Does This Spring-Loaded Pole Saw Attachment Actually Work? (TIMBAR Review)

When I first saw the spring-assisted TIMBAR pole saw attachment, I honestly wasn’t sure if it was something anybody really needed. But after taking it out on the trails to tackle brush, beech branches, arborvitae, and thick autumn olives, it proved its weight in gold. If you've ever run a pole saw into thin, whip-like branches or dense brush, you know the frustration: the saw bounces, chatters against the bark, stalls out, or grabs nearby limbs. The TIMBAR uses a spring-loaded guide bar and roller to trap the limb, hold pressure against it, and feed it straight into the chain for a clean, effortless cut without the violent kick or chatter. It even doubles as a sturdy overhead branch hook to push and pull hung-up limbs out of your way. In this video, I install it, mount it up to a Makita XGT pole saw, and put it through some real-world property maintenance to see what it handles with ease—and where its limits are on larger 6 to 10-inch wood. Check out the TIMBAR here:👉 https://timbartools.com/ Chapters: 0:00 - What is the TIMBAR? 0:25 - How the Spring-Assist Works 0:55 - Saw Setup & Makita XGT Test Saw 1:27 - Clearing Brush & Invasive Autumn Olives 2:27 - Easy Installation & Fitment Check 3:08 - Overhead Cutting & Using It as a Branch Hook 4:28 - Large Limbs (6"-10") & Push Limitations 5:12 - Build Quality & Final Thoughts What do you think of this design? Would you run something like this on your setup, or do you prefer a bare bar? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! If you found this helpful, hit that Like button and subscribe for more real-world tool tests. #PoleSaw #DIY #TreeTrimming #YardWork #landscaping