During the Covid 19 lockdown I am ...

[Mervyn and Trish]

You should get some tips from Mob about cutting up logs........just make sure you have some parcetamol within easy reach ...ain't that right Mob

Dead right Grumpy Bashful … I was chopping up a log or six to make some kindling and still have a very clear one and a half inch diagonal scar across my finger to prove it

I cut my finger just from the bl**dy thing rolling over gently after putting together and the chain caught me. And it wasn't even plugged in. Razor sharp.

Anyway, just ordered some ear defenders as I find it very noisy. And as I suffer with titinus as I call it I want to hang on to my hearing for a while longer.

I'm not sure I'd be messing with a chain saw at present. A trip to A&E doesn't seem enticing!

[Manoverboard]

I'm not sure I'd be messing with a chain saw at present. A trip to A&E doesn't seem enticing!

Nor me, they can be lethal in the hands of a beginner …. just saying

[Stephen]

I'll give it a go. If I do t feel comfortable with it it'll go back.

[Stephen]

I'll give it a go. If I don't feel comfortable with it it'll go back.

Bl**dy gremlins

[Onelife]

Hi Stephen. I’ve been using my chainsaw for three years without losing a leg so here are my best four tips for a long and happy life.

(1) Get yourself a sawhorse ..Screwfix do one for £20

(2) Be methodical in your approach e.g. no trip hazards… Make sure your stance is correct. Chainsaws are heavy so take regular breaks

(3) Stay focused

(4) Buy all the protective gear…. but you won’t do that... but do make sure you have heavy duty glove and face shield and your fluffy pink ear muffs

Timber, timber, timber I cry, if a tree don’t fall on me I’ll live till I die.

[Onelife]

Hi Stephen. I’ve been using my chainsaw for three years without losing a leg so here are my best four tips for a long and happy life.

(1) Get yourself a sawhorse ..Screwfix do one for £20

(2) Be methodical in your approach e.g. no trip hazards… Make sure your stance is correct. Chainsaws are heavy so take regular breaks

(3) Stay focused

(4) Buy all the protective gear…. but you won’t do that... but do make sure you have heavy duty glove and face shield and your fluffy pink ear muffs

Timber, timber, timber I cry, if a tree don’t fall on me I’ll live till I die.

btw...the sawhorse was... Oregon

[Quizzical Bob]

Hi Stephen. I’ve been using my chainsaw for three years without losing a leg so here are my best four tips for a long and happy life.

(1) Get yourself a sawhorse ..Screwfix do one for £20

(2) Be methodical in your approach e.g. no trip hazards… Make sure your stance is correct. Chainsaws are heavy so take regular breaks

(3) Stay focused

(4) Buy all the protective gear…. but you won’t do that... but do make sure you have heavy duty glove and face shield and your fluffy pink ear muffs

Timber, timber, timber I cry, if a tree don’t fall on me I’ll live till I die.

I would add to these,

Wear safety boots

Never try to cut anything above your chest.

[Mervyn and Trish]

Hi Stephen. I’ve been using my chainsaw for three years without losing a leg so here are my best four tips for a long and happy life.

(1) Get yourself a sawhorse ..Screwfix do one for £20

(2) Be methodical in your approach e.g. no trip hazards… Make sure your stance is correct. Chainsaws are heavy so take regular breaks

(3) Stay focused

(4) Buy all the protective gear…. but you won’t do that... but do make sure you have heavy duty glove and face shield and your fluffy pink ear muffs

Timber, timber, timber I cry, if a tree don’t fall on me I’ll live till I die.

I would add to these,

Wear safety boots

Never try to cut anything above your chest.

Such as your neck.......

[Stephen]

Hi Stephen. I’ve been using my chainsaw for three years without losing a leg so here are my best four tips for a long and happy life.

(1) Get yourself a sawhorse ..Screwfix do one for £20 Already got it

(2) Be methodical in your approach e.g. no trip hazards… Make sure your stance is correct. Chainsaws are heavy so take regular breaks

(3) Stay focused

(4) Buy all the protective gear…. but you won’t do that... but do make sure you have heavy duty glove and face shield and your fluffy pink ear muffs

Timber, timber, timber I cry, if a tree don’t fall on me I’ll live till I die.

[Stephen]

Hi Stephen. I’ve been using my chainsaw for three years without losing a leg so here are my best four tips for a long and happy life.

