Battery Chainsaw Conversion

Panther 1/4 pitch from Oregon .043

[@efco24]

If you had a 5 gallon bucket of snap rings in the truck, you could put it on and take it off a hundred times perfectly. If you only had one, you could lose it in a empty broom closet with white floors.

[@davidquirk8097]

Too true.

[@lloydholt6511]

Lol

[@redman715]

Im still watching and will never stop😁

[@billyshumate853]

Looks like a good little saw .At least you wouldn't be waking the neighbors. Take care and GOD BLESS.

[@Revellersaws]

I find neighbors to be like newborns. If you tiptoe past a sleeping baby, you will be tiptoeing forever. My mother ran the vaccuum while we slept.

[@yellowls6yellowls692]

I've been subscribed for almost a year and you've really taught me a lot. We all appreciate your wisdom and advice. Have a great day and stay safe.

[@goldeneaglearbor614]

Just did the first tree with my 2511t after getting a panther kit from you. Love it 💪👍 that saw was made for 1/4 chain

[@kevinbrogle4825]

I went with Makita 36v. 2 spare batteries on Amazon $54.00. Half the cost of husky and I'm super happy with it. Really like not pulling a starter rope. It has its limits for sure but it's been a great changer for me. Thanks for the Vid August!

[@astranger448]

Husky is super specialized, Makita makes everything for everybody. If you need 12 tools all the time, go Makita. If you do treework for a living don't.

[@richardsullivan1776]

I'm not a professional and I'm not comparing saws but I'm a long time Husqvarna fan. I have the older 340 and 350 models. My aunt and uncle bought me the 120i for Christmas. I'm amazed by it. It has a 3/8'' pinch chain and I believe a .043 gauge bar. Nice little 14 inch bar and chain. Its a very impressive, smooth cutting and light unit. I love the savE economy switch that slows the chain speed without compromising power, I can limb and buck a pretty nice size balsam fir ( 60 feet long and 12 inches at the base) on one change and have just a little juice left over. The third and last light flashing. Nice review of the 536.

[@erlendgreulichfrontierbigw218]

I use the 540i for tree work as I shared before. Stumbled upon them during fire restrictions in Colorado...where reg chainsaws are restricted to 9am to 12 noon during certain periods. To stay productive. Now I use it regularly. The 540i top-handle will convince you August! Will try your conversion. Kind regards

[@curtno5665]

I have both saws, and the 540 has sooo much more power! Love your videos :-) All the best from Norway.

[@dan-dan-da-treeman]

Thanks for sharing. I can't invest into my hobby too much...I don't want to lose my wife's mind....hahaha. Its always a good time hanging out with y'all. 🪓🪓🪓🪓🪓!

[@davidfarley6244]

I considered the Stihl, but when batteries are so exclusive, I went with the Milwaukee. That battery is interchangeable with a bunch of other tools.

[@festerallday]

The husky saws cut like a scalpel. While the constructions saws (Dewalt, milwakaduck, cryobi, etc) cut like you have a beaver on the end of a stick.

[@TheToolnut]

@@festerallday My two Makita cordless 36v brushless saws cut like scalpels, especially with a 1/4" set-up.

[@festerallday]

Good to know. Glad some else is making quality too

[@davidfarley6244]

@@festerallday I like beaters. They're damn good.

[@davidfarley6244]

Spell check - beaver

[@jaxturner7288]

If retaining a Jesus clip during removal is critical, a clear sandwich baggie placed over the area of operations can create an effective containment bubble to work in. 👍

[@pjford1118]

I use duct tape with only the tags exposed, but the bag you could put the pliers through the bag. Thanks for the idea!

[@cannonball9478]

Great idea thanks

[@alexbeedie6940]

If I am removing one I smother with a rag to contain it but sandwich bag is a much better idea you can still see what your doing. I wonder where all the clips end up do you think there is another dimension full of c and e clips?

[@kalebdeese3192]

@@alexbeedie6940 there is without a doubt a dimension with only c, e clips and 10mm sockets.

[@obfuscated3090]

That's a famous and excellent method.

[@danmcelroy6584]

I know you got this for a friend and demonstrating how well it actually works. But those battery powered saws will eat through a pair of chaps in a heartbeat! I’ll definitely stick to my old faithful gas saw.

