Chain Saw Chat

Thepillowman

Heavy handed wrote: »

Just had a look thought that website. Unfortunately the only part they carry to suit my saw is a fuel pick up line. Looks like the little 020av is a bit on the old side for most parts

Apologies I read that as a 020t will ask around if you are on Facebook check out vintage chainsaw collectors Europe page someone might have something.

Nekarsulm

Always worth watching www.ebay.de ( German ebay) and www.chainsawcollectors.se

Heavy handed

Thepillowman wrote: »

Apologies I read that as a 020t will ask around if you are on Facebook check out vintage chainsaw collectors Europe page someone might have something.

I’ll check it out. There’s bound to be one out there somewhere

Heavy handed

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Always worth watching www.ebay.de ( German ebay) and www.chainsawcollectors.se

Already have some parts coming from the German eBay as we speak. That chainsaw collectors forum looks very promising, already see a few 020av owners on there

deccydohc

robclay26 wrote: »

am looking at a Husqvarna 445 with 18” bar, anybody got any reviews on them? They any good ?
Cheers

Can get it here with no additional cost on the 18" guide bar. it comes standard with the 15"

https://robertkee.ie/product/husqvarna-445-chainsaw

niallam

deccydohc wrote: »

Can get it here with no additional cost on the 18" guide bar. it comes standard with the 15"

https://robertkee.ie/product/husqvarna-445-chainsaw

If you can stretch to the 550xp MK2 as well you’ll have a much better saw that’ll run an 18” bar.
I run a 15” on my 550 and it’s a beast.

Heavy handed

Anybody seen or have a Stihl 090.

blue5000

Listening to the radio this morning, there's a proposal to increase ethanol from 5% to 10% in petrol. What will this do for chainsaw engines?

Nekarsulm

blue5000 wrote: »

Listening to the radio this morning, there's a proposal to increase ethanol from 5% to 10% in petrol. What will this do for chainsaw engines?

It means that occasional users will probably have to remember to always run the saw dry before putting it away.

Thepillowman

Heavy handed wrote: »

Anybody seen or have a Stihl 090.

Have a contra/lightning its predecessor.

Heavy handed

Thepillowman wrote: »

Have a contra/lightning its predecessor.

That’s a pretty cool saw to own. Was just searching around for any local that might be coming up for sale. Been so rare it’s been a endless search.

Thepillowman

Heavy handed wrote: »

That’s a pretty cool saw to own. Was just searching around for any local that might be coming up for sale. Been so rare it’s been a endless search.

Not too many for sale in this country few come up at times on ebay.de.

Supcycle

The battery electric Stihl is the only job for around the farm. No need for ear defenders

Nekarsulm

Nekarsulm wrote: »

It means that occasional users will probably have to remember to always run the saw dry before putting it away.

Occasional users in particular would be mad to use anything other than Aspen or equivalent IMHO.

tinner777

hi lads,

looking for something just for cutting logs for occasional use?

Would this be ok??

https://www.amazon.co.uk/CS1400-Electric-Chainsaw-16-Inch-DuraCut/dp/B07SSQ74V2/ref=sr_1_3?fst=as%3Aoff&qid=1570447868&refinements=p_76%3A419158031&rnid=1222399031&rps=1&s=garden&sr=1-3

thanks for looking

SCOL

I was looking at getting an electric chainsaw, does anyone know how strong a gene would I need to run it ?

invicta

20 kva should be about enough

Nekarsulm

invicta wrote: »

20 kva should be about enough

:eek:

SCOL

would one of those cheap silent generators from Lidl or Aldi work ?

I could cut all day in silence anywhere !!!

Nekarsulm

SCOL wrote: »

would one of those cheap silent generators from Lidl or Aldi work ?

I could cut all day in silence anywhere !!!

Radical idea here, instead of buying a petrol generator and an electric chainsaw, just buy a petrol saw?

Czhornet

SCOL wrote: »

would one of those cheap silent generators from Lidl or Aldi work ?

I could cut all day in silence anywhere !!!

Sounds like some "out of hours" work is being planned!

SCOL

Czhornet wrote: »

Sounds like some "out of hours" work is being planned!

