ForgeCorvus wrote:
The problems with them is the blade isn't very thick or wide so it tends to wander a bit if you're sawing larger stuff (which can make standing the rounds on end hard),
Wonky cuts are solely the realm of bows saws of course ,
Going through a log pile a few weeks ago there wasn't a straight cut on any off them and they were all chainsawn . I'm not going to claim it doesn't happen to me , worn chain , maybe a bit too slack or not the best of sharpening jobs
If you're still looking for a chainsaw... You could look at Jonsered Chainsaws - American made and some of their stuff competes with Stihl and Husqy. They're American made from memory and start from ~£170 online
I've no experience with Husqy but would have no issue owning one. I do own a Stihl saw - 30ccish engine and 14" bar from memory, using Oregon chains. If you're cutting up pieces as thick as your leg, you should be fine but if looking to take 20 year old apple trees down etc, I'd suggest a bigger saw than the 30cc @ 14" bar I have.
If you want it to last longer than 3 years, I would avoid the MuCulloch stuff at B&Q but that's me.
Helmet with visor/glass and suitable chainsaw trousers/chaps as a minimum
I'm not sure I'd buy a new sthil saw as the fuel cap lids are a bit fragile and wont lock closed after a while - on my third fuel cap in 5 years - more inconvenience than anything else.
Just a thought that popped in to my head - I presume you have life assurance (the unglamourous preps)?
Might be worth reviewing to see what sort of injury/hospital stay cover it includes. I know I have a policy somewhere with some cover, which might be a comfort if I ever come THAT close to cutting my toes off again (three little curls in my boot leather where the chain caught the toe just before cutting out).
I the end I bought a bow saw at the upper end of the price range. It is certainly a lot better than the saws I had before. I also bought spare blades. This combo is fine for me cutting a few logs at home, but perhaps wouldn't cut it for field work except in a pinch.
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