Where to get Makita saw in Sussex?

[face cord]

On the makita website doesn't mention whether they are domestic or pro saws but the cheaper one has more HP & bigger cc so is the more powerful saw but with cheaper components??

 

 

The more expensive has a better power to wieght ratio though

 

Product comparison

[Pedroski]

Yeah, the cheaper one seems like an ok saw too. It's the Makita coloured version of the Dolmar PS45. Just seen HOBUK have got the Dolmar PS45 for £180 incl vat - that's even better than the ITS price! Don't know why the DCS4610 is so cheap compared with the 3501 - maybe to do with components.

[Pedroski]

let us know how you get on with it, which one are you getting ?

 

DCS3501-40 arrived today. Just bunged the bar and chain on, fueled and oiled up and been out to cut some wood (only 6x6 posts though!) - it's a little gem. Really well balanced, very smooth, very crisp and zippy - it's a keeper. Build quality seems pretty good too, with not much plastic and plenty of metal. And "Made in Germany" on it. I'm happy.

 

Also great service from Lawson HIS (who I have used before for boots and stuff). I called them on Monday and they got straight on to Makita, Lawson HIS then called me yesterday and sent an email to say the saw was in and it would be with me today....and I got in from work and there it was.

[harvey b davison]

DCS3501-40 arrived today. Just bunged the bar and chain on, fueled and oiled up and been out to cut some wood (only 6x6 posts though!) - it's a little gem. Really well balanced, very smooth, very crisp and zippy - it's a keeper. Build quality seems pretty good too, with not much plastic and plenty of metal. And "Made in Germany" on it. I'm happy.

 

Also great service from Lawson HIS (who I have used before for boots and stuff). I called them on Monday and they got straight on to Makita, Lawson HIS then called me yesterday and sent an email to say the saw was in and it would be with me today....and I got in from work and there it was.

 

Nice !, might order either a 6400 or 7901 from lawsons then at a later date.

[Stereo]

Serious question. Makita are a pro brand so why do we all use husky and Stihl? I never even looked at a Makita when I last wanted a saw.

 

Or have I got it wrong? Are there more Makita saws out there than I think?

[Pedroski]

It's habit, I guess! Or fear of change. Or just what people are comfortable with. Like people who will only ever buy a Ford car, and people who would never touch a Ford.

Stihl MS211 is probably closest model to the Makita DCS3501, but would have cost £100 more. Also, blue is a nicer colour - that was the first thing my daughter pointed out!