I Pulled The Trigger

[Tom Slick]

A sawzall with a pruning blade works well as an alternative for the 6" and smaller stuff.

[LCHIEN]

4 HP? same old Craftman peak/developed HP sales BS.
if it runs off 115V it can barely deliver a running 2 HP.
The 4HP mark is based on the current it draws when stalled after which point it doesn't really do any work at all.

[cabinetman]

A sawzall with a pruning blade works well as an alternative for the 6" and smaller stuff.

I also keep around a cordless and batteryless saw.
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