Carol Reed
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Anybody using small electric chainsaws in their shops to trim turning blanks?
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Carol,
Just a note on safety if you don't mind. Just because it's electric doesn't mean it's any less dangerous than a gas model. Electrics are geared, direct drive, unlike their gas counterparts which are centrifugally clutched, and because they tend to work at much slower rpm's they make up for the speed with power from that gearing. If I remember correctly, safety clothing (pants etc.) which are rated for gas chainsaws don't make the grade for electric, simply due to the slowness of the chain and constant power produced the direct drive.
Work safely eh?
cheers
PS : as a Stihl dealer I sold a few of their electric models - they were excellent quality saws and performed very well, but were very expensive.
Yup, got mine at home depot several years ago. View attachment 42639 $70 and it work very well.