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Kevcal
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Hi guys , as I don't have a yard to practice in I am looking at practicing at home but noise is a issue. Electric saw would help with this but not sure if this will work well.

 

So have any of you guys info on getting the best results out of a electric saw and best saw to get

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I started with an electric in my garden. i had, still have a B&Q own brand about £90 that did me well. they cut slower so you need to be patient, the slow speed also means they are more likely to tear out bit if you get too close to an outside edge. well worth trying though. dont know about getting 1/4 sprockets for them but contact RobD on these forums and he will be able to advise

main things to remember though:

1 even with an electric you need the PPE, they may be slower than a petrol but a chain at 17m/s will do almost as much damage as one doing 21 m/s

2 They can overheat very easily. urn it for 10 minutes or so at most and then let it cool off. if you overheat them you can destroy the bushes and that means dead saw

3 dont forget the chain oil. as you dont have to re-fuel its easilly done

 

If you have a look back on my earlier carvings (Google seach for dervish carving and look at my facebook page) you will see what i managed with an electric with a standard 18 inch bar.

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Due to a letter from the council I may also be in the market for an electric saw :(

 

Failing that my carving days may be over :(

 

Have you had a nuisance complaint from a neighbour then?

You could try asking local paper to help you find a yard to work from maybe, or ask around yourself, tree surgeons,farmers etc.

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Hi kevkal depending on where you are you could always come and do some carving with me in my yard in north dorset in fact if anybody wants to come and do some carving in the yard that would be cool we also have stained glass and welding going on in our workshop so an open invite come down and get involved lets make cool stuff

Cheers Mark

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