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Does anyone know where I can get a new 48" or longer bowsaw? I've got a 36" saw but my arms are long and I can't get a full sawing stroke with it. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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Why not get a chain saw instead? 
Seriously, you might want to try specialty places that cater to professional landscapers. Such as: http://www.amleonard.com or http://www.benmeadows.com. Corona makes scads of pruning tools and I know for sure that the longest bow saw in their line is a 30". Good luck in your search.
Seriously, you might want to try specialty places that cater to professional landscapers. Such as: http://www.amleonard.com or http://www.benmeadows.com. Corona makes scads of pruning tools and I know for sure that the longest bow saw in their line is a 30". Good luck in your search.Dex,
I'll second the idea of getting the chain saw instead. Got my Pocket Chainsaw from supreme Products Inc. a year ago and its just great. Small, standard issue to the military, easy to clea and maintain, light weight, fast (cut a 6 inch diameter log in less than 2 minutes).
Just my 2cents.
oink...oink...Bob
I'll second the idea of getting the chain saw instead. Got my Pocket Chainsaw from supreme Products Inc. a year ago and its just great. Small, standard issue to the military, easy to clea and maintain, light weight, fast (cut a 6 inch diameter log in less than 2 minutes).
Just my 2cents.
oink...oink...Bob
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Thanks for the ideas guys! I have one of the pocket chainsaws and like it a lot for situations in which light weight and compactness are important.
I haven't bought a full-size gas chainsaw, but will get a Stihl when I relocate to Alaska. However, I still think there's a place for a 48" bowsaw. They are good exercise and often the only thing you can take into areas designated as wilderness. Furthermore, I don't think the cost should be nearly as high as a gas chainsaw.
Thanks again and I'll let you know if I find a good deal in which others might be interested.
I haven't bought a full-size gas chainsaw, but will get a Stihl when I relocate to Alaska. However, I still think there's a place for a 48" bowsaw. They are good exercise and often the only thing you can take into areas designated as wilderness. Furthermore, I don't think the cost should be nearly as high as a gas chainsaw.
Thanks again and I'll let you know if I find a good deal in which others might be interested.
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DWK - a gas chainsaw is more fun that the one you have operate manually 
Might want to look into Husqvarna and Echo while you're at it. I own products from both and they are very well built machines with reliable and easy to maintain engines.
Might want to look into Husqvarna and Echo while you're at it. I own products from both and they are very well built machines with reliable and easy to maintain engines.I work as a landscaper to help pay for college, and some fun knives of course. I highly reccomend you look closely at Echo chainsaws as well. In my experience they work extremly well and last a long time, even if abused. I just bought ine for myself, and in my opinion they can't be beat.
Erik
Erik