Just a couple of general comments as a chainsaw user for many years. Titan are cheap enough to be considered almost disposable, I've had a petrol one used solely for light work for about 5 years and it's still going strong. Oregon is a highly respected brand used by professionals worldwide, they also make Husqvarna-branded chains.The Titan saws as sold by Screwfix are fitted with Oregon bars and chains, easy to sharpen with a file and guide without removing the chain. IMHO the Oregon Powersharp may be OK for occasional users, I'm not a fan. The Oregon CS1400 is much the same saw as the CS1500 but with a conventional bar and chain. Please, please, please, invest in decent PPE unless you want a visit to A&E or worse.
All chainsaws with a single bar nut, have a tendency to self loosen during cutting. It is important to regularly check the chain tension of a non moving chain - not just before you start a work session. It should also be remembered, that all chains stretch. But that new chains stretch more. So after fitting a new chain and making a few cuts, the chain tension will need to be re-tensioned. Be aware that chainsaws that have a turn-knob on the side. Tension the chain via plastic gears. When new, these gears work very well. But as time goes on, the gears wear; and can lead to constant loosening of the chain. On the plus side, the gears are inexpensive, if a little fiddly to renew. A handy tip. If the chain is known to be sharp, (and the bar is in good condition, e.g. the rails are equal in height from the bottom of the groove and not blurred over from continued use without maintenance) but the saw isn’t cut well. Then stop the saw and check the chain tension and tightness of the bar nut/s.. As the teeth of a overly loose chain, will be wobbling from side-to-side and thus not contacting the wood at the correct angle of attack. Leading to poor cutting and the seeming need to lean on the saw. Any chainsaw with an overly loose chain, is a dangerous chainsaw. As the chain is likely to derail, though the chain-catcher should help prevent the chain from whipping back under the powerhead toward your right hand and or badly positioned right leg. The longer the bar, the longer chain and hence the great the potential danger in the case of derailment. If on the other hand, the chain were to snap - out of the cut, the chain is thrown forward off the top of the bar. Hence the rule of never standing directly in front & inline of a working chainsaw operator. In the cut, the chain invariably moves the same - forward off the top of the bar. But the bar has a greater likelihood of being pointed slightly downward and or may have small branches someway in front. Both will help to prevent the snapped and now flying chain from injuring others nearby. If you’re new to using a chainsaw. At the very least, read all the instruction manual. Learn about ‘kickback’. Perform maintenance at prescribed intervals. And wear chainsaw appropriate PPE. It is worth noting, that chainsaw chains do not slice through wood. They severe & tear through the wood; with equal ease, a moving chain can do the same to human flesh & bone. Don’t take risks for a quick blip or 5min. demonstration. Accidents can happen and PPE will minimise or prevent injury.
good video. I have just bought the cheaper Titan to dispose of a couple of pesky conifers in my garden. I was impressed with it for the money. It's only £50 from Screwfix and is perfect for the occasional DIY'er like myself. It made short work of some very thick branches and logs. I may only use it on a few odd occasions so the Titan is a great buy for £50.
JGood review Thanks. Just bought the Oregon on Amazon for $94. 68 British pounds. Get it Monday. I bought it so I can use it in my workshop and save the Sthil for outside. I suppose you still have to hand file the depth stops eventually between the teeth.
Current prices at ScrewFix are £40 and £100 with the chains costing £15 & £30! But you get a replacement sharpening stone with the chain for the Oregon. Most people sharpen std chains without taking it off. Takes a few minutes with a bit of practice but you do have to buy a file and guide. I've just bought the Titan. If that doesn't cut the mustard I'll try the Oregon CS1400 for £77 on Amazon. I might buy a rip chain as well. =D
Thanks for your input. I use a chain saw mini grinding wheel, which is set at the correct angle and is less effort to remove rounded off edges on the blade end due to stones. That needs quite a bit of manual filing otherwise. The downside is you have to remove the chain. I still like both of these chainsaws.
Titan have a newer £50 model out now, the model number is 758 instead of 355, or something like that. It has a little clip for the lead like the Oregon one, and probably a few more improvements as well. I've only used it for an hour or so, but it seems to be just fine so far.
