Post #465396 by pjc5150 on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 8:21 AM

On 2009-06-25 22:36, seeksurf wrote:
Are you going to be using it for anything other than carving?

Nope. Maybe an occasional yard chore from time to time, but 99% of what I'm getting this for is carving.

Also, I've noticed Sears Crafstmen electric chainsaws are CHEAP, and with the warranty you could pretty much burn 'em out & keep returning 'em & getting new ones forever. Is the Makita so much better to use that it warrants spending $250 as opposed to $50? I'm kinda thinking about trying the Sears.

Should I absolutely not do this? Should I just bite the bullet and buy the Makita? Is the Sears really a horrible unit to use and not worth money saved?

Even though the stuff I've carved is total crap compared to what 4wd & some of you other guys are doing, I'm still having fun & plan on keeping it going, so should I just not be a cheap-ass and pony up the cash for the Makita if I'm in for the long haul?

Don't be afraid to be completely blunt here!