(1) Get yourself a sawhorse ..Screwfix do one for £20

(2) Be methodical in your approach e.g. no trip hazards… Make sure your stance is correct. Chainsaws are heavy so take regular breaks

(3) Stay focused

(4) Buy all the protective gear…. but you won’t do that... but do make sure you have heavy duty glove and face shield and your fluffy pink ear muffs

Timber, timber, timber I cry, if a tree don’t fall on me I’ll live till I die.

I would add to these,

Wear safety boots

Never try to cut anything above your chest.

Such as your neck.......

[Stephen]

Thanks everyone for your tips. I noticed Merv only gave 10p though

Puchaced Screwfix saw horse recently

Have new safety glasses

Already have safety boots

Already have heavy duty gloves

Ear defenders - yet to get.

I've decided I don't feel comfortable with this chainsaw. For one thing it is way to noisy for my liking, so it will be going back. Might take a look at the battery pack ones.

[Onelife]

Hi Stephen.....sensible decision mate and l can honestly say you won't go wrong with the one l suggested........It purrs like a pussycat

[Manoverboard]

…. and make sure it has a mechanism that prevents the chain from locking up when working under full load.

ps ... don't climb up trees with it to get even more cheap wood

[Onelife]

…. and make sure it has a mechanism that prevents the chain from locking up when working under full load.

ps ... don't climb up trees with it to get even more cheap wood

You mean like this one Mob.......


https://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ ... gId9fD_BwE


Stephen if you do go with this one make sure you buy the bigger lithium battery......and charger....yes it will cost you but don't forget the battery is interchangeably with other products.... hedge trimmer etc

[Onelife]

Oh'....just one last thing..........don't think it won't cut through large stuff........l cut up a railway sleeper with it ..... l now have great pleasure sitting on the result.

[Onelife]

Ho'.....and one laaaaaaaaast thing...

l know you will be dissapointed in this, but you won't be needing to buy your fluffy pink ear muffs......sweetie

[Ray B]

Christ! After reading that, I think I will stick with the gas fire.

[Stephen]

Hi Stephen.....sensible decision mate and l can honestly say you won't go wrong with the one l suggested........It purrs like a pussycat

I sent you an email Keith. Did you get it?

[Stephen]

…. and make sure it has a mechanism that prevents the chain from locking up when working under full load.

ps ... don't climb up trees with it to get even more cheap wood

Especially at night

[Stephen]

Ho'.....and one laaaaaaaaast thing...

l know you will be dissapointed in this, but you won't be needing to buy your fluffy pink ear muffs......sweetie

Tell you what. To save me having to fork out why don't you come round and do it for me. There's a coffee and biscuit in it for you. I can't say fairer than that.

[Onelife]

Ho'.....and one laaaaaaaaast thing...

l know you will be dissapointed in this, but you won't be needing to buy your fluffy pink ear muffs......sweetie

Tell you what. To save me having to fork out why don't you come round and do it for me. There's a coffee and biscuit in it for you. I can't say fairer than that.

Oh come on Stephen.........l don't saw up wood........l'll have to send the wife round

[Stephen]

…. and make sure it has a mechanism that prevents the chain from locking up when working under full load.

ps ... don't climb up trees with it to get even more cheap wood

You mean like this one Mob.......


https://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ ... gId9fD_BwE


Stephen if you do go with this one make sure you buy the bigger lithium battery......and charger....yes it will cost you but don't forget the battery is interchangeably with other products.... hedge trimmer etc

It looks a nice bit of kit. I assume this is the one you have.

How long does the large battery pack last when cutting?
How how long does it take to re-charge the battery?

I note it only has a 1200W motor which seems a bit lame.

[Onelife]

Just a thought Stephen..........is it the case that you can make good use out of a chainsaw or is it for a one off job?......If it is the latter then if you are willing to make two journeys to Shropshire you can borrow mine.

[Onelife]

…. and make sure it has a mechanism that prevents the chain from locking up when working under full load.

ps ... don't climb up trees with it to get even more cheap wood

You mean like this one Mob.......


https://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/ ... gId9fD_BwE


Stephen if you do go with this one make sure you buy the bigger lithium battery......and charger....yes it will cost you but don't forget the battery is interchangeably with other products.... hedge trimmer etc

It looks a nice bit of kit. I assume this is the one you have.

How long does the large battery pack last when cutting?
How how long does it take to re-charge the battery?

I note it only has a 1200W motor which seems a bit lame.

Hi Stephen........yes it is......you will tire out before the battery dose.....about an hour.......It would make mincemeat of John

[Stephen]

Just a thought Stephen..........is it the case that you can make good use out of a chainsaw or is it for a one off job?......If it is the latter then if you are willing to make two journeys to Shropshire you can borrow mine.
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Can you send by courier please