BlueStringPudding Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 It'll save you your gym membership too. And get you out in the fresh air appreciating nature and meeting people. Everyone should have a bowsaw Richard Ecologically sound as well I don't need a bow saw to do any of these things! I talk to ducks, me. And swans, and robins, and dogs - sometimes even their owners too! And as for exercise, I've got locks for that! You fellers like your bow saws, don't ya? The strongest part of a mans physique is across his shoulders - hence sawing by hand. The strongest part of a woman's is across her hips. The day I find a pelvis-powered saw is the day I stop looking for a bargain chainsaw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileypete Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 I don't need a bow saw to do any of these things! I talk to ducks, me. And swans, and robins, and dogs - sometimes even their owners too! Worth having a bowsaw just as a backup for the petrol/leccy things, any sawing is better than freezing on a boat with no heat. Try a 36" bowsaw with decent (ie Bahco) blade for green wood. An electric chainsaw or sabre saw should run fine on MSW inverter, the inverter can be used for other things too. And as for exercise, I've got locks for that! You fellers like your bow saws, don't ya? The strongest part of a mans physique is across his shoulders - hence sawing by hand. The strongest part of a woman's is across her hips. The day I find a pelvis-powered saw is the day I stop looking for a bargain chainsaw! Maybe someone can invent a bicycle chainsaw cheers, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlt Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 The strongest part of a woman's is across her hips. The day I find a pelvis-powered saw is the day I stop looking for a bargain chainsaw! You use those muscles to persuade a man to chop up your firewood, for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace and Favour Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 (edited) Here you go, Lisa though at 5' long you'll need a neighbour at the other end Edited July 30, 2010 by Grace & Favour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machpoint005 Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 The strongest part of a mans physique is across his shoulders - hence sawing by hand. The strongest part of a woman's is across her hips. The day I find a pelvis-powered saw is the day I stop looking for a bargain chainsaw! That being so, why does a certain woman I know insist on pushing lock gate balance beams with her hands, instead of leaning on them and pushng with the legs, as I do? Serious note - I'm sure I'm teaching my pater's mater to suck eggs, but please wear ballistic trousers (at the very least) when using a chainsaw. Chainsaws are good at cutting through timber, and brilliant at cutting through human flesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyore Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Lisa please can you be sure to warn us before you go berserk with a chainsaw. I want to make sure I'm a very long way out of the way Would Texas be far enough? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStringPudding Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 (edited) You use those muscles to persuade a man to chop up your firewood, for you. That being so, why does a certain woman I know insist on pushing lock gate balance beams with her hands, instead of leaning on them and pushng with the legs, as I do? Serious note - I'm sure I'm teaching my pater's mater to suck eggs, but please wear ballistic trousers (at the very least) when using a chainsaw. Chainsaws are good at cutting through timber, and brilliant at cutting through human flesh. I love the idea of ballistic trousers! Here you go, Lisa though at 5' long you'll need a neighbour at the other end The mind boggles as to with which muscles I'm suppose to clench those handles... Although that saw has just reminded me of The Dukes of Hazzard. The Duke boys used to saw logs up with one of those as an excuse for them to not be wearing their shirts!!! Luke Duke built like a dancer had nowt to worry about (muscial theatre performer hence the physique, don't ya know)and Bo Duke cute but always holding his tummy in. I feel a dvd night coming on... got two series on disc! Doesn't solve my chainsaw problem, but it'll be a fun distraction! Edited July 30, 2010 by BlueStringPudding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete of Ebor Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 (edited) If getting rid of the petrol element is a must then rather than buying a almost useless battery powered chain saw, buy a larger capacity inverter and a corded chain saw, which from experience are quite good. The model we have is a 1750watt B&Q model. I have (or had) one of these. It did all I asked of it including cutting up a tree trunk of over 18" diameter. Problem was that I managed to overtighten and crossthread the screw bolt which holds the bar in place. It seems to me that the softish metal used for this isn't up to the job, and as it appears to be cast in one piece with the inner body holding the motor, this also makes it un-repairable. In fact, with a sawchain whizzing round, I'm not sure I'd even want to try some sort of botched repair job on it anyway. Next time, I'll but a better quality one... Edited July 30, 2010 by Pete of Ebor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timleech Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 I have (or had) one of these. It did all I asked of it including cutting up a tree trunk of over 18" diameter. Problem was that I managed to overtighten and crossthread the screw bolt which holds the bar in place. It seems to me that the softish metal used for this isn't up to the job, and as it appears to be cast in one piece with the inner body holding the motor, this also makes it un-repairable. In fact, with a sawchain whizzing round, I'm not sure I'd even want to try some sort of botched repair job on it anyway. Next time, I'll but a better quality one... In another thread I agreed that Ryobi stuff isn't too bad, BUT I have a mains Ryobi chainsaw for cutting up logs. It works OK except that the chain bar clamp & adjuster are inadequate so they keep working loose and shedding the chain. