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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1591   
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L&S engineering sell pretty much every part. I’ve got a saw from the eighties running again with parts supplied by them.
We use ones with a changeable sprocket. You’ll need a new bearing while your at it. |
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10th Feb 2025 6:53pm |
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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4739 
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I have an electric chainsaw. I have had it for some years. It is quieter than a petrol model but you are restricted by the cable and your extension chord. It is versatile and has cut some substantial timber over the years, mainly fallen trees. It was no good to me during the last storm as the power went. Also you cannot use it when it is raining owing to the electrical connections.
Used within these limitations it works well.Like others have said you must be very careful when using a chainsaw. If it's cutting ability seems to have lessened just change the chain. Keep an eye on the tension of the chain when using it, and keep an eye on the level of the chainsaw oil in the reservoir. I only use the chain saw for the branches or trunks that are too big to cut by hand. A chainsaw is useless for small diameter branches. These are best done by hand. I have a wooden sawhorse. I put lengths of carpet gripper strips in the "V" to help grip the branches. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel 1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali 2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu 2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai |
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13th Feb 2025 8:46pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2316  
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I have a few Husqvarna XP (professional) chainsaws. Excellent.
From your post it sounds as though you primary need is processing grounded timber so I would suggest you might benefit from two tools... I don't know how far this timber has already been processed but you will likely still need a chainsaw to process into manageable lengths But then if you need to ring a fair bit of firewood over extended periods of time then a chainsaw is possibly not the right tool and becomes tiresome after a while. If you have the space perhaps consider a log saw for the mundane processing work. Something like the below. Easier on the back, less maintenance, quieter, safer... https://www.lawson-his.co.uk/clarke-340199...&gQT=1 Alternatively since this sounds like a one off then there are often firewood processors advertised for hire on facebook marketplace who will come to your property with a proper automated firewood processor. Might be a more cost effective solution for you. What might take you a week could be boshed out in a day with the right equipment! Some examples below https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/583684980793435 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/491788100489238 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/594780119612786 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1786149628624572 Remember you will also need a splitter so perhaps a third tool to consider. All the "men" will tell you that they split by hand but by the sound of it you have a fair volume to get through... Get a splitter > 110 XS Double Cab |
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14th Feb 2025 9:38am |
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| Slideywindows Member Since: 09 Sep 2016 Location: North Essex Posts: 1294 
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The first supplier I ordered from, took three days to refund my payment, and four days to tell me why - after I had to ask. Didn't have the chain apparently. So I remembered this ^ quote (thanks RK) and rang L&S Engineering yesterday lunchtime. The woman who answered the phone knew exactly what I needed. The correct chain and guide arrived this morning. Quite a bit more expensive, but well worth it for quality Husqvarna guide and Stihl chain. So I'm happy to recommend L&S too. Just a shame that the sprocket/bearing I ordered from Ransom Spares nearly a week ago, has yet to arrive......  |
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14th Feb 2025 6:42pm |
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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4739
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Just like ordering parts for your Land Rover
 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali 2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu 2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai |
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14th Feb 2025 7:02pm |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1591
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I am very lucky they are 20 mins from my house. They have never let us down. If you register on their website you get all the Stihl parts breakdowns. Saved my skin quite a few times.
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14th Feb 2025 8:41pm |
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