Good Makes Of Chainsaw's

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by nigel_b

My view? Stihl if you want to spend a lot of dosh, Macculloch if you dont.

I think the MS260 has the metal chain cover. Going to be £400 odd though.

not that much - my stihl MS361 was only 350 odd notes last year- you can get a MS230 (which is a good light saw for general use) for a tad over 200 notes

just remember that the safety kit (Trousers/leggings , gloves, helmet and boots) will cost you nearly as much again , and its not worth economising on it as it could save your life

The thing about mculloch (and the sundry other cheap ones) is that they are heavier for the equivalent power , go through fuel and chain oil faster, and brake more often - the old adage "buy cheap, buy twice" applies

Incidentally the reason most chainsaw carvers use stihl is that stihl do very attractive offers on kits comprising a light saw and a carvers bar , which is pointier and easier to use for detail work (and less prone to kick back) than the standard bar.

[RogerTheCat]

Originally Posted by Karlos78

Hi, check out the HSE website Information about health and safety at work, type chainsaw into the search engine. There is some v.good stuff relating to chainsaw safety, mostly aimed at pro's but equally relevant for the occasional user. Umm sorry to spoil the fun, no amount of reading substitutes proper practical training. regards karl.

LOL I wish Karlos78 would follow his own advise. He is a friend of mine and turned up with his chain saw to help me clear another friends garden. We needed the chainsaw to remove a large stump. His chainsaw safety gear consisted of googles and a pair of gloves. I stood well back knowing how badly blood can stain. On a side note his girlfriend has banned him from using his axe to cut up logs in the dark when drunk.

[Tree Surgeons]

Originally Posted by Jez

I'm looking to get myself fully wallyfied with a chainsaw. So at some point I'll be need of a good one. Problem is I know ninnimuggins about Chainsaws, what are good makes to look for & which ones should I stay clear of ?!? If any of you would be so decent to point me in the right direction I'd be really grateful!

Thanks a lot

Jez

Stihl 020 is good, light and easy to hook on to the harness when climbing the tree!