Chainsaw Question

[Jason Christenson]

I'm thinking about getting a chainsaw to use for cutting bowl blanks from logs. Can anyone tell how a cc's equate to horsepower? I want to compare electrics to gas powered models.

Jason

[Frank Fusco]

Good question, I'm interested in knowing myself. I don't even know if electric motor horsepowers equate with gas engine horsepowers.
For what you describe, a (gas) chainsaw in the 34 or up CC range should do you real well.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Jason I have both a electric that I use around the shop and a gas 42 cc 18" C-man that has been a awful good saw. I like the electric cause I can just whip it out and saw without filling up or filling the chain oiler.

[Jason Christenson]

I use my Dad's gas saw when I'm out "harvesting" wood. What I'm looking for is an electric that I can use occasionally in my basement shop. I'm just not sure how much power I need. I know my dad's saw has enough power, but it's rated in cc's and I don't know how that translates into horsepower.

Jason

[William Fourness]

How big of bowl blanks was you planning on cutting? And remeber chainsaw are used for cross grain cutting and not long graining. So a bit of extra horsepower is required. I ruff cut a bunch of nice big bowl blanks with a chainsaw. But as far as converting I have no clue. I can help by making sure you get the right size gas powered saw, if you like. I run a timber salvage business.

Bill Fourness
(http://stores.pennswoodsstock.net/StoreFront.bok)

[Ian Abraham]

Hi Jason

Some numbers from the Stihl web pages.
http://www.stihlusa.com/chainsaws/

30cc saw, 1.7 hp
60cc saw, 4.4 hp
120cc saw, 8,6 hp

By comparison their electric saws are rated at 1.9 to 2.3 hp. So any electric saw you get is going to be equivalent to one of the smaller 'pruning' size gas saws. Having said that, as long as you keep it sharp it will knaw it way though just about anything ;)

Cheers

Ian

[Jason Christenson]

30cc saw, 1.7 hp
60cc saw, 4.4 hp
120cc saw, 8,6 hp



Thanks, that's helpful.