Oregon also make chains in the stay sharp range for petrol chainsaws, been using one on my Stihl saw for a few years now, so easy, attach stone to end of bar, start saw and push against a hard surface, 5 seconds all teeth sharpened, for a DIY'r its perfect: https://www.amazon.co.uk/OREGON-542...9D9RJY/ref=asc_df_B0049D9RJY/?tag=googshopuk-
Titan 2000w 40cm chainsaw. Anyone used one?
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I've got the titan electric as linked in the OP, paid £35 about 2 years ago, it does the job fine, no complaints, I don't use it to cut down trees or anything, just to trim off reasonably thick branches and cut them up for green waste, 75mm and under diameter sort of size.
I've never used a petrol chainsaw however so couldn't compare.
I've never used a petrol chainsaw however so couldn't compare.
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WoodyWoodpecker
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My impression of corded eclectic chainsaws was always that they were quite dull and boring compared to a petrol engine. I think that is partly due to the chain speed of many are 9 - 14m/sec range. Many of my Stihl's run at 20-24m/sec chain speed and seem much more powerful even though the kW output is similar to that of the eclectic models. I think alot of the new battery powered models with the brushless DC motors on the 36V Stihl platform run at 20-30m/sec so seem a much closer experience to the 'real thing'.
Agent_zed
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when it comes to chainsawing I prefer dull and boring.
I have the Makita 36v chainsaw and this Titan. I bought the Titan first. It's a basic chainsaw - I now always use the Makita because a) it's much better and b) it's cordless, but if looking for a basic no-frills chainsaw to cut up wood then the Titan is a good choice. Mine sits out in a damp barn and starts without fuss if I try using it once or twice a year.
Andy's Shed
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I bought a Titan yesterday, it's still in the box at the moment.
I could do to upgrade my bandsaw, although I'm putting it off for the time being and hoping the Titan will do for now.
I could do to upgrade my bandsaw, although I'm putting it off for the time being and hoping the Titan will do for now.
Tris
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Just follow this chap and you can do both 
Orraloon
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I cant comment on the saw itself as I have only ever had petrol saws so my comment is on sharpening. For many years I cut all my own firewood so have sharpened a lot of chains. I found the power sharpeners do a good job but take too much metal off so the chain does not last long. File by hand is the way to go and does not take long when you get used to it. Little and often like anything else that has to be kept sharp I found it easiest to take the chain off and do it in a vice with the angles marked on top of the vice as a guide. I was cutting a whole pickup load at a time so always went with 2 or 3 spare sharp chains. No faffing about sharpening out in the woods but did all the chains in one session back at the shed. Saw got a good clean and got ready for next time.
Regards
John
Regards
John
stuart little
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I had a Titan for several years, & had good service from it. Mine came with an Oregon guide, & when the blade needed sharpening I replaced it with an Oregon one. Used mainly for firewood cutting & I felled a couple of birches for a neighbour. When my open fire was pulled out by the Housing Ass(oc.) I sold it with no trouble.
MarkAW
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Don't forget to factor in the cost of PPE!
I don't know much about it but I assume the helmets have metal visors for a reason. There's also the special trousers that clog it up if you start cutting through one of your legs.
I don't know much about it but I assume the helmets have metal visors for a reason. There's also the special trousers that clog it up if you start cutting through one of your legs.
Andy's Shed
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I got the PPE just after getting a petrol chainsaw. I don't think my other half was too pleased at me spending yet more money, but I'd rather have a flea in my ear than chop my legs off
tillyhoosh
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I have used mine infrequently totalling about 90 minutes of use. It seems to stop cutting when reaching the depth of the blade (about 4.5. Inches) although the saw continues to run. It is less effective than a standard chainsaw as every other cutting tooth is missing. Today, when I tried cutting through a 6inch log, it started sparking and burnt out within a couple of minutes. The chain had been running freely up to this point.
This is the second titan product I have had that has failed long short of it's expected life.
I would avoid this unless you accept that it's not a brilliant cutter and it probably won't last very long.
alex robinson
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If a 2KW saw isn't cutting tiny logs like that, it is because the chain is blunt or incorrectly sharpened. It only takes a fraction of a second to blunt a chain if you touch metal, stones or even just grit / soil.
I think people are used to hardened tip hand saws and expect sharpening any saw to be a rare event (or just to throw them away when blunt). Chainsaw chains are designed to be relatively soft. That way they don't chip or break when you hit something you shouldn't, and are very easy to sharpen. The vast majority of domestic chainsaws have horribly blunt chains on them and it is little wonder they don't work!
That is called a skip chain and will have negligible effect on cutting rate (in some cases they are faster than a conventional chain). It is more efficient for each tooth to engage fully, than have half the number only taking a very small amount of material.
If a 2KW saw isn't cutting tiny logs like that, it is because the chain is blunt or incorrectly sharpened. It only takes a fraction of a second to blunt a chain if you touch metal, stones or even just grit / soil.
I think people are used to hardened tip hand saws and expect sharpening any saw to be a rare event (or just to throw them away when blunt). Chainsaw chains are designed to be relatively soft. That way they don't chip or break when you hit something you shouldn't, and are very easy to sharpen. The vast majority of domestic chainsaws have horribly blunt chains on them and it is little wonder they don't work!
stuart little
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I had one for several years, it did have one problem, but I returned it & walked out with a new replacement. I always used Oregon chains. Used it for cutting firewood & felled several trees for neighbours, including leylandii, & birch. Sold it after my fireplace was ripped out!
I think I paid as much for the PPE as for a cheap Parker chainsaw. Not much used yet admittedly, but useful when you do need it.I got the PPE just after getting a petrol chainsaw. I don't think my other half was too pleased at me spending yet more money, but I'd rather have a flea in my ear than chop my legs off
I have the Makita equivalent to the Titan, but it's the model with an inline motor, not sticking out the side.
Much nicer to use in my opinion.
I've lately been using it to cut up a stack of ash rounds about 600mm dia x 250-300mm high. Does the job OK but think I'll treat it to a new chain as it's already been sharpened several times.
It is my understanding that domestic saws have a much punier chain than pro saws (smaller teeth etc) so they'll never cut as well as "real" chainsaws. The electric sharpeners with a cutting disc work OK but they do tend to take off more metal than a file so shortening the life of the chain.
Having said that, the chains for a domestic saw are pretty cheap, and typically not used very often or for prolonged periods.
Much nicer to use in my opinion.
I've lately been using it to cut up a stack of ash rounds about 600mm dia x 250-300mm high. Does the job OK but think I'll treat it to a new chain as it's already been sharpened several times.
It is my understanding that domestic saws have a much punier chain than pro saws (smaller teeth etc) so they'll never cut as well as "real" chainsaws. The electric sharpeners with a cutting disc work OK but they do tend to take off more metal than a file so shortening the life of the chain.
Having said that, the chains for a domestic saw are pretty cheap, and typically not used very often or for prolonged periods.
