from a newbie point of view
ive used one recently but i do have respect for them and understand how much damage it can do however, i unlike most other people handle other heavy machines or grinders compared to some and have respect for those machines and know how to handle them its the ones that dont handle this type of machines
my nephew dosnt like the big grinder and I have warned about the wolf drill he didnt want to use it
not saying these machines arnt dangerous
ive been watching this thread with interest as im needing to get one for myself to shop a tree down and cut it up for a wood burner and maybe some others are needing to be done as well
so for now im looking at a cheapie one
Do you know how to cut a tree down ? It's not just a case of buying a saw and going for it. Seen to many cocks by people who think they know. It can be very bad for your health if you get it wrong, wee trees can be the worst offenders
Do you know how to cut a tree down ? It's not just a case of buying a saw and going for it. Seen to many cocks by people who think they know. It can be very bad for your health if you get it wrong, wee trees can be the worst offenders
I have a client who hired a saw dropped a tree on the neighbours and nearly dies when the saw chopped into his harm just nicking the artery. Surgeon reckoned he was less than a mm from not making it alive to the hospital ( they were very close indeed)
Wife says there was a massive trail of blood across the car park
If your doing one tree - do yourself a favour and pay a pro!
thanks for the info lads,i had no internet there for a few days,Ireland im going to see what dealers we have around here, I had hoped to buy online but there is a risk of buying fakes i guess,i usually pull the tree down with a digger or a tractor first,i know its an inherently dangerous business but unfortunately a lot of stuff I do has the ability to end in my demise. my main needs from a saw is that the thing starts when you want it,im a mechanic by trade and its no bother to me to fix it ect but when your cutting trees you dont want the hassle of fixing the damn thing every time you need it,hence the no lidil aldi junk bit i suspect as with most modern manufacturers even stil and husky will be in decline because of emissions regs and the desire for profit
are there any japanese manufactured saws available? I like to make the most informed decision i can,budget wise i suppose about 400 sterling plus im not constrained excessively by budget
If the budget is there and the saw won't sit in the shed for eleven and a half months of the year then buy a Stihl, you won't regret it.
Lots of very good advice on here, if, for one moment you think dropping a tree might be a challenge, please get a professional to do it and even they occasionally get it wrong.
Everybody in the trade has a story, don't let yourself be the subject of one.
I've had a Dolmar which is also sold as a Makita in some markets, About the only difference is mines orange and the Makitas are blue. Its worked reasonably hard since I got it back in 1999 .. had a few bars and chains etc but nothing else but a clean of the filter etc.
One thing I know is that if I sloshed some fuel in it now it would start first pull, thats not the case with the cheaper end of the market.
Its worked every bit as well as brother in laws Stihl which is as near as makes no difference the same age. For these two saws the oiler on mine is far more reliable than the Stihl.
I wish the works Makita would be running first pull. Or even fourth would be better. ****ing thing.
First saw was a Dynamac DY41 from Machine Mart ,made by Efco in Italy. It was getting unreliable so I bought the 135 which has been good. I bought a carb kit for the DY 41 and it is good again. I have a Stihl 036 18" bar for bigger wood but it's not been out for a while.
OK I dont have a Makita , its a Dolmar.. now I dont know if they are exactly the same. They look the same and I guess they are but for sure mine never fails to start. I cant recall the model number but its about a 60cc engine.
I can't back this up enough. Even a 5" tree can have very serious consequences if it goes down in an unintended direction. There is a great video on YouTube by Husqvarna on chainsaw use which I think should be compulsory watching for anybody who uses a chainsaw.
But, after learning all about the required kind of cuts and how to read the wood the most important part to master is knowing when it's beyond your capabilities. If there's any chance you could misjudge it walk away and get a professional in.