Chain Saw.

[carrust]

My daughter has just had a new log-burner fitted & needs a chain saw to cut up a load of wood in her back garden. Can anyone recommend a reliable chain saw that would be used infrequently.
I've had at look at a Sthil model, but that seems very expensive for something that's only going to be used 3 or 4 times a year

[Svejk]

Have you considered a large bow saw. Quite a mean tool & a bit safer than a chainsaw.

[BlueToffee]

I use a Husqvarna ( spelling?) and find it works a treat, but do be careful!

[Answerprancer]

I would recommend an electric one if it's only going to be used occasionally for log chopping.

[SlackAlice]

^^^
and something stable to hold the logs still.

[Frank97]

I've got not to dear electric one which is perfect for chopping a bit of firewood, I'd love a Sthil but they are way more than is required IMO!

[Svejk]

Bear in mind the cost of safety equipment. (With petrol saws,anyway)

[Chipchopper]

Stihl and Husqvarna are the two main quality chainsaws used by professionals + lower powered makes can be purchased from garden centers but in either case I would recommend training before using, I remember the course I was on, we were told "there are no minor accidents with chainsaws". Sorry I'm not trying to put you off but there's (P P C) personal protective clothing to consider also
If it's only small diameter logs, something like a 32" bow saw (Sandvik is best) and a saw horse is good enough, keeps you fit too!

[The Builder]

I use one quite a lot in my job. I'd recommend a Makita electric with a 16" bar (length of blade). Under a £100

[carrust]

Thank you for your answers. As my daughter & son in law put the bone in idle, I very much doubt that they would use a bow saw. I think the safest option would be an electric one together with a suit of armour as they are both clumsy sods!

[tamborine]

this is safest for light use. I use it on pallets

http://www.my-tool-shed.co.uk/p1078205/DeWalt_DCS380N_XR_Li-Ion_Reciprocating_Saw_18_Volt_-_Bare_Unit/product_info.html

[Clanad]

Keep in mind that there's an art as well as science to using a chain saw safely.

Firstly (as a former logger in high school here in the U.S.) the chain needs a lot of maintenance. It must be sharpened often with a special file to work correclty and the tension adjustment is critical. Additionally, if it's a gas model, as it should be (my first and probably only disagreement with T. Builder) the gas and oil (oops... your petrol ) must be premixed accurately or you can destroy the engine. Anyway... just saying not a decision to be taken lightly

[Svejk]

Carrust, they're about to discuss chainsaws on R2 if your about.

[carrust]

Thank you again for your answers. She ended up buying a Ryobi one from screwfix. Cost about £150-00

[JonnyBoy12]

I am with the others on this one. A normal bowsaw can cope with logs up to 6 inches in diameter and is very cheap.

As she had already got one I would suggest not telling anyone (apart from us on AB, of course) about your latest toy and keep it well out of sight. They tend to walk if any low-life sees them. Anyone would think that they were the only thing of value in the whole world.