ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW choice?

[fire_N_ice]

Mine died today. I took it apart , degreased it, regreased it. Did noticed the drive gear looked a little worn in the middle. I also noticed the bar was pinched at the tip I guess creating more work, stress for the gears for this unknown period of time. Brushes were @1/2 worn too. This saw is 15+ years old.
I was looking at the poulans 16 inch 3.5 hp electric from Lowes. the opinions were good as well as another website for this chainsaw also were good. Cost is about $60.
This would be for around the house . I have been using the electric for "cross cutting"(?) logs that my splitter(4 ton Ryobi) just can't handle. I was comparing it to HD Homelite 16 and it got bad reviews. I do not have the $ to spend on a makita at this time.
Any other saws you may suggest to look at that may be comparable?
TIA4R! Chris

 

[fire_N_ice]

Motor runs great till you start to cut wood. . . then the motor still runs but the chain stops. . .old saw no chain break.

 

[BrotherBart]

I have an older version of the Poulan 3.5 that I picked up at an estate sale brand new a few years ago for three bucks. Does what I need it to do just fine. That is usually just lopping the ends off of splits or 2X4s.

 

[gzecc]

Look on craigslist. I see them all the time.

 

['bert]

I am looking at a similar (or maybe the same) saw here for $ 77.88 new in the box. I have a gift cert for the store selling it - so no cost to me. Given my current saws this would just be a convenience item. Should I grab one?

edit:
Done deal model is an ES 350 - don't really think it will replace any of my gas saws, but will be useful for trimming down splits that are too long.

 

[Henz]

invest in a small gas saw

 

[kork]

Hey check out todays CL for Jersey Shore. I think I saw an electric chainsaw for $20.00. I beleave it might have been in Waretown.
Hank

 

[MishMouse]

I have a Remington that I got from my Dad, nice saw but the lack of chain break and the fact it keeps spinning for a couple of seconds after I let go of the grip makes it a little more dangerous.

Sometimes the cheapest may not always be the best and spending extra bucks on one that has safety features may pay for itself with one missed accident.

 

[WoodMann]

It looks good, what size bar does it have on it...........