On 14/05/2021 09:31, Tim+ wrote:
williamwright wrote:


Now I'm having lessons from him in chainsaw use and maintenance. Having
used chainsaws for 40 years I thought I had no more to learn. How wrong
I was. I'm astonished. There's so much more to this than I knew. I now
believe that no-one should use a chainsaw until they've been on a course.

Ive never had a lesson but I *did* buy all the appropriate PPE before
using it (and always wear it) and spent a fair time watching YouTube videos
learning what not to do.

A poor substitute for formal instruction probably but I think I know enough
to keep me safe and to know my limits. Still, following your post I might
well look into doing a course. My saw has already saved me so much money
in firewood its not hard to justify the cost now.


Incidentally the new saw is such a pleasure to use. It absolutely flies
through hardwood and needs very little physical effort on my part. A
revelation after the electric one.

A new chain on the electric one might have the same effect. ;-)

I was wondering how much of the efficiency is dictated by the chain
alone and how sharp the teeth are.