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1. 
   jhausch | Oct 19, 2003 05:52pm | #1

   Agreed, switching between Knots and Breaktime is bad enough.

   Steelkilt Lives!
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   BobL | Oct 20, 2003 01:50am | #2

   http://forums.taunton.com/tp-breaktime/messages?msg=35049.3

   bobl          Volo, non valeo

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   ian | Oct 20, 2003 03:12am | #3

   Hear   Hear

   My initial impressions are that this forum is an extension of the Taunton Tool Guide

   Looks too much like an opportunity for manufacturers to tout their tools for my taste

   Edit:  I've checked the "member since" info for some of the posters.  There is a reasonable correlation between a post along the lines of "what to you think about tools from manufacturer X"  and a person who joined the forum the same day !

   
   

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   Edited 10/19/2003 8:19:13 PM ET by ian

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   forestgirl | Oct 20, 2003 07:06am | #4

   Yep, I see I'm not alone.  I realllllly hate throwing cold water on someone's idea, but I don't see any up-side to this additional forum, and if indeed Taunton is trying to get feedback on the TG, this ain't gonna do it.  Maybe they're trying to get info and ideas for the next TG??  Oh man....forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   andybuildz | Oct 26, 2003 06:45pm | #6

   FG

        I just left a post on "inspired houses" forum asking how long this has been here.....Is it "brand new"?

   I have to agree with you about this tool talk forum......why direct us to yet another forum??????

   Be confused

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   CTI | Oct 26, 2003 09:46pm | #7

   So, would this be the place to ask about a saw to use to prune 2" branches with? I have a hand saw that looks like a bow (don't know the name for it), but I was thinking electric or battery, and I think reciprocating might be the word (doing the sawing for me).  

   Surely there are many discussions on this already, but I am either over- or underwhelmed by the search results. Maybe someone can point me there. Thanks. 

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   poorsh | Nov 01, 2003 10:52pm | #8

   Hi

   I have used a Japanese pruning saw that cuts on the pull stroke on Red Maple etc. It is like having a chainsaw that folds up and goes into your pocket. Really sharp. By the way have chainsaw bucksaw lopers etc.

   Got it from Lee Valley Tool. It was around $20.00

   http://www.leevalley.com

   Mac

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   CTI | Nov 01, 2003 11:43pm | #9

   Thanks mac, and the price seems right. I will go explore the site.

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   CTI | Nov 01, 2003 11:47pm | #10

   Is this the one http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page.asp?SID=&ccurrency=1&page=10241&category=2,42706,40721

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   poorsh | Nov 02, 2003 04:22am | #11

   Hi

   Yes. Go to gardening and then pruning section,then saws. There is a selection of three or four types depending on your need. I use the larger folding one. They have no set on the teeth and leave a smooth cut.

   Mac

   http://www.leevalley.com

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   CTI | Nov 02, 2003 06:36am | #12

   Thanks, mac, they look handy. Now, for one that saws on its own (I hold the handle and the blade saws).

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   poorsh | Nov 02, 2003 06:42am | #13

   Hi

   You are not thinking! When is the windy season in your area? Hold the saw and let the branch move back and forth!!

   Mac

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   CTI | Nov 02, 2003 10:20am | #14

   LOL! You may have something there! Hold the saw with one hand, and move the branch with the other, then trade off! Thanks for your help :)

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   Dunwright | Aug 13, 2005 07:28am | #15

   If you have access to a Sawzall, then the best tree limb blade is from Skill. It's called, deservidly so, "The Ugly".
   Available at HDepot for a modest price.
   I've been using it on and off for several seasons. If it goes dull, I plan to reshape the butt to fit in the Sawzall chuck.

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   CAGIV | Oct 20, 2003 08:52am | #5

   Dollars to pesos it doesn't last long

   but I think it could work.......maybe..