Tell me about them, whose got one what do you like/dislike about them. TIA.
Electric chain saw recs
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How often will you be using it? I have a plug-in one I bought from Harbor Freight. Because I don't have that many trees in my yard, my yard isn't that big and I use a chainsaw once every few years or so. I have 3 friends who each all have a different brand, but all have the battery ones. They all seem to work well. Sorry, I don't remember the brands of two of them. I know my one friend has an Ego and he has a place in Northern Wisconsin, so his gets used a lot. It has held up very well. The other guys are like me, maybe one every few years they pull out a chainsaw. If not used on a regular basis, I'd be worried about the batteries sitting for long periods of time.
I've used this one the past 2 years. it's a pole saw but the saw portion separates easily to become a small chainsaw (10"). it works well for the price, although if you're using it hard you get maybe 30 mins out of a battery so I've bought extras and have 5 of them in a rotation.
only thing I've found is you need to replace the chain (they're cheap) if you're using it a lot, especially for pole-sawing. when it gets worn and stretches it will use more oil and start slipping off the bar when you get a little sideways (which is easy to do on a stick 15' above you)
it's rinky-dink if you have real big trees, but for in-town use it's perfect.
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batteries fit their leaf blower & hedge trimmer that I have as well. Those go much longer on a single battery.
only thing I've found is you need to replace the chain (they're cheap) if you're using it a lot, especially for pole-sawing. when it gets worn and stretches it will use more oil and start slipping off the bar when you get a little sideways (which is easy to do on a stick 15' above you)
it's rinky-dink if you have real big trees, but for in-town use it's perfect.
WORX® 10" 20-Volt Cordless Pole/Chain Saw
The two-in-one 10-inch cordless pole saw adds to the innovative WORX® 20-volt Power Share™ platform. With a total reach of 12 feet and 10-inch maximum cutting capacity, this tool can be used with or without the extension pole to breeze through your cutting projects. The patented tool-free auto...
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batteries fit their leaf blower & hedge trimmer that I have as well. Those go much longer on a single battery.
I've got an Ego polesaw and a 16" chainsaw. Love them both. I'm in the Ego ecosystem though so had the batteries and such already. A power saw is awesome compared to gas since you release the trigger and the saw stops, pull the trigger and it's running again. Of course, before I was using a gas saw from my Dad that was a pain to get started and keep running. With the big Ego batteries, I've used it on/off for an hour and still had over 75% of the battery remaining.
Assuming you are looking at cordless, are you already invested in some sort of battery system? If so, that's the way to go unless you are doing serious tree removal.
Essential Craftsman on YouTube had pretty nice things to say about the Makita and Milwaukee. He still has his big gas powered units (former logger in the PNW), but wa very impressed with the Makita.
Essential Craftsman on YouTube had pretty nice things to say about the Makita and Milwaukee. He still has his big gas powered units (former logger in the PNW), but wa very impressed with the Makita.
I have a bit of buyer's remorse after reading reviews of Ego's the last few years, but I invested in the Kobalt (Lowe's brand) of battery yard tools a while back and have been pleased. Chainsaw works fine for smaller jobs which is about all I use it for. If I need a big tree removed I'm hiring that out. I've also got the pole saw, weedwacker and leaf blower. Leaf blower gets the most use. I have had a few batteries go bad and am now experimenting with off-brand replacements.
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I have the Ryobi family of battery powered yard tools, which includes a 10" chain saw that can work with a pole. The chain is the most important part of the equation. That little chain needs sharpening twice a year if you use it frequently. Having a replacement chain on hand is helpful.
The small saw does a decent job on medium size logs (12" or less).
The small saw does a decent job on medium size logs (12" or less).
I have a Greenworks 40v (along with several other Greenworks tools). It works surprisingly well for around 6" or smaller limbs. Their batteries are interchangeable with Masterforce tools too.
I have Stihl tools. Best thing I ever purchased. They are so easy my wife uses them. We have a chainsaw, hedge trimmer, weed eater, and leaf blower. The chainsaw, with a new chain, will eat through just about anything. I haven’t fired up my gas one in years.
I have a Dewalt pole saw also. It’s been good. I don’t think you could go wrong with any of the name brands. With these kind of tools, you get what you pay for so spend the money on the quality tools.
I have a Dewalt pole saw also. It’s been good. I don’t think you could go wrong with any of the name brands. With these kind of tools, you get what you pay for so spend the money on the quality tools.
If this is the case, buy one that matches your current battery platform for your other tools. Absolutely no reason to think any further than that.