[@cayman9873]

Dont think the electric saw has that much torque that chaps are a problem.

[@danmcelroy6584]

@@cayman9873 I think your right. I can’t find the video I seen where a battery powered one did. Maybe it was a electric one. My mistake.✌️

[@tompinnef6331]

Those clips - every so often want to fly away for a short or permanent vacation. Thank you for the video. Take care - hope the crew / family are doing well. Tom

[@daveseaver6337]

Have the new 540 love it. starting a climbing saw a million time a day is over. 32 years cant imagine how many times i pulled a cored. getting old and wore out. elbows hands. sense i have been using it my elbow and numbness in my hands has all but disappeared. quit no vibration. going to get another for the guys buy the chipper.

[@gregthompson3928]

When you get used to a t11 echo with a quarter pitch and panther bar and then switch back to a ms201 with stock bar and chain, climbing feels much harder. The echo covers so much work even section fells! Helps the elbows!

[@charlesward8196]

Love the comment on snap rings! Literally laughed out loud. Spent enough time looking for them. Pliers are a must have tool.

[@PabloP169]

I have had a Stihl MSA 140 and the battery C/S definitely have their place. Mine sits in the back of the campervan for all easy and quiet collection of a bit of firewood while traveling and it has also been used to clear a large tree that fell on a track. I have 3 other gas C/S that are used for general wood collection C/S activities. The 140 has also been used as a backup to the gas saws and clearing fence lines of rubbish after floods.

[@jedidiah5131]

I have a battery operated chainsaw and love it. Its great for smaller jobs around my off grid place and even a few large jobs as I have tried it on felling some large diameter trees, but it will eat through a few batteries in no time trying to de limb the big stuff. Thanks for the video.

[@guns2317]

It is so strange and even surreal to see a chainsaw running on batteries.

[@om617yota8]

Just ran a four stroke chainsaw last night. That's a weird experience too!

[@Thetreefella]

Good to see ya august.hope all's well in your neck of the woods brutha 👍👊💚🌳💚🌳

[@ChopperGooders]

The 540i is a different beast! We have 4! Have run 1/4 on a 150t and bent many bars.... top video as always

[@terrydepew1252]

Hi August. I enjoy watching you and your well trained crew work. But i especially like this fun comparison tween the chains & bars. The side by side up close shots of chain & sprockets really shows the size difference. Years ago when i was cutting a lot of pinion pine for firewood down here around Wellington Nevada i tried some square ground chain on my Husky 357. It was noticeably faster thru the cut tho it is also less favorable in dirty conditions. I got it from Les @ Myrtle Creek saw shop north of you. I have not fired up the Husky now in 10-12 years for any serious cutting but i do use a harbor fright plug in electric chain saw from time to time to keep a rogue Branford pear under control in the front yard here in Reno. Keep up the good videos & God bless.

[@jacquesblaque7728]

FYI, the .043" ga chain is 3/8" low profile NARROW KERF. I've a few loops for a Tanaka polesaw. My bet is that the determining factor here is chain sharpness and joint (depth of depth-gauges). Having used 1/4", 3/8"LP and 3/8" LP NK, no way would I bother with 1/4". Yes, it's claimed to give a smoother cut. I tried to put that to use- didn't happen. I've never broken a 3/8" LP chain of any type in many hundreds of hours running polesaws or conventional chainsaws up to 42 cc. There's a reason for larger pitch on tablesaws and bandsaws- cutting production vs heating.

[@BG-vq9fd]

Batteries and motors have come a long way.

[@BaumpflegeMertens]

Greetings from germany my friend. Stay save and buissy

[@NHlocal]

Back to the future..... 😁 Thanks August and keep yourself safe! 😎👊❤️🌲 Randy

[@oldcountryman2795]

Number of cuts per charge is more important than cutting speed.

[@RTeBokkel]

The quicker cuts with the 1/4 pitch will increase the number of cuts per charge.

[@oldcountryman2795]

@@RTeBokkel No. Just the opposite. You lose efficiency. It’s the same as with an electric car, increased speed decreases range.

