B725 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Just buy a recip saw forยฃ30 from Aldi then you can use it for other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 8 hours ago, Lloyd90 said: You need 2 and then charging station ๐คฃ What do you think comes in box with a drill mate hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Just now, ShootingEgg said: What do you think comes in box with a drill mate hahaha Depends on whether you buy it โbareโ, or not!ย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, Jaymo said: Depends on whether you buy it โbareโ, or not!ย Dont buy it bare. I got drill two batteries and charger for just over ยฃ100. but then i use a hand saw on pallets.ย Edited August 20, 2020 by ShootingEgg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 I have the Titan and it is brilliant. I have a folding bench for it and it makes short work of anything.ย I had some very large slabs of sycamore which we just could not split. These where between 24 and 30 inches in diameter and a foot thick.ย I stood them all one on top of the opther and just ran down them with this Titan saw cutt9ing them into pie size pieces. Brilliant. I have petrol saws but around the yard the Titan is king. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted August 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Many thanks for all this input. I dont need a petrol one as I've got them all shapes and sizes. Yes, the Stihl MS170 is a great little saw I've had mine for 13 years. I'll look through all the suggestions and have a trawl on the internet. I certainly rate most Bosch, Makita etc. especially as spares can be sourced. I noticed that Dolmar used to do one (the prince of petrol saws imho), but it is probably not made anymore.ย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 I believe dolmar is makita nowย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 If ur using a hobby saw the best thing is to use Aspen fuel instead of mixed 2 stroke. Doesn't go off so u don't get the stale fuel problems. ย Cheap battery saws will be a waste off money, even good 1s u don't really have that much trigger time on a battery charge. Cheap 1s will be even less. ย Never used an electric but would be a better option than battery, assuming power cable is not an issue,. Must admit I don't mind sharpening Pico chains and run quite a few sub 50cc saws on either 3/8s Pico or that new husky X cut chain 325 1.1mm or 0.50 guage, cuts quick Know 1 lad I work with runs his 3 560s on that narrow chain with 20" bars for felling outsiders. And they go real well. ย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringDon Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 13 hours ago, strimmer_13 said: I believe dolmar is makita nowย True. Still sold as dolmar in Europe. They tried to reintroduce them here a few years ago. Same as makita but the mouldingsย were orange; didnโt sell well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 23 hours ago, harrycatcat1 said: I have just cut up 56 pallets and used a circular saw. Just my opinion but the circular saw is far easier than a chainsaw on pallets. that's alot of pallets H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted August 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 9 hours ago, scotslad said: If ur using a hobby saw the best thing is to use Aspen fuel instead of mixed 2 stroke. Doesn't go off so u don't get the stale fuel problems. Definitely, I've only ever used Aspen since being introduced to it about 15 years ago. I've just done my annual start up of some of my saws that dont get used much. Second or third pull most of them. For an occasional user it makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 I have a Titan electric (plug in) saw. Works well for me, cost ยฃ50. Surprisngly powerful as long as you can reach a plug socket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 4 hours ago, derbyduck said: that's alot of pallets H. Couldn't refuse em to be honest, chap near Rother Valley that refurbished pumps wanted them ridding, 3 trips with my little trailer and some in the back of the car. That's the circular saw operation ๐ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 1 hour ago, harrycatcat1 said: Couldn't refuse em to be honest, chap near Rother Valley that refurbished pumps wanted them ridding, 3 trips with my little trailer and some in the back of the car. That's the circular saw operation ๐ are you using them for fuel Harry ?ย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 13 minutes ago, derbyduck said: are you using them for fuel Harry ?ย Yes it's for a multi fuel burner, mid winter its lovely,ย got it from that shop on Sheffield road near the old laundrette. The pallets are fuel for nothing and it warms the whole house๐๐๐ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 1 minute ago, harrycatcat1 said: Yes it's for a multi fuel burner, mid winter its lovely,ย got it from that shop on Sheffield road near the old laundrette. The pallets are fuel for nothing and it warms the whole house๐๐๐ ๐๐ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) I have a cordless Black and Decker Alligator chainsaw. It will cut up to 4" trunks according to the manual, but I have cut larger. I have used it a lot down the wood while OH tackles the big stuff with the stihl petrol big chainsaw. It light, quiet and safer than a full chainsaw to use as the chain is enclosed. You oil it like a normal chainsaw. I think the chain is a 10" one. It runs on rechargeable batteries. I have 4 batteries for mine. Edited August 21, 2020 by loriusgarrulus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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