I’m in the market for some tree sticks and a saw head. Does anyone have some input as far as brand, size, foam core, hollow core, etc.
Huh ?? What are tree sticks ?? And what kind of saw head ? Do you mean a pole saw with pruner head ?? I need to get several extensions and a saw head. I'm just going with the 4' fiberglass ( just like on my Big Shot) . WesSpur will mail 4 footers. Not 6 footers. I'm going to go with the Samurai Heavy Duty blades . they are affordable and pole saw blades have lived a short hard life for me. I'm not sure the 13 and 15" blades use the same mounting hole size and spacing. If they do, I will get 1 , 13 " and 1, 15" . plus I need a new 13 " Heavy Duty blade for my hand saw. ( I cut into a timber lock screw head doing some repairs to our cabin. I wear an Itchiban on my saddle and like it. But, I think I will try a 15" saw. See if the benefits outweigh the size and weight increase. Silky has some great saws. But they don't cut any faster than an Itchiban. I also plan on trying the Samurai saw that has the gullets . On bigger cuts on cottonwood and poplar I do get some sawdust build up. I must confess that when doing a lot of climbing, I use my hand saw a little more than speed production would allow. Its just so nice having everything quiet.
Iirc Marvin is the brand of saw head I had picked out. Foam core is needed if at anytime u will be around power lines. But if they weigh a lot more it will get tiring soon.
Replacement Tree Saw Blades Fiberglass Pole Saws for Tree Trimming Professionals I'm not zakly sure which head fits which handle. But a call to WesSpur would solve that. I've always bought from WesSpur but Tree Stuff and that other outfit I can't remember it's name seem to be good businesses to deal with.
Yep exactly what I’m after! Guess I say tree sticks since that’s what I’m used to saying at work because the rest of them are live line tools or hot sticks. I’ve got a silky zubat hand saw on my saddle thinking it’s a 13” blade it’s been good so far I use it a LOT just like you say. I’m set on getting a 8’ base pole, 2- 6’ extension poles and the saw head with the adaptor that goes on and off the same as the poles go together TreeStuff - Marvin Saw Head I guess my big question is what’s the difference in hollow or foam core? Is one more ridged or is the foam just there to keep moisture out?
I see they have a new one out that has carbon fiber poles and is real light weight. But , its $500.00 8-/ I don't know about the difference in ridgity between the hollow core and foam filled.