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Poles Apart

About four years ago I was forced to call in a tree surgeon because a noble Beech tree in my front garden not only had branches over-hanging a public road, but was also dying. Being particularly fond of this Beech I decided to have not just the dangerous branches removed but also the corresponding branches on the garden side to ensure the weight displacement of the tree remained consistent, in an effort to save the tree for a few more years. A price was agreed (a few hundred pounds) with the tree surgeon, but when he arrived he simply sent his assistant up the tree to rope the branches securely and then pulled out a long pole saw from his van and 25 minutes later six large branches were safely sitting on my front lawn! This taught me a very important lesson – using the right tool sometimes makes a seemingly impossible task very simple.

Exactly one week later I bought myself the exact same Silky pole saw that the tree surgeon had used so effectively and since then whenever I have had a diseased branch or a tree that needs its crown thinning, I use this great tool. The Silky Hayauchi saw I own reaches from 2.3 metres up to an impressive 4.9 metres, however it is possible to buy Silky saws that reach an unbelievable 6.3 metres when extended. Although I imagine that it must be difficult to control a saw at 6.3 metres, it must be great to be able to fell a high branch and be on your way home whilst most tree surgeons are still trying to get their chainsaws started!

The Silky range of pole saws all utilise the razor-sharp blades for which Silky saws have become famous and depending on which model you choose they also include sickles for underscoring bark or removing vines. The poles are made aluminium alloy which whilst being very light is also very strong. Poles have shaped profiles to keep them rigid during sawing and good quality grips to ensure comfort during use.

I still use a tree surgeon for any serious tree work I need doing in the garden, but for the odd branch that needs removing, I just remember how easy it is when you have the right tools for the job!

The Silky pole saw range can be found at: www.qualitygardentools.com/hand-tools/saws/silky-saws/silky-extending-pole-saws/viewcategory

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