Knowing What You Will Be Using a Chainsaw for Is The Best Way to Buy What You Need

Knowing what you will be using a chainsaw for is the best way to buy what you need, including safety equipment What is the chainsaws purpose? Knowing what the chainsaw will mainly be used for is the first step towards purchasing a quality tool. Small shrub shaping, pruning around the house, cutting a small amount of firewood for a fireplace or campfire, etc., would call for the smallest gas powered saw or an electric model. Keep in mind an electric model will only be useful if the cutting will be done where power is available. Moderate sized branches, small to medium sized trees, and small area brush clearing, would call for a middleweight saw. Bar size varies on saws and knowing the maximum diameter of what you will be cutting is a factor. Middleweight saws usually top out with an 18” bar, and if you will be cutting a wide range of sizes, the 18” bar size would be a standard recommendation. Large or heavyweight saws are typically used only by professionals. Bar size typically starts at 18” and goes up from there, with a 21” bar quite common for a logger working on an average job. For large trees, the bar size can increase tremendously. While they come in larger engine and bar sizes, the power of the saws is equally large and is not recommended for the typical consumer. Features: Where you will be cutting and the season in which you will be doing the majority of the cutting can play a part in saw features desired. Some chainsaws come with a heated handle. This can be a great benefit if you will be using it to cut during cold temperatures. Anti vibration, or vibration dampening, is a quality feature to look for. It is exactly what it sounds like, and is a great benefit if you are one whose hands can not handle extensive vibration. The weight of the saw can be an important consideration. If you will be carrying your saw in a long distance to a cutting sight, a few ounces in weight goes a long ways. Maintenance and parts: Purchasing a saw from a smaller shop has its benefits. While larger stores often have repair services available, they often send out their work. A small ‘mom and pop’ store usually will sharpen a saw chain while you wait and offer repairs on a quicker turnaround time than a larger store. Smaller stores can often match or even beat the prices of larger stores prices on saws and accessories, especially if it is what they specialize in selling. A small store is often more receptive in showing you how to do simple maintenance yourself, such as cleaning or changing the air filter, or tightening the chain. New saws have advantages over used or reconditioned saws, mainly because safety features are constantly improving. Don’t overlook savings to be had on a ‘basically’ new saw though, that was brought back because it was just more tool that the original owner realized. While still ‘new’, it may have a small amount of engine time, which could easily save you a hundred dollars or more. Accessories: Safety equipment is as important, if not more so, than the saw itself. Even if you will only be doing a small amount of cutting; safety pants, steel toed boots, and a hard hat with safety shield for eye protection and ear muffs are a must. Chain saw accidents happen quick and always unexpectedly. Being prepared ahead of time is the best prevention. Source: newsolio.com