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I plan to do a wee safety course and get all the protective gear as well, before anyone suggests it.
Best bet? buy a mculloch or some other cheaper model new for circa 150 quid, or spend that or a wee bit more, say 200 on a proper but second hand model?.
I just want one as I'm putting a wood burner in the lounge, and I would like to get a wee advert in the local papershop to see if anyone wants some small trees taken down, do it v. cheap, and get free wood. sounds too good to be true.
I Have used chain saws for years and i would only ever use Husqvarnas, you can buy small semi proffesional ones for under £200 and they would suit what you want perfectly,
LOL I'm the other way round i'd rather buy Stihl.
Never used a stihl as the nearest dealer was Husqvarna but i'm sure they are very good as well . I currently use a Timberjack 1470 D
We currently use Husqvarna at work but my own preference is Stihl though some people prefer Husky but we find in our environment Stihl were better.
Here we go again 🙂 bloody foresters ahve no idea about chainsaws any more, they can hardly reach down over the belly to pick one up these days 😉
Small Husqvarna or Stihl would be the better choice and cheaper in the long run. 2nd hand is definately a lottery (no one sells good saws)Oh and good luck with the business.
I do try to keep the belly away 😉
either Husky or stihl, stay away from cheap ones like Ryobi.
Bear in mind you need to store these chopped trees to allow them to dry properly - 1-2 years for the best results - tis what I heard..
Also you'll really need insurance to run this 'business' idea, which is not cheap for tree surgeons. You might think "I don't need that!", but when even the professionals can't totally predict how everything will fall, do you really want to be replacing some-one fences after you go round for a small tree?
Along with the idea, if they were that small atree most ppl will give it a go with a bowsaw, so your looking at medium to large tree's....
Sorry to be a party pooper, but you need a reality check.
I often work for a friend (who is a member on here) he's a tree surgeon and has been for the past 5-6 years. He swears by Stihl saw's, he also uses a Husqvarna which is pretty good but i also prefer the Stihl's myself.
DON'T touch the mculloch saw's or anything that comes out of b&q!
Keep an eye out on ebay for a good second hand Stihl or Husqvarna.
We both have log-burners and it saves a huge amount on the gas bill + you can't beat a nice log fire 🙂
Do a basic saw course which will show you how to fell small tree's, safety & maintenance etc.
Some wood doesn't actually need to be seasoned and can be used green but well seasoned wood will always be better. I wouldn't be surprised if you get a lot of people phoning up asking to remove leylandii, you don't want to burn that...it spits horribly!
Hugh
I blame Axe Men.
I replaced my well used Stihl with another the same. Can't fault them.
Husky if you're felling trees, Stilh top hand if you're dismantling a tree on a rope.