Thanks for that. I did quite like my Titan for a while, even though the chain used to jump off a lot. I am now quite a convert to rechargeable cordless ones. See my latest review on the Toro one. Only really worth it if you can get them at a good price though. I managed to via an end of line sell off. Worth looking out for.
@@comeinhandynow Thanks, I'll check it out. I was considering a cordless alright but they almost always come as "tool only", and the prices were always a bit too expensive when you add a battery and charger to the mix. If I had already "committed" to a brand I would almost definitely went this route; instead I just went "cheap as possible" for my first chainsaw, and for £50 odd quid it didn't seem like a bad investment. The chain hasn't come off yet for me so I'm hoping this is something that they've fixed with the model as well. I really need to commit to a cordless brand, it'll make everything cheaper and easier in the long run! It's a bit of a toss-up between price and brand longevity.. Like, I don't want to commit to a cheapo brand who might disappear in a year or two. Makita mightn't be a bad option, I'll check out Toro too after watching your video..
Using a chainsaw in SHORTS and open-toed SANDALS without even socks!? No face mask or gloves either, never mind a bodyguard! Oh dear, oh dear! 🙄 Otherwise, a good video..but please..Safety first!!
How are you liking the Oregon saw now? I saw several reviews on Amazon that said the chain keeps coming off. However, I read another review saying that initially there’s a lot of stretching in the chain and you have to keep re-tensioning it. I was thinking that may have been the issue of the people who gave poor reviews.
makoerberjr It has come off a few tunes but nothing like as bad as my old Titan one that was worn out. You just have to watch it on quick diagonal cuts on thinner branches. Try and cut straight and it’s fine.
It still works, but needs a new chain now. It doesn’t now get a lot of use as I mostly use my toro cordless chain saw now as it’s just easier to pick up and go without cables. See my toro chainsaw review. Surprisingly powerful.
Got one second hand and have to warn people that the locking part of the tensioner (the centre) is plastic inside and wears out very easily leaving the saw liable to throw the chain even seconds after tightening. Beware!
Nice video my friend. But for heaven's sake please wear safety shoes when using those saws. Or at least a pair of sneakers to keep those toes covered. Only takes a blink of an eye for a serious accident.
Yes, and yes, although I need a new chain now as I've worn it out. I actually prefer my toro rechargeable chainsaw as its slower and no cable to get out or risk cutting through. See the toro chainsaw review on my channel.
Not a very fair comparison, the titan looks well used and the origon is new. I've a month ago bought a titan , an updated version and lower price £40 for screwfix and already cut more than the saws value in logs. Good video though but even though electric saws are regarded as toys you still need to keep safety in mind ( flip flops lol)
Yes, agreed. Both tools quite good. I also bought a Toro battery rechargeable chainsaw recently. Surprising good. A nice slow start feature makes it safer to use.
Loving the safety sandals ❤ (that aside, thanks for the review, you're comparing the very two saws i'm looking at! 😄 )
That’s handy then, and yes I do have a higher risk appetite than some.
Just a couple of general comments as a chainsaw user for many years. Titan are cheap enough to be considered almost disposable, I've had a petrol one used solely for light work for about 5 years and it's still going strong. Oregon is a highly respected brand used by professionals worldwide, they also make Husqvarna-branded chains.The Titan saws as sold by Screwfix are fitted with Oregon bars and chains, easy to sharpen with a file and guide without removing the chain. IMHO the Oregon Powersharp may be OK for occasional users, I'm not a fan. The Oregon CS1400 is much the same saw as the CS1500 but with a conventional bar and chain. Please, please, please, invest in decent PPE unless you want a visit to A&E or worse.
All chainsaws with a single bar nut, have a tendency to self loosen during cutting. It is important to regularly check the chain tension of a non moving chain - not just before you start a work session. It should also be remembered, that all chains stretch. But that new chains stretch more. So after fitting a new chain and making a few cuts, the chain tension will need to be re-tensioned.
