What tool do I use to prune branches larger in diameter than 3"?

Question

I have bought the largest manual pruner that is offered without a motor but it will only prune a branch up to 3 inches in diameter. What do I use to prune larger branches?

Answer 1

limb saw....



http://www.machete.com/prod04.htm



or the curved type...



limb saw on left, root saw on right...



http://www.quisqualis.com/RootLimbSaws.jpg









proper method...



http://www.dof.virginia.gov/urban/images/landscape-man-Pruning_large_limb.jpg

Answer 2

The easiest method to cut branches more than 2" in diameter is by using a long-handled tree pruner with a saw on the end of it. Fiskars makes one that had a pruner and saw all-in-one.



It is important to wear safety glasses while trimming branches and make sure you know where the branch will fall before starting the cut.

Answer 3

A coarse toothed saw meant for branch trimming. Go to a hardware store, nursery supply, or home center.

Answer 4

You answered your own question....

Time for the motor... they make a pole saw with chain saw on the end.



Works like a champ!!

Answer 5

a pruning saw