Chainsaws - 'n Afgesaagde Gesprekkie

[Paul#25]

Ronny Dal did a comparison of petrol chainsaw against 2 different battery chainsaws on YouTube some time ago. I don't have the link anymore but suppose it won't be too difficult to find on YouTube. The smaller battery one with an 18v battery was almost useless on anything over 100mm diameter and didn't last very long. The bigger electric one with a much bigger and higher voltage saw cut a 500mm log better than his petrol chainsaw. If I remember correctly the big one was a McCulloch as it was orange in colour. My feeling after watching the program was that if you don't go fot the big and expensive electric one, stick to a petrol saw.

[henris]

Just put a saw blade in the grinder.

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[BushWacker]

Just put a saw blade in the grinder.

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... or on your PTO ,
... Oh ... not everyones got one ... !

[KurtG]

Manny, the new Defender has a plug perfect for electric chainsaws:

[HenriSteyn]

Spot the difference...

Dual battery system

[Mike Nel]

Just buy an axe

I agree

Being single, Manny’s right arm should be plenty strong

[LesseW]

Just buy an axe

I agree

Being single, Manny’s right arm should be plenty strong

, Manny please follow Cele’s advice for a proper swing; Stomach in , Chest out

[Bugger]

Agree with Mike

Are both the 2 you posted earlier on available locally Manny

Any tests you know of..?

[BushWacker]

... so I’ve brought my Tree Cutters in to take down a medium tree (Cotinifolia?) ...
... they've got a nice small 2-stroke Stijl
with total chain loop of about 1ft long. ..
... so they will gen cut a bough of up to that diameter but gen 9” or less.
Up the top of the tree they often section cutting the branches ... and often operating small m/c with only one hand.
Other M/C is Husquavana w about 18” cut edge
and they say can cut anything normal.
So small m/c for upper branches and larger m/c for larger boughs etc

... deal is they can leave wood here if its cut down to braai length ...
Our 44AG club may really only need a small m/c for odd branch or small tree ...
and, of course , firewood ...

[Mad Manny]

Chas, two stroke indicates it is not battery powered.

So everything after the words two stroke is surplus to this Thread's requirements.

But thanks for the tree cutting guide.

[BushWacker]

Chas, two stroke indicates it is not battery powered.

So everything after the words two stroke is surplus to this Thread's requirements.

But thanks for the tree cutting guide.

I suggest a 2-stroke one for probably the same reason you chose to hire one ...
... if you can recollect what you said at start of this thread.

Comprendez ... ?

[PhilipV]

This is the saw I use most (we cut off and prune trees as part of our business.)

https://www.livingstones.co.za/product/ ... 4cc-2-3kw/
We mainly use it for pruning, but you'll be able to cut up the average tree that has fallen across a trail.

If I had to use a battery powered unit, it would be something like this.
https://www.livingstones.co.za/product/ ... 30cm-64dl/
I wouldn't buy a smaller saw than this for club purposes Manny, small saws have to work harder to get through wood, and this strikes a nice balance.


Side note
I carry this when mountain biking after winter storms, and its what I take with when camping or doing trails.
https://www.arborsupply.co.za/product-page/gomboy-240mm
This saw punches far above it's weight.

[KurtG]

In my 7 odd years of mild off-roading and limited local “overlanding” I honestly cannot remember a day when I needed a chainsaw. Not even anyone in the group I was with each time we went out.

I think you need a wire brush to scratch that itch, Manoel

[KurtG]

Manny, don’t mess around. Get one of these bad boys:

https://www.animalgear.co.za/silky-katana-boy-saw

[BushWacker]

Manny, don’t mess around. Get one of these bad boys:

https://www.animalgear.co.za/silky-katana-boy-saw

... I think Manoel keeps one in side of his sock ... ?