Yes, that would be a nice way of putting it

blue5000

OP might be worth a look, says higher amp batteries are available.

ganmo

A question for the foresty history ppl here.
When did humans start replanting forests? I've never heard of any mention of it in history

tinner777

Ok lads, I've about 250 to spend on a occasionally used saw, that will be cutting smaller logs from my father in laws trees. Any recommendations??

Thanks

MickeyShtyles

tinner777 wrote: »

Ok lads, I've about 250 to spend on a occasionally used saw, that will be cutting smaller logs from my father in laws trees. Any recommendations??

Thanks

Ye’d get a Husqvarna 135 for that sort of money.
https://robertkee.ie/product/husqvarna-135-chainsaw2

Or a Stihl MS 170.
https://robertkee.ie/product/stihl-chainsaw-ms-170

For occasional use, I’d recommend going for a bigger brand rather than a cheaper one.

SmartinMartin

Look, normally I'd recommend a big brand (I have 2 stihls and a husky for farm work) but last week I bought a 53cc lidl saw for 99 euro to keep in the boot of the car and I have to say its the best bang for buck I've had in a long time. 18" oregon bar and chain, and started straight out of the box with no adjustment. Belted through a load of 12" boughs I had to get rid of, surprisingly happy with it. If its for occasional work you really won't go wrong.

tinner777

tinner777 wrote: »

Ok lads, I've about 250 to spend on a occasionally used saw, that will be cutting smaller logs from my father in laws trees. Any recommendations??

Thanks

If you’ll buy used that budget will get you a cracker of a Husqvarna 55. It will outlast anything that kind of money can buy new, it’s very well built (magnesium alloy crankcase just like the XP type pro saws) and brand new spares are cheap and plentiful.

If you ever need to have work done on it, any small engine guy can work on it. They’re a superb saw.

Run it on Aspen.

And if you don’t have and won’t buy the safety gear, forget the chainsaw and get a 24-30” bow saw instead.

deccydohc

SmartinMartin wrote: »

Look, normally I'd recommend a big brand (I have 2 stihls and a husky for farm work) but last week I bought a 53cc lidl saw for 99 euro to keep in the boot of the car and I have to say its the best bang for buck I've had in a long time. 18" oregon bar and chain, and started straight out of the box with no adjustment. Belted through a load of 12" boughs I had to get rid of, surprisingly happy with it. If its for occasional work you really won't go wrong.

Great for short time occassional work, the price you paid will factor in when the saw is useless after a year or two, something goes wrong and theres no spare parts available. STIHL give 15 years guarantee spare parts, Husqvarna are also probably similar. Always worth the investment compared to cheap alternatives.

Dont Be at It

Hi all, following on from previous discussion on a saw for ~€250. Have a shed full of old floorboards and decking etc for cutting up.
On the Stihl/Husqvarna front there seems to be 3 options at that price level.
Stihl MS 170 - €230
Stihl MS 180 - €250
Husqvarna 135 - €250.

The 2 x Stihls have a chain gauge of 0.043", which I've read (on this forum and elsewhere) can be a little on the light side.
The Husqvarna is 0.050", which is obviously better but still not the 0.063" you get on bigger saws. Also the Husqvarna has a bit more power in it.
What are folks opinions on the above options?
Cheers,

A rock, a hole and a hard place I reckon. Don't like any of those options really. Take no offence but I'll say what I'm thinking.

If you're cutting old decking and floorboards, I wouldn't be using a chainsaw at all if there's a chance you're going to be running into nails or broken off screw heads, old electrical clips and whatnot. And there is, absolutely, more a likelihood in fact.

If you're planning on using old deck boards for floorboards for firewood, that's not a great idea either depending on what soft of fireplace/stove and what they were treated with. Some right nasty stuff gone into those sorts of boards over the years. But you'll know yourself if that's a risk or not I suppose.

I think I'd get rid of the boards and go buy some firewood ready to split and stack with the money instead, if that's what you need. Better way to spend time and money IMHO. And if you're asking about those saws, and forgive me if I'm wrong, I'd guess you don't have the fairly sensible safety gear to go with a chainsaw. If so then it's all a bit of a bad idea. You'll end up with a pain in the arse with all of it, a saw you won't get a lot for if you decide you've had enough, a few wasted days and wrecked chains or worst case an injury. All for a bit of ****e firewood.

