Lengthen Chainsaw Pole Saw to Reach any height

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3ft/1m longer than anything you can buy.
WHAT I USED TO MAKE THIS
10" w/extension pole saw attachment(extension not shown but included): amzn.to/3tAs2pi
SPARE EXTENSIONS: PART# 308010016 around $35 each with shipping
Split shaft models made by the manufactures below all share the same attachments:
RYOBI Gas and 40V
CRAFTSMAN
TORO
TROY-BILT
CUB CADET
JOHN DEERE
MCCULLOCH
MTD PRO
POULAN PRO
WEED EATER
YARD MACHINES
YARD MAN
VIDEO THOUGHTS
I have had this pole saw attachment for over 10years now and have removed/pruned dozens of fruit, ornamental and hardwood trees. I has been fantastic with it's only downfall being the length. The longest one you can get is from Husqvarna and tops out around 14ft for around $700(Stihl 12.5ft for the same). I have them beat by over 3' and think I could add even more with a larger truss to support the weight. Carbon fiber tube with carbon fiber driveshaft and the possibilities are......
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@aaronpowell4885 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Using a polesaw on a ladder is no fun. I've been given several attachment capable trimmers over the years that either weren't repairable or didn't make sense to repair. I knew I held onto them for a reason! As pawpaw Bob says "I throw nothing away, I'll find a use another day"

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah throwing stuff away that I could use someday is a very difficult thing for me.

@yukonjack. 2 жыл бұрын

I like that saying👍 since I'm the same way especially nowadays.... Let's go Brandon.💰💸💰💸💰💸

@sluggonotnancy6178 Жыл бұрын

@@yukonjack. ....me too....but SOME things should be thrown away....quickly.

@christopherway7669 2 жыл бұрын

Been watching and subscribed since your snowblower impeller video and have told several people to watch. I'm always impressed by your modifications to make things easier and get things done. Love your state too! Cheers.

@GodzHammer 2 жыл бұрын

I NEED this! I live on an acreage and have several widow makers just waiting for this video to show me how.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks

@BrucesShop 2 жыл бұрын

All i can say is WOW. Just watching you cut from below first tells me you know abut forced weight. Thanks again.

@nitrous07me 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is a genius, I just bought my 1st home & I’m gonna keep this idea handy thx 👍

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@carlmiller1034 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome trimmer, with the bridge support. Great job Moe!!! And you are correct. They get heavy when holding straight up in the air.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Not too bad if you can rest it on your hip, but otherwise it'll wear you out pretty fast.

@MakingStuff 2 жыл бұрын

I've been needing something like this for quite some time. Thanks for sharing!

@spideywhiplash Жыл бұрын

This is why, as a woman, I love the Male human species.😁 So very inventive. Had me chuckling when you took on all the other branches in fast motion. Thanks for making my day! And Great Job!

@PJBonoVox 2 жыл бұрын

I've got no use for this but I never get tired of seeing you try new stuff. Keep the vids coming man!

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks

@yodasbff3395 2 жыл бұрын

That thing is a beast, it must be a handful to use. I've used a 12 foot Stihl and it was almost more than I could handle. Nice job.👍👍👍 Good to see Ginger back to her old self, she's a keeper.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

It is. It's not too bad once it's up in the air and cutting but moving it around is a chore. Yeah, she's chipper and bouncing around like normal.

@TheGarageEngineer 2 жыл бұрын

I like the “suspension bridge" support idea. Thanks for sharing. Very informative.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks man

@madddog7 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite part ... Ginger, the dog !! Oh, and great project too :-)

@assassinlexx1993 2 жыл бұрын

Next time make the pole longer. So the end rests on the ground. You will find it is much easier to control everything. You can use a heavier pole too. Thinking outside the box just make the box easier.

@280zone 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a pole saw like this and had so much fun my tree is gone, but that is one fun tool for some reason.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

I found myself over the years looking for reasons to use it.

