BHwoodworking":1qvgo4w8 said:i was looking at something like a 16 in bar.
or would that be a bit unwieldy for a newbie like me?
is 15in more like it?
BHwoodworking":2iesve4j said:i was looking at something like a 16 in bar.
or would that be a bit unwieldy for a newbie like me?
is 15in more like it?
Hlsmith":5vkkfje1 said:BHwoodworking":5vkkfje1 said:i was looking at something like a 16 in bar.
or would that be a bit unwieldy for a newbie like me?
is 15in more like it?
First mistake is don't look at the guide bar length to compare saws it's a complete waste of time
You need to look at the cc of the engine
Alot of hobby saws fit bars far to big for the engine
I've seen a 18inch bar on a 40cc saw and also on a 90cc saw
They both run it but the bigger saw will do it quicker
I also disagree with buying the smallest saw you can get away with
There are far more things to consider
Firstly a small saw struggling all the time will not last anywhere near as long as a big saw having an easy life
Secondly it may well do the job eventually but the big saw will do it alot quicker
The standard starter saw in forestry is a 50cc saw with a 15inch bar
It's great to learn and powerful enough for most jobs
But personally I prefer a 60cc saw with 18inch bar
The extra power more than makes up for the slight increase in weight
They are still light enough to use all day enough power to deal with most things can even swap out to a 24in bar
Also the wood will vary your decision
Hard woods require more power so intern a shorter bar for the size of machine
You can also remove teeth to allow you to run bigger bars on a saw
Hlsmith":2o2e3rjh said:I completely understand that not everyone needs such a large saw its just my personal preference for a saw for commercial use
And my point about a bigger saw I meant didn't necessarily mean 60cc I just meant don't by a saw that is working its limit for the size timber you intend to deal with
If all your timber is 8inch whilst a 30cc saw will deal with it a 40cc saw will do it quicker a last longer without to much weight gain
It works at every level we have 75cc saws that would cut through a 4ft piece of timber but we wouldn't use them
Equally we have 20cc saws that have there place
Suffolkboy":27e0nln1 said:That's fine. But the lad is 16 looking for his first saw.
Personally my advice would be smaller rather than larger.
As his technique and experience improves he could progress to a big unwieldy numb thing if he wants.
https://masseys-diy.co.uk/stihl-ms500i-chainsaw/Hlsmith":kbi1znnp said:...
And the first saw with full blown electronic injection that really makes a power difference is the Stihl ms500i and whilst it is 80cc saw it is sold as a 90cc category saw for this reason
Sideways":1qm0mtwd said:Take a look at "The Essential Craftsman" on youtube. He's posted a time or two about chainsaws. He's been around a while but still has all his fingers and toes. I suspect his opinion might be worth listening to.
BHwoodworking":3i88rhre said:what are top handled saw like? some people seem to swear by them and other think they are a death trap in a smaller package that a bigger saw?
Suffolkboy":2srca633 said:You won't be able to purchase a new top handle saw in the UK without the vendor having sight of the correct ticket.
second hand is another matter but...
Unless you are climbing there is no need.
If you are climbing then they are great, obviously because that is what they are meant for.
I did a sectional takedown of a huge hairy Pinus radiata yesterday for a friend without my tophandles and working in amongst tight branches with my 346 was awkward.
Does anyone on here have any experience of electric top handle saws? I am thinking of taking the plunge but not sure I am ready to leave the internal combustion engine behind just yet.
BHwoodworking":29xzexr1 said:ive been looking around and tanaka seem to be fairly good
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