I have recently been in the market for a concrete saw. The Stihl 14″ was the main choice until i stumbled upon a concrete chain saw. They are made by a company called ICS. Has anybody used these? What are your recommendations?
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man here wants to have words with ya...
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I don't really know any more than the next guy about the concrete cutting chainsaws. I've seen the ads and a read a little about them, but that's about it.
I've got a 14" Husky that does a fine job though. I think that if one was to only own one or the other, I'd still go with the circular over chain. For work like cutting into slabs or making beam pockets, it's nice to be able to control the plunge or depth of the cut. Sure you need to clean out the corners with a chipping hammer or something, but they still do a nice job.
If I were making a lot of cuts through foundations I might opt for the chainsaw style. Tieing existing basements to new work, etc.
I suppose, once again, it comes down to the intended use. I think the chainsaws would be great for their intended purpose, while the circular saws seem to be a more versatile saw.
Just my opinion though.... your mileage may vary, right?View Image
at about 3 bucks a gallon I hope it improves...
coulda swore you just got one... or was it just talked about heavyly in the thread..
or...
you got the demo CS...
CRAFTS again...
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Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
Now I remember.
I was looking at getting a chainsaw that cuts through roofs. It's a specialty tool designed for fire/rescue crews for venting burning buildings. That must be the thread you were talking about. I opted for the demo saw w/ a $300 blade that cuts through framing and roofing instead. Glad I did too. While we did in fact use the saw to demo that roof, I've already used it a bunch more times for concrete work. Nothing like killing two birds with one stone.View Image
they each have their place...
what is the scope of the work...
the ICS and the chains are a heavy hit on the wallet..
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
I bought 1 a couple of years ago, about $1200.
It works as advertised, just make shure u have plenty of water on the chain because replacements are expensive.
"If I were making a lot of cuts through foundations I might opt for the chainsaw style. Tieing existing basements to new work, etc.
I suppose, once again, it comes down to the intended use. I think the chainsaws would be great for their intended purpose, while the circular saws seem to be a more versatile saw. "
I would say dieselpig hit it right on the head. It just depends on what you're gonna use it for.
Mike