On Friday, 10 June 2016 15:29:03 UTC+1, michael adams wrote:
tabbypurr wrote in message
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On Friday, 10 June 2016 13:02:57 UTC+1, michael adams wrote:
. However as

an insurance policy it might be an idea to fit a new chain after each ten cuts ,
regardless of
whether you think it needs one or not. So an outlay of an extra £30 max. Or £15 for
a branch of between 10 and 20ft.

I'm not clear what that would insure against.

A blunt chain will put more strain on the motor.

At a guess half the reason many cheapos give up the ghost so early is because
of the chain going blunt. And maybe its not being that good to start with.. And the
same goes with the original blades fitted to any number of cheapo tools.

A new blade/drill bit/cutter/chain can often work wonders on any old rubbish
IMHE. Even if a premium replacement may cost half as much as the
original tool.

michael adams

2 chains at £15 each is £30. The saw is only £50. So to break even there would need to be a 60% chance of the original chain killing it..

I'm still undecided whether to go Titan or something 2-3 x the price.


NT