@rodneybrand8521 2 жыл бұрын

I have to say...that's one way to get it done...you are a master mind..glad i don't have trees like that around my place ..i have enough parts to make the same thing..ginger is a real sweetheart...see you on the next one..Cheers..🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks

@mattkork 2 жыл бұрын

Ha, I wanted to get one of those tiller attachments for mine but based on the 'suck' comment I think I won't. Thanks!

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

They are fine for already broken up soil but kind of just fluff it more than till it. I think the main issue is there is no way to properly hold it while using it.

@Enigma-Sapiens 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea and execution Moe, thank you!

@RobbsHomemadeLife 2 жыл бұрын

When I got out of high school one of my first jobs was with my neighbor who cut down trees and dug stumps. Urban lumberjacks cutting big trees in the city next to powerlines, tree huggers, noise police and gangs of little kids getting in the way need their own show on the discovery channel. This was a cool tool. Combine it with a long ladder and you could do a lot. I loved the suspension part.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Digging stumps is a hard job.

@rmcguire-pg6io Жыл бұрын

Never try a pole saw on a ladder. It is too easy to get off balance and have a major accident. 🤕 Also helmet and goggles are needed since the cutting is almost over your head.

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals 2 жыл бұрын

When I see a video posted by youtubers I often say " Oh Good",. When I see you posted something I say " What is he up to now?" "This I've gotta see!" Super video as always!

@57WillysCJ 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea and function. That might not be heavy but unless you are in your physical condition, it will turn into a hard task after a few minutes. All those hours laying on your back working on vehicles helps a lot.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Great point! It does beat you up after 15-20minutes of use.

@JackdeDuCoeur 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! I'm surprised you don't need a more powerful engine to drive the tool at the end of such a long series of springs, but it clearly works. Very cool.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

I really wasn't sure if I would work at this distance. It doesn't seem to mind spinning the 17-ft long drive shaft in there. Overall I think it's probably 10% weaker than it was when it was really short.

@bradleydavis2444 Жыл бұрын

This was very clever and gave me some ideas.

@jdau2b 2 жыл бұрын

You remind me of myself!!! But somewhere along the way I learned…just because you can doesn’t mean you should.

@CPthetooladdict 2 жыл бұрын

You are a Wildman never dissapointed in your contraptions lol awesome stuff!

@donaldlawton7384 2 жыл бұрын

Love your work ,vary zoomed in on your extended chain trimmer. My legs start doing Elvis when I get too high.👍👍👌.guess I need to collect some moore trimmers,lol!

@yukonjack. 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you include your buddy💞 at the end of the videos.✌

@BruceBoschek 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great ideas. Our Stihl long-shaft gas-powered tree trimmer is awfully heavy. My wife and I have to use it together. They sell a harness to help support it, but it's so expensive I can't really justify buying one. The trimmer was also not inexpensive, but it does work well. I just got a 45° angle adapter for it which will make it easier to use for topping trees.

@wotnoturbo 2 жыл бұрын

Don't waste your money on the harness

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Can't go wrong with a Stihl. I have a shoulder harness for mine and find it gets in the way more than helping. Consequently I don't use it.

@wotnoturbo 2 жыл бұрын

@@sixtyfiveford same

@guidedbygreen1480 Жыл бұрын

Never top a tree

@Stang413 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video and very creative. That’s a big honey locust

@OurNewLeader Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is very useful/cool.

@georgewallace3106 2 жыл бұрын

Once again you took my idea that I had in my mind but I didn't know what I was thinking until you showed me 😆😄 or to be fair thanks for the excellent idea it will come in handy. Once again 64ford saves the day.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@arthilliker3721 2 жыл бұрын

Good job ! Thanks !! I like my RYOBI pole saw. I stay off ladders because I don't bounce like I used to at 70 years old ....LOL !!

@rmcguire-pg6io Жыл бұрын

I second that. My last tree trim was a few years ago when I was 60+. The branch I was on snapped and dropped me about 16 feet with a live chainsaw. The landing was an almost perfect PLF with no damage except to my ego.

@oscara.8176 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

You're awesome Oscar.

