Can anyone recommend a chainsaw please?

[backwoodsman]

Thank you all. I am doing this myself as its actually the neighbours hedge (which our old neighbours neglected) so I don't want to pay £1,000 for something that they should - but they have just had their second child and I guess they have better things to spend their money on. Also, this wont be something that I won't do over a weekend. This will take months. Having said that, I did google 'chainsaw injuries'.....hmmm....

I think a hand saw will be a wiser option. We see people down the range or on the course without a clue and in chainsaw speak, that would be me (but bad golf doesn't cost a limb!).

Would this be any good?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-FISK...=item5ad443ee2f:g:wIQAAOSwkGVZsnWH:rk:45:pf:0

Or try one of the smaller 15inch triangular shaped ones - much better at getting in small spaces where there are lots of stems. Or as others have suggested, try one of the "Silky" saws. They are sharp as dragons teeth, light as a feather and are used one handed with a "pull" action. They are what the pro's use for most tree pruning jobs where nothing especially big needs cutting.

 

[Pin-seeker]

I have a Ryobi,not sure of model but it’s been reliable over about 10yr.

 

[Mattyboy]

Thanks all,
On the wise advice posted I have purchased a non powered saw.
Best wishes

 

[backwoodsman]

In which case, you made me happy...

 

[Mattyboy]

In which case, you made me happy...

Many thanks - without doubt its the most sensible way. I will update with progress but it will take me quite a few months to complete.

 

[Liverbirdie]

Have you asked Fragger's gardener?

 

[Fade and Die]

Have you asked Fragger's gardener?

Top Darts!!!

 

[Jacko_G]

I have two McCulloch chainsaws. An electric battery operated one that I use for smaller cuts which is also quieter if "scavenging" wood. I also have a more powerful petrol model.

A log burner = chainsaw is a must for me.