Be aware that chainsaws that have a turn-knob on the side. Tension the chain via plastic gears. When new, these gears work very well. But as time goes on, the gears wear; and can lead to constant loosening of the chain. On the plus side, the gears are inexpensive, if a little fiddly to renew.
A handy tip. If the chain is known to be sharp, (and the bar is in good condition, e.g. the rails are equal in height from the bottom of the groove and not blurred over from continued use without maintenance) but the saw isn’t cut well. Then stop the saw and check the chain tension and tightness of the bar nut/s.. As the teeth of a overly loose chain, will be wobbling from side-to-side and thus not contacting the wood at the correct angle of attack. Leading to poor cutting and the seeming need to lean on the saw.
Any chainsaw with an overly loose chain, is a dangerous chainsaw. As the chain is likely to derail, though the chain-catcher should help prevent the chain from whipping back under the powerhead toward your right hand and or badly positioned right leg. The longer the bar, the longer chain and hence the great the potential danger in the case of derailment.
If on the other hand, the chain were to snap - out of the cut, the chain is thrown forward off the top of the bar. Hence the rule of never standing directly in front & inline of a working chainsaw operator. In the cut, the chain invariably moves the same - forward off the top of the bar. But the bar has a greater likelihood of being pointed slightly downward and or may have small branches someway in front. Both will help to prevent the snapped and now flying chain from injuring others nearby.
If you’re new to using a chainsaw. At the very least, read all the instruction manual. Learn about ‘kickback’. Perform maintenance at prescribed intervals.
And wear chainsaw appropriate PPE. It is worth noting, that chainsaw chains do not slice through wood. They severe & tear through the wood; with equal ease, a moving chain can do the same to human flesh & bone. Don’t take risks for a quick blip or 5min. demonstration. Accidents can happen and PPE will minimise or prevent injury.
Thanks, sensible advice.
good video. I have just bought the cheaper Titan to dispose of a couple of pesky conifers in my garden. I was impressed with it for the money. It's only £50 from Screwfix and is perfect for the occasional DIY'er like myself. It made short work of some very thick branches and logs. I may only use it on a few odd occasions so the Titan is a great buy for £50.
Yep good for the money, not that long lasting though. Also a few on ebay a bit cheaper, used and new: ebay.to/2WRw8am
JGood review Thanks. Just bought the Oregon on Amazon for $94. 68 British pounds. Get it Monday. I bought it so I can use it in my workshop and save the Sthil for outside. I suppose you still have to hand file the depth stops eventually between the teeth.
Thanks. I don’t think it’s essential as the grinding wheel will eventually grind those as well.
Wearing flips flops doing this is not a good idea mate, seriously it don't matter how safe you are that chain snaps and you will lose toes
You are right!
titans on offer just got one for 40 pound so i added some chainsaw oil and some gloves and a measuring tape all for 50 pound with free postage.
Sounds good.
Current prices at ScrewFix are £40 and £100 with the chains costing £15 & £30! But you get a replacement sharpening stone with the chain for the Oregon. Most people sharpen std chains without taking it off. Takes a few minutes with a bit of practice but you do have to buy a file and guide. I've just bought the Titan. If that doesn't cut the mustard I'll try the Oregon CS1400 for £77 on Amazon. I might buy a rip chain as well. =D
Thanks for your input. I use a chain saw mini grinding wheel, which is set at the correct angle and is less effort to remove rounded off edges on the blade end due to stones. That needs quite a bit of manual filing otherwise. The downside is you have to remove the chain. I still like both of these chainsaws.
Useful video, are they chain saw sandlas you are wearing?
Thanks, I thought someone would notice that, not recommended foot wear for chainsawing!
In nz we call them Samoan safety boots
I think they give the same level of protection, as chainsaw Crocs.
Titan have a newer £50 model out now, the model number is 758 instead of 355, or something like that. It has a little clip for the lead like the Oregon one, and probably a few more improvements as well. I've only used it for an hour or so, but it seems to be just fine so far.
