I BOUGHT the New HARBOR FREIGHT ATLAS 80v Battery Operated CHAINSAW (not what I was expecting)

TESTING the New HARBOR FREIGHT ATLAS 80v Battery Operated CHAINSAW (not what I was expecting)
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[@grammy3g808.]

Use the electric saw smaller jobs and the gas saw for bigger jobs....

[@Aerogrow]

Yea; love the ability to have a electric chainsaw in truck or UTV for fallen trees in road/paths. Without gas and oil leaking all over the place and starting nightmares for 1 or 2 quick cuts. Bucking large stuff; old husky boat anchor comes out.

[@kwayne9846]

What I like best is not having to waste so much energy trying to yank a cord and get it started

[@nancylitton390]

I do have 2 Black & Decker pole saws. Love them! I let someone barrow my first one...when I finally got it back ( the person left it dirty and in oiled),I thought it was broken.... I charged both batteries I had for it....nothing! Wouldn't start...got a new one. I found out the batteries were bad on the old one! I enjoy working with them. They are lighter,(good for old Lady)and easier to use. I'll give you a hint: get another battery. Use one while the other is charging. Thank you for sharing your journey and God bless.

[@charlestaylor3195]

Don't loan your tools out unless you're ready to get rid of them. You don't know how people treat things when you're not around. I was taught when you borrow you return it in the same shape you got it in or better.

[@garyfeltus9801]

For a quick clean up or a tree down .l beleave it would be great. If you got a lot of wood to cut. I will stick with the gas. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@brandonwood3442]

Learn proper spelling and grammar, boomer

[@firewatch814]

@@brandonwood3442 Use proper punctuation Brandon.

[@jenng2454]

Hope and her little dance was adorable this morning!

[@audreyabdo7719]

Jennifer Grant , isn’t she so sweet?

[@barbarashotts5598]

I Hope, she passes that on to her kids.

[@jimbrewer1404]

AT THAT SOME CUTE ,THAT GOAT IS LIKE A PLAYFULL PUPPY LOL.

[@mikeb3311]

@@barbarashotts5598 c you👍

[@natehb]

Your chains are too tight, and it is the same trouble your other saw has.

[@jeffm2787]

Certainly something wrong, he's stalling that blade way too much. It's a HB chainsaw, doesn't help either.

[@btj1844]

I own two different Makita electric chainsaws (one 18 volt and one 36 volt) and I'm very happy with both. I'm not a lumberjack, just a landowner that needs to trim a little bit of cedar here and there and occasionally cut up some mesquite firewood or oak. My gas saws are higher performance but you can't beat the noise factor and convenience of an electric saw. I'm comfortable cutting during deer and turkey season with no noise problem. I have a friend that owns a Stihl electric pole saw and it's amazing. Are gas and electric saws the same, absolutely not but do they work? Absolutely and I think for the average person whos not running a firewood business they're a great alternative to gas.

[@gruntqueen]

I also have a Makita 36V. I have a Camp and every year there are fallen softwood trees that have to be cut up and burned while having cocktails with friends. I've always been afraid of chainsaws but not this one. I think the gas-powered might be better for hardwood; the Makita takes care of the rest. I love it.

[@btj1844]

@@gruntqueen Both of mine buzz right through Mesquite and Oak with no issues. I'll always keep my gas saws but the convenience of the electric is great. I rode the ranch recently and trimmed cedars for about three hours here and there and only lost one bar on my 36 volt saw.

[@gruntqueen]

BTJ Amen. A lot of folks aren't open-minded when it comes to battery-powered tools but I've had good luck with the chainsaw and leaf-blower which not only clears leaves but gets the brushpile flaming.

[@Marfoir0303]

I agree, I’m not a lumber jack & I just bought one knowing it’s limitations. I’m not dropping any Sequoias 😎

[@bobbynash282]

Truth is a slightly loose chain cuts better. Most loggers l know run it that way. Some people might be different. Apple wood is hard wood so .

[@dougiedoug2921]

More importantly it doesn't wear out the bar by being so tight.

[@4dchessplayer516]

Depends on what you are doing. If you are limbing, you want a tight chain. If you are bucking or falling you want a loose chain.

