Hardcore Biker
I'm looking to spend around $400. It doesn't need to be big, it will only chop smallish logs for firewood.
All it needs to do is start every time I want to go and use it. Even if it hasn't been used in a few months.
My current one is a 30 year old Poulan which was temperamental at best and now completely shagged.
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Hardcore Biker
Holy shit! How fast would one of those things get though a 1 foot diameter log?Originally Posted by FJRider
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If you are cutting close to the house or shed then electric ones could be considered - I've got a Ryobi that cuts 150 - 180MM dia fine, and of course it starts every time. Quieter than petrol powered too
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
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one placenta
...the Stihl shop in Chch has reduced the cost of their stuff. For a hundred bucks more you could own a trouble free saw for life...
Hardcore Biker
I was considering one of those but I do occasionally chop wood away from a power source. Do you reckon one of those would run off a 1000w inverter when it was under load?
Are stihl saws really that good? I looked at them on their website but most of their gear was way outta my price range. I might check out their shop tomorrow. I've gotta make a trip into town anyway.
one placenta
...pretty much...
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Orrrr a friend in Chch got one from a Stihl shop up norf that was cheaper, including freight. Local shop wasn't interested in matching price. Would have been 400-600 (or under a grand for sure if my memory is rough). Hunt around, but get a decent one and you'll get 30 more years plus out of it all going well.
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Sadly I am unable to recommend McCulloch petrol chainsaws.
Avoid at ALL costs.*
I currently have an electric and it is superb for around home! Have bowled over an 8mtr high banksia tree (and a few more as well) without a hassle in the world!
* Unless you like fucking around with pieces of crap that are temper mental bitches that do not like operating.
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Anything should start first time if you give it fresh petrol and a clean spark plug...
Got a Poulan here too, they deserve their rubbish reputation but hey they are cheap!
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Hardcore Biker
Unfortunately mine has really spat the dummy. Fuel filter fell off/disintergrated, clogged carb and on top of that it's not producing a nice spark. I'm over it. I'll give it back to my Dad when I get a new one.
Hardcore Biker
Cheers man. Thats 2 recommendations for an electric. I'll have to have a look at them tomorrow as well.Sadly I am unable to recommend McCulloch petrol chainsaws.
Avoid at ALL costs.*
I currently have an electric and it is superb for around home! Have bowled over an 8mtr high banksia tree (and a few more as well) without a hassle in the world!
* Unless you like fucking around with pieces of crap that are temper mental bitches that do not like operating.
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Cords get annoying/dangerous when you're halfway up a tree, in the rain. That said there is one in the garage here.
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