RIP.JD 21 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 My chainsaw has packed up can anyone suggest a good cheap one. Ideally 12+ inches. Just chopping up logs, nothing special required Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paddybarr 77 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Try these cheap as chips 62cc 20" bar although i put a 16" on and it starts and works great 2 year warranty i used to work felling and always had Husky's and was very dubious about buying but its been a corker so far http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TIMBERPRO-62cc-Petrol-Chainsaw-20-Bar-2x-Saw-Chain-Alloy-Assisted-Start-/281345101253?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4181798dc5 Edited April 27, 2015 by paddybarr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 buy cheap, buy twice.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paddybarr 77 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 bang on JD and the Husqvarna i was looking at was £700 i finished cutting the last of my wood needed for winter so at £79 it can go in the bin as it has paid its way - but its still going strong but if it packs up i will buy another so it might be "buy twice" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hairyface 211 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 that's not always the case jd, fgor yer general bloke cutting abit of firewood you don't need an expensive husky or stihl, I got one of them above about 8yr ago and its cut some wood, also got a stihl and its no better than the cheapo really, obviously if you were using one eveer day for your job a husky or stihl would probs be a long term better bet, keep it sharp and lubed up 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shepp 2,285 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Don't laugh, but I bought a cheap Ryobi petrol chainsaw a few years ago and it's been really reliable and usable for occasional use. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,099 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 buy cheap, buy twice.... At £ you could but 5-6-7 times. There is loads of cheap chainsaws about now. You could even go for a cheaper well know brand, something with a plastic body, if it doesn't get chucked around. I use Shtil myself, you don't mind when you can claim for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RIP.JD 21 Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I'm not after one to start a business, just cut a few logs. You wouldn't buy a £2000 stereo if you just wanted to listen to radio 2 while you eat your toast before going to work...it's horses for courses 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) I've got a Stilh(£220). No probs. My mate bought a cheapo from amazon, half the price. lasted a few months, now he's looking for another one. We all look at things differently. Edited April 27, 2015 by J Darcy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paddybarr 77 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) worked in Dalby late 70's thinning on contract and i had a saw in my hand all day then its a different "kettle of fish" balance and weight and durability are a requirement but to be fair this timber pro has a 62cc engine and for firewood its on top of its work plus for £.00 your guaranteed 2 years (warranty) Edited April 27, 2015 by paddybarr 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RIP.JD 21 Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Just had a look, they look cracking.. With a two year warranty. If it last that long and blows up I'd be happy. Try these cheap as chips 62cc 20" bar although i put a 16" on and it starts and works great 2 year warranty i used to work felling and always had Husky's and was very dubious about buying but its been a corker so far http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TIMBERPRO-62cc-Petrol-Chainsaw-20-Bar-2x-Saw-Chain-Alloy-Assisted-Start-/281345101253?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4181798dc5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Budget chainsaw Sthil 171. utter bargain, cause it will still be getting used in 20 yrs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paddybarr 77 Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) Budget chainsaw Sthil 171. utter bargain, cause it will still be getting used in 20 yrs. chalk and cheese its 38cc with a 14" bar and if you can by with it it probably will last 20 years good luck Edited May 2, 2015 by paddybarr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 171 comes with a 12" bar And I`m not sure what the rest of that sentence mean?. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Budget chainsaw Sthil 171. utter bargain, cause it will still be getting used in 20 yrs. Just got a 171 with 14" bar. Great piece of kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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