New saw

terranosaurusdoug · 09-01-2019, 23:23

I just bought a Silky saw, the F180! It came today and its a quality bit of kit, only 20 quid!!
Here is a link to a short review https://youtu.be/xSRcL4eyNQk

solarman216 · 09-01-2019, 23:45

Bet you thought the girl came with it, she was so close to cutting something special, Rick

terranosaurusdoug · 09-01-2019, 23:50

Very informative review I thought

Lazy-Ferret · 10-01-2019, 00:12

Suz's Dad gave me one of those a couple of years back, I keep it in with the SE4x4R stuff in the car.

I was down a Green Lane doing some reconnaissance work for Kent Police, and got to a bit where a large tree had fallen beside the road, but had pushed a load of chestnut saplings into the road. I had to cut through about 10 3 and 4 inch branches to clear the way, and this made light work of it.

terranosaurusdoug · 10-01-2019, 00:18

Yeh people rave about the Sikys, It's only a saw but I can't wait to try it out

solarman216 · 10-01-2019, 00:24

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Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

Yeh people rave about the Sikys, It's only a saw but I can't wait to try it out

I got loads 3 inch logs need cutting

, Rick

don simon · 10-01-2019, 18:40

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Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

I just bought a Silky saw, the F180! It came today and its a quality bit of kit, only 20 quid!!
Here is a link to a short review https://youtu.be/xSRcL4eyNQk

I've watched the video three times and still can't see the saw.

terranosaurusdoug · 10-01-2019, 20:07

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Originally Posted by don simon

I've watched the video three times and still can't see the saw.

Wallace · 10-01-2019, 20:25

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Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

I just bought a Silky saw, the F180! It came today and its a quality bit of kit, only 20 quid!!
Here is a link to a short review https://youtu.be/xSRcL4eyNQk

...... It doesn't take fuel and oil and go ringadingding!

terranosaurusdoug · 10-01-2019, 21:08

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Originally Posted by Wallace

...... It doesn't take fuel and oil and go ringadingding!

Stealth mode

johnb5177 · 10-01-2019, 22:44

As a tree surgeon/forester, I've been using these saws for years......

https://www.qualitygardentools.com/p...bat-330mm-saw/

I've worn out 3 of the above model, and would recommend them above all others.

I would strap the scabbard to my leg, with the saw attached on a long leash, this model will cut through 6" green Oak, with ease. I used my small Stihl saw, far less in favour of the silky for high pruning.

But, and it is a big but........they are fearsomely sharp......so much so that you can have a severe cut......and not know it until you see the red stuff.....they take no prisoners......Mea culpa......ouch...

terranosaurusdoug · 10-01-2019, 23:45

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Originally Posted by johnb5177

As a tree surgeon/forester, I've been using these saws for years......

https://www.qualitygardentools.com/p...bat-330mm-saw/

I've worn out 3 of the above model, and would recommend them above all others.

I would strap the scabbard to my leg, with the saw attached on a long leash, this model will cut through 6" green Oak, with ease. I used my small Stihl saw, far less in favour of the silky for high pruning.

But, and it is a big but........they are fearsomely sharp......so much so that you can have a severe cut......and not know it until you see the red stuff.....they take no prisoners......Mea culpa......ouch...

Nice one, its good to get a pro's opinion, I'll get one to keep in the truck.

This thing is very sharp yes, the teeth are electronically impulse hardened (apparently

) which makes them stay sharp for longer.

09-01-2019, 23:23	#1
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	New saw I just bought a Silky saw, the F180! It came today and its a quality bit of kit, only 20 quid!! Here is a link to a short review https://youtu.be/xSRcL4eyNQk

09-01-2019, 23:45	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Bet you thought the girl came with it, she was so close to cutting something special, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

09-01-2019, 23:50	#3
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Very informative review I thought

10-01-2019, 00:12	#4
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Suz's Dad gave me one of those a couple of years back, I keep it in with the SE4x4R stuff in the car. I was down a Green Lane doing some reconnaissance work for Kent Police, and got to a bit where a large tree had fallen beside the road, but had pushed a load of chestnut saplings into the road. I had to cut through about 10 3 and 4 inch branches to clear the way, and this made light work of it.

10-01-2019, 00:18	#5
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Yeh people rave about the Sikys, It's only a saw but I can't wait to try it out

10-01-2019, 22:44	#11
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	As a tree surgeon/forester, I've been using these saws for years...... https://www.qualitygardentools.com/p...bat-330mm-saw/ I've worn out 3 of the above model, and would recommend them above all others. I would strap the scabbard to my leg, with the saw attached on a long leash, this model will cut through 6" green Oak, with ease. I used my small Stihl saw, far less in favour of the silky for high pruning. But, and it is a big but........they are fearsomely sharp......so much so that you can have a severe cut......and not know it until you see the red stuff.....they take no prisoners......Mea culpa......ouch...