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There's an old ditty that goes, "I once saw a saw in Arkansas that could out saw any saw
I ever saw before. So, if you see a saw that can out saw the saw I saw in Arkansas, you
can be sure it was bought at www.terrasaw.co.uk
Overgrown trees can be a nuisance and a hazard, and often need trimming.
Good quality reciprocating saw blades are an essential ingredient in removing dead branches
and trimming, and a dull blade is more dangerous than a sharp one, as it leads
to more effort and accidents as a result.
Needless to say, "safety first" is the number one rule in tree & branch cutting of any sort,
whether it's a big job of felling a big tree or just routine spring maintenance and trimming
to "spruce up" (ha ha, another little tree joke there) the looks of your garden.
Essential to safety and success are two vital things, the proper equipment, and proper clothing.
Make sure you have all the proper tools on hand before starting. One of the last things you want to do is
have to make a trip to the local tool shop to pick up an item you need to continue working.
Generally, to bring down a good sized tree, you should have on hand the following:
- Protective clothing suited for the job, sturdy boots and comfortable jeans, long sleeve shirt,
goggles and ear protection, even a protective construction helmet.
- An extendible ladder capable of handling the job if you will need to be cutting the tree top off
in stages. If you don't have a suitable ladder of your own, borrow one from a neighbor or friend or
rent one for the day or weekend. Never skimp or compromise on this. Trees land hard when they fall but
people land harder, and are harder to replace.
- A good chainsaw or reciprocating saw of the right size and in prime working condition for large trees.
Chainsaws may be swifter, but reciprocating saws are much more economical and safer.
If you already have a chainsaw, make sure it is suitable in size and power to handle the job at hand.
- For fine work and small dead branches and trimming, an assortment of appropriate selection of hand saws with
sharp, sharp, SHARP. No rust or notches, replace blades if worn. Just like the old saying, a "dull knife is more
dangerous than a sharp one," the same is true for saw blades.
- Rope for tying off large branches to ensure that limbs and trees land where you want them to.
Let's address tree falling in general. This is more of an art form than most novices understand, and great
care needs to be taken when bringing down a large tree. Especially when there is a potential to damage property,
street wires, cars and people. If you're a do it your self sort, the last thing you want around is spectators.
Chances are you'll be doing your tree work on a weekend and it's enticing for the kids to want to watch or even worse help,
but it's best that you pack them off to the movies for the afternoon or some other place where they won't be tempted to get in the
way, or even worse, risk injury should something go awry.
When bringing down a large tree, careful planning is necessary to ensure that the tree lands right where you want
it too. This involves knowing accurately things such as the height of the tree so you know if there is room for it
to come down, and if there isn't, you'll have to cut it down in stages.
The width of the tree is also important and there are ways to measure that. It is both an inaccurate science as well
as an art form, and the consequences of a hazourdous job can be not only costly, but dangerous as well.
Let's assume that for one reason or another you have a large tree in the garden that you need to fell, and it is close to
the house, as well as the driveway. First off, get the car somewhere far away, preferably with the wife and kids in it, for the entire afternoon.
In general, it's good to discuss the project with an expert, making them aware of the environment around the tree.
Also, it's best not to do a big job alone. Have a friend or neighbour to help, someone preferably who has some experience in the procedure.
In fact, it's best to leave the big jobs to professionals, regardless of your ego and eagerness. But if you are set on a do it your self job here are a few more safety tips:
- Keep the beer for later, after cleanup
- One handed chain saws are for horror movies only
- Don't cut above your head, branches can fall unpredictably and cause injury
On branch trimming:
General pruning and trimming of dead branches is a less hazardous duty than taking down a big tree of course,
but can still present dangers and proper caution is always in order. Ladders should always be firmly secured and
there should be no excessive leaning or stretching required to get at the branch. Here's where one handed cutting is
okay, one hand securely on the ladder and well balanced foot positioning. Falls are common and again, professionals are
always a better choice for the bigger jobs.
Remember, when it comes to reciprocating saw blades, we are the experts for Wood Blades, Metal Blades, and Jigsaw Blades.
We offer free advice and you can call us seven days a week on 0800 5200 593
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