dont laugh - elec chainsaw advice

[Dr.Green]

reet , this isnt for me but me dad , im sorting him with all my 3' / 4' branches for his log burner , part of the deal is i cant be arsed to cut them up for him.

 

so , he needs a chainsaw , i thought an electric as it isnt going to cut heavy / thick stuff . Plus if he gets a petrol one he might get on my mams tits.

 

Itl probly get used once or twice a month for a hour.

[Rich2484]

Any leccy one is enough they are all crap. The chains are so small he will be sharpening every cut anyways.

 

What about a bow saw, or similar or is it an age thing?

 

Just go b and q or other well known home store.

 

And see I didn't laugh, not so you could see it anyway.

[Le Sanglier]

Surprisingly good, just keep the chain sharp, and of course will last forever if not worked too hard on iron hard dead wood.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Any leccy one is enough they are all crap. The chains are so small he will be sharpening every cut anyways.

 

What about a bow saw, or similar or is it an age thing?

 

Just go b and q or other well known home store.

 

And see I didn't laugh, not so you could see it anyway.

 

Don't know much about electric chainsaws do ya?!

 

Makita and Stihl do respectable ones so long as it's the top model from each. The stihl one runs a 20" 3/8 bar and chain with full chisel. Nice and quiet, no fumes when ringing the firewood. Not saying they compete with petrol horsepower...

[Rich2484]

So how much are the top end ones compared to a low end petrol model?

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

So how much are the top end ones compared to a low end petrol model?

 

The stihl one is pricey but the Mak can be had for £180 ish with 2 chains, metal case, sharpening kit, ppe...

 

Not a cost benefit analysis here tho is it; not what was asked.

[niftysteve]

i got a second hand partner electric saw given to me works well if kept sharp, sunday morning stealth saw so as not to annoy the neighbours:thumbup: how about a set of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-AND-DECKER-ALLIGATOR-LOPPING-CHAINSAW-GK1050-BRAND-NEW-/220986652959?pt=UK_Home_Garden_GardenPowerTools_CA&hash=item3373d4b91f

Edited March 28, 2012 by niftysteve

[Daniël Bos]

The mother-outlaw has got an ancient electric husky that she inherited from her dad.

It's quite good, and its really useful to be able to use it inside.

[Rob D]

My mate has a Stihl lecky one and it works well using it for cutting his firewood.

[18 stoner]

Could go real posh and get him one of these, My Dad just got one a couple of months ago and says its the best thing he's bought in years!

 

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