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    Always wanted a chainsaw...............

    ............no, not to masacre you people with.

    Just bought a new petrol Stihl chainsaw and looking forward to doing a bit of damage with it!

    I've looked at cheaper versions but after doing a bit of probing and research the Stihl version is the one I went for. Its just to do a bit of log chopping for woodburner and has to be easier than using a bow saw.

    I'm a bit woorried about using it on any other timber in case I catch a nail or screw and do damage to it and me.

    It's a bit of a boys toy, but so was the tractor I just sold which gave me some spare cash to purchase it with!.

    Could quite fancy a go at the chainsaw carving lark as well, make myself a few totem poles for the allotment!

    Just saying!
    My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
    to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

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    My other half as got a chainsaw and always wears PPE.just incase.

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    • #3
      You should have married me Snadge I gave my OH a Stihl chainsaw for his 40th birthday present unfortunately he wasn't too impressed!

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Ms-T View Post
        My other half as got a chainsaw and always wears PPE.just incase.
        I got the OH a hard hat with face shield.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Scarlet View Post
          You should have married me Snadge I gave my OH a Stihl chainsaw for his 40th birthday present unfortunately he wasn't too impressed!
          Did he want one with pedals?

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          • #6
            He would have been happier with a new set of wheels

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            • #7
              They give me the shivers!
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              • #8
                Other half has one which thankfully is not working at the minute!
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                • #9
                  I always want to borrow it ! He has it chained up with a lock....just incase I try it ive been banned! .....I must admit, im really rubbish with power tools

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                  • #10
                    Funny that ..i keep trying to get his ..but he keeps moveing it...lol

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                    • #11
                      I got my fingers caught in a hedge trimmer, cut the tip of a finger off with a guilotene and lost a nail when my mum skated over my hand on an ice rink and cut my finger to the bone....when ever I think about getting a chainsaw I remember these things and don't get yourself some proper chainsaw PPE. Pants, gloves and helmet minimum. I work for Parker merchanting who sell them online but there are many other places too.
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                      • #12
                        At my last place I bought a £50 electric chainsaw and chopped down a 35 ft high leylandi that had divided into 3 trunks at about 6 ft.
                        I later read quite a lot of serious advice that stated that if a tree had divided into multiple trunks you should REALLY get a tree surgeon in to do the job.
                        I concur wholeheartedly after the things I went through to get that bugger down.
                        Having said that, the chainsaw still sits at the back of my shed, tempting me with its sultry air of danger. I might get it out and give it a damn good oiling this weekend...
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                        • #13
                          Don't forget to pick up one of these Snadge, they are worth their weight in gold:

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                          • #14
                            My Dad and Brother got my oldest Daughter a toy Stihl chainsaw for Christmas and both my girls love it So glad I only have one family member that has old fashioned beliefs on what toys girls should have. Although my Dad did tell me off when I asked did they not have a pink chainsaw

                            Edit: My Dad and Brother have quite a few Stihl bits and they do use gloves, steelies and the helmet with faceshield and ear defenders. Have fun with your new toy and enjoy it sensibly .
                            Last edited by Norfolkgrey; 18-01-2017, 05:57 AM.

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                            • #15
                              I've got all the necesary PPE including, helmet/shield and a leather blacksmiths apron!

                              I have a healthy respect for cutting tools and quite a few scars, though no body parts misssing, from using saws and angle grinders in the past!

                              Don't really need it, but its a belated Crimbo prezzie to mesell!
                              My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
                              to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

                              Diversify & prosper


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