Anyone want a chainsaw?

[Zonda_]

My dad bought one last year but his cancer has advanced rapidly and it’s never been used. It’s a Stihl MS181.

[Sundayjumper]

It's the kind of thing that, as a man, I feel I ought to own, but have zero real use for.

[Zonda_]

It's the kind of thing that, as a man, I feel I ought to own, but have zero real use for.

Yes, I keep thinking I should have it, mainly as I hate our massive conifers but my track record with spinning blades of death forbids it. Well, the other half does…

[dinny_g]

It's the kind of thing that, as a man, I feel I ought to own

Agreed - but I know myself and so, I will NEVER EVER use, let alone own, a Chainsaw.

[Mito Man]

They’re good fun and pretty safe. Give it a whizz.

[dinny_g]

You're spoiled Mito - where you live means you have plenty of call to use them and get naturally proficient.

Whereas I would only have the need every once in a blue moon and I'd cut myself taking it down off the shelf...

[mik]

It’s the kind of thing I could probably use… - have an extending electric one that inherited from my dad, but it’s not awesome and the cable restricts its use somewhat…. Will PM you

[jamcg]

My scout group could always do with one, depending on how much you would want for it?

[Gavster]

Chainsaws are great fun, I once woke up a friend who was sleeping in my bed by redlining one in my bedroom at 8am after an all-nighter. She just looked at me in a very resigned way and said "turn it off Gavin"

[Beany]

It's the kind of thing that, as a man, I feel I ought to own, but have zero real use for.

Client relations?

[Jobbo]

Gav, please don't let Beany loose with it.

[dinny_g]

Or do but video it…

[Mito Man]

I've just checked and I have a MS181-C (presumably the cvnt edition) that I bought in an emergency. It doesn't like sitting with ethanol for more than a month so drain the tank and run it dry. It's a nice saw though - I was tempted to get a pointy blade on to learn chainsaw carving but never had the time.