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Originally Posted by jdsl1998
We need a branch saw for our smaller trees. We are wondering what kind to buy. OR should we rent one…and if so, where? Any thoughts??
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You did saw smaller trees- There are many options.
IF, the branches are low enough to reach and less than say six inches in diameter, yo may want to look at a folding pruning saw. The blade folds into the handle similar to a pocket knife but much larger. Since it will fold, it stores easily and the blade and the people are protected. A guess, a good one is like $30.
You may also want to look at a bow saw. Metal frame with a very sharp blade. You will not likely ever do it but the blades are replaceable. The reason why you will not do it is that often times a new blade costs as much as the whole saw. Depending on size, smaller ones like 24 inch blade costs like $25. The down side to this type of saw is if the branches are close together it is hard to remove one and not damage the ones close by.
Someone mentioned a pole saw. That is the same as a pruning saw but on a long stick. So you can saw a higher branch while still on the ground. Most of them also have a hook with a cutting blade tied to a string and pulley mechanism. A good one will go through a branch of an inch to an inch and a half. You hook the hook over the branch and pull the string. It cuts the branch and you do not need to climb a ladder.
From you post, I don't think you need it but there are chain saws. Someone makes a small chain saw on the end of a pole of about 10 feet. It is inexpensive-which means it is not likely to last very long but might be just the thing for your little bit of pruning.
HOME DEPO, LOWES and probably Wallmart have all this stuff and you should be able to find someone to help you choose.
ASIDE-unless you have insect damage or broken branches or????? you are far better off to wait till the fall or early spring.