Curved blade for reciprocating saws

[Tom Dunlap]

OK...the mini-saw is suspect...this looks legit

I've got a long, coarse, straight blade for my cordless recip saw. Its come in handy for a few specific cuts that would have been dicey with a chainsaw.

Now I see this curved, Japanese-style blade/ in a three pac that aims to replace my trusty Silky product.

Tree Trimming/Wood Cutting – Japanese Teeth Arc Edge 6 TPI Reciprocating Saw Blade

Need the best reciprocating saw pruning blades? EZARCtools offers premium Arc Edge pruning saw blades for reciprocating saws, perfect for cutting trees and thick branches. With superior durability and a sharp 6TPI design, these blades are your go-to tool for efficient and precise pruning. Order...

www.ezarctools.com

Who else is using a battery reciprocating saw for tree work

 

[Matias]

I had thought about it, and I would swear it's come up somewhere around here before, but in any time I have seen it discussed, there seem to be more reason not to that to do it. I don't have a lot of skin in that game so I forgot exactly how, but I became convinced that they were more dangerous than a chainsaw

 

[evo]

I’ve looked into pruning blades for recip saws, thinking of more disposable options for root pruning. Haven’t come around to ever experimenting with them though.

 

[Matias]

That sounds like a super valid use. I have some 'wood only' pruning blades for a reciprocating saw, and I used to fall very small trees with it until I got a chainsaw. You can make some nice looking cuts with a little practice.

 

[Merle Nelson]

OK...the mini-saw is suspect...this looks legit

I've got a long, coarse, straight blade for my cordless recip saw. Its come in handy for a few specific cuts that would have been dicey with a chainsaw.

Now I see this curved, Japanese-style blade/ in a three pac that aims to replace my trusty Silky product.

Tree Trimming/Wood Cutting – Japanese Teeth Arc Edge 6 TPI Reciprocating Saw Blade

Need the best reciprocating saw pruning blades? EZARCtools offers premium Arc Edge pruning saw blades for reciprocating saws, perfect for cutting trees and thick branches. With superior durability and a sharp 6TPI design, these blades are your go-to tool for efficient and precise pruning. Order...

www.ezarctools.com

Who else is using a battery reciprocating saw for tree work

Good find. If my sawsall weren't far more cumbersome than a battery Echo I would get some now to try.

 

[ATH]

I have a 1 handed Milwaukee "Hackzall" that I use for roots. I've tried it for pruning and have thought it more tiring to use than a good Silky.

However, pruning lower branches on some spruce last week, that thing was the bomb.

 

[Reach]

I’ve looked into pruning blades for recip saws, thinking of more disposable options for root pruning. Haven’t come around to ever experimenting with them though.

If you want blades for a root pruning, look into the really aggressive carbide tipped blades. The pruning blades won't last very long, those carbide tipped blades should.

The AX w/ Carbide Teeth for Pruning & Clean Wood SAWZALL Blades | Milwaukee Tool

The MILWAUKEE® AX™ with Carbide Teeth for Pruning & Clean Wood SAWZALL® Blades are designed for above & below ground cutting.

www.milwaukeetool.com

 

[Matias]

Good find. If my sawsall weren't far more cumbersome than a battery Echo I would get some now to try.

Exactly. The ergonomics are terrible for any kind of work from a saddle. I really appreciate the observation though about dirty cutting. I can see a strong argument for keeping one on the truck for any kind of dirty material. Out in brushy country, I get people wanting zones cleared of small woody plants that I know will resprout off the stump unless you can get down into the root crown and sever all above ground cells from the roots. I always felt bad leaving them still technically alive, and the reciprocating saw seems like a viable solution.

 

[Matias]

If you want blades for a root pruning, look into the really aggressive carbide tipped blades. The pruning blades won't last very long, those carbide tipped blades should.

The AX w/ Carbide Teeth for Pruning & Clean Wood SAWZALL Blades | Milwaukee Tool

The MILWAUKEE® AX™ with Carbide Teeth for Pruning & Clean Wood SAWZALL® Blades are designed for above & below ground cutting.

www.milwaukeetool.com

That's a really good point too.