@carlford5287 5 ай бұрын

Hreat idea! Thanks for posting

@poolmotorrepairguyFL 2 жыл бұрын

The Florida pool pump motor bearing repair guy When Service Calls Longwood approved ! that was good info

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks

@BA-zy2kb 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Brilliant! Still trying to decide if you’re a genius or mad scientist….lol

@markwmetzger 2 жыл бұрын

This is why I love your channel! I'm sure your neighbors either think you're amazing and/or crazy haha

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks. I'm sure I've been the topic of discussion by the neighbors more than once.

@bombardier3qtrlbpsi 2 жыл бұрын

Nice clean up.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks

@helicopterjohns 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea. Thanks for sharing.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. -Moe

@Sharkie1717 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vid! 👍

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@robsdeviceunknown 2 жыл бұрын

oh man what a good idea. I have 10-12 of those sections laying around. I should have thought of this lol.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@outcast7899 11 ай бұрын

Great job, your my kinda neighbor. If you could get a cord up a little higher in tree and use it to hoist tip of saw like a crane and support saw while cutting, might be less load on your arms and back. I like it👍

@outdoorzone 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea!

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks

@AlGoYoSu 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly the idea I need to deal with a single branch left atop a tall pine that the power company didn't trim after cutting the canopy off behind my property. Looks rediculous right now, after trimming that last branch it will just be a strong, tall pine tree trunk that would make Sigmund Freud blush.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

The power company can really chop up a tree good.

@2LateIWon 2 жыл бұрын

Thats amazing I Love it !!!!!

@bigray2859 2 жыл бұрын

Really smart!

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching man

@garethmcgregor1621 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@billrimmer5596 2 жыл бұрын

U r a very creative person. I bet your neighbors love u. Thank u for all your great ideas.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill. -Moe.

@SteveStoltz 2 жыл бұрын

i have that exact setup and a couple parts trimmers, I'm doing this. I have a big pine that split and this would be perfect for witling it down to a more manageable size.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@PETANIROCKER79 2 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing idea. Like it

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man.

@gradypoole5366 2 жыл бұрын

This is perfect thank you

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@jameskim62 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Idea !!!!! I need one for my home..... Cutting down mid-size/ 20feet trees by the arborist ist is really expensive. cdn$3500/ tree.

@donaldlawton7384 2 жыл бұрын

Awsome!

@racebiketuner 5 ай бұрын

Nice!

@guyina4x499 2 жыл бұрын

I had that exact same tree in my front yard, it was just falling apart like yours. I paid a tree company $800 to cut it down. That was 14 years ago.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Last couple of years it's been over burdening itself with seed pods and breaking limbs. It's growing too much from the abundance of water it takes from the lawn.

@plakor6133 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea. Will be on the lookout for dead string trimmers.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@jkbrown5496 2 жыл бұрын

I suspect you could use a belt/harness with a cup to rest, on this with the powerhead an offset, the shaft so the weight was on your hips and you had a pivot point. Like how they carry flags in parade. An open cup would allow you to get rid of the saw quickly if you needed to run

@JOEZEP54 2 жыл бұрын

Repair, Reuse, *****Repurpose **** The suspension support big 👍 Stay safe, Joe Z

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks

@JOEZEP54 2 жыл бұрын

@@sixtyfiveford You're welcome.

@drivecam101 2 жыл бұрын

There are extensions sold by the major manufacturers for split boom systems (but you're only supposed to use one, not several) Of course scavenging parts is free and buying extensions would add up. Professional collapsible telescoping pole saws also exist. And there are extensions for those too. But again that's money to buy a pro tool and they aren't cheap.

@emaglott 2 жыл бұрын

very clever!

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks

@sledhead1017 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo!

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man

@chrischappell7117 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Thank you! Have you thought about doing the same thing with the electric pole saws? They only extend to about 10 feet but would be really nice if you could get them to 15 or 20 feet for the branches up higher. Just an idea for you. Thank you.

