My husband wants a chainsaw for Christmas - any advice?

Rotor

How about a jigsaw. Just don't let him plug it in lol

Phil3822

I got an Einhell Royal chainsaw of ebay for £83. Reconditioned from a company on ebay. Have had excellent service from them when asking questions prior and after purchase. A friend of mine is a tree surgeon so he gave me some advice and a practical lesson on its use. I use it quite often and am impressed although agree they are very dangerous and you have to be careful. I would never let that deter you though if you're prepared to learn and take advice.

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Tennants-Lawnmower-Services__W0QQ_armrsZ1QQ_fsubZ1228122017

Davesnave

Lotus-eater wrote: »

Bahco bowsaws are brilliant, I use one to cut anything under about 8" wide, I have cut much bigger with one, especially if you have a half decent saw horse.
I much prefer using the saw tbh, no dressing up, no pollution, less sawdust wastage and no noise, but it is slower..... and harder on your muscles.

Being sensible for a moment, I agree with this. When I recently acquired 1/4 mile of 'hedge' (read 'trees') to sort out, I thought: 'I'm going to need a chain saw for that!'

Now, with a bit of knowledge about chain saws and the experience of climbing around in the hedge embankment, which is far from easy, I realise that an over-lively power tool is not the sort of company I need at all.

As you say, there's nothing in the young tree department that doesn't yield quickly to a bow saw.

cjb02

Good is to keep the blade sharp if you do buy one. Makes it much easier to cut through wood.

I use one these to sharpen mine, they are great, oregon is one make, there are makes on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Oregon-12v-Sure-Sharp-Chainsaw-Sharpener_W0QQitemZ380170390110QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_GardenPowerTools_CA?hash=item5883ebca5e

beautiful_ravens

I spent years using a bow saw & axe, and it used to take up most of my weekend cutting up a weeks worth of wood - ok I could arm wrestle men, but I had no weekend.. Id recommend a small electric chainsaw, and a days course on chainsaw safety. I know petrol ones are better, but you always have to buy the petrol.

pinkgirl2009

**upsy_daisy** wrote: »

my husband has asked my to buy him a chainsaw for christmas - we have a wood burning stove and he wants to use it for chopping up wood. (so he says)

i understand a petrol chainsaw is easier than an electric one - does anyone have any recommendations - or is there any brand/type i should avoid?

Many thanks

ud

stay well away from him ... Run .. Tell him no get something else

laurel7172

I bought a Black and Decker Alligator a couple of years back, and I can honestly say it's one of the best things I ever bought. Half day jobs with a saw are now half hour jobs. I'm not a professional, and would never have considered getting a tool that punishes mistakes quite as thoroughly as a chainsaw. The Alligator works really well, and though you obviously still have to be careful, it's a LOT safer.

I suppose a lot depends on what size logs your husband's going to cut...