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  1. 15th August 2006, 12:36 AM #1
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    Hi all,
    I am looking to get an electric chainsaw for cutting blanks for the lathe.

    I'd appreciate any thoughts on whether i'd be better off spending around $100 on a new ryobi/gmc/talon? or get a second hand makita or other on epay for a similar price?

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    at least with a new one u get a warranty and no hidden suprises/postage.
    i have a gmc, works fine, easy adjustment.
    everything is something, for a reason:confused:
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    I've heard that the GMC actually does a pretty bloody good job fwiw. Bit surprised myself, but I got that from someone who owns one, knows his tools, and calls a spade a spade.
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    Bought a Talon purely for garden pruning...

    Wasn't too impressed with it initially (bit of a step-down from the ol' Stihl ) but didn't think SWMBO would work it hard enough for it to be a problem. Boy, was I wrong!

    It has gone through some more serious lumber since. Can't be bothered spending half-an-hour drop-starting a reluctant ol' cow just to trim up a garden sleeper? Out comes the Talon. True, it's only a baby saw but it does a big kids' job.
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  6. 15th August 2006, 09:29 AM #5
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    I have 2 GMC's only bought one leaked chain oil they replaced it totally didnt want the other back, so does the new one. Been on the road for 2 years in a van cut everything we could throw at it for firewood. ran them from a Honda 2kva generator no problems, would love a larger petrol job now we have stopped travelling but these do everything we ask of them, struggled a bit with an 18" dead black wattle tho, but cut a couple of rings from it O.K.
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    I have the GMC and very pleased with it. Not a long chainsaw but it is very powerful (3 and a bit HP) and easy to manage. Electric is the way to go if you only use one occasionally and at home.

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    Thanks guys,
    It makes sense if the performance is acceptable to go with the security of a 2 year warranty with the GMC.

    Now i just need to find a good place to store all the logs i've started collecting and been given. Being new to turning i find it amazing that you can use almost anything- wet or dry!!

    Now need to get better at identifying wood species rather than just buying it with the species written on it in chalk.

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    Quote Originally Posted by robatman
    Now need to get better at identifying wood species rather than just buying it with the species written on it in chalk.

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    thats half the fun! try a book called "what tree is that?" by Stirling Mackobey i think his name is. lots of photos of trees and their leaves.
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    I've got a Ryobi 16" electric. Works well as long as you keep it maintained and the chain teeth honed
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