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Bosch AKE 30Li 36v Cordless Chainsaw
Bosch
36v Cordless Chainsaw
All these hardwood logs were cut on one fully charged 2.6amp hour battery.
The Bosch 36v chainsaw uses the same tried and tested 36v battery
from
the Rotak Li lawnmower. This tool is a viable and safer alternative
to a petrol chainsaw for smaller jobs by home users and jobbing
gardeners.
It has all the features of a quality chainsaw
and has a fast chain stop to make it safer to use.
The 30cm Oregon chain runs a lot slower
than a petrol or mains electric saw but it is still up to the
job of sawing 10 inch hardwood logs.
With the battery included it weighs a tad
over 5kg and is well balanced.
It has a 200ml oil reservoir and tool free
chain tensioning mechanism.
A full charge of the battery takes 95 minutes,
an 80% charge takes 65 minutes.
Bosch AKE 30 LI Cordless 36 Volt Lithium-Ion Chainsaw (baretool: supplied without battery/without charger)
The chainsaw can be purchased without the battery and charger if
you already own
any of the following.
A Bosch 36v Rotak mower
The Bosch 36v hedge trimmer
The Bosch 36v grass trimmer The Bosch 36v blower
Originally 2.6, and now 4.0 amp hour 36v batteries available
Bosch 36 V Battery
2.6 Ah
Bosch 36 V
Battery 4.0 Ah
Bosch 30cm x 1.1mm Chainsaw Chain for Bosch AKE 30 LI
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New Kid on the Block
Stihl MSA 120C 36v Cordless chainsaw
This superb saw from the masters
of chainsaw technology weighs only 3.76 kg with battery
It has a 14 inch bar and can be
adjusted without tools.
There are 2 ranges of Stihl 36v Cordless Chainsaws and they use DIFFERENT 36v
batteries.
The compact range is the lightest. There are several options for the bar length too.
Due to company policy Stihl chainsaws can only be purchased from
dealers and are not available online.
You must collect the saw from the dealer or have them deliver it to you. Prices
vary from £350- £470 depending where you go and what you can
negotiate.
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Greenworks 24V Cordless Chainsaw
Greenworks 24V Cordless Chainsaw 25cm (10") - Battery and charger not included - 2000007 This whole pile was cut by one fully charged 24v 2 amp hour battery The Greenworks cordless chainsaw is slightly more
powerful than the Black & Decker 18v but is similar in most other ways. The main difference
is that the chain tensioning device is simpler to use. As with the B&D the battery can be used in a
range of other tools too. Performance is quite impressive although the saw did
stop a few times, but only on the largest logs towards
the end of the job. Overall this is a very good chainsaw for the
money and the battery is particularly good.
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Long Reach Cordless Chainsaws
Also known as battery powered
pole saws these tools can save a lot of time when pruning small to
medium size trees. You will need to be reasonably strong but as the
bar rests on the branch it is easier to use than a long reach hedge trimmer.
The new 2018 Bosch 18v model
is designed for domestic use
whilst the Stihl model is a top quality saw suitable for domestic and professional use.
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New 18v Bosch Model for the Power 4 All Range
Bosch Universal 18v Long Reach Telescopic Chainsaw Tree Pruner
This well made, no gimmicks, pole saw has a telescopic handle, shoulder strap and multi
angled head.
The bar is 7 inches long, the chain is easily adjusted with an Allen key and is kept
lubricated by an oil reservoir.
If you have a lot of trees to cut you could buy a second 2.5 amp 18v battery
for around £50.
Under testing now in the Fredshed garden - watch this space.
Bosch Universal Chain Pole 18v Long Reach Telescopic Chainsaw Tree Pruner 1 x 2.5Ah 
Bosch 18V Li-ion Power-4-All 2.0 AH Battery
Bosch 18V
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Black & Decker 18v Cordless Chainsaw and Pole
This tool uses the same battery as the standard 18v B&D chainsaw.
The saw comes apart for easier storage and can be used in 2 lengths as
required, and extends to 2m. The 18v slide in, Lithium ion battery can be used in the short
cordless chainsaw and a several other B&D tools.
The new model with Li-ion batteries is now orange coloured, not green
like my old NiCad version shown above. Although this is a domestic
quality machine it does the job very well and has a very similar 20cm
cutting blade to the Makita tool. The
main disadvantage for some people is that it cannot be used as a small
hand chainsaw.
It cuts very well on branches over 1 inch but is no good on thinner
stems. Also, as with any powered saw on a stick, because it uses a chain, the cut is a bit rough so take care on
delicate trees.
