The brands that are “over the top,” because of costs?I'm starting to research battery powered chainsaws. Any suggestions?
This would be for regular home use -- clearing out some dead trees now and again, basic pruning, etc. I don't imagine we'd ever need to cut anything thicker than 12". So it seems that an intro brand tool like Wen, Kobalt or Ryobi would be fine considering the limited use it would get, and that a Makita, Milkwaukee, Dewalt or Bosch is over the top. I'm reflexively biased against black and decker, but if you have reason to disagree because you know that a B&D chainsaw happens to be good, then that's fine.
Thoughts?
Correct. I can't justify dropping over $300 for something that's going to get such limited use. It takes a damn fusion bomb to destroy a DeWalt, which is why I own a Dewalt drill and impact driver. But then, those get worked hard. That wouldn't be the case with a chainsaw.The brands that are “over the top,” because of costs?
I'm starting to research battery powered chainsaws. Any suggestions?
This would be for regular home use -- clearing out some dead trees now and again, basic pruning, etc. I don't imagine we'd ever need to cut anything thicker than 12". So it seems that an intro brand tool like Wen, Kobalt or Ryobi would be fine considering the limited use it would get, and that a Makita, Milkwaukee, Dewalt or Bosch is over the top. I'm reflexively biased against black and decker, but if you have reason to disagree because you know that a B&D chainsaw happens to be good, then that's fine.
Thoughts?
If you're using a chainsaw in your B & D activities, your really hardcore!
You are aware of Dewalt’s parent company, right?Correct. I can't justify dropping over $300 for something that's going to get such limited use. It takes a damn fusion bomb to destroy a DeWalt, which is why I own a Dewalt drill and impact driver. But then, those get worked hard. That wouldn't be the case with a chainsaw.
You are aware of Dewalt’s parent company, right?
My philosophy is, if It's a tool you're going to use a lot, get the best one you can afford. If you're only going to use it a couple times a year, go cheap.Correct. I can't justify dropping over $300 for something that's going to get such limited use. It takes a damn fusion bomb to destroy a DeWalt, which is why I own a Dewalt drill and impact driver. But then, those get worked hard. That wouldn't be the case with a chainsaw.
I agree.B&D, yes. But B&D tools and DeWalt tools aren't in the same universe.
Mine is get more than what you need. Better to have the capacity and not need it than to need it and not have it.My philosophy is, if It's a tool you're going to use a lot, get the best one you can afford. If you're only going to use it a couple times a year, go cheap.
@Cardinal is on record as “green.”Go get a modest Husqvarna gas chainsaw, and you'll be fine. It'll have the power you need to cut 12" stuff, and.it'll be reliable. A little Echo might not be bad either. The electrics won't deliver the performance of gas chainsaws.
I'm starting to research battery powered chainsaws. Any suggestions?
True, but there's another way that I approach cost that's equally important to me: If you spend too little, then you get a piece of garbage that dies after a year, and then you have to spend more money in the long run, so as an example:My philosophy is, if It's a tool you're going to use a lot, get the best one you can afford. If you're only going to use it a couple times a year, go cheap.
They really need to offer a "gimp suit" emoji.
Don't tell me how to live my life. If I want to cut off both my legs then by golly that's what I'm gonna do.Yeah, be carful with any chainsaw. I have seen some bad accidents.
Don't tell me how to live my life. If I want to cut off both my legs then by golly that's what I'm gonna do.
I have a friend who was looking at small planes. He was notoriously cheap. His wife said to him, "For God's sake, don't scrimp on a plane." I'd say the same applies to chainsaws. It's worth paying more for quality and safety.I'm starting to research battery powered chainsaws. Any suggestions?
This would be for regular home use -- clearing out some dead trees now and again, basic pruning, etc. I don't imagine we'd ever need to cut anything thicker than 12". So it seems that an intro brand tool like Wen, Kobalt or Ryobi would be fine considering the limited use it would get, and that a Makita, Milkwaukee, Dewalt or Bosch is over the top. I'm reflexively biased against black and decker, but if you have reason to disagree because you know that a B&D chainsaw happens to be good, then that's fine.
Thoughts?
My philosophy is, if It's a tool you're going to use a lot, get the best one you can afford. If you're only going to use it a couple times a year, go cheap.
I've literally never used a chainsaw. I plan on watching multiple youtube videos first. But I use a circular saw, jigsaw, miter saw and table saw with some frequency, so I'm familiar with electric cutty things wanting to murder me.I am sure you have used one for years but when shit goes south and it happens all the time, those things will tear you apart.
peace
It’s not rocket science.But today, 'cheap' often means so 'cheap' it borders on fraudulent! China is very good, at that.
I like the idea of buying value-oriented quality. But, that takes a lot of research and dedication to root it out.
Shorts and flip-flops!I've literally never used a chainsaw. I plan on watching multiple youtube videos first.
Falling down with a running chainsaw is more excitement than anyone needs.Yeah, be carful with any chainsaw. I have seen some bad accidents.
That reminds me: the ability to chase hot college-age females around a lake with the chainsaw is a must, so it can't be corded.Falling down with a running chainsaw is more excitement than anyone needs.
Forget where I read that but I've never forgotten the words.
…as long as you don’t drop the beer……Falling down with a running chainsaw is more excitement than anyone needs.
Forget where I read that but I've never forgotten the words.
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