[@timyowell4278]

Myself from experience would not buy anything electrical from harbor freight. Truly bad experiences from several of there electrical products

[@SMichaelDeHart]

Dirt Monkey did a couple of comparison test videos and bought every brand of battery powered power tools and surprisingly several off-brand did very well. But I'd think it could be hit or miss.

[@advancedanr]

I wouldn't buy anyting battery operate it from Harbor Freight. make that mistake One Time by buying a battery-operated drill and it didn't last not to mention their cheesy little charger that came with the battery was pure garbage. I don't mind their sawzall and grinders because I buy the extended warranty and I take them back right before the warranty is up.

[@cathiwim]

Tim Yowell when we bought our tile saw, we ran it to test after bringing it home, and the motor started smoking and burnt up! Apparently there was a miswire somewhere. But my hubby is smart. We had a spare motor, brand new, another brand, here, and he replaced the motor and its run like a top ever since. Did the kitchen floor, a closet floor, Master bath, and have only two more to go, and we are done. But its big enough to cut block, and i have some ornamental stone and brick work to do, so it’ll be around for awhile.

[@timyowell4278]

My last electrical purchase from them was a miter saw. I bought the extended warranty. I found out that after the 3rd one in 2 weeks that they wouldn't replace it anymore. I was told that was company policy. They eventually gave me a full refund. But it was still very frustrating.

[@safetyfirstintexas]

their 49 dollar 4.5" grinder looks exactly like a bosch. abused for 2 years, hasn't even got loose yet.

[@jasonhildreth8010]

Gina’s thoughts on the new saw “Al will be outside all day playing with his new toy and calling it a test for the viewers”

[@glenn6448]

I have never been sorry for my purchase of the 80 volt chain saw. Great purchase. I keep 2 batteries so one is charging while using the other. Too bad the comparison cuts were done after hitting the stone. Got mine from Lowes

[@virginiareid5336]

Most people I know who own these fell the trees with a larger gas saw, then do the limbing and pruning with the electric. One female friend of mine said the light weightiness and lack of heavy vibrations, allows her to finish jobs the same day. She has arthritis and the electric doesn't make her back ache as does the gas powered. Her's saws are the same sized.

[@300elljay]

chain is far to tight causing a major loss of power

[@mti14]

Wouldn’t recommend this piece of garbage to my worst enemy, the chain NEVER stays on! NEVER! Tried new chain, tons of adjustments, nothing. Any one have any suggestions?

[@ChaosAndKendra]

My dad just bought a battery operated chain saw in December. It worked so well for our Christmas tree! He’s looking forward to bringing it house boating this summer.

[@augustreil]

Al, run the chain a little loose, a chain that's too tight will wear out the tip, chain, clutch, bar and motor bearings much faster.

[@safetyfirstintexas]

only half of those on an electric. its direct drive with rubber dampener

[@augustreil]

@@safetyfirstintexas, He's still ruining the saw with a banjo tight chain. That chain is so far beyond what it should be.

[@benscoles5085]

Agreed, what he said was too loose at the begining is about as tight as I will ever have a chain,

[@Marfoir0303]

I just bought the 80 V & I was surprised how well it cut & it’s made in Germany. I’m happy so far.

[@randallsmith5067]

I think after watching your test I would go with smaller one for pruning and stay with gas as main saw

[@normansandersiii5294]

Not impressed maybe for small pruning but just not a replacement for gas powered saws.

[@martintijdgat6269]

Norman Sanders III watch YT-log Arborist Blair Glenn. His team cuts down full-grown trees and thy’ve compared gas powered and electric chainsaws. You’ll be surprised

[@normansandersiii5294]

As it goes here in Texas our hard wood trees: mesquite, oak and bodark etc just would not work 👍🏻

[@salmonhunter7414]

Not for a replacement but I have one in my RV for cutting firewwod.

[@hhcosminnet]

Makita's biggest battery saws that seem really close to this one in power. they are 1,2kw (1,6hp) so they are equivalent to 30cc not 50cc!

[@normansandersiii5294]

hhcosminnet sure sure I’m more referring to distance or time and longevity. I have a friend in lawn care business and he uses the DeWalt battery chainsaw for relative tree maintenance. 👍🏻

[@davidgambler1591]

Save refill the bar oil bottle to use to refill the saw without overfilling, no spills, 😄

[@grammy3g808.]

