20 Best Tool For Cutting Thick Vines (2023 Updated)

Takes a while to get used to the different motion compared with a Bacho Lander. The cut is oh, so smooth you would think someone sanded it. First cut through 16cm of a recently downed Silver Birch trunk took 10 minutes.

Second cut after I figured out how to use it took 3 minutes and I barely broke a sweat. The trick is (as the instructions say) to let the saw do the work. The more pressure I thought I would have to apply, the slower it cut.

The more relaxed I was, the quicker it cut. I wouldn’t recommend punishing the saw like I did on test, over a long period of time though, as it goes beyond it’s design specifications. However, it is testiment to how the blade would perform if needed.

Excellent quality saw. Comfortable grip, easy cutting, and long lasting. I’ve had a silky for years at this point, I wouldn’t want a different saw. The pull cut is just too smooth and effortless. I bought this one for my mom to replace her large lopping shears.

She loves it. It’s much easier to use for long periods and it doesn’t require straining your joints or your tools trying to cut branches that are too big for them.

Great little saw; compact, sharp (it lives up to its name) and very capable. Read a lot of reviews all over the interwebs before I decided on the Corona. Every one of them said that this saw will last you multiple seasons of heavy usage and that pound for pound, is a solid competitor to the higher priced folding saws out there.

Thats coming from the people who have owned silkys and bahcos. Only thing Ive read that was a con involved the nylon nut needing some loctite. First thing I did when it arrive (which was lightning fast, btw).

Very happy with it so far, going to be putting it to the test out in the bush.

Hey, read all the reviews about this saw. I was a bit worried about battery longevity and ergonomics. Now, after using it extensively on two large, 50′ tall, downed Australian Pine trees, I find that it’s an excellent, well-made saw.

The saw cuts very fast (even on very dense wood). The saw is lighter than my (crappy) Husqvarna and better balanced. Cutting the trunks was very rapid even through the largest diameters that approached the length of the bar (14″).

One drawback (at least on the Aus. Pine) was that the chips were so fine they tended to build-up in the sprocket area and I found I had to clean that area after several cuts. I won’t pretend to tell you that you can cut all day on one battery charge, but I was able to cut both tree trunks into 2′ lengths before the battery showed near-depletion.

Charging was in the 20-40 minute range, though. I’ve used this saw for a couple days and charged the batteries twice (both times from a partially depleted state). Each time, I’ve been impressed by the short charge time.

This saw replaced a Husqvarna gas operated saw that took forever to cold-start. The Makita, however, starts immediately, cuts faster, is whisper quiet, does not vibrate or stink, there is no gas to mix.

and there are no tools to drag around. My saw doesn’t leak bar-oil either (as the Husqvarna did). It’s easier to mount the chain and easier to clean the drive sprocket area after use. It functions extremely well and is well-designed.

It’s also a great value when you look at the Stihl (12″ bar), which advertised as a $320 deal. What they don’t tell you is that it is sold without a battery or charger. ! The sales guy finally had to admit that when you get a full package (1-battery and a charger), the saw costs over $620.

!!! The Makita is the best value in my book. Review by a homeowner maintaining 5-acres in southern FL.

I do a lot of crafts and small repairs around the house. Over the last few years my husband took ill and my small repairs have now turned into bigger ones. When he was able to still challenge a project on his own.

he purchased a WORX 2 in 1 drill from Home Depot. Sadly for him he showed me this wonderful “saving time” drill. I absolutely loved it! I do not have to use 2 different drills now. which saves mega time.

Jokingly I told my husband that I will keep the drill in the house for safe keeping. He could use my/his drill anytime that he needed it! The reason because when I need a particular tool I could never find it in his shed.

We have recommended this drill to many friends and family. My husband and I showed our/his new drill to our daughter as she makes and sells her own crafts. She loved the drill just as much as I did when my husband first bought it home! For our daughters birthday she received a 2 in 1 drill as well from us.

While repairing our screen door our neighbor came over to assist me with his help. When he noticed my/our drill. his remarks were Wow this drill is nice! Long story short we have told many people about this drill even some employees at Home Depot who have not heard of this awesome tool.

The drill was a special sale and no longer available at the store. That was not a problem for us. we went straight online to the WORX website and ordered a couple more for gifts. I/We have a few other WORX tools and are excited to order more for this spring and summer yardwork.

