Handsaw on leg vs. saddle

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Normally i use the sugoi for removal and large deadwooding, and the zubat for light pruning.

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Normally I use a chainsaw for removals and large deadwooding and a handsaw for light pruning.
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Am I to understand you carry two handsaws at the same time? If cutting a branch with my regular handsaw is too much work then its time to add some horse power to my elbow grease.

If i'm trying to swat a fly i will use a fly swatter. If I'm trying to swat a pterodactyl, i'm gonna use a 2x4 with nails in it, not a slightly larger fly swatter.
 
I agree with you countryboypa31,about using the zubat and sugoi for pruning,these are great handsaws but during removal operations I prefer using a straight handsaw blade than a curved one.
 
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I'm gonna use a 2x4 with nails in it, not a slightly larger fly swatter.

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Spend the extra money and get a nailbat.
 
Don't get me wrong if i don't feel the need for a handsaw i leave it on the ground. For example today did a small maple removal beside a building. Either i could lower a lot of small branches or just handsaw and throw. The sugoi works great for this, even if the branches are slightly larger 3-4 inches sugoi doesn't take much time. Since i try not to one-hand a chainsaw this is a better alternative for me.

To each their own, if you feel another way is faster thats ok by me, were all built differently with different strengths and different weaknesses. So somethings that work great for one person isn't always the best for another.

Yes i did carry two handsaws for a while. One on my right leg and one on the left side of my saddle. Different saws for different applications, also having them on each side of my body made it easy if i was sawing with my left hand or right there is always a saw close at hand.
 
I say I prefer straight blade handsaw during removals,because If there is the need to cut more of my back cut(instead of pushing top of the tree with one hand and at the same time cutting with the chainsaw with other hand)I can safely do it without cutting sides of the hinge like a curved handsaw would do it.Since I try not to one-hand a chainsaw this is a better alternative for me.I also have a sugoi which I looooove it.
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I say I prefer straight blade handsaw during removals,because If there is the need to cut more of my back cut(instead of pushing top of the tree with one hand and at the same time cutting with the chainsaw with other hand)I can safely do it without cutting sides of the hinge like a curved handsaw would do it.Since I try not to one-hand a chainsaw this is a better alternative for me.I also have a sugoi which I looooove it.
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Good thinking, never tried a straight blade. But def would consider buying one for that purpose.
 
I just threw the scabbard for my zubat away and went with a new buckingham for the left leg. I ask sherrill to send two of the straps for the ankle because I'm not too big. I'm a lefty too and this has been best for me...also the tree tiger fits in that scabbard too...I just use the unclimbed-with tree tiger scabbard to store a saw in the bag and always climb with the buckingham....and I love it.
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how do you guys keep chips out of you scabbard? I have real trouble with that sometimes, wherever my saw is, it always seems to accumulate chips
 
I put the bottom end of my Zubat scabbard on the grinder and opened it up a bit. Still have to turn it upside down and give it a knock from time to time.
Phil
 
No way around that one. I found the tip of the saw will fit into the opening at the bottom. Push the chips out that way as well as what Phil said.
 
Take a spade bit or hole saw and drill a drainage hole at the bottom of the scabbard. To locate the hole, lay the saw on the outside of the scabbard and mark the tip of the saw. This is the center of the drainage hole. Make the hole as bit as possible but leave enough scabbard to have an edge so that the strength isn't compromised.

I started doing that 15 years ago and I can't remember ever having to clean out the sawdust since.
 
ive always been a saddle guy,but i just bought that silky 360. its on my saddle now i was gonna try the leg thing and see how that feels
 
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Normally i use the sugoi for removal and large deadwooding, and the zubat for light pruning.

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Normally I use a chainsaw for removals and large deadwooding and a handsaw for light pruning. Am I to understand you carry two handsaws at the same time? If cutting a branch with my regular handsaw is too much work then its time to add some horse power to my elbow grease.

If i'm trying to swat a fly i will use a fly swatter. If I'm trying to swat a pterodactyl, i'm gonna use a 2x4 with nails in it, not a slightly larger fly swatter.

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I'm not sure what this is supposed to mean.

I carry a handsaw no matter what I'm doing. Nobody mentioned chainsaws. But just for the record I carry a chainsaw whenever I need one. Did you actually think I do takedowns with nothing but a handsaw?
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Blinky, I thought you just karate-chopped your way through all your takedowns...

HI-YA!!!!!!!!
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I am definitely going to switch over to the leg strap system when I get my Zubat later this week. I realized yesterday just how much time and energy I waste 'hunting' around for my dangling scabbard!

-Tom
 
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