Going Green

Hello everybody!!

Are you tired of depending on gas to operate your chainsaws? I know I am. Rising prices, smelly hands, and nasty exhaust fumes have me looking for an alternative. Luckily, recent improvements in battery technology have allowed for some great new electric products to enter the market.

One of the biggest improvements has been the emergence of lithium ion technology. These batteries are able to maintain full strength throughout the entire charge cycle, meaning no loss of power as the battery drains. A few products that use these batteries are cordless pole saws and cordless chainsaws.

For those not looking to ditch the cord, there are plenty of electric models available as well.  If you are close to a power source, these allow you the ability to work all day without worrying about stopping to charge the battery. Many people have small branches they need to clear away from their homes, and one of the best ways to do this is with an electric pole saw. It's quick, clean, and easy, with no charging of batteries or gas to deal with.

So if you are looking to free yourself from the hassles of gasoline, consider an electric chainsaw. They're the real deal!

Hello & Welcome To My Blog

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I'm Nick Flanc, and I'm the resident wood-cutting expert at +Power Equipment Direct. My areas of expertise include working with chainsaws, chipper/shredders, and log splitters.

Throughout my posts, I hope to share insight into not only choosing the right tools, but how to best use those tools safely and efficiently. I've spent half a dozen years working construction, which means I have professional experience using these tools and can give you great advice regarding the right tools for your project or purpose.

Because I'm the expert at Chain Saws Direct, I'll be sharing a great deal of chainsaw knowledge with you from educational posts to entertaining posts. You'll find articles ranging from replacing chainsaw chains to notifications of upcoming chainsaw carving festivals throughout the U.S.

I'm also the go-to-guy for Chippers Direct, so you'll find a lot of posts here regarding wood chippers and shredders. Posts may include topics ranging from choosing the best industrial chipper to what kinds of chippers can handle 3" wide branches. You'll also find other fun facts, reviews, and more.

Lastly, I'm a log splitter expert at Log Splitters Direct. This means I'll be posting here regarding topics such as what wood is best for fires, how to cut quarters, and how to store and organize your wood piles for winter.

I hope you find my blog informative yet fun. I'll be posting here from time to time, so don't forget to stop back often and see what's new here at Cutting Wood with Nick Flanc!