Sawing is expensive.

[tractorfarmer]

Sawing is expensive, but paying a tree service is through the roof! With $200 of chains you can make thousands cutting down trees.

[bill m]

Only if you know what you are doing. Just because someone owns a chainsaw doesn't mean they are an experienced arborist,climber and rigger. Many times I have been called upon to bail out someone who got in over their head trying to take down a tree that was well above their abilities. We get big money for a reason. Training, proper equipment, insurance, and the risks we take to piece down a tree in tight locations are just some of the things that we take into consideration when we price a job.

[bandmiller2]

Of all the machines built by man I don't think theirs any outher that saves so much work and uses so little fuel as a chainsaw.I get many miles out of a chain,when their worn down they have earned their keep.Chains are a bargin,especially if your a good cutter and not a rock star.Frank C.

[Meadows Miller]

The saw shop I frequent usually has bar chain combos with a 20" bar and three chains for around $75.00.

Jezz I gotta get myself overthere you woldn't be able to walk outa the saw shop with just the bar for $75 and loops for it woulf be about $33 down here Mate   

[tractorfarmer]

Only if you know what you are doing. Just because someone owns a chainsaw doesn't mean they are an experienced arborist,climber and rigger. Many times I have been called upon to bail out someone who got in over their head trying to take down a tree that was well above their abilities. We get big money for a reason. Training, proper equipment, insurance, and the risks we take to piece down a tree in tight locations are just some of the things that we take into consideration when we price a job.

I agree completely.

People shouldn't use any tools they are uncomfortable using or unfamiliar with.