Just a bit of info from some who know.......I'm looking to get a chainsaw as I'm sick of cutting wood with a saw.
Should I get a 12 or 20 inch petrol chainsaw ....or....a battery saw....???? (I like the thought of battery)
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.......Sarg.
Cloak said
07:24 PM Sep 4, 2014
I recently purchased a cheap Chinese one off eBay. Runs like a ripper, however...... The only thing I would change is go for a smaller one like maybe 14" bar. I went for the 72CC 24" and it's too heavy to operate comfortably.
But for just $160.00 I'm not complaining too loudly eh...
I also purchased a sharpener kit too for $40.00.
Oh yeah it's called a Baumr AG
Bloke next door has an electric one and swears at it.
-- Edited by Cloak on Thursday 4th of September 2014 07:24:54 PM
aussie_paul said
07:32 PM Sep 4, 2014
I bought a 12" petrol off Ebay special for $99 and it is great.
Aussie Paul.
Cruising Cruze said
08:05 PM Sep 4, 2014
@ Paul
can you get easy a new chain when you need it ?
got one from Aldi a few years back but I'm flat out finding a new chain for it
Cheers John
aussie_paul said
08:14 PM Sep 4, 2014
Cruising Cruze wrote:
@ Paul
can you get easy a new chain when you need it ? got one from Aldi a few years back but I'm flat out finding a new chain for it
Cheers John
Not sure about that John. I do have a mate in the chainsaw/mower business. I will be seeing him tomorrow and will check. I hope I never need a new chain, especially from wearing out!!!
Aussie Paul.
Baz421 said
08:21 PM Sep 4, 2014
Sarg we have petrol with 14" bar, ideal size for camp timber and small when you take the bar off to transport.
Bunnings have 2 petrol models under $120 at the moment.
Cheers Baz
diggerop said
08:24 PM Sep 4, 2014
I got one of these recently. Still going strong after about half an hour (not continous) of pruning some trees. Oregon brand chain so should be easily replaced. Need 240v to recharge it though, can't imagine it would take much power though. I'm happy with it, no two stroke fuel to carry around just a bit of oil for the chain, I just use engine oil, put in about what I reckon I might use and tip any left, out, as it will leak.
you can get a chain made to any size you want at mower equipment stores. Chain comes on a big spool and they just count the links on your chain and make one the same size. That's how they do it in rural areas anyway.
God bless, froggos
Roving-Dutchy said
09:49 PM Sep 4, 2014
Some points to remember to ensure along life for your chain. Don't let the chain hit stone, don't saw wood that is covered in dirt, don't saw wood that has charcoal on or inside a hollow part.
The part of the chain that actually does the cutting is the layer of chrome that is on the top of the teeth once that is damaged you might as well throw the chain away even if it is a new chain as it will no longer be able to be sharpened and learn how to correctly sharpen the chain, there are tutorials on YouTube that will show you the correct method.
Last but not least learn how to maintain and safely use a chainsaw as accidents with chainsaws can be devastating and can possibly ruin your trip.
A battery chainsaw will be adequate to for your use, if all you want it to do is cut up wood for your campfire or cooking fire, saves all the hassle of carrying two stroke mix and are small and easy to store.
Cheers
David
ROAD RUNNER said
10:18 PM Sep 4, 2014
I have a 12" chainsaw bought from Bunnings a while back which works really well and cuts almost anything including part of my thumb open the other day when I leaned over to clear a branch. The chain is supposed to stop when the trigger is released however sometimes mine keeps turning when the revs don't slow down quickly enough on idle so the lesson here is to treat them with much greater respect than I did. Eddy
Murraman said
10:42 PM Sep 4, 2014
Sydney Tools have a 14 inch bar Husqvarna on special at the moment for $249 with free delivery. I have one of these and it is a great saw.
scooner said
07:06 AM Sep 5, 2014
stihl or husqvarna the only two i would spend my money on ,lot of cheap rubbish out there BEWARE
beiffe said
07:29 AM Sep 5, 2014
I have used a B&D "Aligator" chain saw tree pruner for nearly 5 years full time on the road.
Have used a few batteries but I also had B&D drills so had a supply of spare batteries.
I now run it from my 12v Lithium boat set and it runs for ever.
With a battery saw it runs slower so takes a bit longer to cut but you don't have to sharpen the saw as it does not get blunt in normal use.
I only cut wood up to about 6" thick as any bigger wont fit and burn in my choofer.
I also carry a similar B&D chain saw for cutting blanks etc for wood turning but prefer the Aligator for cutting fire wood.
Beside not having to carry fuel it also make very little noise so you don't have the greenies complaining about someone cutting down the bush. I only use dead dry wood as I find it burns better and besides I prefer stuff I can carry easily and carry it back to the bus before cutting into small pieces to burn.
Regards
Brian
Bryan said
08:15 AM Sep 5, 2014
I also bought a Bunnings one for $99.00. Had it for two seasons. Works great.
glendadon said
05:04 PM Sep 5, 2014
Hi Paul try John and Johno in Ballarat the import and sell chains at a reasonable price.
