Noob Needs A Chainsaw.

[MartinF]

I have, dunno how that happened?

 

The makita will probably do you fine, parts should not really be a problem and it does make life a little easier on the wallet.

 

But...

 

Think about it man, the best things in life are orange!

 

Tamworth piglets are orange, mouldy/ rotten piglets are green

Red Leicester cheese is orange, mouldy cheese is green

Carrots are orange, rotten carrots are greeny brown

Oranges are orange, green oranges are not ripe yet

Orange antifreeze lasts a lot longer than green antifreeze,

 

I could go on for a bit but, GO ORANGE:thumbup:

 

That must have taken some thought.

 

I know, I know. I was all for having a Husky but I was seduced by the price and power of the makita/Dolmar. The DCS500 looks good.

People seem to rate both but I am tempted.

I need loads of people to come on this thread and tell me about their excellent Makita experiences.

[Tom D]

With the makita I would go for the dcs5030, this is a pro saw and is on a par with the stihl 261 and the husky 346 in terms of power to weight. I would take a pro saw from makita over a hobby saw from stihl or husky.

 

No need to go on a course, but learn to sharpen it properly from someone who knows how. And learn how not to blunt it.

Does rob d have a video???

[MartinF]

The DCS5030 is a big price jump though.

 

What does it mean when it says triaxial?

Is the engine emmisions tech etc as good as the Orange brands?

 

Do you have a makita Harvey?

[Tom D]

Makita DCS5030-45 (REPLACES DCS5000) 18"/45cm Fully Pro £395.00

 

not much more than the husky....

 

Edit... I was looking b4 vat..

[Daniël Bos]

Before vat, a 435 is £230-ish, the makita is more than a 346xp.

[Tom D]

Before vat, a 435 is £230-ish, the makita is more than a 346xp.

 

is a 346 less than £474?? I thought they were more like £550inc vat

[Mozza]

is a 346 less than £474?? I thought they were more like £550inc vat

 

Justin does them at about £500 depending on bar size I think.

[MartinF]

Oh bo****ks.

I've just realised that the Lawson link is pre vat prices so instead of being £303, the DCS500 is £369.

Not the end of the World but what else can I get for a similar price with that sort of power.

The Husky 435 where I started is over a HP down on the DCS500 and would be pushed to do what I wanted it to do.

[born2trot]

I've just looked at your original post and it says you want to cut 12-13 inch logs for firewood . What makes you think a 40cc husky will struggle to do this ? Dont get roped into this ' semi pro ' thing meaning it cant cut big timber . If your a beginner the saw will probably outperform you ( dont take that as an insult ) .

[Pedroski]

I have, dunno how that happened?

 

The makita will probably do you fine, parts should not really be a problem and it does make life a little easier on the wallet.

 

But...

 

Think about it man, the best things in life are orange!

 

Tamworth piglets are orange, mouldy/ rotten piglets are green

Red Leicester cheese is orange, mouldy cheese is green

Carrots are orange, rotten carrots are greeny brown

Oranges are orange, green oranges are not ripe yet

Orange antifreeze lasts a lot longer than green antifreeze,

 

I could go on for a bit but, GO ORANGE:thumbup:

 

But you're forgetting something.

The best films are blue.

The sky is blue.

The best colour rinse for yer nan's hair is blue.

Best ever TV programme is Blue Peter.

Blue is the colour that represent happiness and optimism.

Blue is a proper male colour, whereas orange is, well, a bit gay.

 

I could go on for a bit but, GO BLUE