It is important for homeowners
to have appropriate tools if you’re thinking about do-it-yourself tree removal in
the near future, so that you carry out the job in a safe manner. Even though
cutting down trees is considered bad for the environment, the major reasons to
remove a tree are its bad health conditions and if this puts your property and
the people that use it at some form of risk. You need to know how to properly
cut down a tree and make sure you have the right equipment.
Here’s a list of some of the
most essential tree removal tools from Simpsonville lawn care experts:
Axes- Every tree expert knows the
value of having a sharp axe while cutting down a tree, not taking away from the
fact that axes are one of the oldest and most trusted tools for cutting
branches and even small trees due to their sharpness and ease of use. The ease
of use can be attributed to the tool having a small handle, making them easy to
grip and maneuver, especially suitable for cutting small branches or other
sections of the tree that professional gardeners sometimes have difficulty cutting
down with a chainsaw.
Moreover, axes don’t cost as
much as other fancy tools, and aren’t as noisy as chainsaws. There are also a
variety of chainsaws available, which means you are not limited to one type and
can easily pick another type if you are uncomfortable with using a specific
type. For example, double-sided axes are great for cutting down trees whereas a
pick-axe is mostly used to pry the thick roots that are deeply placed into the
soil. Another huge advantage with using axes is that you don’t have to buy a
new axe if the blade has become dull, all you have to do is sharpen it with a
long mill file.
It’s advisable that you enlist
help of experts since all of the sharp tools must be handled with extreme care
and expertise.
Chainsaws- This is probably the most
efficient equipment to perform tree removal since chainsaws run on either
electricity or gas. You can choose from gas-powered and electric chainsaws
where the former is recommended for felling trees while the latter is mostly
used for pruning trees and shrubbery. Although choosing electric-powered
chainsaws is healthier for the environment but you have to have an electric
outlet, which could be a problem. If you are thinking about cordless electric,
then you have to make sure the battery is charged, which again can be a bit of
an inconvenience.
Chainsaws are extremely
dangerous, so you need to handle this type of machine with great care and wear
appropriate safety gear. Make sure you read the manufacturer's operating
instructions so that you know how to perfectly use it.
Stump Grinders, crosscut saws,
loppers, and ladder, tree climbing snap hooks and ropes (if you are required to
climb trees) - are other great tools.
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