Author Topic: Cordless Chainsaws - your experiences - recommendations (Read 6300 times)

petefrom bearswamp · « **Reply #20 on:** July 07, 2018, 07:56:53 AM »

good to know this

Jeff · « **Reply #21 on:** July 07, 2018, 08:32:49 AM »

All I can figure is that he is having some sort of login problems relating to the server change over earlier in the year that many many people had, which were well documented on here at the time, and the fixes involved to clear them up.

John Mc · « **Reply #22 on:** July 07, 2018, 10:34:43 AM »

It's been a strange change over. I got my computer and my phone set up on the new system and it worked fine for a while, then some time later, the both stopped working again, and I had to clear out the cache and cookies again to get them to work (it happened at different times for each device)

opticsguy · « **Reply #23 on:** July 07, 2018, 11:28:50 AM »

OP here.
Returning to electric Chainsaws, and after watching a few more you-tubes, my impression is the Makita is a good saw, the consistent complaint is the "on" button which is only on for 4 seconds, then you need to turn it on again and again every-time you want to use the saw. When I first handled the Makita, I noticed this small difficulty but passed it by as I examined the saw more deeply. Thinking about it later, I found the "on" button somewhat irritating. Supposedly the on button is supposed to be on for much longer time but there seems to be a consistent issue with this one design issue. The power-on button seems to be negatively mentioned on most You-tube videos.

I do like the 2 battery Makita, and both batteries can be used on other Makita products. Looks like a very good saw . . . .

Still waiting to get my hands on the new Milwaukee. Comes with "only" one 12 amp-hour battery, probably more than enough for most of us but a reserve battery is always nice. This new 12 amp-hour battery at $199 is kind of a set back. I am curious if this saw can still do some work with the smaller 4, 5 and 6 amp-hour batteries. This Milwaukee saw is coming out soon, was hoping for an introductory price to get people on-board but looks like every outlet has the same price for pre-orders.

All the saws I mentioned here and in my first posting look like a tool that will certainly fill a convenience gap and possibly much more.

Excitingly waiting . . . . .

Dave Shepard · « **Reply #24 on:** July 07, 2018, 12:12:21 PM »

Yes, the Milwaukee saw will run on smaller batteries, but available power will be reduced, and of course run time.

HolmenTree · « **Reply #25 on:** July 07, 2018, 01:15:09 PM »

Quote from: Jeff on July 07, 2018, 12:22:13 AM

Well, not sure what is going on here, but @HolmenTree you were never banned, and never denied any sort of access by me for any reason. I've also not had any word you had trouble logging in. If for some reason you got a banned message, it had to be from an old I.P. ban or something. I can guarantee you have not even come up in any admin conversation about anything related to a ban or sponsor related conduct.

So, now, let me know what the heck has been going on so I can help fix it and end what ever these conspiracy theories that apparently are going on..

Hello Jeff,
I'm able to post here through the link you tagged me with by e mail.
It is weird alright why I can't log in. I enter my user name and password then when I hit submit up pops
" An Error Has Occured"
"Your session timed out while posting. Please go back and try again."
Like I said earlier this all started right after I made my last post with my Stihl Canada MS261 sale advertisment . When I made that post I was getting second thoughts about hitting Post thinking it may cause a conflict with the Stihl USA sponspor here.
And sure enough I couldn't get back on the forum.
All the years I've been on here I have never logged out and had to log in without any trouble. So yeah I was suspicious with the timing after I made that last post.

Willard Holmen

btulloh · « **Reply #26 on:** July 07, 2018, 01:22:05 PM »

Quote from: HolmenTree on July 07, 2018, 01:15:09 PM

All the years I've been on here I have never logged out and had to log in without any trouble. So yeah I was suspicious with the timing after I made that last post.

Seeing any orange helicopters overhead?

Could be the Stihl Security Agency checking you out. Be careful and be sure to wear tinfoil hardhat.

John Mc · « **Reply #27 on:** July 07, 2018, 03:35:10 PM »

Willard -

Those are the exact symptoms I saw when the forum software was upgraded. I followed the instructions elsewhere on the FF to clear it up (cleared the cache and any Forestry Forum related cookies, if I recall. It took me a while to figure out how to do that on my iPhone.)

All was well until a while ago (possibly also around the time you made your Stihl post?) My Cell phone stopped being able to access the site again, with the same errors you noted. Clearing the cache and cookies got it back on again.

To OP: my apologies for the topic drift. Electric chainsaw related post to follow.

John McNerney

John Mc · « **Reply #28 on:** July 07, 2018, 03:37:38 PM »

OpticsGuy -

My brother has a Makita electric saw. He does not have to re-pull the trigger every 4 seconds. He just cuts normally. I just watched a YouTube video where the operator cut cookies continuously for 60 seconds with no problem.

Corley5 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 07, 2018, 04:30:08 PM »

The new Milwaukee chainsaw is on my shortlist.

opticsguy · « **Reply #30 on:** July 12, 2018, 11:13:05 AM »

OP here again . . . . .

Yesterday A neighbor asked me for help to pull his tractor, out stuck in the mud. Wandered over to help. My tractor a lot larger than his and we needed to cut some overhanging branches. He pulled out his Harbor Freight cordless saw and started cutting. Asked to use the saw and was impressed with what it could do. This brief exposure to cordless chainsaws has only increased my enthusiasm and now more excited to check out the Milwaukee when it comes available.

