I need a petrol chainsaw. Any recommendations? Any brands to avoid? Looking to spend betwenn =A3100 and =A3150. Main use - trimming trees and cutting logs.
TIA
Keith
Any recommendations for a petrol chainsaw
Jan 02, 2009
8 Replies
Smallest but one Stihl. Though that may be nearer £175.
We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold. I remember Keefiedee saying something like:
Get a used Stihl from a chainsaw dealer - great saws.
I asked this question here a few years back... After discussions, emails, phone calls, etc. I ended up with a Husqvarna from
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"just works".
However, whatever make you get, do get a spare chain.
Gordon
Seconded (both Husqvarna and the need for a spare chain)
Also I find the the Dremel chain sharening tool indispensible.
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I did manage to buy a Stihl on the internet but I had to do some persuading.
I would also suggest buying whatever you can easily get spares for locally.
The 14" Makita is not bad at that sort of money...
Don't use it to cut your steak and chips!
HTH
John
Have you eaten his wife's cooking then ?
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