Arnold9801

I am going to buy either the stihl ms271 or the Husqvarna 455e that's why I was asking if there were any sales or special offers. Thanks for your replies and about the price hike in feb! Will still keep looking! Regards Arnold9801

Would anyone in the UK know of any sellers doing Christmas/New year after sales on Chainsaws? Would love to know! Hope everyone had a great Christmas! Regards Arnold9801

I like that Oregon saw horse! Brilliant! Thanks Cheesey. Regards

Can anyone advise me on which is the best log horse? I like the ones that Makita do, though I tend to feel the one with the chain to hold down the logs is better than what Makita has with the mechanical arm. I maybe incorrect but would appreciate your advice. Regards Arnold9801

Huge Thanks everyone lots of responses from guys with a similar problem. Will spend some time ang go through your recommendations. I don't know what I said that made you think I was referring to "Monty!" Not good to refer to them on a chainsaw forum:crying Regards Arnold9801

problems in getting shoes that fit! I am size 13 sometimes 14 depending on the make/style. This gives me a headache in trying to find shoes in general yet alone specialised shoes for my hobbies and interests. For my chain sawing on my land I can just about fit into Stihls orange ppe wellies. They could be a lot more comfortable as they are still a bit small and weigh a ton! My question is, how do those with a similar problem manage and what chainsaw boot option do you have? I would like to buy a really good pair of chainsaw boots and there are some great ones out there. However it's not like you can pop down your local shoe shop to try them on especially as I live right down at the "pointy end" of Cornwall. Would like to know how others with massive feet manage for chainsaw shoes! Regards Arnold9801

Well once again, many Thanks for your responses. I am so gad I have asked this as I am now put off the cbe. Am still pretty content with the 251 but will certainly spend some more time looking at the others you have mentioned. Re my 180..... When I took it to my local garden tool engineer, it was clear there was no compression at all. We had a look and the engine case had ruptured. I was thinking of placing a further article on here to ask if it was more than achievable and economic to get the required parts and repair it? The engineer stated that it would cost more for him to do this for me than to buy a replacement. I will try and attach a picture of the damage. I don't think its the parts that heightens the price to repair, but the time. Whereas for me, it will be in my own time, so your views on this I will probing soon! The fat some of you have outlined this is achievable has give me some inspiration, but on the basis of keeping it as a spare. Thanks again. Arnold9801

Wow... Many Thanks for the response so far! I have wondered about the modern features of the cbe..ie easy start, easy chain tension etc! I do see your points regarding these issues. Re my use for a chainsaw, its mainly for logging due to our wood burner. I would say that I will be cutting mainly 8 to 9 inch in particular and that will be mainly sycamore. I have a lot to cut up now that was from cutting back by Western power on my land. The main reason I want to go bigger than what I had before (Stihl 180) is because when the opportunity arises to cut more and for longer, I don't want the same thing happening again where it burnt out. It is no surprise when I look back as I was going for a couple of hours on a tree whose trunk and branches were 12 inches to 9 inches and a lot of them to! I want a saw that can tolerate cutting down a tree and to cut it up as well without the worry of this happening again. In the very near future, I have a large sycamore fairly close to the house that is dying and this year is showing huge fungi growing around the trunk. This will have to come down and require cutting up. If I bought a 180 again or an equivalent, then I will have to either buy another larger chainsaw again or pay for someone to do it for us! I would rather put the money to get the best chainsaw I would require, and get it now. I guess I have been impressed with Stihl due to other garden machinery I have of theirs that has lasted years. On the other hand I feel a little despondent re their chainsaws after the burn out on my 180. Should I consider other makes like has been suggested- Husq, Oregon etc?? Thanks again for the replies so far. Regards Arnold9801

This is my first post as I'm new to the forum so a big Hello to everyone. I would appreciate advice on my choice of chainsaw that I have chosen to buy shortly. I don't want to pay anymore but before I go ahead and purchase, felt it wise to run it through the forum for advice in case for the same money there is a better choice. I have a 3 acre plot with quite a few trees. We have a log burner so the need for logging is always there. Up until recently I had a still 180 but burnt it out whilst trying to cut up a large felled tree last winter! I've always tried to buy the best I can afford, but would be grateful for any input in case there's a better chainsaw for the same/equivalent money? Regards Arnold9801