Live up to your name and don't be at it. There's better ways to get rid of some old boards and to get a bit of firewood going.

GY A1

A chop saw be safer for that sort stuff

Dont Be at It wrote: »

Hi all, following on from previous discussion on a saw for ~€250. Have a shed full of old floorboards and decking etc for cutting up.
On the Stihl/Husqvarna front there seems to be 3 options at that price level.
Stihl MS 170 - €230
Stihl MS 180 - €250
Husqvarna 135 - €250.

The 2 x Stihls have a chain gauge of 0.043", which I've read (on this forum and elsewhere) can be a little on the light side.
The Husqvarna is 0.050", which is obviously better but still not the 0.063" you get on bigger saws. Also the Husqvarna has a bit more power in it.
What are folks opinions on the above options?
Cheers,

SmartinMartin

I use a chop saw for boards and stuff, mounted on a stack of pallets. Far safer hitting a nail with a clamped in blade than with a chain saw.

Dont Be at It

Thanks for the feedback, guys.
The issue with the nails had crossed my mind alright. Plan was to mark the timber before cutting it (tedious, I know).
Fair point re getting rid of it and buying firewood with the chainsaw money, but there's probably 2 skip's worth which would cost 5 or 6 hundred.
Chop saw could be the way to go so..thought it'd be too much for one... Also, liked the idea of having a saw around the place for odd jobs, etc but maybe that's fanciful thinking.

SCOL

Chain saw is probably the quickest option, I cut up pallets for my stove with the Sthil 250 handy and light, I hit an odd nail with
off cut but I can sharpen the blade.

Cheap handy and quick.

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SCOL wrote: »

Chain saw is probably the quickest option, I cut up pallets for my stove with the Sthil 250 handy and light, I hit an odd nail with
off cut but I can sharpen the blade.

Cheap handy and quick.

If it has a blade it not a chainsaw................................chainsaws use a chain to cut that runs on a guide bar..................................................................

SmartinMartin

I beg to differ. The chain contains loads of little blades which can certainly be sharpened.

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SmartinMartin wrote: »

I beg to differ. The chain contains loads of little blades which can certainly be sharpened.

referred to as cutters not blades.....................................

SmartinMartin

They're referred to as teeth. They are indeed blades.

SCOL

SCOL wrote: »

Chain saw is probably the quickest option, I cut up pallets for my stove with the Sthil 250 handy and light, I hit an odd nail with
off cut but I can sharpen the blade.

Cheap handy and quick.

Sorry lads, I should have said "sharpen my chain" you probably need to replace
the blade on the saw.

Beaubeau

Hi

Looking at a used stihl ms 341 are they any good
Just gonna be used for firewood

bassy

hi all just bought a wee little stihl 181 chainsaw,anyone on here have one and so what do you think of it?.

Thepillowman

Beaubeau wrote: »

Hi

Looking at a used stihl ms 341 are they any good
Just gonna be used for firewood

Should be fine have used a ms361 a few times great saw think they are much the same.

Thepillowman

bassy wrote: »

hi all just bought a wee little stihl 181 chainsaw,anyone on here have one and so what do you think of it?.

Should be ok for small jobs have a 180 that I got for free very handy for fencing.

bassy

wheres the best place for value to buy chain oil ?.

Nekarsulm

bassy wrote: »

wheres the best place for value to buy chain oil ?.

Local place, Clarkes of Cavan, have it for sale at €15 a gallon, or two for €20.
Probably not get it much cheaper than that?

bassy

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Local place, Clarkes of Cavan, have it for sale at €15 a gallon, or two for €20.
Probably not get it much cheaper than that?

I live in kilkenny,so cavan no good to me lol

Sami23

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Local place, Clarkes of Cavan, have it for sale at €15 a gallon, or two for €20.
Probably not get it much cheaper than that?

Any good value website it could be got at that price I wonder ?

bassy

Glanbia Co op 5 litres oil for €16.95

Thepillowman

Any good motor factors should have it, last time I bought it think it was around 49 euros for 20 litres.