Chainsaws

If you want to purchase your chainsaw you need some important points to take into consideration.

Frequent Or Infrequent Use?

You should be very careful in choosing the right chainsaw and get the tight type of machine that you are actually after. It always happens that a first time chainsaw buyer will always make the mistake of either buying too powerful machine or too ineffective machine. You should always remember to ask an expert to guide you to get the right machine depending on the work for which you require the chainsaw and how frequently you are likely to use a chainsaw. This is the best way to get the right machine that you may desire.

Safety issues would arise if inexperienced cutters attempt to use much bigger and more powerful machines without any knowledge of the hazards involved. Many users do overlook the fact that it requires a strong and usually fit operator to use these big and powerful gas chainsaws that help to cut through just about any wood. Otherwise if the person is inexperienced and cannot handle this type of chainsaw it would lead to tiredness and fatigue which could turn out harmful and this is when serious injury occurs.

Gas Vs. Electric Chainsaws

If you need to use your chainsaw on a regular basis then gas chainsaws are definitely the best to go in for. These chainsaws are mobile and happens to be a huge plus for heavy cutting jobs. Gas models do come in a variety of sizes.

Electric chainsaws have their own place in the market, particularly within the suburban areas. For the beginners, they are much quieter than their gas chainsaws and mainly as the cutting jobs are found to be less in the suburban areas. An electric chainsaw would be the right machine if you have more heavier trimming jobs as compared to cutting down trees. These electric chainsaws are lighter and cheaper to buy and run.

There are a number of brands available in the market. You can get these online these days. A number of service providers have put up their website You can do a comparative study and choose the best chainsaw that would suit your needs. You can go through the reviews posted by those who have already purchased and used these machines. You can get a better idea by reading through the reviews. Go ahead and choose the best chainsaw to suit your need.

Chainsaw Buying Guide

A chainsaw has a history too, which goes back to 1830 when it was first used by a German Orthopedist for cutting bone.  Back then, it required 2 people to operate that clumsy gas-powered saw.  From heavy gas-powered to lightweight cordless electric saw, from cutting bones to logging, limbing and bucking, it has come a long way in the last 40 years. Depending upon the job you plan to undertake, you can determine which type you need.  Other parameters that will help you decide the right one for you are:  Portability, Maintenance, Safety and Cost.  You can find two types of Chainsaws in the market namely  Gasoline-powered and the other Electric (with cord & cordless).  Basic features of a chainsaw consist of a Power source, a Driver (typically a clutch and sprocket), Guide bar and a Cutting chain.

Power source for a gasoline-powered saw is a two-stroke engine.  Engine displacement measures gasoline’s engine size, which ranges from 30cc to 50 cc.  Engines with higher displacement can be used for bigger jobs as they provide more power and can be fitted with bars of several lengths and are suitable for professional users such as Foresters and Landscapers. Length of a guide bar for gas-chainsaw varies from 16’’ to 36’’.  Increment of every 2 inch brings more weight and power.  For semi professional user and occasional users, it comes with 30cc - 40 cc engine with bar length from 12’’ to 18’’.  Lubrication to the chain and bar is provided by Chain or Bar Oil.

Electric chainsaw becomes more practical option when living in a residential area.  It is becoming an attractive option for occasional user who simply wishes to undertake light tasks such as limbing or sawing up logs for fireworks.  Unlike gas-chainsaw it is emission free, produces less noise, is relatively inexpensive and doesn’t require unwieldy task of lubrication.  Bar size for the electric ranges anything from 12’’ – 18’’.  Portable cordless chainsaws can be chosen for lightest and less time-consuming cutting chores as they run on rechargeable batteries.

Apart from the ‘Task’ based factors such as portability, displacement, and bar length other important factor which should be considered before buying a chainsaw is its safety which primarily includes assuring chainbrake systems to avoid kickbacks, and anti-vibration systems to avoid “vibration white fingers”.   Other convenience and safety factors worth considering can be muffler and leg protection, Automatic chain oiler, and quick start electronic ignition.

Finally, always read the safety instructions carefully before first time working on a chainsaw.