If your old chainsaw is on its last legs, or you've simply decided that you're sick of the harsh vibration and uncomfortable grip of your current machine, now's a great time to invest in a new one that will last you many years. The MAKITA DCS460/38 is a professional chainsaw with enough power to slice through every job and ergonomics and smooth operation that will shock you. After a few minutes with this machine, you'll wonder how you ever put up with your last model.

Those old chainsaws may have been tough and long-lasting, but ergonomics have come a long way in the last ten years. Now companies like Makita can manufacturer brawny chainsaws that run smoothly and fit snugly in your hand like they were born to be there. In the case of the MAKITA DCS460/38, you've got a two-stroke, 2.9 horsepower engine that you can run for hours without needing to flex your hands because they feel like they may fall off at any time. Instead, the extremely low vibrations allow you to make effortless cuts of a variety of sizes of wood.

The MAKITA DCS460/38 cleans up very easily every time, with a unique design that allows for any scraps to fall harmlessly away. You won't have to worry about it dying on you due to a lack of air moving through the unit. Its pre-chamber system is specifically designed to vastly improve air filtration so that such problems are a thing of the past.

Once you switch it on with the chock combination switch, you'll notice the lack of vibration right away. The switch has a convenient half-throttle lock, which is generally where you'll be keeping it when it's in operation. Even at full throttle, though, the vibrations are tiny in comparison to older models.

The box includes everything you'd imagine: a 48 cm sprocket nose bar, the chain, a universal wrench, a protective cover and the owner's manual. Some stores will include chain oil with your purchase. The unit is covered by a 12-month warranty in case of damage.

Are you one of those who find that operating a chainsaw can be somewhat addictive? If so, you're going to doubly appreciate the MAKITA DCS460/38. It's powerful, comfortable and a joy to use probably a far cry from your current machine. You owe it to yourself to give it a try.