Christmas tree shearing tools - GIF, videos, photos

[Jon]

First, the classic hand shear. This is what happens when you drop out of Samurai school:



That's a shearing knife. Available on Amazon here for $77: https://www.amazon.com/M-Leonard-She...dp/B0034039AQ/ . Looks like this:



3-minute GIF source video:

Then we have a selection of power tools and implements. Essentially these try to address two issues with shearing trees: the danger of overhead cutting, and worker fatigue brought on by trimming numerous trees.

An interesting shearing tool called SAJE. Looks like this:



7:23 video of the SAJE in action:

Another option: The Easy Lift Harness. Not so sure about this one, but if you're going to do overhead cutting with a trimmer anyway, I guess it is safer. 3:35 video of the Easy Lift in action:

There are also some gems on display in this 4:01 video of the 2011 meeting of the South Carolina Christmas Tree Association:

1:04 - Riding Mower Yule Trimmer
2:20 - Yule Trimmer

More:

EasyLiftHarness.com
SteelesSAJE.com


Previously:

Trimming trees around power lines GIF
sketchy hedge trimmer
Ducker branch and hedge cutter
Giant hedge cutter made from WWII AEC Matador
Bush trimming machine GIF