You can not go wrong with these tools. What really is great about the WORX tools. the batteries are interchangeable. I make sure to charge the batteries up as soon as the project is finished and ready for the next job.

My husband is no longer with us but I can still see his smile everytime that he asked to use “HIS” drill.

I wanted to start off my saying this drill is extremely well built. I had an experiance that involved leaving my drill on the top of my fireplace on the roof. I could not remember where I put it until I went up to the roof and found it sitting on its side.

Here is the amazing thing. It was on the roof for 2 weeks and during that time it snowed 9 inches completely burying the drill under all that snow. Then the snow melted and it rained. Then it snowed again burying the drill again.

2 days later the snow melted and everything dried out. When I went to retrieve the drill it worked perfectly and the battery was still charged. My hats off to the engineers at WORX for designing such a great drill and to withstand the elements like that is beyond anything anybody could imagine.

Also I happen to be an engineer in the plastics field and I will tell you that WORZ uses heavy duty injection molded plastic that just feels right when your using it. I just wanted to share this amazing story and to pay tribute to the quality design of the WX 176L If anybody needs a good drill of this type I would buy it in a snap.

Last thing is I purchased this drill in 2016 and use it frequently and its still going strong and the Lithium Ion Batteries still hold a full charge. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

I purchased this product over a year ago it was such a great product I purchased a 2nd one for my boat. How many time do you drill a pilot hole to prevent splitting and then you change your bit to use it as a screw driver with this product you merely push the button and spin it from drill to driver push again back to drill.

so simple and easy for anyone to use. I highly recommend this product for everyone. I own over 20 Worx products and share all battery powers. Worx is my favorite tool maker ever and would be lost without them.

I have a full size corded hedge trimmer. I hate it. I only have a few hedges and the time it takes to get everything organized to use it seems lime more of a hassle than it is worth, so my hedges usually get unruly.

I came across this little trimmer and decided to try it. It arrived 20 minutes ago. I slapped a 4 AH battery in it and finished about 10 minutes ago. Changing from the grass trimmer to the hedge trimmer was easy.

Just watch the grease when changing the blades. I was worried that it might not be able to handle the more branch like parts of the one hedge, but it was not an issue. With a 4 AH battery, it was still super light and easy to handle.

I like the shorter blade for the small hedges because I am working close and able to see the entire cutting area. I wasn’t worrying about a longer blade taking chunks out of the hedge next to the one I was working on.

I was able to get a nice shape to them very quicky. I had it on the shelf next to the trimmer that I am selling and the battery on the charger in no time. This is a game changer for me. This is the year my yard is going to look amazing thanks to the collection of Worx tools I have been gathering.

This tool arrived two days ago and I used it extensively to cut back the faded stems on about 50 feet of hostas and used the shrub trimmer on about 20 feet of low shrubs. It worked well. Certainly proving the adage that the right tool makes the job easier! I have two concerns – First, will the blades stay sharp ? Both blades worked well but will they stay sharp? Second, both blades had thick grease where the blade connects with the motor.

Will this last? Will it get gummy? I will try to update this review as time goes on. I see some criticisms about the strength of the motor. The 20V motors are simply not as powerful as a gas or even an electric motor – but I expected that to be in the case.

I found that the tool had the right power for the job. The first day that I used it, I thought that holding the safety button was a little annoying, but the second day, I didn’t even notice it. Bottom line – assuming it stays sharp, I am very satisfied with this purchase.

I bought this a couple of weeks ago and used it to trim all of the shrubs around my house. The small size with the 8” blade is the perfect size. It doesn’t tire my arm as I cut a lot of shrubs. However, the blade needs to oscillate about twice as fast.

It’s rather slow so I can only move it at a very slow pace for it to cut adequately. The second drawback is the bottom plate that keeps the blade attached to the tool comes off very easily. It came unattached several times during use and the blade fell off.

One time a small spacer also fell off and it took me 20 minutes to find it so I could reattach the blade. I was not cutting anything approaching the thickness that should have caused a problem. So, the concept is just right – a small handheld hedge trimmer that doesn’t tire you out.

The cons are that it seems underpowered and the blade attachment cover needs to be better attached so it doesn’t come off during use and potentially cause lost parts.