Black + Decker GPC1820L20-GB 18 V Li-Ion Cordless Pole Pruner
Other tools in the 18v Black & Decker range
BLACK+DECKER STC1820CM-GB 18V Lithium Strimmer with Lawm Mower Deck Attachment
BLACK+DECKER STC1820-GB 18V Lithium Cordless Strimmer
BLACK+DECKER A6481 Spool & Line For Reflex Strimmer
Black & Decker BL2018-XJ 18V 2.0Ah Battery
Stihl HTA85 Telescopic Cordless Polesaw
Stihl make 2 models , the smaller HTA65 is not telescopic whilst the HTA85 is and extends to 4.5m.
The chain tension is easily adjusted with the screwdriver supplied.
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Cheapest And Best Chainsaw Oils
Stihl 1 Litre Synth Plus Chain Oil
Bosch Chainsaw Oil - Biodegradable (1 litre)
You will be hard pressed to find a litre of chainsaw
oil in the shops for under £10 and certainly not the superb Stihl oil. So use the links above to get
a total bargain and help this site too.
Safety Gear For Using Cordless Chainsaws
Always wear gloves, protective trousers and a hard hat with a visor when using chainsaws.
Cordless chainsaws run slower than petrol and make less noise so you don't
need ear protection but the rest of the kit is ESSENTIAL
Use Link below for best deal on complete chainsaw
safety kit.
OREGON Type A Chainsaw Safety Clothing Kit with Universal Leggings/Seatless Trousers, Gloves and Helmet
Chainsaw Forestry Safety Helmet
VonHaus - 4 in 1 Construction / Chainsaw / Forestry Helmet Hardhat Set - Hard Hat with Visor, Ear Defenders, Face Shield & Cape
Oregon Large Chainsaw Protection Gloves
Chainsaw Protection Safety Bib & Brace Trousers Size M Medium 33" - 35" Waist
Best Sawhorse for Cutting Logs
Stihl
Genuine Wooden Saw Horse
Best Sharpener for Chainsaws
Stihl 2 in 1 Easyfile
Stihl
Chainsaw Sharpener
There is no point having the best chainsaw if you don't keep it sharp.
Chainsaw blades are relatively complex and can be hard to sharpen
properly.
Stihl have designed this unique tool that contains a flat and a
round file to sharpen both blade edge types at the same time, and at
the correct angle.
The tool can be used on any make of chainsaw blade but you must buy the corresponding
sharpener for your size of blade.
Stihl
Chainsaw Sharpener
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Mains Powered Electric Chainsaws
If you want to buy a corded electric chainsaw my recommendation is Bosch
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They have a wide range, good performance and can be easily contacted for spares
and repair.
The saws have no fancy gimmicks and all
the features, including tool-less adjustment of the chain on the higher end
models.
Another good feature of the Bosch chainsaws is the longevity of the
range which means that spares are also going to be around longer.
Bosch Mains Powered Electric chainsaws
SCARED OF USING A CHAINSAW? - TRY A RECIPROCATING SAW FOR SMALLER BRANCHES
Reciprocating Saws With Coarse Blades To Cut Green Wood
With the right blade a cordless reciprocating saw can be great for
pruning, especially in tight spaces! The universal blades are cheap to buy and easy to
change.
The Ryobi one+ battery can also power a telescopic pruner
that uses the same universal blade fixing.
For tree pruning you can buy some excellent blades that are longer than
the usual carpentry blades, cheap and have larger teeth spacing to cope with
soft green wood.
I use this tool all the time now and if I need to cut hard
dead wood then I swap to the shorter, finer tooth carpentry blade.
The same 18v Ryobi battery can also be used in their long reach pole saw.
Ryobi RRS1801M ONE+ Reciprocating Saw, 18 V (Body Only)
Ryobi ONE+ Cordless Pole Pruner, 18 V (Body only)
Saxton R1021L05 Reciprocating Saw Blades
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Bosch Keo - Cordless Saw
Bosch KEO
This superb little saw is lightweight yet surprisingly powerful thanks
to its 10.8v Li-ion battery and clever gearing.
I have used it extensively to prune trees and to cut up old branches and
building timber for my wood burning stove.
A range of blades are available for different materials and I am
particularly impressed with the metal hacksaw blade.
There are a couple of little things I don't like about it; firstly the battery
is built in and secondly the connector to charge it is hard to insert.
If you can live with these 2 small issues then it is a very handy tool.
The removable metal guard that holds branches is particularly useful and
once you get your technique right you will be able to cut branches up to
around 4 inches thick with ease.
Despite its relatively small battery the Bosch Keo is a tool that punches well
above its weight!
Bosch KEO Cordless Multisaw
Bosch Keo Blades (Pack of 3)
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