David Combs wrote:
Up here in New York state, that 2-weeks-ago (3?) snow+wind storm
took down lots of trees, and especially lots of largish branches.

I've got one that's 6.5 inches in diameter, 8.5 at a swelling;
no way I'm going to get a regular saw and try to cut that thing.

What with this crazy weather pattern we're getting into, there'll
likely be more of this kind of thing, ie more fallen branches.

None of my neighbors have a chain-saw, so I guess I'll have to
buy my own.

What I hear is that electric is not only less expensive but also
easier to start (obviously) and easier to use.

I've googled amazon for chainsaw, also saw this site:
http://www.chainsawsdirect.com/chain...aw-reviews.htm

but thought I might better come here for your advice.


A chainsaw for me would be used only once or twice a year (I hope!);
nor do I plan to cut down entire trees -- I leave that for the experts.

It's just these thick branches that fall that I need to cut up into
pieces for later disposal.


So, any suggestions?

The cheaper ones from that chainsawdirect place go for as low as
50 or 60 dollars, and up to $250 for the top rated. Something for
$100 up to $150 might be pretty good -- though they probably screw
you on the shipping for another $50 or so...

Anyway, any ideas and advice would be really helpful!

Thanks!

David



I have a cheap Remington 16" electric chainsaw (and several gasoline
saws), and it sucks more than you can imagine. It is very
uncomfortable to hold, it cuts slowly, and it has no oil pump (the oil
is gravity fed; you have to use motor oil instead of bar&chain oil.)
It does have plenty of power though, and will get the job done.

I have some professional non-safety chains that just happen to fit it
(Oregon 91VXL-56) and someday I want to try one and see if it makes
the thing more usable.

-Bob