@finpainter1 2 жыл бұрын

I have battery trimmer love it.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

The new battery stuff is impressive.

@banga8080 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely doing this because my neighbor has trees and I don't but I'm always having to deal with his pine cones and straw🤬😡

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Pine trees can sure make a mess.

@themoelman 2 жыл бұрын

makes me want to extend my chord trimmer some :) I have a couple junker trimmers. They get gunked up if people don't know about ethanol and such I figure, and aren't too expensive either

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Ethanol... So true

@mute8s 2 жыл бұрын

Do you notice much power loss when going that long? Kind of like loss of torque when using multiple extensions with ratchets.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

I really thought I would notice a big power drop, but I really don't. Maybe 10% so nothing that really affects performance.

@mute8s 2 жыл бұрын

@@sixtyfiveford well that’s really slick then. I expected it to be worse than that too. Well you have added yet another item to my bag of tricks if I ever need it. 👍🏻

@brianwelteroth9248 2 жыл бұрын

I bet it does wear on the arms. I will be sharing this with my pro tree cutting friends.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

It does for sure. Not too bad if you rest it on your hip though.

@brianwelteroth9248 2 жыл бұрын

@@sixtyfiveford My 4 stroke weedeater has a sling which helps a lot. Im sure you can rig one up.

@MyDIYAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Well that seems terribly dangerous… I love it!

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

That's pretty much my exact thoughts.

@trxtech3010 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I have 2 old Weed Eaters sitting behind my shed I been trying to figure out what I wanna make out of them lol

@jeep2003 2 жыл бұрын

nice i did the same thing. Its not nearly as long as yours I keep it together hung up on the ceiling in the shed. though i do have the extra sections just incase

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

They come in really handy.

@bctruck 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a stihl long pruner chainsaw. very first thing I did, was fail to get away fast enough and bent the shaft when the limb fell on it.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Dang! Stihl parts are expensive to boot. I'm not sure why Stihl doesn't make one that's super long.

@covidfart335 2 жыл бұрын

This beats testing my axe throwing skills at a branch 30 feet in the air. At least doing it this way I don't have to wear my helmet

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Practicing my 30-ft axe throwing skills sounds much funner.

@covidfart335 2 жыл бұрын

@@sixtyfiveford Yolo

@RaysLaughsAndLyrics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.. Your trimmer would be just long enough to get a slice of cheese tonite from the Moon. How bout making a trolling motor attachment for a canoe or small row boat using a power head? Steve's Small Engine Saloon has a vid about a vintage trolling outboard that looks a lot like a trimmer. If anyome can build it.. it would be you.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@RaysLaughsAndLyrics 2 жыл бұрын

@@sixtyfiveford Well... are you going fishing.. or taking one small step for a Pizzeria?

@benjaminreinhardt259 2 жыл бұрын

I like it. Simple but effective. Your neighbors - "What the hell is he doing now?" I know, because my neighbors have said the same about me.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm sure I've been the topic of discussion by my neighbors more than once.

@billwilliams2767 2 жыл бұрын

You could even milk it a little bit more if you strapped on some drywall stilts.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah

@not2fast4u2c 2 жыл бұрын

Another great home built machine I wonder if you could throw a rope over a branch where you are working and have it hold some weight of the saw

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Possibly. At 20lbs it's not too bad when you have a vertical and resting on your hip. It starts getting hard though if you have to hold it out where your arms are horizontal or higher. You can only do that for a few minutes before it just starts burning your muscles.

@BlackBuzzzard 2 жыл бұрын

Very clever assembly. I unfortunately paid full freight for a SHORTER Husqvarna.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure why Husqvarna or Stihl don't make a super long one. I'd happily pay for it from a good brand like them.

@corydriver7634 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty ingenious rig. I wonder what your neighbors think when they see you doing stuff like this?

@aaronpowell4885 2 жыл бұрын

He's definitely crazy. Till they see the outcome and once again are reminded that Moe is a genius!!