Thanks for that. I did quite like my Titan for a while, even though the chain used to jump off a lot. I am now quite a convert to rechargeable cordless ones. See my latest review on the Toro one. Only really worth it if you can get them at a good price though. I managed to via an end of line sell off. Worth looking out for.
@@comeinhandynow Thanks, I'll check it out.
I was considering a cordless alright but they almost always come as "tool only", and the prices were always a bit too expensive when you add a battery and charger to the mix.
If I had already "committed" to a brand I would almost definitely went this route; instead I just went "cheap as possible" for my first chainsaw, and for £50 odd quid it didn't seem like a bad investment.
The chain hasn't come off yet for me so I'm hoping this is something that they've fixed with the model as well.
I really need to commit to a cordless brand, it'll make everything cheaper and easier in the long run! It's a bit of a toss-up between price and brand longevity.. Like, I don't want to commit to a cheapo brand who might disappear in a year or two.
Makita mightn't be a bad option, I'll check out Toro too after watching your video..
I just got the ferrex cordless 40v one from aldi have to say I'm impressed
I've a toro rechargeable one that I am also impressed with. There is a review on my channel.
Using a chainsaw in SHORTS and open-toed SANDALS without even socks!? No face mask or gloves either, never mind a bodyguard! Oh dear, oh dear! 🙄 Otherwise, a good video..but please..Safety first!!
The Titan one comes with an Oregan chain.....
How are you liking the Oregon saw now? I saw several reviews on Amazon that said the chain keeps coming off. However, I read another review saying that initially there’s a lot of stretching in the chain and you have to keep re-tensioning it. I was thinking that may have been the issue of the people who gave poor reviews.
makoerberjr It has come off a few tunes but nothing like as bad as my old Titan one that was worn out. You just have to watch it on quick diagonal cuts on thinner branches. Try and cut straight and it’s fine.
Thanks!!!
Yes just retension it and check it every 20 minutes for a bit after putting on a new chain and it's good
Hi, I was wondering how u sharpe the OREGON POWERSHARP
? I seem off snaped the back teeth off
how the saw performs after several years of use cs1500??????
It still works, but needs a new chain now. It doesn’t now get a lot of use as I mostly use my toro cordless chain saw now as it’s just easier to pick up and go without cables. See my toro chainsaw review. Surprisingly powerful.
Got one second hand and have to warn people that the locking part of the tensioner (the centre) is plastic inside and wears out very easily leaving the saw liable to throw the chain even seconds after tightening. Beware!
Nice video my friend. But for heaven's sake please wear safety shoes when using those saws. Or at least a pair of sneakers to keep those toes covered. Only takes a blink of an eye for a serious accident.
Thanks. I did expect some safety warnings after I noticed what I was wearing! Not recommended shoe wear.
Hi, does the Oregon have a standard 3 pin plug on as standard? Are you still happy with it, im looking at buying one. Thanks
Yes, and yes, although I need a new chain now as I've worn it out. I actually prefer my toro rechargeable chainsaw as its slower and no cable to get out or risk cutting through. See the toro chainsaw review on my channel.
Not a very fair comparison, the titan looks well used and the origon is new. I've a month ago bought a titan , an updated version and lower price £40 for screwfix and already cut more than the saws value in logs. Good video though but even though electric saws are regarded as toys you still need to keep safety in mind ( flip flops lol)
Yes, agreed. Both tools quite good. I also bought a Toro battery rechargeable chainsaw recently. Surprising good. A nice slow start feature makes it safer to use.
@@comeinhandynow sounds interesting, I will check them out. Thanks.
I’m very tempted to get one of the cs1500 saws but initial priming worries me , can you do a video of how to do it ?
Just fill with oil and run for a few minutes without the chain on until oil is seen coming out near where the chain goes, which will be clear.
I noticed you had sandals on. No good having gloves on when you cut your foot off.
Yes agreed, I think I may have mentioned the “don’t do as I do, do as I say” aspect of that in the video.
Im looking to buy the oregon saw, how does it fair at rip cuts in logs?
At least as good as any other.
#1 roll safety!
your supose to be handy why dont you fix the old chainsaw saftey