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3/27/2012

WOLF-Garten Tree Lopper 7201004 Review

WOLF-Garten Tree Lopper 7201004
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1) The lopper cuts clean and effortlessly
2) The plastic pull handle supplied digs too deeply into the pull cord and is a chore to disengage although the manufacturer describes it as a "quick release" handle, I got so fed up with it that I switched over to the wooden handle from my Sears Craftsman pole pruner to the Wolf-Garten and ditched the Wolf-Garten handle.
3) One of the plated pivot bolts on the lopper started corroding badly within only a few months. I have been in constant contact with Wolf-Garten USA in trying to obtain a replacement and after several months am still awaiting the replacement bolt. They are quite frankly not very responsive and parts are as scarce as hens teeth.

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The WOLF-Garten tree lopper allows gardener's to quickly change tools in one-click, and eliminates the need for having a garage full of unsightly, and space consuming long-handled tools. The tree lopper makes tree care easier by using an anvil cutting technique for easy cutting with little effort. The 3.5 pulley ratio eases working even in high trees, while it's anvil action allows for easy lopping of branches up to 40 mm in diameter. Adjustable working angle through 180 degrees helps for awkward areas. This lopper also features precision-ground and non-stick coated blades, that are replaceable and designed for easy cleaning, as well as a strong WOLF Multi-Star snap-lock handle connection.

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2/15/2012

Silky Straight Landscaping Hand Saw GOMTARO 300 Large Teeth (Pro-Sentei) 108-30 Review

Silky Straight Landscaping Hand Saw GOMTARO 300 Large Teeth (Pro-Sentei) 108-30
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On a volunteering event, I was introduced to this saw. I could only borrow it; even though after several uses, I wanted to take it home. I used the Silky Gomtaro for tree trimming at a park. The guy that recommended this particular brand to me, was working in the Tree Trimming department at our company. They have to trim trees year round. I refuse to buy an $8.00 handsaw when someone can purchase one of these....believe me, this will be the last you buy. Even though it's a bit more expensive, it is worth the quality of this saw. Not to mention, when trimming my own trees, I didn't have to work as hard as I would have with the cheap hand saw. The Silky, and I am sure ALL Silky saws cut like this one does. This is a decent size saw for taking down small to medium branches. I have had no issues, and I can attach it to my belt and climb with it without worrying about cutting myself. I recommend this saw to anyone.

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This Silky Gomtaro Pro-Senti pruning saw is an innovative, dual-purpose pruning saw with both fine (12 tpi) and coarse (7 tpi) teeth on one 11-4/5-inch ultra-strong mono-constructed blade. Features rust-resistant, hard chrome-plated, taper-ground blade with an impulse-hardened non-set tooth design. Utilizes proprietary Silky MIRAI-ME (Smooth Cutting) Technology. The precision-ground, razor-sharp teeth with four cutting angles provide fast, clean and extremely smooth cutting action. The advanced designed special high-tech alloy steel blade provides significantly improved cutting efficiency and maintains superior wear resistant cutting edge. Great combination of high performance blade with an integrated non-slip cushioned comfort rubber handle that really sticks in your hands. Exceptional design, strength, balance and superior finish quality. Durable yellow polypropylene sheath with belt clip is included. Ideal for all pruning tasks. Excellent for cutting both small and large branches without having to reach for another saw. Made in Japan. Technical Features 11-4/5-inch (300 mm) blade length 7-12 teeth per inch (8-14 teeth per 30 mm) teeth configuration 0.6 pounds (260 grams) operating weight; 0.85 pounds (380 grams) weight with sheath Durable yellow polypropylene sheath with belt clip is included Product applications include pruning & trimming, fruit tree pruning, lawn & garden

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1/30/2012

Black & Decker FireStorm 18 Volt FS18RS Cordless Reciprocating Saw (Bare tool - No Battery) Review

Black and Decker FireStorm 18 Volt FS18RS Cordless Reciprocating Saw (Bare tool - No Battery)
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This is a really handy saw to have around, especially if you already have Black & Decker 18V slide-style batteries. I also have the Black & Decker 18V string trimmer, blower, hedge trimmer, jigsaw, and 2 drills, all of which I really like. It's nice to be able to use the same batteries for all my tools. Firestorm and Black & Decker 18V batteries are pretty much interchangeable, or at least the ones I have are. This recip saw does a good job cutting through tree limbs. I've used it to cut branches up to 4" in diameter, and it worked just fine. And it works well on 2x4's too.
You could buy a more powerful saw, but you would either have to deal with the inconvenience of the power cord, or the added expense of buying different batteries and charger if you went with the Dewalt for example. To buy a Dewalt 18V will run you $200.00 for a kit with a battery and charger. No thanks! I don't need to demolish buildings or cut through 1/8" think steel, so my Firestorm recip saw will do just fine.

