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What To Look At When Buying A ChainsawOwning a chainsaw is becoming very common these days. With the increasing popularity of wood heaters, people see the chainsaw as a necessity to cut wood to size to fit in the wood heater chamber. Chainsaws also come in handy around the yard when it comes to cutting back trees and overhanging branches. Therefore, what do you need to look at when buying a new or used chainsaw?
Firstly, decide what you need to chainsaw for. What sort of jobs will you be doing? If it is just pruning of small branches around the house, you can consider getting a smaller sized electric chainsaw. These are very hand around the house when you have got easy access to electricity. Electric chainsaws are quiter than other varieties, lighter, and easier to handle. However, they are generally only suitable for small sized braches, normally no more than 20cm in diameter. Also, you must watch out for the cord that powers the electric chainsaw, as it tends to get in the way. The last thing you want to do its cut through the power source! If you are going out bush to collect firewood, or if you may need to cut fallen trees that are blocking tracks, you need to consider a more heavy duty chainsaw that is self powered by petrol or gasoline. These chainsaws provide you with the power you need and the freedom to use it where ever you need. Petrol powered chainsaws are a lot more noisy than the electric saw, heavier and harder to handle. Therefore you need to get the required safety equipment to make sure you get the job done safely. When choosing a chainsaw, look for ones that have shock absorbing handles, anti-kickback chains and emergency stop features in case you get into trouble. |
The power of the chainsaw is measured by horse-power. The larger the horse power, the more power you have at your disposal. However, the more horse power you have, the more costly it is to run the chainsaw, and that usually means the more it costs to repair and maintain. If you don’t have enough horse power, you may have to over work the motor to cut through the wood. Therefore, workout what you need to do and buy a chainsaw accordingly.
Chainsaws are notoriously dangerous to use. One of the most common type of accident that occurs is known as the kickback. This occurs when the chain, at the end of the guide bar, gets caught, resulting in the bar being thrown upward and back toward the person using the chainsaw.
Therefore, you really need to use safety gear when ever using a chainsaw. One of the most important pieces of safety equipment are goggles to protect your eyes from flying wood chips. Ear muffs are important to protect your ears from the very high pitch noise that the chainsaw generates, especially of you use the saw for prolonged periods.
Gloves not only protect your hands from flying wood chips, but also absorb the vibrations and continual shocks from operating a chainsaw.
Finally, get some chaps, preferably that are Kevlar belted, to protect you legs from flying chips, and the blade of the saw itself.
New chainsaws are designed to cut wood efficiently and effectively. The chain is designed to slice through, and actually pull the bar down into the wood, making the process relatively easy.
However, if the thin, but tough coat of chrome on the chain is damaged, it doesn’t take long for the chain to become blunt and require maintenance. The main culprit that damages the chain on the chainsaw is dirty wood. If you cut wood near the ground, it is likely grit will be unavoidable, resulting in the chain becoming relatively blunt over time.
You will realise you need to sharpen you chain when you need to push the saw through the wood, rather than then saw bar being pulled down through the wood, known as self feeding, which should happen when the chain is sharp.
A second sign that your chainsaw is blunt is the type of discharge that is produced. If the chain is blunt it will produce messy dust rather than wood chips.
Finally, look at the chain. Is it shiny? If so, the chrome has probably worn away, leaving the steel underneath. It is time to sharpen the chain.
If you are out cutting wood and the chain has become so blunt that you have to apply excessive force to cut, it is time to sharpen that chain. It is best to get back to a workshop or shed to do this properly. If you are in a hurry, try to have a spare chain ready to replace the blunt chain. This is the quickest and easiest way to carry on cutting wood.
When back at the workshop, make sure that you have a solid bench to work on, there is good lighting and you have a pair of safety gloves.
There are three angles to sharpen a chainsaw chain. A round file, held at the right angle will sharpen all three at the same time. However, it must be the right diameter. The only way to get the right diameter round file is to check your owners manual. If you don’t have one, take the chainsaw to a repair shop and get advice.
For best results, remove the burs from the side and top plates and sharpen the top edge. To get a consistent angle get a file guide. Place the file guide over the chain and set the file. File with complete stokes applying pressure only on the downward stoke. That is because the file only cuts in one direction. To make the process easier, file one side of the chain first, then complete the other side.
Don’t use a file that is too big or angle the file too high as it puts a back cut on the chain, as it wont sharpen properly and you will still have to put pressure on the saw to cut. However the reverse is also true, if you use a file that is too small or you have the file too low. This tends to put a hook on the chain and when you use the chainsaw initially it will bite into the wood, which can lead to dangerous situations. You will find that the chain will also go blunt quickly.
The important thing is to make sure that the upper corner has been sharpened and the chrome surface has been restored.
If you have sharpened the chain before, check the depth using a depth gauge jointing tool.
Finally, remember to always follow the chainsaw’s manufactures recommendations to ensure that you keep your chainsaw chain sharp and in peak working condition.
This video demonstration shows how to sharpen a chainsaw manually by hand using a file
Use this online video demonstration to use a File Guide to sharpen your chainsaw
Here are some of the best chainsaws reviews provided by users that have owned them, so they can give an unbiased reviews of the chainsaws.