@MrRmh3481 2 жыл бұрын

My old PPT Echo is 12 feet, and I have a 5 foot extension for it, so that is 17 feet + half my height is 20 feet. Just thought you should be aware.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. I didn't know Echo offered an extension.

@musicauthority7828 2 жыл бұрын

It sounded like a mosquito when you had the footage speeded up LOL. it definitely beats the hell out of having to climb ladders, and trees, and paying a tree removal service to chop off those pesky branches. I'm guessing you had a little windstorm recently, tell Ginger hello.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Mosquito. it sure does. Hey thanks

@Ford-tv 2 жыл бұрын

That's cool but, wouldn't get heavy as you stay cutting for a long time?

@southbridgeforestHOA Жыл бұрын

I wonder if 2 people would make that easier to handle? 2nd person would have a 12' pole that attachees midway to your pole to help support the weight and guide it?

@sixtyfiveford Жыл бұрын

The hardest part about that is finding a second person. My wife said she gave up trying to help me do stupid things.

@lewiemcneely9143 2 жыл бұрын

I have a card with a phone number for a team of Amigos for stuff like this. Everything else I have a Fred Marvin setup and a Workz corded saw that'll fit it with a foot switch. I got the wife a 4 inch Stihl battery trimmer. Now for the leaves. Sic 'em, Ginger! GBWYall!

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it's a lot smarter idea to have the amigos handle jobs like this.

@lewiemcneely9143 2 жыл бұрын

@@sixtyfiveford They do a fine job for a good price and always clean up. We're just too blasted old to even look up, much less climb up! GBWYall!

@mikejones5358 2 жыл бұрын

If only my kids listened as good a ginger lol

@paulgumper 2 жыл бұрын

Chainsaw on a steek!

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Haha

@zx8401ztv 2 жыл бұрын

Inspector gadget :-D You clever devil :-D I was thinking piano strings for the bridge, designed to be taught. And you can play a tune on the chainsaw, joking :-D.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Musical chainsaw.... That's funny

@999thenewman 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. What we don't see is all the time Moe spent chunking the branches and hauling them to the city recycle.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

You're right. The fun/easy part is cutting. Then all the work really begins.

@Goomer 2 жыл бұрын

I would think the weight and stability would be horrifying to me. Too bad I have a tree that really needs to come down and that would help. I'll be over to borrow it in the morning.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

LOL. Yeah it's kind of cumbersome to maneuver.

@ll-rb7or 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent content! I could cut neighbour's encroaching trees and it lands in rheir yard😁

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@fatillacing4131 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea with the truss....but please man, put on a hard hat. Can't have great ideas if your noggin is smashed.

@bighammer587 2 жыл бұрын

Add a couple more sections and you could do this work from inside your house …wouldn’t even have to get out of your easy chair

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah

@helmet098 2 жыл бұрын

This could be a good way to cut the neighbors tree from behind your fence 😂

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah

@steves7896 2 жыл бұрын

I've got 55' Mexican Fan Palms that need trimming. Hmmmm.....

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

That would be one heck of a long pole saw.

@steves7896 2 жыл бұрын

@@sixtyfiveford Haha, yeah it would!

@FixAllFixer62 2 жыл бұрын

Show us how it with out couples!

@dennischarlesbidwell3784 6 ай бұрын

Hi what is the world record in height.?

@hughbrackett343 2 жыл бұрын

I must live in the wrong part of the country. I never find this kind of stuff.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@DAS-Videos 2 жыл бұрын

A super long pole saw can save a lot of money, Instead of calling a tree service, can cut high branches yourself. And no climbing rickety ladders.

@sixtyfiveford 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I think you're PVC electric one is longer than mine still though.

@DAS-Videos 2 жыл бұрын

@@sixtyfiveford No, mine is about 14 feet. And I have to keep it fully assembled all the time and it is a lot bulkier than yours. Mine needs some finesse to work it, after it cuts through or comes off a branch I let the pole slip through my hands to get to the balance point. Otherwise it would crash to the ground, all the weight is on the top :-)