A pruning saw is best used for branches of more than what diameter?

A pruning saw is best used for branches of more than what diameter?

• A. Half an inch
• B. Two inches
• C. More than one and a half inches
• D. Three inches or more

Answer: (C)

Pruning saws are designed for wood that’s too thick for hand pruners to cut cleanly. A practical turning point is about 1.5 inches in diameter. When a branch exceeds roughly that size, the saw’s longer blade and coarser teeth cut more efficiently and produce a cleaner cut with less effort. For smaller limbs, a pruner (or a lopper for slightly larger ones) handles the job well, and for very large limbs you’d use a bigger saw or make cuts in stages. So, branches more than 1.5 inches in diameter are the best fit for a pruning saw.

Pruning saws are designed for wood that’s too thick for hand pruners to cut cleanly. A practical turning point is about 1.5 inches in diameter. When a branch exceeds roughly that size, the saw’s longer blade and coarser teeth cut more efficiently and produce a cleaner cut with less effort. For smaller limbs, a pruner (or a lopper for slightly larger ones) handles the job well, and for very large limbs you’d use a bigger saw or make cuts in stages. So, branches more than 1.5 inches in diameter are the best fit for a pruning saw.