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blueKYstream
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The Silky pole saw is one of the nicest out there. I have never used or owned the Silky version. I have a fiberglass version that I use but I also have separate pruning and saw head for the poles. I don't think the Silky can take a pruning head IIRC. Since you don't use the pruning portion, that should not be an issue. It will not matter which blade you get IF the blades are interchangeable. I know they offer the blades in different lengths for the handsaws, I'm just not sure about the polesaws. I have a zubat hand saw that I really like. You'll want the blade to be as stiff as possible. It helps prevent the blade from bending when it binds in the cut. Great things about the Silky are that it is one of the lightest and stiffest poles out there. But anything that long is going to flex. The Silky blades are excellent. The extendable version is nice in that it quickly adjusts to the desired height. Bad things are that the aluminum poles are not as sturdy as some folks hoped. Drops and bangs to the units have caused bent poles that could not be satisfactorily straightened (think bent retractable radio antenna). Also, if the clips that lock the extension poles in place break, they are not repairable. They are not rated for utility work (around electricity). The above info is what I remember from doing research @3 years ago. Some of this may have changed in the meantime. There were alot of happy folks using these though. Problems were with durability and not being able to repair a pricey piece of equipment.

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Reply to: The Silky pole saw is one of the nicest out there. I have never used or owned the Silky version. I have a fiberglass version that I use but I also have separate pruning and saw head for the poles. I don't think the Silky can take a pruning head IIRC. Since you don't use the pruning portion, that should not be an issue. It will not matter which blade you get IF the blades are interchangeable. I know they offer the blades in different lengths for the handsaws, I'm just not sure about the polesaws. I have a zubat hand saw that I really like. You'll want the blade to be as stiff as possible. It helps prevent the blade from bending when it binds in the cut. Great things about the Silky are that it is one of the lightest and stiffest poles out there. But anything that long is going to flex. The Silky blades are excellent. The extendable version is nice in that it quickly adjusts to the desired height. Bad things are that the aluminum poles are not as sturdy as some folks hoped. Drops and bangs to the units have caused bent poles that could not be satisfactorily straightened (think bent retractable radio antenna). Also, if the clips that lock the extension poles in place break, they are not repairable. They are not rated for utility work (around electricity). The above info is what I remember from doing research @3 years ago. Some of this may have changed in the meantime. There were alot of happy folks using these though. Problems were with durability and not being able to repair a pricey piece of equipment.

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pull out cabinets by stools under counter

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Three color tones

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rift sawn oak bona white stain

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beverage fridge in the island

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color of island and floor

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I like the wood base cabinets and island with the white uppers

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Hood over the stove

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Open corner shelves?

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Hidden / Open storage at end of island

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Nice floors and interesting ceilings over island and breakfast table

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Seems like a great place for kid's to get their own water, coffee bar, microwave, etc.

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Natural wood vent surround with black windows

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Wood color cabinets (lights are ugly)

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Painted vs. Stained Kitchen Cabinets

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Interesting article to read about paint vs stain

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secluded breakfast nook, arches, etc.

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LOVE the thick island slab and live edge. Really neat hood vent and lights. Cool slab behind vent too.

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Ceiling is different. Not sure about tall kitchen ceiling though.

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Natural wood island with white

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Range Vent is nice!

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Wood island with white cabinets

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Two-tone kitchen

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Toebben house - glass pendants are nice. Curved island nice but probably crazy expensive

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French Country Motif

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Wood island

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light wood with white cabinets

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Wood island idea with ideas for both gold and black handles/lights. I like the look of the black with white cabinets.

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Another view of this kitchen -->

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Stove alcove with the arch - island seating - coffered ceiling - paneled fridge

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Celling with lights

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Lights

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Put breakfast nook in back right. Move sink to the left. Locate the garage to the back right and pantry front right. Living room/entry way is to the left of relocated sink.

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Layout

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bump out bay windows

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