Smoky Mountain Chainsaw Massacre

dayspring

We are working on an addition to a log home here in Sw North Carolina and I've got to cut an opening through the exterior wall for a door opening. Well, Just a chance for me to add a tool to my never ending collection. I bought a Makita chainsaw (model DCS 341) today and was wondering if any of you have used one before and or what you thought of it. I've always been a Stil or Husky fan when it came to chainsaws, but I do have a passion for Makita Tools and couldn't pass it up.

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Teetorbilt

Never heard of it, always been a Stihl fan.

Let us know how it works for you.

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dayspring

Will do Teetor

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reveivl

Not familiar with it, I'm afraid, I've built a few log houses with huskys, and also operated Stihls forever. How big is it? (the saw). You puttin' a log addition or a stick? Rich.

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asbestos

I used a milwaukee electric one years ago for demo it was much nicer then the gas. no noise, well less noise, no exhaust no messing with gas, no yanking the cord. But since this is the northwest everyone has a huska or sthil with a 30" bar.

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dayspring

Chain Saw - 33cc./14"



Features
Ideal for cutting firewood, fence posts, sawing and limbing operations
Inertia chain brake for fast stopping of chain
"Fast Start" feature reduces the force required on the starter pull (66 lbs. to 20 lbs.), 70% less strain
Automatic adjustable chain oiler permits precise oil requirements of bar length, and material being cut
External electronic ignition
Duplex intake system
Anti-vibration design with strategically placed rubber buffers for comfortability and reduced operator fatigue


You can purchase a 16" bar and chain for it.



In response to question above. The addition is stick framed, we are installing D-shaped log siding with false ends from the same log home manufactuer as the existing structure. It should match pretty close. The logs I have to cut through are 6" wide x 8" high. I think it will do it

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PipeGuy

A previous employer bought 4 or 5 Makitas. They were used a couple times a week to cut odd pieces of lumber and plywood and trim the occasional branch. The saws lasted a year or two.
Stihl and Husqy products are no brainers. I had some tree work done last week and the guys (who were using Husqy saws) told me Tanaka equipment was pretty good. I'd never heard of it.

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snapper21

The roofing company I subbed off of supplied us with makita's for skylights and such. They work pretty good, but don't have the longevity to them. He kept replacing them since it's all his supplier had, whom he had an account with. Your use is different since you're not going through asphalt, fiberglass etc.. Good luck with it and keep up with the needed maintenance to help it out.

CE1

It is a Dolmar (german) chainsaw made for Makita. Good saw and better than a Sthil. IHO.

Mr. D

looks like fun. i've got a stihl i use for cutting windows, doors etc. and an electric makita i use for panel notches cabinetry and other finish scribing. the electric is nice for indoor use because of the no fume scene. curious to hear 'bout the gas makita. have fun loggin!

dayspring

Thats a good thing to know, thanks

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dayspring

I had the wrong quote, sorry

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