cheap chainsaw ?

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can any body suggest a cheap but ok ish chainsaw? I have a huge fallen tree in my garden , well not fully fallen as its resting on the tree next to it! I need to cut this up and remove some others before they take the house down.

ive seen both b&q and screwfix have some cheap ones in stock

http://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb355chn-40-5cm-2000w-electric-chainsaw-230v/92771

and b&q has a bosch

http://www.diy.com/nav/garden/garde...35-Electric-Chainsaw-AKE-35-SDS-1800W-9786976

I notice the screwfix is a 2000w were as b&q is a 1800w

or do you think ill be better to just rent one for a day?
 
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I guess you posting a normal reply would make you look out of place? as everybody is very use to your strange ways
 
Compare the price of buying versus renting using a life-use model (how many times will I realistically use this) and decide this way. I'd imagine renting will be more cost effective unless you expect to have a recurring use for a chainsaw.
 
[FnG]magnolia;25234798 said:
Compare the price of buying versus renting using a life-use model (how many times will I realistically use this) and decide this way. I'd imagine renting will be more cost effective unless you expect to have a recurring use for a chainsaw.
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that's more like it;) after using it for a few hours I cant see my self ever needing it again
 
just looking up on youtube and the petrol ones seem a lot better! im also watching how to use one correctly without removing body parts!

I have a speedy hire near my house so ill head down when they are open


EDIT - no chance!!!!


1st day
£86.17

Extra day
£28.72

Week
£143.62

ill be better of buying one and selling it on at 2/3 of the price
 
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Is there no smaller independent hire firms in your area, that does seem a bit steep. But when you hire a chainsaw from places like speedy you should get all the PPE you need as well.
 
The rental ones will be proper brands not b&q value rubbish, I very much doubt you will get far chopping up a tree with a cheap **** chainsaw! rent one or get a professional in to do it for you! Chainsaws are very dangerous, make sure you get proper protective clothing as well
 
Find someone with a log fire, they may cut it up and take it away for free, I would.

Aldi sometimes have chainsaws for around £70? This suggestion comes with a 50:50 chance of death/maiming.


A local tree surgeon should be cheaper as they sell the wood on anyway.
 
Taking down a tree really isn't a d.i.y job. Especially since it's resting on another.

TANK would be a better person to give advice but you really do need to get some tree surgeons in.
 
Indeed, chain saws are properly dangerous. If you buy one make sure you get some advice from the shop on use and get some safety equipment. Don't forget that chainsaws also need keeping lubricated and ensuring the chain is kept at the proper tension. I've got a stihl petrol chainsaw with 14" bar which is only small but it demands proper respect.

If you want to lop branches then a petrol lopper would be better and less dangerous... So long as you don't make the tree fall on you lol.
 
Didn't we have this exact same thread a year ago with somebody needing to cut one tree in his garden?

Largely ignored advice because he wanted to buy a chainsaw... Which I bet hasn't been used since.
 
I recently had a tree cut down. I was going to get a electric chainsaw for £100 but glad I didn't as I doubt it would have managed to cut through the trunk, and it wasn't exactly a big tree either.

I got someone who was interested in the wood and had a petrol one to cut it down for free. This time of year is ideal for getting it done.
 
that's why I was you tubeing everything from PPE to how to cut correctly so it doesn't cut me up and not the tree
 
Chainsaws and a tree leaning against another with only youtube training? Please don't do it. Find someone who knows what they are doing.
 
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