruning saw in a pinch, but I think it would be risky to do so.
1137725
I only used it for poison oak with maybe 1/4" thickness at most. 1" would definitely be a struggle, better off with a pole saw for that....
986060
My pruning needs are limited to shrubs such as rhodys, hydrangeas and camellias. I am in a wheelchair so trees get left for my adult son to do. This tool has been a blessing for me and I can't blame it for not doing things it wasn't designed to do. As it is, it easily handles branches I used to leave for my son.