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bag 'o' bones Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Hmmm... if I were to get a 240v chainsaw with inverter the combined cost would need to be less than buying wood for the whole winter in order to make it viable - I won't be earning after next month! I'm not big on the idea of a bow saw - practical and cheaper yes, but very timeconsuming and I'd get p*ssed off and burn my books or something instead! Fair comment but then again most things you buy have a 'payback' period. Things is though the inverter corded option is proven technology where as the battery versions are still underpowered for anything thicker than a twig. Sure you'll find find a solution eventually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStringPudding Posted July 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Fair comment but then again most things you buy have a 'payback' period. Things is though the inverter corded option is proven technology where as the battery versions are still underpowered for anything thicker than a twig. Sure you'll find find a solution eventually! So if I need to invest in a corded chainsaw and inverter, does a 1750w chainsaw draw a maximum of 1750w or would it peak at more than that? In order to get the right inverter I'd need to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FadeToScarlet Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 There are some 12v chainsaws on the market - most notably by Makita. I want to de-petrol the boat and in the absence of 240v electrics (other than my little 300w inverter which I use to charge my laptop and my Black & Decker Quattro). My petrol chainsaw has been loaned/sold by a so-called mate so I'm in the market for a new something for the autumn to help me cut up found firewood. I've got a MUCH better idea. Carl cuts up a whole leylandii for a bacon butty. Now, assuming that you'll burn the equivalent of 1 leylandii a week, that's about 20 weeks or so you'll need over late autumn/winter/early spring. So, that's 20 x 4 rashers of bacon, or 80 rashers at about 20p each = £16. Plus bread, at 20 x 2 slices, at 3p each = £1.20. 2 bottles of HP sauce ought to cover the lot, so at say £1.50 each, that's another £3. So, basically, Carl will cut up all your wood for £20.20 worth of bacon butties. Much cheaper than a Makita saw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio-Ga-Ga Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 If you do go the inverter/corded chainsaw route I used a bosch 1700 watt for all last winters logs without any problem, still sounds like new, and surprising how well it performs, as powerful as any small petrol saw I've used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bag 'o' bones Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 So if I need to invest in a corded chainsaw and inverter, does a 1750w chainsaw draw a maximum of 1750w or would it peak at more than that? In order to get the right inverter I'd need to know. To be honest elec trickery is not one of my strong points especially on the subject of spike currents caused by equipment starting up. I'm not entirely sure exactly how it works but i'm sure someone told me once that power supplies are able to withstand start up surges that go way beyond their design specs as long as its not more than a second or so. Heating effects and all that. I'm sure someone on here knows the definitive answer though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 The strongest part of a woman's is across her hips. The day I find a pelvis-powered saw is the day I stop looking for a bargain chainsaw! BSP - have you ever tried to use a brace and bit? Your blooming busty bits make it impossible. 'Tis the only reason I can see to keep a chap on the payroll . BSP - have you ever tried to use a brace and bit? Your blooming busty bits make it impossible. 'Tis the only reason I can see to keep a chap on the payroll . Edited to add interesting body fact: Have you ever seen a man carring anything on his head as in transporting water/ loads? Probably not - its all to do with posture and women's spines, so my daughter tells me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldthehouse Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 BSP - have you ever tried to use a brace and bit? Your blooming busty bits make it impossible. 'Tis the only reason I can see to keep a chap on the payroll . Edited to add interesting body fact: Have you ever seen a man carring anything on his head as in transporting water/ loads? Probably not - its all to do with posture and women's spines, so my daughter tells me. Strangly enough it is women who are designed by mother naturefor carrying and general hard labour, men are designed to be sleek and athletic for hunting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Yep - and I don't think it will change for quite a while. Anyway, I digress - back to chain saws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper ghost Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 That's what happens to you when you don't work on your build for a while... Casp' Ps, I thought you had gone through with your threat as a chap on a motorbike was here looking for me the other day, but it turned out not to be you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldthehouse Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 That's what happens to you when you don't work on your build for a while...Casp' Ps, I thought you had gone through with your threat as a chap on a motorbike was here looking for me the other day, but it turned out not to be you.... Dont look behind you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper ghost Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Dont look behind you Good idea, a pile of washing up is behind me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldthehouse Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Good idea, a pile of washing up is behind me... Are you on the boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timleech Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 BSP - have you ever tried to use a brace and bit? Your blooming busty bits make it impossible. 'Tis the only reason I can see to keep a chap on the payroll . Edited to add interesting body fact: Have you ever seen a man carring anything on his head as in transporting water/ loads? Probably not - its all to do with posture and women's spines, so my daughter tells me. Men tend to carry things on their shoulders. Does that fit her theory? Carrying stuff on your head seems a thoroughly bad idea - made my head hurt when I've tried it! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper ghost Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Are you on the boat? Yes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldthehouse Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Yes.. Can you sense the envy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper ghost Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Can you sense the envy But i've not been chugging.. I'd have envy of someone chugging.. Engine should e completey finished this weekend, then I can chug like other boats..can't wait.. Casp' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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