[@benbumpus2930]

I love watching all your work. I'm looking into getting into arborist work and my itch to try is getting bigger and bigger haha

[@mcnab1383]

Been using a Stihl MSA200 with the narrow 1/4 pitch chain for more than 3 years (it's my go to saw for just cutting some small firewood), yes the chain is more fiddly to sharpen but never had a break or problem with bar. Really like the smoother and faster cut. Now have the 161T also. Never understood why Husqvarna went with the heavier chain for their battery saws.

[@ahallinthetree]

I did the 1/4 pitch conversion (panther bar and chain from ya'll) on my 2511 that Mastermind Worksaws (TN) modified for us and she's a bad little girl now. Guys should just understand what it is, and use it accordingly. We use her all the time and are still running same bar (AND CHAIN) since the conversion in the Fall. But, we don't buck the big stuff with her, and we don't push her past what the 1/4 should be cutting. I'm with you August...i love some "fast zippity-do cuts"!

[@VanD3rp]

I love 1/4p stuff for pruning. Even better cuts than a handsaw.

[@badasswood]

i like the .043 guage .325 chain that husqui recently came out with... stihl makes an .043 3/8 lp which is pretty sweet, its close to the old linemens 1/4 pitch 25 AP...thank you for the conversion info, a lot of us are looking for conversions for the husqui battery saws, they are much better than the stihl battery saws...

[@AugustHunicke]

Ya I can tell you know 💪🏼

[@owentimo]

In the professional Arborist industry I can see them being useful for pruning and climbers for the light weight and no need to keep the engine running or starting... But that's it.

[@AugustHunicke]

The gas pruning saws are lighter. That battery is heavy.

[@jimhubbell8364]

You could see a difference in the sawdust as well.

[@SeanRhoadesChristopher]

Have you tried Makita? They have a huge selection of tools for their batteries.

[@StihlChainsaws]

I've ran 1/4" for almost 2 years now, & have never broke one. I've had one bar tip mess up, & I think it was from chain being too tight. I need to try these panther products soon.... STAY SAFE

[@andrewmantle7627]

Thanks for making these videos August.

[@damonthomas8955]

The better you are with the saw, the less rakers you need. I keep mine pretty short and pay attention to the feed rate. I cut faster with small cheap saws than most people with big powerful saws.

[@ravenshield7823]

Probably the roller tip that made the difference.

[@rossrichards5823]

Gidday August Greetings from NewZealend Would it go better with a modified exhaust?

[@kadmow]

And a turbocharger... Or upgaded oilpump.

[@gorehammer1]

I’m dying 😵

[@jgren4048]

I think a mini nitrous shot would take a few seconds off

[@phillipsofthedriver]

I'd recommend getting an electric chainsaw for around the house on the same battery platform you already have, whether it's D, M, the other M, or whathaveyou. Then just get the bare tool since you already have batteries and chargers for it. If you don't have any battery power tools, get the best electric chainsaw you can afford.

[@dvdadaudits7500]

Great home owner saws if you need to do some cleanup or pruning

[@jackgibbons6013]

The thing being quiet is good for the neighbours sure, but IMO bigger benefit is to the operator. It’s just a LOT nicer to be around quiet not vibrating machinery all day. Especially when it’s all day every day.

[@d-op1502]

Not only faster cuts but with an electric saw battery life will be longer with less drag. I have a top handle and 2 rear handle electric husky saws and love them.

[@skitidet4302]

So there are extra low profile 3/8" chains now? Cool.

[@shanereynolds5971]

First! I see these becoming a lot more popular in the future.

[@davidquirk8097]

I've been told that the real damaging noise actually comes from the chain and is high frequency. I'd wear ears for battery or gas powered saws on that basis. Next time I get my hands on noise measuring kit (whenever that may be) I'll test it out and look at the octave analysis.

[@splundno1]

Makita 36v top handle saw is a handy one, I really like it. Be cool to see if a 1/4" conversion would improve performance. After all, the faster it cuts, the more cuts you'll get out of a charge for less time on the trigger per cut.

[@cedarcityparks18]

Thanks for the video. I have been thinking about ordering a bar, chain and conversation kit from you for a bit but was worried the difference wasn't going to be that much. I have that same model in the top handle and is great for a trim saw when you are stretched out and in a funny position. I am guessing the battery would last long too with the smaller chain.