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2 Year Warranty, Voltage - 18 V,Strokes/Min - 0-2600 spm,Revolutions/Min - rpm, Includes-General Wood Cutting Blade,Metal Cutting Blade,18 Volt Reciprocating Saw

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1/21/2012

Gilmour Gear Driven Tree Pruner 312TCS Review

Gilmour Gear Driven Tree Pruner 312TCS
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I had estimates to cut the a tree down and branches off others around my yard and I got a price of $1500 so my hubby decided to use this. It got the job done.The whole tree may still be there but he was able to get to most of the trouble branches with this . Its a bit of work but it did the trick !

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The Gilmour homeowner gear-driver tree pruner features gear-driver action and a dual pulley system to triple its cutting power, making it an efficient and durable tool for home tree pruning. Its fiberglass pole telescopes from 6 feet to 12 feet in length. With a 16-inch curved, rustproof saw, the tree pruner also featured a hardened and tempered-steel lopper blade with a cutting capacity of 1-1/4 inches. It also includes a 13-1/2-foot solid braid polyester cord. This tool comes fully assembled and includes a lifetime replacement policy from the manufacturer.

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7/11/2011

Black & Decker NLP1800 Alligator Lopper 18-Volt Cordless Chain Saw Review

Black and Decker NLP1800 Alligator Lopper 18-Volt Cordless Chain Saw
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This item, Black & Decker NLP1800 Alligator Lopper 18-Volt Cordless Chain Saw, has lots of potential. It cuts the branches well, even fairly thick ones.
The problems: 1) Battey life...easy fix, get a spare battery... 2) requires frequet oiling 3) This is the worst problem I see, but possible a deal break: the top chain guard can very easily get postioned were it rubs the chain, creating wear and eating a whole in the guard..
Overall: I would say worth $75-99, but would not give over $100 for it again untill the above bugs are corrected.

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The Black & Decker NLP1800 Alligator Lopper 18-volt Cordless Chain Saw is an ideal tool for pruning tree branches up to four inches in diameter, cutting branches into manageable pieces, and cutting of fallen branches after storms. Its 18-volt motor provides powerful, fast cutting and its innovative clamping jaws grab and cut in one easy motion. A single charge of its 18-volt Ni-Cad battery provides up to 150 1-1/2-inch diameter cuts. Also included is a heavy duty cutting bar and chain to deliver fast cutting of thick branches and logs. With a six-inch bar length and with a weight of 7.9 pounds, this electric chain saw comes backed by a limited 2-year warranty.

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6/22/2011

Silky HOOK-FOX Accessory For Landscaping Pole Saws HAYATE HAYAUCHI LONGBOY & ZUBAT 425-01 Review

Silky HOOK-FOX Accessory For Landscaping Pole Saws HAYATE HAYAUCHI LONGBOY and ZUBAT 425-01
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The Hook Fox can mount to a Silky pole saw in two ways: across the short axis of the pole saw (for all saws except the Hayauchi) or through the long axis (which is required for the Hayauchi). The hook itself is made of two separate, stamped, and plated sections, held together with rivets. The bolt holes that must be used when mounting the hook to the Hayauchi are formed from the two halves, and are simply pinched together by the rivets about 1/2" away from the holes (the three rivets in a row). On mine, this caused, after not what I would consider extraordinary use, the nuts to pull through the holes, spreading the two halves of the hook apart, popping those rivets nearest to the holes. This caused the holes (really two halves of holes, as I've explained) to become deformed, and I can not re-attach the hook in the intended fashion.
It's a silly design flaw, and I'm sure this explains why, even though this hook is supposed to fit all of the Silky pole saws, they make a separate hook for the Hayauchi alone, which is not formed from two pieces. Unfortunately, that other hook does not have the returns on the top side, which are useful for pushing branches or rope.
Silky Saws are great, but this particular design is very disappointing.

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Hook accessory for hanging pole saw on the branch or pulling the branch down. Hardly a noticeable addition to your pole saw weighing in at only. 0.55 pounds (260 grams) weight. It comes ready to assist you with the job you have in mind with built-in carabiner hole, and two notches for advancing climbing rope. It is hard chrome-plated for longevity too. Mounting hardware is included.

