Stihl MSA 160 C-BQ battery chainsaw

[wisewood]

Looking at this saw on Jonsies site Stihl MSA 160 C-BQ battery chainsaw | F R Jones and Son

 

and was wondering if anyone has tried one.

I'd be looking to fit a carving bar if that's possible and also want to know how long it would run for between charges. I guess it would make sense to have 2 batteries.

[geoff]

I would check out the chain speed,might not be fast enough for the job,just a thought.

[bob]

I have 1 and really pleased with it

amazingly accurate and smooth and runs1/4

battery lasts a fair time not sure how long as tend to not use constant.

My guess was nearly as long as a tank of fuel.

I tend to fill it with oil every other charge.

It does charge fast and probably 2 batteries would keep you going

[wisewood]

Fair point Geoff,

but it would just be for detailed wood tickling.

Not sure if the quick tensioner would interfere with needing a slack chain on a carving bar though.

[wisewood]

Cheers Bob,

How long do you reckon the charge takes?

Thought it could be a useful tool in the workshop, no fumes, no cables.

Si

[geoff]

Fair point Geoff,

but it would just be for detailed wood tickling.

Not sure if the quick tensioner would interfere with needing a slack chain on a carving bar though.

 

The quick tensioner should not be a problem,Its not sprung,just works a big cog wheel instead of a screw tread like a traditional tension device,so you can adjust the tension of the chain to suit youself if you want.

[bob]

20 mins ish to charge

i mainly use it in the garage but also take to use as a chipper saw.

I honestly would say it would be worth buying you will definitely find it more accurate to use and ideal for delicate work.

Not sure where you are based but would really like come and see you work if you wanted a go with mine.

You can put the battery on a waist belt so it would be rediculously light as well which would be no good for me but might work for you?

[wisewood]

The quick tensioner should not be a problem,Its not sprung,just works a big cog wheel instead of a screw tread like a traditional tension device,so you can adjust the tension of the chain to suit youself if you want.

Thanks for clearing that up Geoff, I'm just not familiar with that style of thing.

 

20 mins ish to charge

i mainly use it in the garage but also take to use as a chipper saw.

I honestly would say it would be worth buying you will definitely find it more accurate to use and ideal for delicate work.

Not sure where you are based but would really like come and see you work if you wanted a go with mine.

You can put the battery on a waist belt so it would be rediculously light as well which would be no good for me but might work for you?

Thanks Bob,

It sounds like a great little saw. I'm at Formby and Ormskirk just north of Liverpool so don't know how far/near you are from there mate. I'd love to have a go TBH, think I need to speak with Justin about bar mounts for carving before I take the plunge and buy one.

Cheers Si