Great overall design, functional and great quality! With these cutting shears I was able to cut through leather, plastic, thick cardboard and even cork board with precision and ease! I was shocked by just how easy these 9 inch, Fiskars, PowerCut Shears cut through all of these materials, gving me a very clean cut, all the way through, the first time I cut! I was able to cut clean edges, cutting without hesitations plus these are super comfortable and easy on my fingers and hands to hold & use.

Even when I am crafting or sewing, cutting for longer periods of time, my fingers and hands were comfortable at a times. This is very important to me as I do have arthritis in the joints of my fingers and hands.

Their curved shaped blades seemed to give me more cutting power, which I need when I need to cut thicker, hard to cut materials like leather. These metal blades are heavy-duty, made from a thicker stainless steel that’s extremely durable.

From start to finish the blades make it easier to cut with less cuts than before. Having the serrated edge makes them easier to grip and hold any materials that may have a slightly slippery surface to cut.

The handles are designed with Softgrip touchpoints which make them very comfortable for me to hold and use. The ergonomic shape of the handles is surprisingly more comfortable than regular shaped shear handles plus they are larger sized and yes, much more comfortable! I was happily surprised whwn opening the package to find out the protective case for covering the blades.

Most definitely helps to protect the blades when I am not using them and have then stored in crafting or sewing box. The blades slide directly into this for safe keepings! Overall, I have been very impressed with my usage of these shears! I absolutely recommend them for their comfortably soft grip handles, durable & strong blades that cut through some of the thicker, hard to cut materials that I often need to cut when I am doing a DIY project, crafting and even sewing.

I used to own a pair of older, beloved ProSnips and misplaced them. So I ordered these as a substitute to cut high-pressure laminate in the cabinetmaking trade. When I received them I had my druthers as to whether they would perform as well as the old ones.

Upon using them for the first time they worked out better than the old ones. The laminate doesn’t have the tendency to crack at the end of cut. They are built rugged and look and feel like they will last much longer than the ProSnips.

Outstanding product!.

If They’re not in my hand being used they’re on my side in my magnogrip tool belt. I’m a $25 an hour 32 year old sheet metal mechanic who joined the sheet metal union at age 18. Ofcourse my first pair were straights not offsets lol but they were some off home depot generic brand then I had wiss until they folded on me then i was introduced to midwest and they always cut straight and clean as long as you dont cut notched metal or beads or where you need to be using double cuts or bulldogs.

Unfortunately I believe I already ruined my red pair for that exact reason regardless of the fact in this same order ordering this pair i also ordered midwest bulldogs. lol. it happens.

Before I was an electrician, I would have never considered these as a essential tool. Now I’d be crazy not to have them with me. Working in the field Klein Linemans is one of the most iconic and reliable tools I’ve encountered, having had the pleasure of using a pair that were older than I was.

Tough and durable, I’ll never never need another pair. That is until I blow a hole in them.

I bought a klein crimping pliers when I started my apprenticeship, had it for sure 13+ years. Been used every single day in residential electrical work, so been hammered on used as a hammer. Greenlee pliers are just as good, but if you want durability.

Get a klein like I tell the new apprentices.

I purchased the Black and Decker 24 inch, 40 Volt hedge trimmer after previously purchasing the companion string trimmer and blower/leaf vac. I have had great experiences with both of them, with the exception that the batteries take about 15 minutes longer to recharge than the run time on the string trimmer (25 – 35 minutes).

So one of my justifications for purchasing this unit was to get a third battery and charger. By purchasing the hedge trimmer, I got it for about $35 more than the cost of just a battery. Now I can run continually with any of the three units by rotating batteries.

(At least that is the justification that I gave my wife. Her reply was that now I’m not allowed to take breaks. My mistake there. ) I am very pleased with the trimmer, although I have only used it once to cut down some overgrown yews.

It powered through the rather tough branches easily. I didn’t use it on the 3/4″ branches that it is advertised for, but did cut right through many 1/2″ and smaller branches with little effort. The safety switch is the most convenient one that I have every used.

A plus there. The balance of the handle was very good. It was easy to maneuver around the bushes and keep in control. After using a corded B&D trimmer for 35 years (still runs well), it is nice not to have to worry about keeping the cord out of the blades.

The only negative was that there is a black plastic guard that snaps in front of the handle to provide additional protection. It is designed to have some give rather than breaking, and has come off once while in use.