[@timdelph9048]

I have some Archer 3/8" LP .043 gauge full chisel that I run on my wife's battery Makitas. Definite improvement over the semi-chisel stock stuff. Square file it, and it's even a little better. Rakers are a little low to start with, makes a little too hungry of a chain for a battery saw.

[@jacobclare6162]

Nice. I use Panther bar and chain on my 160t and yeah it definitely cuts quicker. I find with all the 1/4 pitch chains though once you've sharpened it a few times it's soo sensitive to getting each tooth and depth gauge spot on, otherwise they just don't wanna know.

[@jameslast7559]

Husqvarna hasnt made the 536 for many years here in Sweden. Did you get an old one or are they still selling this in the states ? I cant wait till you try the 540 its a big difference. Will be interesting to hear what you think of it! And PS: Your channel is still the best in treefelling channel! Very interesting and educational!

[@Elijah.Vallotton]

I have the 20” panther for my 200T and one thing to keep in mind is it’s definitely way lighter!

[@alecmclean9178]

I've used this stock climbing neat little saw for smaller trees. I got it before the rear handle was available in my area.

[@bricebeaulac]

Have you tried greenworks pro line of electric saws? They haven’t made a top handle yet but their 80 volt chainsaws are NICE. They make a pole saw too, which the head is set at 45 degrees to avoid getting hung up on those higher cuts. I thought they were more “home ownerish” but I was wrong...... Arbormaster is running them.

[@ronstill3868]

I have an Echo batteries saw this a long way in a charge. Use stand blade works well. Great for small jobs when doing for wood. Use gas with fuel chisel to fell trees.

[@nico_albrecht]

I like the new Husky saw too. ☺️👌

[@ianmacdonald3122]

My T540i came with a 0.325 pitch (13/40?), 0.043 gauge, 59 dl, 14 inch bar. Interesting that they went in the middle of your two comparisons with the newer saw. It is an odd chain combo.

[@francishensel6910]

The 540 kick ass, God blless

[@gschgvt2956]

I switched up one of my saws to a speedcut nano and noticed serious improvement though I was stepping down from .050.

[@toddjacks8288]

Love ur video's brother

[@nicolaisvlog8701]

I tried my T540i XP for the first time yesterday up in a big old beech. I will give it 8/10

[@nicolaisvlog8701]

oh I forgot i used the old BLi200 on it, not the new BLi200X Battery, maybe it will give it more power

[@carsonquintero5649]

I’m one the guys hahahaha good videos love them

[@tinysworld1749]

I'm thinking about it now for my 2511t. The maple tree I took down recently was really chattery and snagged a tooth a lot with the stock chain

[@mvblitzyo]

looked like a great science project , great tools for the trade and places like where I work the want electric everything LOL ..

[@RainManFights]

Treework is my hobby but i don't own a saw that there are any compatible panther bars for :( And because it is a hobby my wife wont let me buy a T-540 XPi because I already have a T-540 XPII and a T435 she has an electric Milwakeey Hatchet is there a panther bar for that? ;) thanks August you videos always make me think and smile.

[@codm-420-killer7]

3/8 on huski auto tune arbor saw @koombaloomba state dam qld best saw ive ever used they around 40cc we have a better aircleaner from fact than the us model but could import them from us for half price +air cleaner

[@alexbeedie6940]

I swapped to 1/4 pitch on mine it's much nicer to use for pruning and I feel like the battery lasts longer but I have never properly tested it.

[@davidhenderson3400]

Over the years I have put a more that a few snap rings into orbit. A few may have even made it to the moon.

[@Druid_Plow]

I know DEM in some area's want to get all 2 stroke equipment off the market. I can imagine these could make acceptable replacements for a limbing saw, but I don't think electric saws are powerful enough to make larger cuts yet.

[@jacobsladdertreetech2829]

I like to keep it on my chipper for those limbs that won't fit. Less strain on the pistons shutting the saw off all the time

[@ThomasLaang]

I hear the 540 is a different beast.

[@wednesdar452]

Oregon 91VXL052G cuts a lot faster than that stock chain. I'd bet on it outperforming the 1/4 pitch too.

[@Imageloading...]

