Eloy Fire crews are battling a fire at a palm tree farm in Casa Grande. SHARES. I came outside when I heard the chainsaw fire up. Share Tweet . 15. When it does burn, it burns very quickly and doesn't give off very much heat. I had no chain saw, no climbing gear, and no experience. When I heard that local contractors in Florida were asking up to $50 to trim just one palm tree I thought I’d look into what would be the best pole saw for palm trees.. After the treetop is chopped off, the trunk starts to sway wildly like a pendulum, putting the man’s life in danger. If you are looking to cut dead palm tree fronds or even seed pods, then forget the contractors and get yourself a pole saw, even if you use one just a few times a year it is likely to save you a fair few dollars. Apparently the fibers of these plants builds up in the clutch area of the saw which in turn causes so much friction that the saw stops running. If the top growth is not removed at least every other year, they can explode into fire with any ignition. One match, burns like kerosene! Like zamboni alluded to, improperly maintained palms are a great fire hazard. ed to burn at all or else it will clog up your chimney. It’s just that getting in touch with the dried palm trunk is not a good recipe. ... maybe do a little chainsaw operation and fight the fire that way. While you can trim the trunk of a palm tree with a chainsaw, it's not recommended. WCGW using a hot chainsaw to cut a palm tree ... Chainsaws heating up and causing smoke/fire is a function of technique and sharpness of the chain. They’d already lopped the top off. Taking down a 20 foot palm tree was not the DIY for me. One thing I read said it's like burning a bundle of dry grass. Additionally, palm tree stems were used for construction, rugs, and structural projects. Palm trees are targets for fires for many reasons. Tree services around here probably make 1/2 their money on palm maintenace (if they have a good climber and / or a bucket lift). While all trees on fire are devastating casualties, a versatile and historic palm tree on fire cuts deep. Palm Trees as Fire Hazards During the 2007 wildfires, it was determined that certain species of palm trees, due to their ... palm tree by reducing or removing. Technique is involved because angling the bar while still embedded in the tree causes more friction and binding. I've cut Mexican palm and banana trees with my chainsaw and I am having trouble with the clutch area getting clogged up after a few cuts. Cutting a palm tree with a chainsaw is not a good idea. by catalin September 17, 2019, 6:12 pm. Super sharp chains don't bind as much and therefore don't produce as much heat. Meanwhile in France. I hired a couple dudes that had left their card at our front door. 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