Chainsaw advice

valerian · 20 Feb 2008 at 19:30

need one for cutting logs, tree trunks etc for firewood

any ideas?
stihl
husky??

Tefal · 20 Feb 2008 at 19:32

Aim for the face.

[FnG]magnolia · 20 Feb 2008 at 19:33

GOOGLE

tntcoder · 20 Feb 2008 at 19:48

Think i need one as well for summer actually, anyone know anything about chainsaw 'licenses' i know they arnt required but isn't there some kind of training/certification programs for using them?

Geffen · 20 Feb 2008 at 19:48

Go for a petrol just in case you go psycho one day, otherwise you can only chase people 20m before you will have to unplug it and find a new power socket.

Ricochet J · 20 Feb 2008 at 19:55

Are you going on a Texas chainsaw massacre only in Stafford?

norm · 20 Feb 2008 at 19:56

Jonsereds also a brand worth considering.

Depending on the size of wood you're cutting should influence the size and power of saw.

And don't forget the safety gear, trousers/face-guard!

Mr Jones · 20 Feb 2008 at 19:58

This?

kefkef · 20 Feb 2008 at 20:11

Never had a problem with the Stihl saws when i used to use them long ago, they were good for at least a 24" bar. Bigger than that was an old Husqvarna 36" never had the need to go bigger. Bar length depends on what you want to cut, but would have thought 18" would be more than plenty, don't forget gloves, hat/face mask, trousers and steelies as a minimum, for me i always wear jackets also after seeing and having a couple of near misses. Other than that also get yourself a nice axe, can't beat an hour or two chopping and stacking logs for a bit of exercise.

One way to try out sizes is to get down to your local power tools rental place, hire one for a day and see if it is up to the task.

Dont forget to sharpen your teeth every few times to keep them cutting nicely rather than burning through the wood, the saw should do the cutting with a minimal of force from you, you're just there to guide it and stop it jumping out!

Tefal · 20 Feb 2008 at 20:15

Dr Jones said:
This?

Surly expecting you to place your hand in a small hole above an operational chainsaw in the heat of battle without looking, would be considered a design flaw?

Ben M · 20 Feb 2008 at 20:18

don't forget your hockey mask

Van Hellseek · 20 Feb 2008 at 20:25

Tefal said:
Surly expecting you to place your hand in a small hole above an operational chainsaw in the heat of battle without looking, would be considered a design flaw?

Because such a thing would be otherwise feasable?

Liverpool-Lad · 20 Feb 2008 at 20:41

Ben M said:
don't forget your hockey mask

Jason never used a chainsaw, you're thinking of Leatherface.

Ben M · 20 Feb 2008 at 21:11

Liverpool-Lad said:
Jason never used a chainsaw, you're thinking of Leatherface.

Liverpool-Lad · 20 Feb 2008 at 21:34

I wasnt talking about Eminem!

Ben M · 20 Feb 2008 at 21:35

Liverpool-Lad said:
I wasnt talking about Eminem!

I didn't say anyone was talking about anything in particular

but I did think that there was a film where a guy wore a hockey mask and a chainsaw I do admit

~>Dg<~ · 20 Feb 2008 at 21:40

doom 3 chainsaw best video game chainsaw fo shaw.
im sure your local supermarket would have one.how about tesco chainsaw massacre.......sorry ill run now

Rich1988 · 20 Feb 2008 at 21:42

kefkef said:
Other than that also get yourself a nice axe, can't beat an hour or two chopping and stacking logs for a bit of exercise.

thats certainly true! its some of the best exercise there is, plus your actually accompishing something rather than running nowhere on a treadmill

Skeeter · 20 Feb 2008 at 22:18

another vote for an Axe!

Much more fun!

You could also grab a gass mask and pretend your the Pyro from TF2!

C4EVA · 20 Feb 2008 at 22:19

Rich1988 said:
thats certainly true! its some of the best exercise there is, plus your actually accompishing something rather than running nowhere on a treadmill

Actually its not that great an exercise really as you increase the chance of getting 'knee osteoarthritis' by six times :eek:

Gentle cardio exercise is far better for you.