rsrjerry Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) Now sure it wont be in the husky or stihl class but for £79.99 and a 3 year warrenty cant go wrong for using around shoot , cutting up logs etc see link below http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week34Thursday11.htm?WT.z_src=main Edited August 20, 2011 by rsrjerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Bought one a couple of years ago. Only used it a couple of times, but nice and reliable. If I wasn't getting rid of mine, due to lack of use, I would be tempted to buy another. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I see they have same Tarp sheets that Lidl had except in blue and £2 cheaper Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushkin Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Can anyone give some more in depth feedback on what they are like as I am in the market just now for a chainsaw but do not want to pay for a stihl etc Pushkin B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airgunalex Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) Is this the "DRAPER EXPERT 46CC" the photos look similar but there is no other clues in the description. If it is then the saw is worth about £160 normally??? the other hedge trimmer also looks surprisingly similar to the DRAPER EXPERT ones online Edited August 20, 2011 by airgunalex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 No way :angry: just bought a Stihl for £140 this would have done the job might try for the hedge trimmer though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratman2 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Best left on the shelves chaps, honest. It looks like a Draper cos it's most likely been a bulk order rejected by Draper on quality issues, the three year warrenty will not be worth the paper it's written on, there will be no spares back up. Just look at the write up. Fuel capacity 550ml, cutting speed 16m/s, cutting length 43cm Chain brake/handguard Safety trigger Automatic chain lubrication Centrifugal clutch ALL chainsaws have these features Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziplex Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 We're all keen to save a bit here and there but with a chainsaw it 'aint worth it, buy a Stihl/Husq and forget about reliability/spares issues. My BIL has a Draper chainsaw and it really is very poor compared to my Stihl eq't, great saws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) keep the receipt if you buy one - Lidl are very good with replacements - I had a Parkside 3.6v screwdriver - had it two years and packed in - was mint hardly used - just had a replacement through post - got another brand name on it but it's identical barring colour. Dave ps as this is Aldi not lidl Oppppps ! They probably have same replacement system. - Must take my pills on time. Edited August 23, 2011 by DSPUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) Just google chainsaw injuries on google images. I know alot of them is due to operator error but wont risk a cheapo make braking on me. Edited August 22, 2011 by BFG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintime Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 I have an ORIGAN chain on my sthil best chain i have had on it if its the same people its well worth that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) Edited August 22, 2011 by BFG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 I have a husky but also a mcculloch (which is a cheap saw) the husky is 2 years old and has had the chain brake removed, the mcculloch is 9 years old and the oil pump only gave out 2 years ago so go figure! Both are used and abused but if you are only cutting now and again I'd say it's worth a punt these are not for felling 150 year old oaks, they are for the odd 6" trunk and a few logs 2/3 times a year.... Regards, Gixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 I love the picture - the user is holding it in the wrong hand, if it kicks back it'll take his head off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debaser Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 I bought the petrol hedge trimmer last time they done it. To be fair, it's worked fine, does what it's supposed to do. I don't think it would last if you used it everyday, but for occasional use it works fine. ATB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Its got a three year guarantee. You bend it, they mend it! I'd be tempted to buy one just for cutting up pallets. What's not to like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy2910 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I'm looking for one just now too, can't really justify a lot of money on one for what I need it for... could save even more and just use a bow saw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussexboy Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I have a husky but also a mcculloch (which is a cheap saw) the husky is 2 years old and has had the chain brake removed, the mcculloch is 9 years old and the oil pump only gave out 2 years ago so go figure! Both are used and abused but if you are only cutting now and again I'd say it's worth a punt these are not for felling 150 year old oaks, they are for the odd 6" trunk and a few logs 2/3 times a year.... Regards, Gixer My McCulloch is coming up for 12 years old now. Gets used at the shoot, mates woods, back garden, logging etc etc. Had one new bar and chain in that time.(it will probably break tomorrow now I've said that) What you have to remember is that all chain saws want to eat you, regardless of how much you pay for them. So always wear the appropriate PPE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) What you have to remember is that all chain saws want to eat you, regardless of how much you pay for them. So always wear the appropriate PPE. +1 I use my McCulloch for cutting roots below ground now.... Edited August 23, 2011 by gixer1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Looked at the petrol hedge cutter today & it had a fair gap between the blades :hmm: not sure if they should be like that or not :look: on my electric one the blades slide together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laird Lugton Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I googled chainsaw injuries and ouch. I'll pass on one of those and get my firewood delivered. Click at your peril..... http://www.documentingreality.com/forum/f149/chainsaw-injuries-65206/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratman2 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Looked at the petrol hedge cutter today & it had a fair gap between the blades :hmm: not sure if they should be like that or not :look: on my electric one the blades slide together That's the sort of quallity issues I refered to in my earlier post, the blades should touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 That's the sort of quallity issues I refered to in my earlier post, the blades should touch. That's what I thought - but I got to thinking that it may have been assembled wrong as the box was open :hmm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I googled chainsaw injuries and ouch. I'll pass on one of those and get my firewood delivered. Click at your peril..... http://www.documentingreality.com/forum/f149/chainsaw-injuries-65206/ Ay carumba! The poor man with the tubes in his face. Hells teeth, the chaps still alive!! That must have swiped him chin to brow. Truly horrific Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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