Sound of motor out of cut with 1/4 sounded like it had more full charge

[@leonardvirtue5753]

What's up august Nice.😆 😆.💪

[@TimberTrainer]

The sprockets look to be similar diameter, so the chain speed should be about the same. Good comparison to 3/8 vs 1/4 since both are .043 narrow kerf. Really consistent performance with the electric as well. No break in time. 😄

[@AugustHunicke]

Ya, you said it better than me. Yep both .043

[@logginlogan6796]

I use a cordless chainsaw as my main saw on my channel, not for long though

[@NotALot-xm6gz]

Do regular chainsaw leggings stop the chain on electric saws as well as they do petrol saws? An electric motor must be harder to stall than a two-stroke one.

[@theFunzyBear]

FIRST! lol Woohoo, I just opened KZbin and I had a notice you posted 13secs. ago and No views on vid. 😀 Have a safe day, etc. Everyone! - Kim

[@AugustHunicke]

Hi Kim 😁

[@theFunzyBear]

@@AugustHunicke Hi, The bear says, get to bed, say hi to the kids and wife from a Canadian granny! ❤️🙏

[@AG-zn6xz]

Good stuff!

[@timberandtools]

¼ pitch is fun

[@jonathandevries2828]

Hey August...how are you doing today? Happy Friday!

[@donatellitreeservices]

"I picked it up for a friend"

[@v26224]

interesting, i think i would take a slightly slower saw that has a bigger tooth for filing, i hate sharpening tiny chain

[@SR20FTW]

Have you tried the Echo Battery saw? I picked one up on a whim a few weeks back when I was in a pinch and was pretty blown away by how well it cut. Admittedly, it is a little heavier than its battery powered counterparts, but it also out cuts them by a good margin. I'd be curious to get a panther bar on that and see what happens :)

[@AugustHunicke]

Haven’t tried it 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@michaeldougfir9807]

Hi August, I just got a DeWalt battery saw. It has that newest .043 chain on it. What is that about? Why the new chain gauge?

[@AugustHunicke]

🤷🏼‍♂️ low pro, I assume it’s a blend of less drag, anti-kickback, and moderate durability.

[@jamesrivis620]

Which bar/chain uses up battery power faster ?

[@r.j.martin1818]

I'm curious if that Panther 1/4" conversion kit will work on Sthil chainsaws like the 194T or 201T?

[@cannonball9478]

The snap ring 😂 ping 💨

[@superiorarborcarellcStamford]

I have the t540ixp with 16 inch bar. Is there a conversion for that one?

[@glennwilck5459]

I was just saying I wish they made a thin kerf bar and chain for chainsaw milling...I have an Old 076 with 404 chain and it has a huge kerf any suggestions.?

[@danowen9142]

Are you testing the 540 next?

[@badasswood]

i use 1/4 pitch all the time, its great for some things, but wears easily, and cloggs easily...we use it all the time in carving, breaks a lot, and binds up a lot, but chain is pretty expendable when youre making money off it, just carry more, and make your own loops😂😆😆

[@AugustHunicke]

Seems hard to make the loops tho... Ya breaks, binds up...

[@matslindstrom6889]

Why is it that nobody ever asks "how long will a tank last?" about a petrol powered saw? As soon as there is review on a battery saw, battery life seems to be the only concern.

[@Deezle_Gaming]

Because you can refill a fuel tank in 30 seconds vs the hour+ it takes a battery to charge.

[@matslindstrom6889]

@@Deezle_Gaming and you change a battery in less than 10 seconds.....

[@Deezle_Gaming]

@@matslindstrom6889 And then you need at least a couple expensive batteries and chargers constantly charging to maintain a working pace for any length of time. Battery saws have their place, but you will never beat the energy density and convenience of liquid fuel.

[@marshallferron]

I wonder how this compares to the Oregon speedcut nano?

[@codychickadee5095]

Hmmm that smooth cut definitely would be better for pruning.. I just gotta learn to be nicer to my saw.

[@boyse69]

Where is all the Power coming from ?

[@philiplindley7384]

Every time you sharpen a chain it tends to get more vicious AND less long lasting so you'd just as well start off with the stock, imo.

[@damonthomas8955]

It certainly shouldn't and that has not been my experience. Pay attention to the filing angle and take down the rakers correctly and the chain should cut exactly the same from new to the very end.

[@codm-420-killer7]

I really dis like a bar that that tapers at the sprocket i find them more dangerous than standard bar