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Years ago I had a 16" Sears brand corded electric chain saw. It took several years to actually wear it out.
Are corded saws still available?


Look like it! Home Depot has some of every brand and bar length. I didn’t realize they had corded ones. The only corded one I have is a Ryobi extension pole saw for small limbs up high. I do prefer the battery powered though to not deal with an extension cord, but they still exist if that is what you want.
As another option, Harbor Freight has two:
  • Bauer (i.e. their mid-tier) for $75 that is 14.5 amp and 4.5 stars with 1250 reviews.
  • Portland (i.e. their entry level) for $45 (on sale for $35 for Insider Members) that is 9 amp and 4.5 stars with 1991 reviews.



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    Posts: 24262 | Location: Northern Suburbs of Houston | Registered: November 14, 2005Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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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
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    Posts: 3728 | Location: Central Virginia | Registered: November 06, 2006Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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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
     
    Posts: 4428 | Location: Friendswood Texas | Registered: August 24, 2007Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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    That last snow which came through here was heavy and wet and it took down a tree in my back yard. Not very big, maybe 10 inches at the base. I've limbed a whole lot of it with a bow saw but I'll need a chainsaw to finish the job.

    This is not something I would be using often at all, so I don't need anything fancy. I just need something relatively inexpensive that's worth the money and will get the job done.

    I don't want to hassle with a gas-powered chainsaw, don't want to play with spark plugs or fuel/oil mixtures or forget to drain the gas after use or pull it fifty times to start it. I just want something that will let me cut some limbs every once in a while with a short charge of juice.

    I figure, what, a 16 or 18 inch bar, or that might even be more than I need. American-made is too much to ask, I suppose.

    Any recommendations would be welcome.


    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.
     
    Posts: 1841 | Location: USA | Registered: December 11, 2005Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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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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    Posts: 37476 | Location: Logical | Registered: September 12, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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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.




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    Posts: 2273 | Location: Newnan, GA USA | Registered: January 24, 2006Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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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.


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    Posts: 5309 | Location: southern Mn | Registered: February 26, 2006Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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    Originally posted by calugo:
    ...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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    Originally posted by parabellum:
    Thank you, but I don't want a rental or a saws-all or anything like that. I want to purchase a chainsaw and keep it so that I will have it when I need it.


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    Posts: 28918 | Location: TEXAS | Registered: September 04, 2008Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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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.
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    Posts: 299 | Location: SE Georgia | Registered: December 25, 2014Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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    I think a Stihl might be American made, not sure though. Won't be inexpensive. I believe Craftsman makes one through Ace iirc. Not American made I would guess.

    The thing about Stihl is it should be easy to get the chained sharpened or get new ones from Stihl. Other brands not sure on that.


    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.


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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.





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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.


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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.

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    Posts: 16345 | Location: Maryland, AA Co. | Registered: March 16, 2006Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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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

    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.


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    Have you considered posting a
    "Free firewood, you cut and carry" ad in the local Facebook page or two ?


    Not a chance I'd let someone do that. Liability could be huge.
     
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