Chainsaw for fencing..

[div_h]

I bought this the other very light not had a proper go of it but it was under £200 delivered.

[doobin]

181 or husky equivalent.

 

Might be tempted by the battery Makita as I used the battery drills all the time when fencing, and have charger set up in the truck. Good point re stopping and starting, however, I would want a proper test of it before purchasing.

[Aussie treesmith]

MS170 is a great small saw too if available, should be cheaper than a 171. I use mine on gum branches so should be fine on chestnut and laugh at treated pine, they're pretty tough too. I always used an old 020t for struts and strainers in the UK but didn't buy it specially

[harvey b davison]

My dad has a husky 135, its a light compact little saw, that would do the job. I have a makita thats super reliable as well.

[ThrustSSC]

What a shame. I was hoping this was a thread about swordfighting with saws... :-(

[TreeswingerPerth]

Husky 353 would be a good all rounder for you .

[peatff]

What a shame. I was hoping this was a thread about swordfighting with saws... :-(

 

Yep, total disappointment here too I reckon a 135 or cheaper 236 would do you if you don't want to spend a lot.

[felixthelogchopper]

Yep, total disappointment here too I reckon a 135 or cheaper 236 would do you if you don't want to spend a lot.

 

Having used both, the 135 is a much better saw.

[peatff]

Having used both, the 135 is a much better saw.

 

That's why I bought one but he might want to spend a bit less on something for light use only.

[JLA Arborists]

Might be tempted by the battery Makita as I used the battery drills all the time when fencing, and have charger set up in the truck. Good point re stopping and starting, however, I would want a proper test of it before purchasing.

 

I saw Rob D using a battery chainsaw at the arb show. If I remember right he said it cuts for half hour used solidly. He used it for nipping through pegs.