electric saw

[dervishcarving]

Hi Peeps

My father (in his late 70s now) needs a new electric saw. dosnt use it extensively but it does get some use cutting logs for firewood. do any of you have any suggestions as to what would be a decent reliable saw. he tried a ryobi (didnt ask me) and it died. tried some other make, no idea what, and it dies too. both within about 1.5 years of purchase

cheers

[Figgy]

For electric power tools I use Makita.

 

The 400mm bar version is what my dad is going to get for firewood.

 

Even thinking of one myself for the smaller stuff to keep noise down,I'll use the Husky for big logs and keep small stuff to one side.

 

Figgy

[harvey b davison]

Makita. Well made, carnt go wrong.

[Steve999]

+2, Makita well made, the 4030 with 16" does itself proud. Can pick up new for £150, but watch the chain oil, soon runs out and unlike a 2 stroke you don't get a prompt, need to remember. I've put a Dyno label "check the bloody oil".

[dervishcarving]

cheers chaps

i had already recommended makita over bosch or any other 'lectric cutters. he has placed his order and hopefully will remember the oil this time, and to only run it a couple of minutes then give it a wee rest to cool down!