Cordless chainsaws

I've had funny looks just taking secateurs to brambles and hedges that end up poking out into cyclepaths, let alone going "armed" with a chainsaw!

Where is the post recommending an angle grinder?

I have a cheapo (as in B&Q 'Performance Power') cordless chainsaw, it's OK'ish but can only cut a few branches before needing recharging. Anywhere that I can get mains power I use my mains electric chainsaw and I tend to use the Ryobi petrol 'pruner' if too far from mains. However for the odd one (or two) off the cordless saw is useful.

Sorry, just seen the thread - so this is the post - but the angle grinder must be cordless

Malcolm

I do something quite similar but on private ground and use a machete type gadget. Works well but may be considered somewhat offensive by the powers that be. Probably not anymore so than a chainsaw.. Nick.

Anyone has the right to remove obstructions on a public right of way.

Good for heavily obstructed paths; the areas I'm thinking of are basically clear, but branches across them "drop" as they get longer and heavier until they become an obstacle, especially on horseback.

Thanks, it's the battery life which was bothering me

"B&Q peformance power" really needs a "lacking" and an "and" in there somewhere. Their cordless stuff is also IME woeful.

No idea about the chainsaw, but I've heard good things about the alligator loppers

Never used them myself. YMMV etc etc No idea on battery life, expect charger to be biggest problem on these cheaper ones.

Darren

Thanks, worth knowing ... and certainly better than a poke in the eye with a bramble.

It's quite a bit heavier than the small chainsaws though (4 Kg cf 2.5)

Not something I would usually consider. I do a bit of clearing of local bridleways (which I both walk and ride). Usually a secateurs and/or a lopper is sufficient, but there's a lot of 20 - 30 mm stuff this year. I wondered whether something like this

Anyone got any experience? Obviously I'm not expecting a lot of "cuts" but this is something I could carry when walking the dogs and just do some ad hoc trimming as required. I'm not very keen on NiCad though.

You don't need *anything* powered at all.... Have a look at eBay item

Given that you may be out riding at the time this gadget fits neatly into a pocket, needs no power, is piss easy to use and will make virtually no noise. I ride also, and this item will do almost all of what you need....

Good point, I'd been meaning to investigate those for ages as well. Now ordered one!

Also need new secateurs; broke the spring while using it today on horseback. (I use Rollcut type, no pointy ends)

A "Felco folding saw" might be worth a look. Cuts effortlessly. Nonelectric, and very unobtrusive as it folds and fits in a pocket. Not cheap, but good.

Going about with a chainsaw might be a better way to ensure solitude in your walks, though.

Thomas Prufer