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Re: (ET) Off Topic Electric Chainsaw
I have two Remington's one of the "old" style and one new one. They are
both
the largest model possible 16" bar and 3.5hp. Neither has the automatic
oiler. I think I would like the auto oiler feature but it's not a show
stopper. In fact, if either of these saws are stored in the operational
position all of the oil will leak out. So I store them with the bar
horizontal and the motor pointing down. I am happy, not ecstatic, about
their performance, considering their cost. Both are refurb's, about 40 bux
each. I have replaced the gears on the older model once. It's a simple and
cheap job.
I have my neighbors McCullouch mac 14 in my shop right now for a chain
sharpening. I''ll give it a test after I sharpen it and see how it
compares.
I've used my dad's 14" Poulan. It's about the same as the Remington's;
given
the fact that it is rated for less power, my expectations were
proportionally less and it met them.
I also have the GE ET chain saw 14" bar. I prefer the AC saws. They have
much faster chain speed and are way lighter. The GE is a torque monster. It
works. But the large cable required by the low voltage saw is cumbersome.
If
I ever get an APS3636VR installed the GE saw will be for sale. The only
time
I use it is when I'm less than 150ft from an outlet.
If I'm pressed for time, or felling a large tree, I use the Jonsered's 395
screaming smoking 20" beast, then drag the logs to the house and cut them
up
with the electrics. If I had an S-10 EV, the Jonsered's would be retired.
It
is the only gas powered appliance I own. Maybe even the APS could replace
it.
I would love to try one of the "real" electric saws, as opposed to the
disposable's.
As far as the Remington's go, I MUCH prefer the older style. The new one is
prettier, but heavier and most of the weight is simply cosmetic, it also
seem's to have just a slightly lower chain speed. If you didn't run both
saws at the same time though I doubt you'd be able to feel a difference.
If your ever in the Rome, NY area stop by, I'll let you test drive each of
them. See what you think.
My kids tend to agree with me, but that might be the apple not falling far
from the tree syndrome.
One last note, the saws see almost as much use by me in carpentry as they
do
in forestry. They are as useful as my circular saw.
--
Stay Charged!
Hump
GE I-5
Blossvale, NY
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu
> [mailto:elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu] On Behalf Of Matthew
> callahan
> Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 1:50 PM
> To: airicadams yahoo com; elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
> Subject: Re: (ET) Off Topic Electric Chainsaw
>
> Those of you that use electric chainsaws, what do you use and how many
amps
> does it need at 115V?
>
> Also, do any of you use it on a modified square sine wave inverter off
your
> ET? If so, did it work fine or did the motor not like it at all?
>
> Matt
>
>
> >From: Eric Adams <airicadams yahoo com>
> >To: ET mailing list <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
> >Subject: Re: (ET) Off Topic Electric Chainsaw
> >Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 10:18:30 -0700 (PDT)
> >
> >I have a Husqvarna 316 electric chainsaw and have been very
> impressed
> >with it. It is a nicely made tool and works very well.
> >
> > Eric
> >
> >
> >David Roden <etpost drmm net> wrote:
> > The Husqvarna 316 at about the same price also looks good, but I
> >haven't yet found any reviews.
> >
> >
> >
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