What are these l brackets for

[Guest]

Hi All

 

I am terrified of chainsaws and have been looking at buying ie black and decker? cordless alligator loppers but am not sure if it will be false econony and perhaps I should go for a small chainsaw instead!

 

I am a bit frightened of chainsaws but am not sure if the loppers will be robust enough(to cut saplings and runners off established hedging(approx 3 -4 inches diameter)

 

Has anyone use the alligator loppers at all?

 

Thank you

indie

[theherd123]

I havent any experience of the alligator loppers but if you take all the right precautions when using a chainsaw they are wonderful tools!

[Redwing]

I have an alligator as hubby wont let me have a proper chainsaw

 

We use ours to cut firewood, it cuts through branches at 3 inches, I think it would struggle at 4 inches though

 

We have the cordless ones which are very good as no trailing cords but they only do about 40-50 cuts on a charge

 

they are very simple to use and of course much safer than a chainsaw

[Olly]

I was a bit scared of chainsaws, but I bought one in January to cut up wood for my wood-burning stove and it's great. However I only use it on wood that's secured for cutting (firmly gripped in my Black-and-Decker workmate).

 

Using it to cut standing wood, i.e. hedge stuff, is a lot more dangerous I think, and personally I wouldn't use mine for that. Loppers do most stuff, and for anything bigger I use a bowsaw or a pruning saw.

[Guest]

Many thanks for the responses, I think I will go for an alligator first up and progress to a small ie stihl for chopping wood(& I will buy a workmate..good idea) .

 

I have just been with my bow saw etc and its such hard work! My bingo wings will hopefully evaporate! The local farmer did cut a couple of years ago and did say a circular PTO round saw would do the trick but its going to cost £££ so I decided to do a bit at a time.

 

But thanks again

indie

[Guest]

Just to say the alligator is fantastic, I spent ages with the bow saw a few weeks ago and this alligator just slices so easily. As soon as you take one hand off the handles it stops and the chain saw is fairly well protected in a cover. But as I say to start it you have to have both hands on the handles, its like a big pair of scissors. Needs a lot of chain oil top ups & I have the cordless version, it has great reviews. Good price on Amazon £50+ brilliant.

 

Perhaps a small chainsaw once I get confident with this indie

[docsquid]

You can go on a chainsaw course at most local colleges, and it is very much worth it - either that or get a local tree surgeon to teach you the basics of using a chainsaw. Do make sure you wear a chainsaw helmet, with ear protectors, and safety trousers whenever you use a chainsaw also.

 

They are great tools if you use them properly but really very dangerous indeed if you don't know what you are doing.

[WarrensWorld]

Chainsaw much more versatile, just remember to get all the kit trousers ear-defenders boots and safety glasses. Keep your feet on firm ground and do not use a chainsaw in confined places. If you use it to lop off branches get a hard-hat.

[Guest]

Thanks for the replies, the alligator has a protected chain/cover ie as soon as you take your hand off either handle it stops. But I agree I am in more danger of a branch twig etc landing on my head or in my eye, so I have seen a full face visor etc and am going to invest in one of those and yes I have big holes in my trousers from clambering through barbed wire etc(I do remember my father slicing his shin with a chainsaw..I think thats why I am scared of them). However I will probably invest in a little stihl. Everyone that has seen the alligator has said thats a chainsaw anyway.

 

Brilliant tool though indie