polesaw tricks???

[Roger_Barnett]

Actually, when using it a lot, reholstering it takes too much time.

I hang the saw, blade exposed, from a sling, so that it is below me.....or sometimes sling it to a branch. Either way, just need to be aware that it's sharp and can nick a climb line.

They've finally done away with that hole. Its original purpose was as a holder for a paint brush, back when painting shiners was de rigeur. Best to drill a small hole of the hook side, and use a mini-biner. This keeps the rope away from the blade better than hanging from that hole, which is on the blade side.

 

[Roger_Barnett]

Some of my blades have holes in the end, big enuf for a mini biner. Same goes for a new Samurai blade I just got...it has a hooked end, which I really like, and a hole.. and is close to 1.5 inches longer than my normal blades---twice the price, too.

I'd like to weld on a tip hook to my Zubat pole saw blades....I like that tool, flimsy though it is, as it is so light....much lighter than a Long Boy.....(I know a hook is available for the Zubat head, but I like them on the blade end....more reach, and quicker to whack conifer duff, or pull a hanger.

That said, reckon I oughta get one of them.....the hooked blade and folding feature gotta be slick.

 

[TrEeVeRdE]

At the begginig it may take you some time to get used to it,but with practice like everything else it will be quick an easy to do.It is very important to attach the pole saw lanyard to the scabbard the same way as showed on the first picture otherwise it is going to be difficult to reholstering back.The blade will always be cover and you won't have to worry about it being close to you,your climbing rope or your nice climbing shoes.You can find this pole saw head adapter at Sherrill.

 

[TrEeVeRdE]

Sorry guys, I meant second picture.

 

[brendonv]

Cool,

Where in CT?

 

[TrEeVeRdE]

I work for The Care Of Trees (Davey)at the Norwalk office and I have been there for about five years.

 

[guymayor]

Roger that is a good hanging method; I use it too when there are a lot of cuts together.

Hey you CT guys the CTPA mtg jan 15 in Plantsville will have some polesaw usage stuff, and maybe some polesaws to try out during breaks (if i bring the truck I'll bring the collection).

 

[brendonv]

Cool, I'll try to say Hello!