I have a 1800 W STIHL electric saw and use it on every project, round and square. It is great for roughcutting timbers to length out in the yard so you don't have to haul more into the shop than you need. It is great for slabcutting large dimensions and absolutely indispensable for round log work.
In my area there is the choice between STIHL and HUSKVARNA. I think that STIHL is the more rugged of the two, but HUSKVARNAs has a slimmer body and is better balanced. (you do better swordplay!)
1800w is plenty strong.

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Originally posted by Mark Davidson:
hi
are there people out there using electric chainsaws? we are looking at buying one for a round log frame.....
we are looking at a makita and i'm just wondering if there are others who could give some experience on these tools
thanks
-Mark in Ontario.