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Gloomendoom

peter_the_piper wrote: »

Makita not very easy to get spare parts, certainly not as easy as Stihl/Husky.

I think that you will find that that only applies to the petrol Makitas. The spares availability for the electric saws is just as good as any other Makita power tool.

nande2000

Gloomendoom wrote: »

I think that you will find that that only applies to the petrol Makitas. The spares availability for the electric saws is just as good as any other Makita power tool.

Any idea if there is any difference in performance between the 110v and 230v models ?

Gloomendoom

nande2000 wrote: »

Any idea if there is any difference in performance between the 110v and 230v models ?

I don't believe so. Before I bought it, I researched the spares situation and also read reviews on Amazon. Many of the reviews were from US buyers and IIRC they did mention that the 120V power cord was thick and inflexible so the 110V saw may suffer the same problem.

http://www.amazon.com/Makita-UC3530A-Commercial-Tool-Less-Adjustments/dp/B000LFL152/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352725179&sr=8-1&keywords=Makita+UC3530A

Don't believe the nonsense about not being able to cut a 3" branch. I've had the bar buried in oak and it cuts fine.

peter_the_piper

Gloomendoom wrote: »

I think that you will find that that only applies to the petrol Makitas. The spares availability for the electric saws is just as good as any other Makita power tool.

Any links please it would be of help to me.

Gloomendoom

peter_the_piper wrote: »

Any links please it would be of help to me.

Here's a couple...

http://www.powertoolsplus.co.uk/drawings.php?cat=3384&prod=5927

http://www.ptctools.co.uk/spares3.php/store//c1//c2/7166/sn/SPARE_UC3530A

peter_the_piper

Thanks for that, it'll be useful.

nande2000

Anyone heard anything about Tenaka Chainsaws ?
One of my local dealers specialises in them and is offering a 5 year warranty.

Gloomendoom

This is a good place to ask for advice on chainsaws...

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/

nande2000

I went for a Mitox 4518. A good bit of kit for £179. Whilst it is a budget saw i cant see much difference in it compared to the sub £400 Husquavarnas. Plus there is an established Mitox dealer network for servicing and parts.

Gloomendoom

nande2000 wrote: »

I went for a Mitox 4518. A good bit of kit for £179. Whilst it is a budget saw i cant see much difference in it compared to the sub £400 Husquavarnas. Plus there is an established Mitox dealer network for servicing and parts.

Did you claim your free carry bag?

http://www.mitoxgm.co.uk/files/Downloads/Mitox%20Chainsaw%20Claim%20Form.pdf