carving bar on a electric chainsaw?

[zzzack]

I am new to carving and I don`t like the twostroke gases, I really want an electric saw......corded, empty batteries suck.

What electric saw to buy?

What mark and model is suitable for carving and is possible to find a carving bar, sprocket and chain to? I can`t find my way in that jungle.

[Stere]

The makita and husky corded ones are decent.....

 

Husqvarna 420EL

Makita UC4051A

 

https://arbtalk.co.uk/profile/24842-rob-d/

 

Sells carving bars.......might have some that fit....

 

 

[zzzack]

5 hours ago, Stere said:

The makita and husky corded ones are decent.....

 

Husqvarna 420EL

Makita UC4051A

 

https://arbtalk.co.uk/profile/24842-rob-d/

 

Sells carving bars.......might have some that fit....

 

 

Have you tried some of them?

[Stere]

I own the makita one well an older version but its the same as the newer model saw. Only used it for  firewood not carving though, but is seems pretty well made and reliable New parts: its had is new chains, a new oiler and a new set of carbon brushes over many yrs....

 

Odd sprocket on the makita though so might  make fitting a carving bar  less straight forward

 

Both the husky and makita/dolmar are the same saw  rebadged, not sure if sprockets are the same.....

 

neue Husqvarna Elektrosägen 418 EL und 420 EL von Dolmar • Motorsägen-Portal

MOTORSAEGEN--PORTAL-DE.TRANSLATE.GOOG

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If you look in the Sugi catalogue there are carving bars for the 420EL not sure about avialiability...

 

See GROUP 1

 

SUGI FOR HUSQVARNA - Sugihara Guide Bars

SUGIHARABARSUK.CO.UK

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Found this kit  sold:

 

Carvingausrüstung für Husqvarna Elektrosägen (nicht 418EL und 420EL) | GRUBE.DE

WWW.GRUBE.DE

 

 

Stihl also do several corded models, but there more powerful KW rated ones aren't available in UK and are more expensive. Ive never  tried them...

 

Stihl MSE141C is in the UK....

 

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WWW.STIHLUSA.COM

 

 

Complete saws sold with carving bars:

 

Carving - Holzschnitzen Schnitzkunst mit der Kettensäge - Motorsäge - Motorgeräte-Tensfeld

WWW.MOTORGERAETE-TENSFELD-SHOP.DE

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Wir liefern Carvingsägen und deren Zubehör für Kunst mit Kettensägen Wir rüsten Kettensägen bei denen diese...

 

 

 

 

The electric motor being inline on the dolmar V being across sidways...on the stihl, seem a better design  imo...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 23, 2022 by Stere

[zzzack]

Many thanks for your tips. It seems to be possible to find what I am looking for in Germany. 

Great links!

[Andy U]

Hi, I use 3 Stihl cordless saws for carving. (MSA220, MSA 200 and a MSA 180). I find them excellent for carving and I rarely use my petrol saw now.
I use various Sugihara and Cannon carving bars. Rob at Chainsaw Bars has a good selection of suitable bars.

[zzzack]

On 30/03/2022 at 15:50, Andy U said:

Hi, I use 3 Stihl cordless saws for carving. (MSA220, MSA 200 and a MSA 180). I find them excellent for carving and I rarely use my petrol saw now.
I use various Sugihara and Cannon carving bars. Rob at Chainsaw Bars has a good selection of suitable bars.

How long does your batteries last?

[Andy U]

About 40 mins. Longer on the MSA220. I have 4 batteries for the 3 saws which last as long as my energy does lol. Rapid charger recharged in about 30 mins