sergie's no1 fan Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Looking at getting one to tackle the tree in the garden, petrol is probably a no go as I am not manly enough. Had a shot of an electric one at the weekend and it was actually quite addictive so I'm looking to get one now. What's the most reliable brand? Looking at the £90-100 price range, looking for one that's easy to assemble too. Seen quite a few Bosch ones with favourable customer reviews but have said they can be tricky to set up. Also additional extras like oil and a spare chain are a necessity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I'll just leave this here, to help you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YER SISTERS YER MAW Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 how about something like this. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMC-by-Wolf-2200-Watt-400mm-40cm-Electric-240v-Chainsaw-Oregon-Bar-Chain-/252103415766?hash=item3ab288d7d6:g:fvgAAOSwVL1WBSZr#rwid Good price and decent reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Summer holiday in Texas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 I'll just leave this here, to help you decide. How do you manage to type? how about something like this. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMC-by-Wolf-2200-Watt-400mm-40cm-Electric-240v-Chainsaw-Oregon-Bar-Chain-/252103415766?hash=item3ab288d7d6:g:fvgAAOSwVL1WBSZr#rwid Good price and decent reviews. Cheers, that looks pretty decent! Will have a swatch on google for more reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 How do you manage to type? I was stumped for a while, but I manage now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Just use a saw ya fuckin Jessie. I took three trees down a few weeks ago with a saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Summer holiday in Texas? Hmmm, dunno. Sharleen spiteri looks a bit manly these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Looking at getting one to tackle the tree in the garden, petrol is probably a no go as I am not manly enough. Had a shot of an electric one at the weekend and it was actually quite addictive so I'm looking to get one now. What's the most reliable brand? Looking at the £90-100 price range, looking for one that's easy to assemble too. Seen quite a few Bosch ones with favourable customer reviews but have said they can be tricky to set up. Also additional extras like oil and a spare chain are a necessity? ^^^^^^William Beggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Just use a saw ya fuckin Jessie. I took three trees down a few weeks ago with a saw. What's wrong with going full Clegane with an axe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONACCORD1 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Looking at getting one to tackle the tree in the garden, petrol is probably a no go as I am not manly enough. Had a shot of an electric one at the weekend and it was actually quite addictive so I'm looking to get one now. What's the most reliable brand? Looking at the £90-100 price range, looking for one that's easy to assemble too. Seen quite a few Bosch ones with favourable customer reviews but have said they can be tricky to set up. Also additional extras like oil and a spare chain are a necessity? I got one from Lidl £49 ,did the job of cutting down the trees in my garden ,probably the only time I will ever use it except maybe Halloween to scare the shit out of the guisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDcups Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Just use a saw ya fuckin Jessie. I took three trees down a few weeks ago with a saw. That's still wimpy. I cut down a tree with a hatchet. I'm a real man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDuffman Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I got a perol one from Aldi or Lidl. No bother to use apart from the fact that it does need regular maintenance. If you are using it on softwood you need to take it apart and clean it after every use - otherwise the shavings clump together inside, after lying for a while and the whole thing siezes - and can refuse to move. The chain also needs regular oiling by hand as the internal oil resevoir isn't really up to it. The chain also need to be tensioned regularly. Remember to allow it to cool before taking it apart as it gets feckin' hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I got a perol one from Aldi or Lidl. No bother to use apart from the fact that it does need regular maintenance. If you are using it on softwood you need to take it apart and clean it after every use - otherwise the shavings clump together inside, after lying for a while and the whole thing siezes - and can refuse to move. The chain also needs regular oiling by hand as the internal oil resevoir isn't really up to it. The chain also need to be tensioned regularly. Remember to allow it to cool before taking it apart as it gets feckin' hot. What could possibly go wrong using a cheap chainsaw bought out budget supermarket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Looking at getting one to tackle the tree in the garden, petrol is probably a no go as I am not manly enough. Had a shot of an electric one at the weekend and it was actually quite addictive so I'm looking to get one now. What's the most reliable brand? Looking at the £90-100 price range, looking for one that's easy to assemble too. Seen quite a few Bosch ones with favourable customer reviews but have said they can be tricky to set up. Also additional extras like oil and a spare chain are a necessity? its an Alligator saw if it's electric. Bosch is a pretty good reliable manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyderspaceman Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I have two, both bought from French diy shops. Latest one was 50 euro and it works well. If it's just for the occasional job, an electric one is fine. I use mine for cutting logs and always hold the saw to the side , in case of kick-back. You may not be able to do this if cutting down a tree. It's a good idea to wear a visor and a hat. Admittedly, I only wear the visor. Make sure the chain is tensioned properly. You must make sure there is oil in the reservoir to keep the chain lubed. Chain oil is quite thick. Looks and runs like runny treacle and can have a tendency to spray off the chain so wear ovies. Good luck, it's all armless fun. eta there's lots of info on the net, especially from the Yanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I suspect a copycat crime, but with an electric one you'd have to ask your victim to stand still. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-36537879 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I got a perol one from Aldi or Lidl. No bother to use apart from the fact that it does need regular maintenance. If you are using it on softwood you need to take it apart and clean it after every use - otherwise the shavings clump together inside, after lying for a while and the whole thing siezes - and can refuse to move. The chain also needs regular oiling by hand as the internal oil resevoir isn't really up to it. The chain also need to be tensioned regularly. Remember to allow it to cool before taking it apart as it gets feckin' hot. All of this , I have an expensive Bosch one and have all of the same issues. As someone else said , get yourself some kind of protective gear for your face and dont chop your hands off . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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