How can I cut Leylandis?

[Gary111]

I've got some leylandis that need cutting, what's the easiest way of doing it myself please?
I'm wondering about using a circulat saw as my pruner with a chain clogs up on this kind of thing.

 

[Gary111]

I want to take around 8 ft off

 

[HERTS P&D]

Hire someone!

Andy

 

[Handymanjo]

Circular saw is s big no no , loss of finger,hands,personal injury.
Right tool for the right job would be better.
Get someone who knows what to do.

 

[foxhole]

Chainsaw, trim outer branches first with hedge trimmer. Where gloves it’s bad for your skin.

 

[Munroast]

I've got some leylandis that need cutting, what's the easiest way of doing it myself please?
I'm wondering about using a circulat saw as my pruner with a chain clogs up on this kind of thing.

Just cut it with a Bow Saw,

bowsaw - Google Search

if you just have the one to do it is all you need, no need for power tools, and absolutely don't try a circular saw

seriously, I have several chainsaws and use them a lot, and if I just lopping 8foot of the top of the tree in your picture, I would probably just use the bow saw. the trunk at that point is only going to be 3 o 4 inches dia, not even enough exercise to get a mild sweat on, even in this heatwave.

 

[pidgeon1]

As Munroast says Bow saw, maybe some different sizes depending how thick the branches , and goggles.

If you use a ladder or step ladder make sure its safe to use maybe a second person to foot ladder,

 

[gonch69]

I got one of these for mine can even gets the neighbors bushes when there not looking

DeWalt DCMPS567N-XJ XR 18V Brushless Pole Saw (Body Only)

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[Fred Blogs]

Cut them off at the base and take them down the tip, damn things ought to be banned.

 

[pidgeon1]

Cut them off at the base and take them down the tip, damn things ought to be banned.

Best suggestion. when they are gone for good.

Have cut down and got rid of 40 plus 12 feet high on our garden.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Gary, are you a landlord or renting?

Andy

 

[lostinthelight]

I wouldn't recommend a reduction virgin to tackle the job but Lidl have a gardening event next Thursday with pole chainsaw that I can recommend for the money
Parkside 20V Cordless Pole Saw - Bare Unit

Parkside 20V Cordless Pole Saw - Bare Unit - at Lidl UK

Parkside 20V Cordless Pole Saw - Bare Unit - Battery and charger are not included Compatible with all batteries in the “PARKSIDE X 20V Team”

www.lidl.co.uk

 

[Mottie]

I cut down a row of leylandii once by trimming all the branches so that I was left in effect with a totem pole. I then cut that down into lengths that would fit in my small van.

 

[MisterBoy]

These look like a big job though it's unclear how high they are from the photo. How thick is the trunk where you want to cut it, and how high off the ground?

A chainsaw is the right power tool but working off the ground is not a trivial job for one. A Pruning saw (Japanese style) is a good option, or a pole saw potentially.

You will have a LOT of material to dispose of so I would hire an arborist to reduce them to a height you can maintain them in future.

 

[Gary111]

Thanks for all.your replies, I used a petrol pole pruner last time which is like a small chainsaw, it was hard work and I had to keep dismantling it to get the bits out that clogged it up.
They are pretty high.
What about a long handle reciprocating saw?