rudysmallfry
Minister of Fire
Okay Dad! I'll wear my ear muffs next time. My chain saw has become my second favorite toy only to my snow blower. If it weren't so dangerous to use, it would be first.
Electric chainsaw for the lady (me)?
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iron
Minister of Fire
so, if one were to choose, would you go with the worx or the oregon?
https://www.amazon.com/WORX-WG304-1-Chain-18-Inch-15-0/dp/B007AQZ9QC
https://www.amazon.com/OREGON-CS1500-Self-Sharpening-Electric-Chain/dp/B00OIZ1XHW
https://www.amazon.com/WORX-WG304-1-Chain-18-Inch-15-0/dp/B007AQZ9QC
https://www.amazon.com/OREGON-CS1500-Self-Sharpening-Electric-Chain/dp/B00OIZ1XHW
Sprinter
Minister of Fire
No need to be sorry. You're exactly right.Hearing loss is cumulative. Consider wearing hearing protection to save what you have left.
(Sorry for being the safety police today.)
Sprinter
Minister of Fire
Are you favoring AC powered or battery? I actually have all three, gas, electric and battery (greenworks 40 volt). Each has a purpose. But I haven't used the AC one for a long time. If most of your work is close to an AC source, they can be very effective. I like the Greenworks 40 v model because it is so versatile and quiet, but more expensive than AC ones.
It's true that AC powered saws will not be stopped by Kevlar chaps. Not too sure about battery saws.
Sprinter
Minister of Fire
The self-sharpening feature is certainly seductive, but I've heard conflicting reviews. Many claim that it takes way too much material from the chain, but that may just be from using it too aggressively. Of the two, I think I'd go with the Worx, but Oregon has a good rep generally.
I am planning on buying the Black and Decker 40v cordless chainsaw because I also want their blower, hedge trimmer, and weed whacker. Those or the Greenworx (sp?) get really high ratings on Amazon. May also buy my wife the cordless pruning cutter to go with it for our orchard. That should give me plenty of batteries.
I plan to use it to limb up trees on my own property (converting the forest into a semi-forested pasture. One suggestion I would make to everyone who cuts up smaller limbs is to cut them in long limbs and stack them up until you get a bunch. If you have a chopsaw or access to a large chopsaw it goes through limbs way faster and easier than a chainsaw. I back my gator up to the saw in the barn (sitting on a stand) full of limbs and process them far quicker than I would with a chainsaw. It is definitely the best way I have found to make firewood out of smaller limbs. You will not believe how much easier it is because the limbs don't move on you and you can get it up to a comfortable working level.
I have recently started using an old electric homelite to limb firs that I am skidding up to the back of the barn. The cord can be a pain in the butt, but the saw is very easy to use and I just use it to remove the limbs that I pile up for the chop saw and I will take the top part of the tree and put it in a log cradle and cut those with electric saw or gas depending on what is closer.
I plan to use it to limb up trees on my own property (converting the forest into a semi-forested pasture. One suggestion I would make to everyone who cuts up smaller limbs is to cut them in long limbs and stack them up until you get a bunch. If you have a chopsaw or access to a large chopsaw it goes through limbs way faster and easier than a chainsaw. I back my gator up to the saw in the barn (sitting on a stand) full of limbs and process them far quicker than I would with a chainsaw. It is definitely the best way I have found to make firewood out of smaller limbs. You will not believe how much easier it is because the limbs don't move on you and you can get it up to a comfortable working level.
I have recently started using an old electric homelite to limb firs that I am skidding up to the back of the barn. The cord can be a pain in the butt, but the saw is very easy to use and I just use it to remove the limbs that I pile up for the chop saw and I will take the top part of the tree and put it in a log cradle and cut those with electric saw or gas depending on what is closer.
With the advent of the lithium batteries and the 40v systems the new electrics are not to bad except on the pocket book for what they are. I have an electric pole saw- cord type- I use it with a 1800 w genny for portability- as it only gets used once a year or maybe every other year wasn't much point in buying a gas model as I would have to spend too much time repairing when I needed it. ( thank to EPA and Ethanol laced gas) and no I will not buy the way over priced premix in the cans-
Sprinter
Minister of Fire
If weight is a concern, the corded saws are a lot lighter than cordless or gas (and cheaper). The batteries add quite a bit of weight (at least the 40v and 80v ones). You can use the corded ones all day long. Before I got my gas saw, I could take my small Honda generator in a wheelbarrow to the edge of the woods if needed.
I'd suggest a 14" corded saw for what you describe, or a 40 volt brushless saw like the Greenworks if you can handle the extra weight. Both are quiet which is a nice advantage around home, too.
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Lake Girl
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I used to run a little Jonsered when we had the OWB... Hubby got it when I complained about his Stihl being too big. Meant to go up to the garage to see what model it was and size of bar ... was just the right size for me to handle.
Hearing loss is cumulative. Consider wearing hearing protection to save what you have left.
(Sorry for being the safety police today.
I find too I can concentrate better when I'm not blasting my ears with loud 2 stroke noise. Ear plugs are cheap insurance for your hearing.
I wear ear plugs when mowing, weed whipping, cutting wood, and when my wife is nagging me about something
I've had one of the Worx saws for about four years now. Very nice saw, I'll certainly buy another one if this one kicks the bucket.
Oldman47
Minister of Fire
A disadvantage nobody mentioned: That 100 foot 10 gauge cord will cost more than the saw. The most I have ever gone for was a 75 foot 12 gauge and it was in the $80s.
iron
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