Hbhaska
Chumono
What do you recommend for cutting sawing off a 8-10 inch diameter trunk? I need to remove a massive air layering.
Saw for big trunk
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berzerkules
Shohin
I'd use a chainsaw.
Hbhaska
Chumono
Thanks. I was thinking anything but the chainsaw.
Firstflush
Chumono
A good quality arborist saw (folding or not) from home depot will work.
Shibui
Imperial Masterpiece
10" is a big piece of wood!
I'd use a chainsaw too.
A new, good quality pruning saw may do the job make sure the blade is longer than the piece you are cutting. Getting through will still take some time and effort. A bow saw would probably be better for something that size as the blade is longer which will allow better sawing but the larger saw can be difficult to use where other branches are in the way.
I don't usually consider a hand saw for anything over 3" these days.
I'd use a chainsaw too.
A new, good quality pruning saw may do the job make sure the blade is longer than the piece you are cutting. Getting through will still take some time and effort. A bow saw would probably be better for something that size as the blade is longer which will allow better sawing but the larger saw can be difficult to use where other branches are in the way.
I don't usually consider a hand saw for anything over 3" these days.
Maiden69
Masterpiece
I am not a fan of chainsaws unless I'm cutting a tree down and don't care about what I am cutting into. I would use a bow saw for something like this, as they are cheap and available in every big box store. I have a 240 GOMBOY Silky saw and love it. I haven't used my bow saw since I bought it. They have a SUGOI 420 that I am eyeing out in case the extra funds are available.
Tieball
Masterpiece
I would certainly like to see a photo of this tree material. I'm curious about what you’re cutting….hardwood….softwood…..deadwood.
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
Pruning saw that cuts on the "pull" stroke.
Get one with a 14" blade. Low cost, less work than a bow saw...
www.theprunerwarehouse.com
Get one with a 14" blade. Low cost, less work than a bow saw...
Felco Curved Pull Stroke Saw F-630
Felco 13 inch Curved Pull Stroke Saw with holster, whether used in arboriculture, landscaping or horticulture, increases ease and productivity, especially when working on green wood and other demanding pruning tasks.
www.theprunerwarehouse.com
Hbhaska
Chumono
It’s a big liquidambar (sweet gum). Here’s the thread with pictures.
Air-layering a liquidambar after collection
This tree was collected last August. It’s been through one season of Fall, winter and spring. Now it’s flushing growth like crazy and generally in good shape. I would like to air-layer the top but should I wait until next year or can I do this in the summer of this year, a few months from now?
Hbhaska
Chumono
Thank youPruning saw that cuts on the "pull" stroke.
Get one with a 14" blade. Low cost, less work than a bow saw...
Felco Curved Pull Stroke Saw F-630
Felco 13 inch Curved Pull Stroke Saw with holster, whether used in arboriculture, landscaping or horticulture, increases ease and productivity, especially when working on green wood and other demanding pruning tasks.
Hbhaska
Chumono
Thank you, Neil. I’ll look into bow saw.
Hbhaska
Chumono
This is great. Thanks for the information.
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
I would do it in sessions with a pull saw, like...over 3 days!
I recently refound my wire saw too I bought for some old layers, they're only a couple bucks at Walmart.
Sorce
I recently refound my wire saw too I bought for some old layers, they're only a couple bucks at Walmart.
Sorce
Lutonian
Chumono
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
FWIW, looking at the link, from the leaf shape in those photos this is NOT a sweet gum (liquidamber styraciflua). It is an Asian liquidamber (liquidamber orientalis).It’s a big liquidambar (sweet gum). Here’s the thread with pictures.
Air-layering a liquidambar after collection
This tree was collected last August. It’s been through one season of Fall, winter and spring. Now it’s flushing growth like crazy and generally in good shape. I would like to air-layer the top but should I wait until next year or can I do this in the summer of this year, a few months from now?www.bonsainut.com
Maiden69
Masterpiece
Doesn't look like my L.Orientalis, the lobes are pointier on his. This one I got from Brent.
Brent picture from his website
Hbhaska
Chumono
I agree. Mine looks more like Liquidambar styraciflua
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
It is what it is. I don't think it's east coast sweetgum (which is pretty much all around me here). This don't look like it to me. Particularly the last photos...
Ohmy222
Shohin
Silky saws are the best saws I have ever used. I use this one all the time. I have one with a fine blade too:
You would probably need a larger one.
You would probably need a larger one.
Hbhaska
Chumono
Two leaves from the same tree, one larger than the other.
