Advise on 1st Chainsaw for home use

[Rough Hewn]

Milling?

[emoji106]

[Steven1210]

47 minutes ago, Rough Hewn said:

A mate of mine bought a cheap Aldi Lidl job, 18/20” Oregon bar and chain 50cc.
Looked good.
Until we started it.
The chain brake would just snap on, in the cut after a second or two.
Door stop.

It’s a chainsaw, not wallpaper.
Have you got chainsaw boots trousers and helmet?
As an untrained amateur, I would strongly recommend you get some.
Chainsaw bites are very very nasty.

Get a proper saw and protection.

I have kevlar jeans, steel capped boots, gloves, decent eye and ear protectors.

[Rough Hewn]

I have kevlar jeans, steel capped boots, gloves, decent eye and ear protectors.

As a domestic user on your own private property, you could wear a tie and a smile and it’d be legal.
Kevlar jeans? Not sure what they are.
But if they aren’t saw rated I wouldn’t chance it.
Steel toe cap boots are good, except what happens is the chain slides off the toe cap and cuts into the boot.
Stay safe[emoji106]

[Rough Hewn]

You can mill even with a small saw.

[Steven1210]

14 minutes ago, Rough Hewn said:

 

 

 

 

 

 Fair cut and a beast of a saw by the looks of it😳

[Steven1210]

Thank you all for the feedback, and suggestions regarding safety gear.

 

I have bought this......

 

https://www.worldofpower.co.uk/husqvarna-135-ii-petrol-chainsaw-14-inch.html

 

And these safety pants.....

 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/oregon-yukon-type-a-chainsaw-trousers-black-orange-35-37-w-30-l/5911r

 

Already have gloves, eye protection and ear defenders. Will use steel capped boots, and look at some others and a file set before Xmas (more than likely other half will buy)

 

Had a few beers last night and watched various clips on YouTube about chainsaw safety, how to cut certain ways, and how to maintain the saw.

 

No doubt I will be asking some silly questions in the not to distant future though!

 

One thing I do know, is safety first, and maintain the saw.

 

Thanks very much guys.

 

Steven

[peatff]

2 hours ago, Steven1210 said:

Thank you all for the feedback, and suggestions regarding safety gear.

 

I have bought this......

 

https://www.worldofpower.co.uk/husqvarna-135-ii-petrol-chainsaw-14-inch.html

 

And these safety pants.....

 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/oregon-yukon-type-a-chainsaw-trousers-black-orange-35-37-w-30-l/5911r

 

Already have gloves, eye protection and ear defenders. Will use steel capped boots, and look at some others and a file set before Xmas (more than likely other half will buy)

 

Had a few beers last night and watched various clips on YouTube about chainsaw safety, how to cut certain ways, and how to maintain the saw.

 

No doubt I will be asking some silly questions in the not to distant future though!

 

One thing I do know, is safety first, and maintain the saw.

 

Thanks very much guys.

 

Steven

I've had the 135 mk1 for a few years now and it's a good firewood saw to keep the home fire burning, not too heavy and good on fuel. You'll be looking for a splitter next 👍

[neiln]

Looks like you got a good saw 

 

I'm surprised no body said consider where your nearest dealer is and what they sell as that might tip the balance.

 

[AngrySquirrel]

22 hours ago, Steven1210 said:

Hi Stere i have a lot of bosch 18v pro kit, and about 10 batteries to go with it, which is great as most times im in places with power, if i need to charge a battery.  The batteries look to be quite expensive for the chainsaws mentioned, and thats going to push me well over £200 as I would need a few batteries if in the wood, whereas 2 stroke will be easier in that situation I think.

You can get a Recip saw in blue bosch then go with the long Wood blades that will cut loads. Pruned a tree out when we was trying to put a fence up plus had roots out.

They work on saw horse also there is some pretty aggressive blades out there from likes of Bosch.Lennox etc

[AngrySquirrel]

22 hours ago, carlos said:

i have used a lidl saw once, was ok, bit plasticky but i ithink when you take it to be repaired they may not be able to get the parts for it, plus they often put too bigger bar on their saws so by the time you have bought a shorter bar and better chain you would be better of getting one of the small stihl or husky saws people have mentioned.

i think going second hand is ok if you know about saws and engines but if you dont, go new at least you have a bit of warranty for piece of mind. 

Lidls give decent actually plus many of there power tools are Milwaukee subsidiary line