Chainsaw

amcluesent

TBH I'd buy a tool for the job new, then sell it on. That way you're not buying 'trouble' off t'Bay and I doubt you'd lose £100 on the sale.

Lotus-eater

kevsan wrote: »

Thanks for the replies...

quotes i've had are circa £500, £1000 to take the wood away as well.

The trees are not near any buildings and away from the public access. I certainly dont intend to be up ladders or on ropes waving a chainsaw around.

I intend to top out and thin with a bow saw for the most of the work and use a saw for the larger parts, and fell in sections, using probably a humboldt notch. I know about leaving the correct size hinge etc

So I know a bit more than the typical idiot and have used chainsaws in anger a number of times. I also have 2 sets of safety trousers, gloves hats, boots and face plates if anyone wants to join me.

The reason for the question was that I have a need for a robust model for a one off job, i've always borrowed other peoples saws, but that is not an option now, and I am on a budget.

Thanks again.

Oh right, well that makes it completely different. I'd search out a 2nd hand one nearby that was a decent make, then sell it on in the same way afterwards.

And yeah, if you tell me where you are and I'm not too far, I'll join you, as much for the wood, as for the experience.

Davesnave

STOCKWIRE wrote: »

I very much doubt that anyone who undertook to do the job for £100, would have the correct equipment and training, or more importantly public liability insurance.

That's why said "the right area."

Wiltshire, probably no. Hampshire, probably no. Berkshire, even less likely....

Where I live in Mid Devon there are folk who are insured and equipped, but you won't find them in Yellow Pages. They will come to do the job when it fits in for them, charge £15 an hour and likely require the logs to sell on.

I am not saying that everywhere else is a rip-off, only that I never pay more than that, whether it's logging, fencing or digger work. They do get a bloody good sandwich though.

And if OP is buying, I'd be with those saying get a decent brand like Husky and sell it on after, when it will still be under guarantee etc. Should go easily and you'll know it's fit for purpose.

KIRK_STANSFIELD

Don't buy a cheap chainsaw, i have bought plenty in my time and it will cost you loads in the long run, the worst ones are those yellow ones from the sheds, not naming any names. I recently came accross Stihl, I bought an MS170 for about £170, and I tell you it's the best saw I have ever had. I have included a link so you can take a look and see what you think. it's at Rapid Tools Direct uk

Davesnave

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peter_the_piper

Not only spam but dearer than RRP. http://www.stihlchainsawsnorfolk.co.uk/stihl-ms170-chainsaw-with-12%E2%80%B3-bar/

davemorton

Even cheaper here too!
http://www.rhino-power.co.uk/acatalog/Stihl_Chainsaw_MS_170.html

davemorton

I was considering replacing my ryobi with one of these, and was looking on ebay today, thinking they were more than this. Guess I can justify a brand new shiny one now at these prices!