Waiting . . . . . . . . . .

teakwood · « **Reply #31 on:** July 12, 2018, 07:32:19 PM »

After reading alot i purchased the MSA120 C from Stihl, with my still pending 400$ shop credit from the timbersport championship. It was sent from the main dealer in the capitol (250km away), arrived today, full of enthusiasm i went to town and picked it up at the bus station, dove home to inspect the saw. first impression, it's very small and light. cute little saw. i'm eager to try the saw pruning my plantations tomorrow.
The tiny little chain made me laugh, but then noticed: where is the bar, the bar cover, the file,....
Long story short, the guy who fill the boxes forget to put all the parts inside

, how dumb do you have to be?? They send the parts tomorrow and i get it saturday

Welcome to Costa Rica!!

Dave Shepard · « **Reply #32 on:** July 12, 2018, 08:27:29 PM »

There are few Youtube's on the new M18 saw, but I found this one to be almost watchable.

Bruno of NH · « **Reply #33 on:** July 12, 2018, 08:30:28 PM »

I have had the DeWalt 60V for two weeks now at the mill.
Use it quite a bit.
I haven't had any problems with it.

weimedog · « **Reply #34 on:** July 13, 2018, 09:03:06 AM »

I have a Husqvarna 120i. Its a $250 dollar option ( Included is saw, battery, and battery charger) and I've used this one for a few months now. Its plenty of saw for riding around in the tractor. I've used it on everything from a tree across the road to in the house carpentry. Love it. And the advantages over a small gas saw are shocking. No gas to go bad. No gas smell in the cab. Enough power to actually get something tactical done. Battery last around 25-30 minutes. For the dollar its a steal. And with everythin else , you can over analyse this stuff to death. For around the yard and riding the tractor I have found I really don't need any more than what it is. A surprise as former "tractor" saws included 555 and 455 derivatives. And a few others all about power speed and hopped up gas powered small saws..but the lack of noise, no need to pull the thng to start it and enough power and battery life to be functional win the day...I am beyond surprised at how well that saw has fit into the mix. I bumped a 543 for my wife as well...and when I can't find it...its always on her work bench. I would call it a game changer.

HolmenTree · « **Reply #35 on:** July 13, 2018, 09:39:56 AM »

My Husqvarna T536 Li XP has been working flawless for me. Only use it up in the tree and as a trim saw at the chipper infeed.
But don't let its size and quietness fool you, it's a very dangerous saw.
This happened a few weeks ago while about 50 feet up a tree, bar tip got a little too close to my left knee. Wasn't even at full power and the kevlar fibers never even got to the drive sprocket on that short 10" bar.
Further inspection I found a 6" cut that went through 4 layers of kevlar.
Good thing the padding has alot more layers.

HolmenTree · « **Reply #36 on:** July 13, 2018, 12:19:12 PM »

My T536 LiXP which is a professional grade saw may be a little overkill for someone who just needs a occassional use saw and the 536 price is very high too, but I make a living with it.
Like weimedogs 120i and the suggestion of Dewalt and Milwaukee these are good choices. Even better if you have other power tools of the same brand to share the batteries with.

And on the subject of one handed use with a top handle battery saw....don't do it!
People have mentioned about these little saws working good on the ground clearing willows or brush with one hand holding the brush with one hand and cutting with the other hand. Sooner or later that saw will bite you and cut off your fingers or cut your arm half off. These saws may not have alot of chain speed but they have a amazing ammount of torque as I found out on my saw pants.

It may not happen to you but it may happen to your kids or wife when they see you doing it.

lxskllr · « **Reply #37 on:** July 13, 2018, 02:54:00 PM »

Quote from: HolmenTree on July 13, 2018, 12:19:12 PM

And on the subject of one handed use with a top handle battery saw....don't do it!
People have mentioned about these little saws working good on the ground clearing willows or brush with one hand holding the brush with one hand and cutting with the other hand. Sooner or later that saw will bite you and cut off your fingers or cut your arm half off. These saws may not have alot of chain speed but they have a amazing ammount of torque as I found out on my saw pants.

It may not happen to you but it may happen to your kids or wife when they see you doing it.

I cut my hand once doing machete work holding limbs, and cutting. Went through a leather glove, and I had to make a trip to the clinic for stitches. It doesn't take much for things to go sideways, and a 99% success rate isn't good enough imo.

teakwood · « **Reply #38 on:** July 14, 2018, 08:09:41 AM »

Holmen, did you stop the saw within the cut? or did the kevlar? i have heard that the safety pants won't stop a electric saw!?

HolmenTree · « **Reply #39 on:** July 14, 2018, 10:46:46 AM »

Quote from: teakwood on July 14, 2018, 08:09:41 AM

Holmen, did you stop the saw within the cut? or did the kevlar? i have heard that the safety pants won't stop a electric saw!?

Both,
it wasn't a kickback and when the chain made contact a split second earlier I had already released the trigger. Good thing I was holding the saw 2 handed as I had a solid grip on if preventing the bar nose sucking in deeper.
Cutting up high in a broad limbed poplar tree with a climbing rope and lanyard offers lots of work positioning flexibility, but you're always cutting with the b/c alot closer to your body then what's done on the ground.
Hardwood limbs are alot different to cut then say a spruce. Their heavy and twist and fall all over the place so you have to cut above them at about knee level.
I was trying to avoid cutting my rope, moved the rope away but it popped back near the area where I was cutting causing the bar nose to hit my leg.
I will do a video test on a old pair of safety pants with the battery saw. My 14 year old daughter will help me get it on YouTube

But I think the stories about kevlar not stopping electric saws may be related to the big corded saws that are plugged into a wall outlet.

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