Picked a handsaw over a chainsaw for a big takedown and it worked out fine

I had this big maple in a tight backyard near a porch in Portland. Normally I'd reach for my Stihl chainsaw for anything over 6 inches. But the homeowner was nervous about noise and I figured I'd try my Silky Zubat handsaw instead. Honestly it took maybe 20 minutes longer per limb but the control was WAY better. No bar oil mess on their deck and I didn't scare their dog. I still grabbed the chainsaw for the trunk cuts but the crown work with the handsaw felt smoother. Has anyone else switched to manual saws for those tight residential jobs?

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hill.hugo9d ago

Switched to my Silky Gomboy for a similar maple and never looked back.

xena_miller319d ago

Saw a video where a guy climbed a huge maple with one of those and he made it look way too easy lol.