I have got reviews of McCulloch chainsaws and reviews of Husqvarna chainsaws.
The reviews look at both the poitive and negative aspects of the chainsaw, and also if the saw is as good as they thought it would be for different types of work. For example, some found that the chainsaw they had was not big enough to do cut the wood that they thought it could. This type of information could save you money.
Check out a Huge Range of Discounted new and used Chainsaws on Sale at Auction Right Now.
Available below is information on how auctions work.
To help you decide if you are getting a bargain, I have provided Recent Completed Auctions.
New and used chainsaws are for sale all over Australia, so if you are after a chainsaw for sale in Australia capital cities such as Sydney, Melboure, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin or Hobart, you should be able to find what you want. You should also be able to find chainsaws in regional centres.
At the bottom of the page you will find a list of chainsaw dealers and stores located all over australia and I have listed the location of the chainsaw showrooms.
There are a number of pieces of safety equipment you need to get before you usea chainsaw. This online video demonstration shows you what safety equipment you need when using a chainsaw to protect yourself and prevent injury.
Use this online video demonstration to see how to cut wood safely using a chainsaw. This video gives a heap of tips on how to use a chainsaw and safely.
Click here for a Chainsaws Online Auction.
Amazon offers a large range of chainsawa for sale. Below are a selected few to give you an idea of what is available.
Black & Decker Chainsaw |
Eathwise CS30016 |
Husqvarna 455 Rancher 20 Inch |
Husqvarna 450 18 Inch |
Husqvarna 240E 16 Inch |
At auctions, the prices are not fixed. It all depends on the demand for an item at a particular time. That is why you can pick up a bargain on both new and used chainsaws. Watch items you are interested in to get an idea of what they are being sold for. When you find an item you want, and it is in your price range, place a bid. Keep watch on the auction and if there is another bid placed on the item by someone else, decide if the item is now too expensive or not. If not, place another bid. If you plcae the last bid before the end of the auction, you win!
To help you know what to expect to pay at auction for chainsaws, here are some recently completed items. This should give you a guide as to what price these went for.
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PRO 72CC 24" BAR CHAINSAW CHAIN SAW WITH e-START | $161.00 | 21 Bids |
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New Professional 45cc CHAINSAW 18"BAR with 2 CHAINS | $60.00 | 9 Bids |
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NEW 62CC 22" BAR PROFESSIONAL CHAINSAW CHAIN SAW -TOOLS *NEW 2010 MODEL from *eBay's NO.1 TRUSTED TOOLS SELLER* | $73.00 | 5 Bids |
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STIHL Chainsaw 032 AV electronic quickstop | $157.50 | 3 Bids |
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Makita 39cc Petrol Chainsaw 2-Stroke DCS411 Aussie Dealer - 12 Month Guarantee- ABN Tax Invoice - | $449.00 | Buy It Now |
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NEW 43CC LONGREACH CHAINSAW Pole Saw Pruner Trimmer **43CC**, Gold Anodized Alloy Pole, Commercial Quality | $167.50 | 18 Bids |
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ECHO 500VL chainsaw | $227.50 | 10 Bids |
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Husqvarna Chainsaw 445 Brand New Chain Saw 16"bar | $556.00 | Best Offer |
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NEW 2 STROKE 2200w CHAINSAW GASOLINE 45CC ENGINE 22" | $87.01 | 8 Bids |
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stihl 034 av chainsaw | $450.00 | 2 Bids |
Check out a huge range of discounted new and used chainsaws on auction right now or check out a huge range of chainsaws for sale right now.
40 Manilla Street EAST BRISBANE QLD 4169
Phone: 07 3891 5033
Phone: 07 5497 8844
2 Calton Hill Fiveways GYMPIE QLD 4570
Phone: 07 5482 1041
128 Brisbane Road LABRADOR 4215 QLD
Phone: 07 5596 3377
38 Spencer Road NERANG QLD 4211
Phone: 07 5578 1999
113 Anderson Street Manunda CAIRNS QLD 4870
Phone: 07 4053 5500
502 Botany Road ALEXANDRIA NSW 2015
Phone: 02 9690 0875
Chainsaws Sports Store locations New South Wales396 Pittwater Road MANLY NSW 2100
Phone: 02 9939 6729
1/35 York Road PENRITH NSW 2751
Phone: 02 4722 3645
115 Cary Street TORONTO NSW 2283
Phone: 02 4950 5225
154 Maitland Road ISLINGTON NSW 2296
Phone: 02 4961 1332
149 Bouverie Street CARLTON VIC 3053
Phone: 03 9347 4888
105 Benalla Road YARRAWONGA VIC 3730
Phone: 03 5744 3130
1 Whitmore Square ADELAIDE SA 5000
Phone: 08 8212 5444
1-3 Old Aberdeen Place WEST PERTH WA 6005
Phone: 08 9328 7588
200 Argyle Street HOBART TAS 7000
Phone: 03 6234 4322
210 Wellington Street LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
Phone: 03 6343 0077
If you are looking for more information about chainsaws, check out this great article on wikepida, so you can see if you are buying the right chainsaw.
So, if you are looking for a new or used chainsaw for sale in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, Adelaide Perth or Hobart here is a huge range to choose from at bargain prices.