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'nother electric chainsaw question

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Ludwig

10-30-2003 14:57:26




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Apparently my old man went out a couple weekends ago and cut some firewood with the little chainsaw at camp and dun wore himself right to a frazzle. His arthritis apparently flared up something awful.
So I told my Mom that we might consider an electric as I'd heard that the electrics can be easier on your arms without the engine thumping away.
Any thoughts on that those that got electric saws?
Of course if its 1/2 as hard on you he'll just work twice as long....

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EIL

10-30-2003 18:23:17




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 Re: 'nother electric chainsaw question in reply to Ludwig, 10-30-2003 14:57:26  
One thing I learned from reading about these saws is that they have more torque than a gas saw, what's bad about this is that those chain saw chaps can stop a gas saw before it cuts you but an electric saw will tear right through the chaps.



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Ben in KY

10-31-2003 08:13:54




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 Re: Re: 'nother electric chainsaw question in reply to EIL, 10-30-2003 18:23:17  
The chain stops quicker on my electric saw than on my gas one.



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Ludwig

10-31-2003 14:42:02




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 Re: Re: Re: 'nother electric chainsaw question in reply to Ben in KY, 10-31-2003 08:13:54  
'Course it does, no clutch on an electric saw, when you release the button the electric shuts off and the electric motor quits.
You release the throttle on the gasser and the motor is still turning...



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Robert in W. Mi

10-31-2003 15:03:20




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: 'nother electric chainsaw question in reply to Ludwig, 10-31-2003 14:42:02  
My Husqvarna electric chain saw coast to a stop just like my gas ones do. BUT, it does have a chain brake like the gas models too.

As for useing an inverter to run it away from the shop, mine draws 16 amps!! So i use my pto powered generator on my compact tractor. That way i have a "diesel powered" chain saw. :>) Robert



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Fawteen

10-30-2003 15:31:00




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 Re: 'nother electric chainsaw question in reply to Ludwig, 10-30-2003 14:57:26  
Hey, Wigster!

I did a bunch of railroad tie terraces for a friend, and forgot my chainsaw one day. He dug out this ratty old Remington electric and I started laughing uncontrollably.

Once I got over my fit, I figured "what the hey, it's better than a hand saw" and we plugged it in. Much to my surprise, it did every bit as well as a gas powered saw, buzzed right through them ties.

I suspect they might be a bit more sensitive to the need for a really sharp chain, but other than that, I can't see a reason why it shouldn't do fine.

Not sure if the difference in vibration levels will help your Dad or not, but it sure can't hurt to try.

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Robert in W. Mi

10-30-2003 15:27:36




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 Re: 'nother electric chainsaw question in reply to Ludwig, 10-30-2003 14:57:26  
Best electric chain saw i ever used is a Husqvarna model. It worked so well, i bought it!! It's really nice to be able to cut down a bigger piece of wood for the stove with out all the noise, and it works great for cutting 6x6's and other over size lumber too. Robert



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Ray

10-30-2003 15:21:56




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 Re: 'nother electric chainsaw question in reply to Ludwig, 10-30-2003 14:57:26  
Had 2 Millwaukee electric chain saws and they were great as long as you didn't over work them.



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augy

10-30-2003 17:45:15




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 Re: Re: 'nother electric chainsaw question in reply to Ray, 10-30-2003 15:21:56  
Ya'd need a reeeee eeally long cord ta get out to the North 40.



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Ludwig

10-31-2003 06:10:23




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 Re: Re: Re: 'nother electric chainsaw question in reply to augy, 10-30-2003 17:45:15  
Well on a work day at camp we usually have the generator in the back of the pickup any way for various little tasks. Since we'd usually have the pickup right there to load the wood into it'd be no big issue to have the generator in it.

As the inverter idea, we'll you're not supposed to run more than 150 watts off an inverter in the truck. I'd guess those saws pull more than 1 amp.



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JD-Tractor

10-30-2003 19:57:21




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 Re: Re: Re: 'nother electric chainsaw question in reply to augy, 10-30-2003 17:45:15  
Don't need a long cord at all get an inverter at Bj's for 25 dollars and use your tractor or pickup !!! Everybody does have a BJ's close by don't they???



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Ben in KY

10-31-2003 08:12:06




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: 'nother electric chainsaw question in reply to JD-Tractor , 10-30-2003 19:57:21  
My electric chain saw draws about 12 amps. An inverter to run this would run about 300.00. Also you would need about a 100 amp alternator in the truck to power it.



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RexB

10-30-2003 18:49:47




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 Re: Re: Re: 'nother electric chainsaw question in reply to augy, 10-30-2003 17:45:15  
I've a electric Remington for years too, $48, 16" bar, it cuts standing or felled trees pretty good.



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