I am considering purchasing an electric chainsaw £100. I have been looking
at the RYOBI CS-1840 and Castor Hobby E160 electric chainsaw.
It will be used to cut down oversized privets & bushes. Trunks about 6" in
diameter.
Which one should I go for or is there a better alternative to these two
models.
TIA

"BIGEYE" wrote in message
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I am considering purchasing an electric chainsaw £100. I have been
looking
at the RYOBI CS-1840 and Castor Hobby E160 electric chainsaw.
It will be used to cut down oversized privets & bushes. Trunks about 6" in
diameter.
Which one should I go for or is there a better alternative to these two
models.
TIA
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All forms of chainsaws are potentially dangerous and require skill in
use and in sharpening. This takes a lot of practise. There are many electric
chainsaws that have been used, just once, and then discarded. Errors, in
use, can be horrendous.
A blunt saw in even more dangerous~~ and they need sharpening after very
little use.
For 6" diameter I would use a Bow-saw, even though I am well used to
chainsaws~~having wood-burners and some acres of mature woodland being
regenerated.
However, if you are not a novice, would it not be much cheaper to hire?
Best Wishes Brian.

"Brian" wrote in
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"BIGEYE" wrote in message
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I am considering purchasing an electric chainsaw £100. I have been
looking
at the RYOBI CS-1840 and Castor Hobby E160 electric chainsaw.
It will be used to cut down oversized privets & bushes. Trunks about
6" in diameter.
Which one should I go for or is there a better alternative to these
two models.
--------------------------
All forms of chainsaws are potentially dangerous and require
skill in
use and in sharpening. This takes a lot of practise. There are many
electric chainsaws that have been used, just once, and then discarded.
Errors, in use, can be horrendous.
A blunt saw in even more dangerous~~ and they need sharpening after
very little use.

I thought I'd just mention that chain-saw sharpening isn't expensive -
garden machinery suppliers / servicers do it for a few quid.

So you could just pay for that bit rather than DIY.

I understand that chainmail trousers and metal toed boots are recommended,
(though not cheap), if you plan to use regularly and retain all limbs.

Victoria

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