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6/08/2011

Corona Clipper TP 6850 14-Foot Compound Action 1-1/4-Inch Capacity Tree Pruner Review

Corona Clipper TP 6850 14-Foot Compound Action 1-1/4-Inch Capacity Tree Pruner
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This is the 3rd or fourth tree pruner I've owned, and I'd never get any other. I have previously used and wore out a gas-powered and an electric drive chain pruner. This Corona is batter than all of them.
The extra length of the pole is critical. With this pruner I can reach all the tree limbs I used to get from standing at the top of a ladder and then using a pole pruner.
The blade is incredibly sharp. It cuts straight through branches that my power pruners used to wheeze and struggle with. Using this Corona is also faster than any other pruner I've had. I think that's also a result of the sharpness.
The chain pull-mechanism (as opposed to a rope and pulley) works beautifully. I expect that's another component in why this is easier and faster to use. Once in a while, the chain loops around itself and jams, but that's rare, and is probably a result of the way I manipulate the pruner around branches.
I am a VERY heavy and high volume user of pruners. I wear them out, or they fall apart, or their motors burn out. But not this one! There's no sign of wear and tear. I recommend this tool to anyone who is serious about trimming and pruning their own trees.

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The Corona Clipper professional 14-foot compound action tree pruner features a high-strength zinc-alloy pruning head and a fully heat-treated, high carbon Teflon coated steel blade. Sporting a large 1-1/4-inch diameter cutting capacity and a heavy duty chain-drive compound action pulley system that triples your cutting power, this tree pruner is an ideal choice for personal or professional use. The unit also features an exclusive powerglide rope pull system and curved 13-inch conventional saw that maximizes pruning versatility. Other features include a comfortable 24-inch foam grip and a lightweight telescoping fiberglass pole that can adjust from 7-feet to 14-feet. The pole also features a twist-lock adjustment for quick and safe pole adjustment. The pruner carries a limited lifetime warranty.

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5/02/2011

Silky 179-39 Telescoping Landscaping Pole Saw HAYAUCHI 390 21-Feet Review

Silky 179-39 Telescoping Landscaping Pole Saw HAYAUCHI 390 21-Feet
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I spent significant time researching extension pole saws that I could use to prune the many hard and softwood trees on my property without incurring the expense of a professional tree company. I was impressed by the 21' Silky Hayauchi but very skeptical about its ability to cut branches at this distance off the ground. I was also skeptical of my ability at age 66 to physically handle this saw at such an extreme height. I called the Silky Store and spoke to a representative regarding my concerns. They advised that I would not experience any problems as long as I engaged the double locking system on each pole extension and allowed the saw to do the work. They explained that the blade was designed to cut only on the pull stroke and that gravity would provide most of the required cutting force. The effort required on the push stroke would be minimal since no cutting occurs on the up stroke. Based on their advice and the Silky guaranty I purchased the 21' Hayauchi pole saw. I received it in 2 days! I was totally amazed with the incredible performance of this very high quality saw. I easily cut large limbs at least 20' or more off the ground. The guideance received from the Silky Store representative combined with my actual experience with this superior quality tool was very impressive. I intend to purchase additional Silky saws from the Silky Store.

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The Hayauchi pole saw has rigid aluminum poles that quickly extend to desired cutting length. The base pole has a comfortable rubber grip. The extension lock with spring loaded buttons at the end of each length. The nearly 16-inch blade not only sports the largest teeth available in a razor tooth design, but has a sharpened base and tip for scoring the branch, to avoid ripping damage to the branch collar. The upper sickle is used to cut vines; the lower one - to undercut bark allowing a clean cut without damaging the tree. The aluminum alloy extension pole is oval shaped, giving precise control to the direction of the saw blade (especially important for high cutting) and also giving strength and rigidity to the pole, reducing bending to the minimum. Push buttons allow multiple length adjustments and safety clamps hold the extensions firmly in place. A rubber hand-grip ensures good hold and control. The blade is adjustable for lower or higher cutting.Replacement parts list (340K pdf file)Product Features: 3-Extensions (4 poles) model that extends to 21 feetExtension range 7'-8" to 21' Maximum working reach 25 feet 15.35" (390mm) length chrome plated blade with 5.5 teeth per inch (6.5 teeth per 30mm) Approximate weight 6.73lbg (3000g) A lightweight and rigid aluminum oval shaped pole Double lock system insures your safety while working Comes with its own full length, hard plastic scabbard Limited lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanshipDo not use this item near electrical hazards.

