Warning: I chose a 24-inch bar over a 20-inch for a Bradford pear removal in Decatur

The tree was leaning toward a fence line, and I figured the extra reach would help with the awkward angles. It actually made the cuts harder to control in the tight space, and I ended up switching back to my smaller saw halfway through. Anyone else find a shorter bar is better for close-quarter urban removals?

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brookes378d agoTop Commenter

My neighbor in Smyrna had a Bradford pear leaning over his garage. I used a 28-inch bar on it last fall and the extra length was the only thing that kept me clear of the roof line. Sometimes you need that reach even if it feels clumsy at first.

kelly.keith8d ago

Yeah that's a good point. It's like using a longer ladder to clean gutters. The extra few feet feels awkward carrying it around, but once you're up there you're glad for the space. Same with a pool skimmer pole. The long one is a pain to store but you need it for the deep end. We buy the shorter, easier tools but then end up in a spot where only the long one works. Your saw bar is just another version of that.

taylor.susan8d ago

My uncle in Marietta had the same problem with an oak limb. I get why @brookes37 went with the longer bar, it's a lifesaver for tricky angles.