Cutting Stalks (Not a Tool Guy)

[Sir-diealot]

As you see in these pictures they could have looked much better if the stalks were not there, I am looking for a way to cut them other than my pruning sheers with the long handle (Can't recall what they are called, like I said, not a tool guy) I was hoping to find something that will not force me to bend or not be heavy because of my back and balance, are there any suggestions? Oh I would like to go electric if possible. (if needed) Thank you for any help. Oh I would like to spend less than $100.00 if possible, so I know I will have to buy used. By the way, that's the bronze I chased all season long, I guess I should have been saying more copper than bronze.

[Tom007]

Here you are Steve. These sheers will cut those like butter. You can get them at Home Depot, I don't recall how much they were. They are made by Fiskars. Hope this helps...

[Sir-diealot]

Here you are Steve. These sheers will cut those like butter. You can get them at Home Depot, I don't recall how much they were. They are made by Fiskars. Hope this helps...

Thanks Tom, are they made with a longer handle? Falling is something I really do worry about and it is getting worse for me, I was hoping for something that I could stand more upright with to lessen the likelihood of falling. I have these but again I don't want to bend much.



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[Tom007]

Hi Steve. Hope all is well. The Fiskars are not as long as your pruners. You would have to bend. Did you ever consider a small sickle? I will get you a pic, you could pretty much stand upright with a sickle..

[Zobo]

Corona, Thanos and others make extendable handle loppers. I like these because the handles retract from 41" to 26" so they are easy to carry and extend to almost 4 feet so you won't have to bend down at all.

[Tom007]

Corona, Thanos and others make extendable handle loppers. I like these because the handles retract from 41" to 26" so they are easy to carry and extend to almost 4 feet so you won't have to bend down at all.

Better idea. Great info...

[Sir-diealot]

Hi Steve. Hope all is well. The Fiskars are not as long as your pruners. You would have to bend. Did you ever consider a small sickle? I will get you a pic, you could pretty much stand upright with a sickle..

Yes I went looking at those the other day, technically that is a Sythe not a sickle, but that is me being the nitpicker I am, I hate when people call antlers horns too. Anyway I can't believe how incredibly expensive they are, they were a dime a dozen when I was a kid. It was my first thought until I saw the prices, then I figured I could get something electric just as cheap. Thank you much for the idea.

[Sir-diealot]

Corona, Thanos and others make extendable handle loppers. I like these because the handles retract from 41" to 26" so they are easy to carry and extend to almost 4 feet so you won't have to bend down at all.

I will try to find those for sure. Thank you.

[Tom007]

Hi Steve. Hope all is well. The Fiskars are not as long as your pruners. You would have to bend. Did you ever consider a small sickle? I will get you a pic, you could pretty much stand upright with a sickle..

Yes I went looking at those the other day, technically that is a Sythe not a sickle, but that is me being the nitpicker I am, I hate when people call antlers horns too. Anyway I can't believe how incredibly expensive they are, they were a dime a dozen when I was a kid. It was my first thought until I saw the prices, then I figured I could get something electric just as cheap. Thank you much for the idea.

You bet Steve...

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a weed whacker would cut corn stalks

[Sir-diealot]

a weed whacker would cut corn stalks

Did not think the plastic line would do it.

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[Cottonmouth]

You can get a circular saw blade for alot of different trimmers. If you already have the trimmer, the blade with the kit to install it would be way less than  $100

[bbcoach]

I would use my Stihl weed eater with a brush blade.  A brush blade on a weed eater will make very short work of those stalks.  Most weed eaters have the option so see your local weed eater dealer, they should have a kit that will convert your string trimmer to a brush blade cutter.  Be very careful with these options though, they will take a leg off with the torque they produce.  Small pine trees up to 3 to 4 inches are NO match for this option.

[tak]

You might want to look at Hickok bypass loppers with 36" aluminum handles. They are lightweight and sell for $85 from Gemplers (online). I have used them in the woods cutting vines and invasives. Plus made in USA.

[captpete]

I have one of these and it works really well on weeds. I think it would take care of the stalks for you. All you do is swing it back and forth.  They make them with longer handles also...you could possibly use both hands.

https://www.agrisupply.com/weed-cutter-handle-30307/p/24013/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_campaign=NB_PLA_AllProducts_BING&msclkid=4b212344ee99152decd84072e544eb96