I need to use an electric chainsaw because I'm carving indoors. I already burnt out two cheapies so I'm looking at 2 different Makita electric models. When it comes to carving and the required power, should I pay more attention to the AMPs of the saw or the speed (FPM) Of course the one with the lower speed has higher amps. I know the Makita 5012b is packaged for carving at some sites, but the Makita UC3530A has an in line motor that looks like it could be good for carving. Any thoughts?

I like the look of this one:



Inventor- Aldert Kruims.

I know for a fact that people use the makitas, but I dont, so I cant vouch for them. Try the search feature, this has been discussed many times in the past, lots of opinions.

I had the same problem and solved it the best way I could a long time ago. We sold our first smaller unit replaces smaller gas saws trumps electric like you would not believe. It's an industrial tool made to last. Plenty of videos on line and you can watch me using mine on the live stream.

Electric chains saws do not have variable speed and will not last carving it's just the way it is.

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I have the UC 4000, which is the older version of the in line saws you are asking about. THey're great, I modified the drive sprocket to accept 1/4 pitch chain, and it improves the overall speed, torque, and life of the saw. I haven't seen, or used the newer ones you mention yet in person, but OI imagine they are just as good. Any in line motor saw handles easier, and is smoother, and quieter. THe side mount saws put out more torque for the same size motors, but are rougher, and bulkier than the inlines. I use side motors for blocking, and the in line motors most of the time.

I have a stihl e14 for blocking, and it will handle quite a bit of torque, and a sears 4 hp saw that does good for 18" slabbs, the smaller makits ripps for detail , with an 8" bar, but is manual oil, and it is a good blocking saw for smaller things( 10" bar works great on this saw). I do some blocking with the makita uc 4000, but have a pile of parts between 2 saws, over 5 years of using them almost every day. Till we can afford high priced units these will do for the immediate production needs.