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4/02/2011

Black & Decker 6-Inch Replacement Saw Chain RC600 (For LP1000 and NLP1800 Alligator Loppers) Review

Black and Decker 6-Inch Replacement Saw Chain RC600 (For LP1000 and NLP1800 Alligator Loppers)
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I have had to replace my chain once so far and found it impossible to find them locally. Some online prices and availability are OK but the shipping really dings you. I found one online hardware site that had reasonable shipping plus a decent discount so I bought two replacements there. My original chain's life was shortened somewhat by letting someone else borrow the Alligator (they got some dirt in the chain by cutting too close to the ground) as well as my cutting of some trees that were in excess of 6" in diameter. I have no real complaints about the quality just the price and availability. I still think the Alligator is a fantastic tool.

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The Black & Decker 6-inch replacement saw chain is designed for use with the LP1000 Alligator Lopper. This high-performance chain measures six inches.

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3/16/2011

Black & Decker LP1000 Alligator Lopper 4.5 amp Electric Chain Saw Review

Black and Decker LP1000 Alligator Lopper 4.5 amp Electric Chain Saw
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I have a small gas-powered chain saw and also a gas-powered pole saw. The chain saw is heavy to hold up and I didn't need to use the pole saw for most of my pruning. Based on the reviews, I decided to give this product a try. This tool works really great! It's not super heavy and you don't have to mess with gas since it's electric powered. I've been using mine to trim oleanders with some branches 4" thick with no problems. Even with ratchet loppers, it's not always possible to cut the thicker branches and the Alligator Lopper solves this problem. You do have to put oil into a small covered hole but you have to oil and chain saw device. The jaws shield the cutters while closed so it's pretty safe to use.

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Black & Decker's Power Saws -- Driven by Quality Black & Decker offers both cordless and electric chain saws, including the Alligator Lopper electric chain saw and 18-volt cordless chain saws. Chain saws feature powerful motors for fast cutting and a sturdy, lightweight design that makes them exceptionally easy to use.
The Alligator Lopper Makes Cutting a Breeze Take a big bite out of fallen trees, tree limbs and brush with the Alligator Lopper -- a revolutionary cutting tool that provides chainsaw-like cutting performance in an un-intimidating tool. With its scissor-like action, the Alligator Lopper’s rugged metal jaws clamp onto logs, thick branches, tree limbs, and vines -- and then saw right through them. Once limbs and branches are on the ground, the Alligator Lopper is perfect for chopping them up into manageable pieces to throw away or chuck into your fireplace.
This amazing saw boasts a rugged 4.5 amp motor for fast, powerful chomping through wood -- plus a heavy-duty cutting bar and chain to really chew through dense branches and logs. This model also features auto chain tensioning to keep the tool in top cutting form. Just loosen the bar retainer bolts with the included wrench and the bar automatically takes out the slack and adjusts the chain’s tension perfectly.
The Alligator Lopper’s jaws offer the ultimate in controlled cutting. The rugged metal guards that cover the jaws protect you from the cutting chain, and they immediately snap back over the blades once the cut is complete. The Alligator Lopper’s jaws also mean that there's no skipping around at the start of a cut. Unlike traditional chainsaws, the lopper cuts side-to-side instead of from top to bottom. This sideways cutting action prevents the cutting chain from burying itself in the dirt as the chain completes its cut.
The Alligator Lopper also makes it much faster and easier to cut logs, because you'll never need to prop them up on saw horses or on other any other brace. Just grab the logs in the Alligator Lopper’s jaws and cut right through them.
Key Technical Specs: Power: 4.5 amps Bar length: 6 inches Jaw capacity: 4 inches
Applications The Alligator Lopper is ideal for tree pruning, clearing brush, storm clean-up, cutting firewood and more, and it’s a great alternative to chainsaws, manual loppers, handsaws and clippers.
Warranty This power yard product from Black & Decker is covered by the manufacturer for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from negligent handling, misuse or lack of reasonable maintenance and care. (Proof of purchase may be required).
Black & Decker's Focus on Performance Black & Decker is a global marketer and manufacturer of quality products used in and around the home, and it also serves as a major supplier of information systems and services to government and commercial clients worldwide. With products marketed in over 100 countries, Black & Decker holds leading market shares in a variety of industries, and it frequently adds new product lines to its family of power tools, cleaning tools, outdoor power equipment, laser products and more.

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