I’m not sure that I had it fully snapped on, so that may have been operator error. However if it comes off again, it will be easy to add a small piece of tape to secure it. Other than that, this seems like a rock solid tool.

I expect to get at least 15 years use out of it, then turn it over to my grandkids.

I opened the first box showing the correct sized for my band saw but could not make it fit. I opened the second box and measured it against the old blade and it was a exact same size. I measured the first saw blade and it was the wrong blade in the right box, it was disappointing.

I bought this saw about two years ago now and have used it at least every few weeks since. I’m a professional landscaper who does tree trimming, removal, storm cleanup, and routine maintenance/pruning on all sorts of woody shrubs and trees.

The key attributes of this saw are the fast chain speed and extremely low weight. This saw can easily be used with one hand in a tree or crouched under limbs without having to breathe gas engine fumes or fuss with starting a chainsaw with a pull rope.

Furthermore, the smallest climbing saw I’ve used has less power and still weighs more. I’ve done entire several-hour projects on one 5ah battery, so having multiple fully charged batteries is very much the same thing as having a 5-gallon gas can on the truck, but you don’t have to deal with spills and fumes.

I ran the Dewalt 20v 12″ chainsaw for many years and here’s how they compare. Dewalt: more torque, lower chain speed, longer bar, heavier, bulkier, has larger capacity batteries available, auto-chain tensioning, leaks bar oil badly.

Makita: less torque, much faster chain speed, shorter bar, much lighter, more compact (true top handle), 6ah biggest battery available, can be stored with some bar oil in it without leaking it all out, digital safety button is fast and easy to use.

Oregon makes bars and chains that fit both. I ordered my backups online. I ultimately sold off the DeWalt saw and keep the Makita. Everything in the photo was cut with the Makita. Let the saw cut at speed (don’t bear down on it) and it will comfortably cut 8-10″ logs.

‘ve always been slow to move up to the next cordless tool. I didn’t buy my first cordless drill until 1983 (also a Makita). The poor salesman had to really work on me. That said, I’ve have seldom been disappointed, and only with the old, usual points, weak, but expensive batteries, fragile clasps.

This saw has been superlative. I’ve charged both batteries twice. I’ve cut Oak, Redwood, Toyan, Manzanita (large Manzanita), even some Fir. I couldn’t be more impressed. While Makita says to wear ear protection, without the gas engine roaring, I don’t consider it a serious requirement.

It’s not fair to call it the quietest cordless. It’s the only cordless I’ve really used. I have worn out 2 corded chain saws, but they did not compare to this Makita lighter, quicker, and this may seem hard to believe, more powerful.

I’ve cut a lot of wood the last 50 years. I heated my first house in Alaska with wood, 11 cords a winter. After 3 winters, I needed a break and went electric heat, but I still like wood heat, but now I think I’ll cut ceremonial fireplace supply with this little darling.

Having a bad neck & back I bought this chainsaw for its weight and capabilities. Although it isn’t cheap it seems to be vary well made with a nice balance that can be used single handed easily. Having alot of the Milwaukee m18 tools and batteries I was going to get their chainsaw untill I noticed the weight, close to fifteen pounds.

Although I had to get the hole Makita kit, so far I’m vary pleased with its usability, power, and battery life. It definitely helps maintain the overgrowth on my half wooded property without pulling the 20″ echo out which puts me in pain just to start, let alone swinging it around.

There is nothing that comes close at this price point and it matches anything from more expensive saw makers. Once a saw needs sharpening it will only be as good as the person’s skill who sharpened it, whether it cost £10 or £1000, anyway.

Out of the box it came sharp, well set and has the most comfortable handle of any of my saws. Get one, you’ll be glad you did.

I am thrilled with this saw. It looks futuristic until you take it up. In feel and operation this saw seems to come from a different, more proud era of woodworking. The only downside is that now I am looking at the whole Veritas range with envious eyes, and making my plans accordingly !.

It’s nice, but it’s not as nice as the Japanese double-sided thin-bladed saw that I purchased from Axminster at the same time, which is terrific. I’m afraid the one you have asked me to review is fine, but not getting much of a look-in! Your further questions ask me if I read reviews of the product before purchase.

I really can’t recall, however, your review doesn’t allow for this, so whatever answer is there may well be wrong.