willshak wrote the following:
David Combs wrote the following:
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
Before I bought my own chainsaws (I have a gas powered one and an
electric powered pole saw), I would ask my neighbors with fireplaces or
wood stoves to bring their chainsaws and come and cut their own fuel
from my fallen trees or branches.
I don't have, nor want, any wood burning heaters.
BTW, in answer to your question, my pole saw is a McCulloch MCP1510. 1.5
HP. The saw can be removed from the pole for close work.
I don't like to use it for high work anymore because it is too unwieldy
for me at my age. Besides, my Son-in-law has a cherry picker.
--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
In the original Orange County. Est. 1683
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