Friar Park said
05:18 PM Sep 5, 2014
yes your right Bryan did the same $99.00 two years still going strong
Friar
exa41 said
07:30 PM Sep 5, 2014
I had a Echo saw for years 18" bar and just wore it out after 20 years of cutting fire wood , looking around for a good saw , found one on the net out of USA $1450 local for $580 , paid by card over the phone to the states and all done 20" 465 Husky beautiful saw with plenty of grunt , My idea is you can cut small timber with large saw but cant cut large timber with small saw .
sarg said
07:31 AM Sep 6, 2014
Thanks for the replies Guys....You have convinced me....Battery it is ....
no worries of petrol and fumes and...... it can be re-charged for free from the sun.......its only for a bit of campfire wood from time to time...Sarg
george57 said
07:55 AM Sep 6, 2014
Hi Sarg...
I do have a chainsaw,quite new, but find it bulky and leaks oil, then there's the need to carry 2 stroke. As an alternative I now carry a circular saw and a couple of hessian bags. Just run extension lead to generator........very convenient. No need to sharpen blades, no oil stains, and quite compact.
Cheers
George
Blue said
07:59 AM Sep 6, 2014
I use a Husqvarna ... just a small one that cost around $250
it goes like a rippa and is lightweight...
the thing with the Husky is that you can get it serviced anywhere and they'll have parts for it...
buy one off ebay or bunnings and you are on your own...
Just a bit of info from some who know.......I'm looking to get a chainsaw as I'm sick of cutting wood with a saw.
Should I get a 12 or 20 inch petrol chainsaw ....or....a battery saw....???? (I like the thought of battery)
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.......Sarg.
I recently purchased a cheap Chinese one off eBay. Runs like a ripper, however...... The only thing I would change
is go for a smaller one like maybe 14" bar. I went for the 72CC 24" and it's too heavy to operate comfortably.
But for just $160.00 I'm not complaining too loudly eh...
I also purchased a sharpener kit too for $40.00.
Oh yeah it's called a Baumr AG
Bloke next door has an electric one and swears at it.
-- Edited by Cloak on Thursday 4th of September 2014 07:24:54 PM
I bought a 12" petrol off Ebay special for $99 and it is great.
Aussie Paul.
can you get easy a new chain when you need it ?
got one from Aldi a few years back but I'm flat out finding a new chain for it
Cheers John
Not sure about that John. I do have a mate in the chainsaw/mower business. I will be seeing him tomorrow and will check. I hope I never need a new chain, especially from wearing out!!!
Aussie Paul.
Sarg we have petrol with 14" bar, ideal size for camp timber and small when you take the bar off to transport.
Bunnings have 2 petrol models under $120 at the moment.
Cheers Baz
www.blackanddecker.com/outdoor/CCS818.aspx
you can get a chain made to any size you want at mower equipment stores. Chain comes on a big spool and they just count the links on your chain and make one the same size. That's how they do it in rural areas anyway.
God bless, froggos
The part of the chain that actually does the cutting is the layer of chrome that is on the top of the teeth once that is damaged you might as well throw the chain away even if it is a new chain as it will no longer be able to be sharpened and learn how to correctly sharpen the chain, there are tutorials on YouTube that will show you the correct method.
Last but not least learn how to maintain and safely use a chainsaw as accidents with chainsaws can be devastating and can possibly ruin your trip.
A battery chainsaw will be adequate to for your use, if all you want it to do is cut up wood for your campfire or cooking fire, saves all the hassle of carrying two stroke mix and are small and easy to store.
Cheers
David
Have used a few batteries but I also had B&D drills so had a supply of spare batteries.
I now run it from my 12v Lithium boat set and it runs for ever.
With a battery saw it runs slower so takes a bit longer to cut but you don't have to sharpen the saw as it does not get blunt in normal use.
I only cut wood up to about 6" thick as any bigger wont fit and burn in my choofer.
I also carry a similar B&D chain saw for cutting blanks etc for wood turning but prefer the Aligator for cutting fire wood.
Beside not having to carry fuel it also make very little noise so you don't have the greenies complaining about someone cutting down the bush. I only use dead dry wood as I find it burns better and besides I prefer stuff I can carry easily and carry it back to the bus before cutting into small pieces to burn.
Regards
Brian
I also bought a Bunnings one for $99.00. Had it for two seasons. Works great.
Hi Paul try John and Johno in Ballarat the import and sell chains at a reasonable price.
yes your right Bryan did the same $99.00 two years still going strong
Friar
no worries of petrol and fumes and...... it can be re-charged for free from the sun.......its only for a bit of campfire wood from time to time...Sarg
I do have a chainsaw,quite new, but find it bulky and leaks oil, then there's the need to carry 2 stroke. As an alternative I now carry a circular saw and a couple of hessian bags. Just run extension lead to generator........very convenient. No need to sharpen blades, no oil stains, and quite compact.
Cheers
George
it goes like a rippa and is lightweight...
the thing with the Husky is that you can get it serviced anywhere and they'll have parts for it...
buy one off ebay or bunnings and you are on your own...