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$500 - $960 (converted to $US) depending upon the battery and charger

It will be much less than 500$, but you have to buy the battery and charger separately.

Those were rough conversions from prices on the UK site, with the battery (2 options) and charger (2 options).

We hear a lot about the differences in pricing between different countries, so it will be interesting to see what they sell for in the US.

Philbert
 
I could not find info on the saw's RPMs, but one STIHL source quoted the chain speed as 12m/s (approximately 39 feet/second, or 2,340 feet per minute).

What are typical chain speeds for smaller, trimming saws, like a STIHL MS211 or MS 200?

Makita (corded) electric is spec'd at 2,600 feet per minute.
Makita 12v cordless is spec'd at 520 feet per minute.
Black & Decker did not list chain speeds for their 12 v or 20 v cordless saws.

Philbert
 
I'd think there would be a market for it for timber frame and log home builders also.

Nah, I'm doing a timber frame and have no desire to use a cordless saw for some of the deep plunge cuts in white oak I've done, I doubt an electric would have the grunt...

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Although I could see a cordless being handy for roughing window openings!:hmm3grin2orange:
 
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Nah, I'm doing a timber frame and have no desire to use a cordless saw for some of the deep plunge cuts in white oak I've done, I doubt an electric would have the grunt...

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Although I could see a cordless being handy for roughing window openings!:hmm3grin2orange:

what size saw and chain do you use on the timbers so it doesnt splinter the wood ? all my saws have 3/8 chain so cant get a clean cut doing work like your doing or cutting fence posts
 
Hey, I have one of those, and so does Dad. It does OK within its limitations. I keep mine in the work basket on our Mule for light trimming and pruning. Dad uses his for cutting scraps for firewood at the local suburban sawmill.

It's cordless. No cashless. Anything with the '$TIHL' name on it is $$$.

You want cheap, buy this (below) at a famous, non-sponsor, on-line book store for $83.

Philbert

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What are you going to do - mount a capacitor on it for bursts of cutting power? Get some alligator clips and hook it up to line voltage when doing utility clearance?

I had somebody mod my Dolkita electric by putting on a rim and drum from a 5100. I run it with a 9-pin rim... 50% increase in chain speed over the stock 6-tooth spur sprocket.

Anybody know the chain speed on that Stihl?

Edit: Oops... should have read all the posts above.
 
Tried It Today

Tried a demo of the STIHL 36V cordless saw today at the State Fair. Had the larger battery and the 1/4" chain.

The saw is light, easy to handle, and easy to trigger. It is pretty quiet. I cut several cookies off of a 5" diameter birch log, including some though a knotty section.

The chain seems to run pretty slow. The saw cut the wood, but you have to be patient. It slowed down a bit in the knotty part. If you are a homeowner, or property maintenance guy, with occasional, light cutting, this might meet your needs. If you are used to a sharp chain on a professional saw, you will be disappointed.

Philbert
 
Pricing

Just saw it listed as $349.95 for the saw with a 12" bar, +$259.95 AP-160 (36V 4.5 Ah) battery pack, + $49.95 or $89.95 for the charger.

So $660 - $700 for a set up.

Philbert
 
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