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Powerful feller Bond consulted (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chainsaw

'powerful feller' is the definition.
(something which might fell trees)

'bond consulted' is the wordplay.
'bond' becomes 'chain' (chain is a kind of bond).
'consulted' becomes 'saw'.
'chain'+'saw'='CHAINSAW'

(Other definitions for chainsaw that I've seen before include "Tree-lopper's tool" , "Timber cutter" , "woodcutter?" , "powered device" , "Powered cutter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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