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As another option, Harbor Freight has two: Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. | |||
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A vote for the corded camp. The Oregon is highly rated, 15amp, has an 18" bar and you dont have to mess with batteries etc. Even does self sharpening, not sure about how though. Anyway, may be worth a look at $105 Oregon CS1500 This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it. -Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Joshua Painter Played by Senator Fred Thompson | |||
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My locals HD has an Echo battery saw on clearance for $249, normal price $566. Check out your local store, maybe they have the same one. Here is the description for reference. eFORCE 12 in. 56V X Series Cordless Battery Top Handle Chainsaw with 2.5Ah Battery and Charger | |||
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Home depot rents chains saws for a nominal fee so maybe a better solution to buying your own chain saw. You can rent for 4 hours or a day or a week. | |||
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All of my electric implements are Ego brand. I purchased them at Lowe’s. I’m very happy with the Ego chainsaw. The battery gives me about 25-30 minutes. Which honestly is about all I want to work at a time. I have multiple batteries so it isn’t a big deal. But, I could see in most projects sawing for 30 minutes. Then during the 45 minutes it takes to charge, dragging what you sawed up away, taking a break, etc. | |||
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I was skeptical, but bought a Dewalt 60V ( which does work in my other 20V tools), and have been very impressed with what it will cut and how long it will go before recharging. You do still need bar oil, but I’d buy it again no question. NRA Life Member "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." Teddy Roosevelt | |||
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I’ve joined the Milwaukee family of tools. A couple reason, 2 places here in town sell them and 2 friends are heavily invested in the Milwaukee tools. The saw is quite powerful, the battery lasts longer than I woul have guessed. I’ve also got the string trimmer, edger combination and borrowed the pole saw attachment. Everything has been better than I expected. I would not hesitate to substitute Dewalt, from what I’ve seen and heard they are very similar in quality. ----------The weather is here I wish you were beautiful---------- | |||
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I have 4 gas saws, 2 utility grade, 2 pro. I use them pretty often. But, if I have a quick job to do I use the Dewalt battery saw I keep on my tractor. It’s much lighter and quieter than any of the gas saws. If you are cutting a pine the Dewalt is quite adequate. That being said I’ve cut a lot of smaller oak trees (6”-8”) with it also. Dewalt makes a few battery powered saws. Mine is a 16”. I would not get anything smaller. It won’t eat all day like the Husqvarna pro saw but cost less than a third of that saw. I wouldn’t advise a corded saw, nor using a Sawzall in place of a chainsaw. Billy | |||
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I bought an EGO that was dirt cheap on Amazon a few years ago, mainly just to cut little stuff like para is talking about. Took the chain to a Stihl shop and they sold me one that fits perfect. The chain is a 3/8 picco I believe. _________________________ | |||
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Costco has one with the battery and a couple chains if you are a member or know a member. Best return policy in the business if you don’t like it. I have the greenworks leaf blower and weed trimmer purchased from Costco and like both. -------------------------- I own a bunch of Sigs with Beavertails... | |||
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Have you considered posting a "Free firewood, you cut and carry" ad in the local Facebook page or two ? I've been looking at the corded models, as I am in your same situation. Might use it every other year and only in my yard. Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency. Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first | |||
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I have a 20 inch bar gas powered Stihl, but wanted something smaller to cut limbs down for use in my smoker. I bought a 12 inch battery Stihl, and love it. The running time on one battery is incredible. The wood (apple and cherry) that I bought to use in my smoker was a tad long so I cut the sticks down and use the small ends as kindling. __________________________ More blessed than I deserve. http://davesphotography7055.zenfolio.com/f238091154 | |||
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My brother heats his house with firewood and has tried a lot of chainsaws. For what you’re talking about, which is similar to what I asked him for me a year ago, he recommended I get a 36/40 volt system. Stihl is at the top followed by the standard suspects for power tools. Some use two 18 volt batteries to get to 36 volts, Makita and Milwaukee had models like this last I checked. You need to decide pro or consumer(just like power tools). I went Ryobi but really liked the Stihl and Makita offerings. __________________________ | |||
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I bought a cheap WEN 14" corded saw to clean up downed limbs from some big trees in our yard. After about ten years of occasional hard use (abuse?) I replaced the chain. Most of the big trees are gone now, but the saw is still here. | |||
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When I was updating my very, very old battery powered tools a good number of years ago, I asked several contractors I knew which they preferred and without exception, the answer was Milwaukee, so I invested in the M18 Fuel ecosystem and haven’t looked back. If you’re not already committed to a particular battery (if you were, you probably wouldn’t be asking this question), I can highly recommend the Milwaukee M18 chainsaw. It’s lightweight, super easy to use and adjust (the chain), and runs quite a long time on the larger batteries. I’ve cleared farm roads with it. I’d recommend a second battery since you might be able to go longer than it can on just one. That said, you shouldn’t have any trouble taking down a tree of the size you can handle (limited by the bar length) with a single pack. -Rob I predict that there will be many suggestions and statements about the law made here, and some of them will be spectacularly wrong. - jhe888 A=A | |||
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I bought an Echo in 2019 when I moved to a new home. This saw was recommended by a local dealer as I do woodturning as a hobby. The saw I have has a 16" chain. Haven't had any issues whatsoever; remember to remove the battery once charged. This saw works well enough that my two Stihls haven't been used at all. I also have a corded saw (Remington) that I no longer use. Corded saws are notorious for leaking chain oil. | |||
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Milwaukee M18 charger, saw and xtra battery all day long. Simply the best. with the option in future if so inclined to purchase virtually any type of battery powered tool made! Not cheap , buy once, cry once ! | |||
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Someone mentioned above the Ryobi 40v. I too am vested in the Ryobi 18v and 40v systems. I use the 40v 14" chainsaw on my ATV when traveling through our woods for quick clean up, as in a tree or two that have fallen across trails. I have even been known to carry the 18v reciprocating saw on the ATV also. I do burn wood in the winter, and my gas Husky is used then. If I was not vested in Ryobi and only needed a saw, EGO would be my choice. Sigs P-220, P-226 9mm, & P-230SL (CCW) | |||
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Not a chance I'd let someone do that. Liability could be huge. | |||
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