Hope is quite the character so much personality, her and her sideways jumping, Figarro as well, he reminds of my cat Fred I had years ago, same coloring too. How many eggs did you get ?

[@danburch9989]

Have to take the flowery advertising claims with a grain of salt. 75% longer run time - 75% of what; what brand; comparable to a gas saw with a full tank of gas? They probably get a longer run time by using a slower cutting speed (31 sec vs 13 sec in your video). I would like to see a test where the trigger is strapped on and let it run continuously until the battery quits. Divide that run time by 2 and that's probably how much cutting time you'll have. The smaller bar might make this an excellent off road trail saw for firewood and clearing trails - gotta keep the battery warm.

[@margaretbedwell58]

I would keep both saws....there would definitely be an advantage having the gas saw with you. But in fairness it did a good job on the smaller branches and that is probably what you need it for in the brush area. I would not use it as a total replacement for the gas model. Have a Blessed day.

[@michaelbradford4444]

Who enjoys watching you feed the animals ? Seriously!

[@PalmettoNDN]

LOL. I agree. Who wouldn't?

[@bamaguy5000]

I’ve used this exact kind and never had one problem with it. It actually done the same great job as our steel.

[@t-bear1863]

Leave that chain a little looser. Go check out Buckin Billy Ray Cyrus. He knows all the tricks. Why did you not go with the Dewalt saw?

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

You sold us Al.. my hubby is going to get one. I said Happy Birthday here you go when I saw how excited about this. - Ruthie :)

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

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[@skipper696969]

Had my 16 inch with two 40 volt batteries and the conventional charger for two years now...Nothing but good experience and praise...30 acres of woods and many are apple...when I pick up my gas powered saws I put them right back down and go for the electric Harbor..

[@safetyfirstintexas]

waggle that bar while cutting to get more kerf. binding is a electric chain saws worst enemy. ya got to slow down and let the Jack Russell eat, cause its not a big dog 460 magnum. slack tension a bit so there is no inherent friction from tension. wont bind as much and cuts more.imlo. be well.

[@keithrayeski6417]

Yea, I think if you put a good Oregon chain on there...it’s a good tool to have a round for quick jobs that you don’t want to drag the Husky out for. It’s one of those tools that, if the price is right, it’ll be nice to have around.

[@scotthawkins8740]

Sorry I am not impressed !! Don't care for the cheap sound and seems to have slow chain speed

[@geraldmoore6257]

It's all about the batteries. The cost and the usability lies in having plenty of batteries. I had Makita hand tools for a long time and accumulated batteries. Now I have a few yard tools that take 2 hand tool batteries - weed eater, blower, chain saw and the bigger two battery skill saw. I've completely stopped using gas tools for outdoor work. I've cut over 20 full cords for home heating. The trick is to take a lot of batteries when cutting firewood. A pick-up truck load will need about 500 to 600 watt-hours of power. All batteries should state the Wh on the label. The Atlas battery he is using is about 180Wh or 72x2.5. So you would need a minimum of 3 batteries, probably 4 to cut a pick-up load. I need at least three sets of 90 or 108Wh [5 or 6Ah] LXT hand tool batteries to cut a pickup load. Taking a few extra batteries and a spare sharpened chain is always a good idea. You can cut firewood for home heating with a battery saw, but you can't do it with just one or two batteries.

[@stanleykeith6969]

This is from Google : Where is Stihl products made? All models are made in the USA, except the MS201 chainsaw and the larger chainsaws from the MS441 and up are made in Germany. The Chains are all made in their Swiss Saw Chain Plant located in Wil, Switzerland.Oct 21, 2014 ....NOTE: NOT MADE IN CHINA !

[@jrhenry830]

The Project Farm channel has a two-part comparison series of eight different electric chainsaws.

[@lindaosullivan8118]

I have a Greenworks electric chain saw and I love it. It’s not heavy duty, but I’m just a homeowner who lives in the woods. I’m also a diminutive woman and the ease of use, ease of maintenance as well as the light weight makes it perfect for me. Two batteries got me through a day of cutting a dozen or so 20’-30’ saplings/trees.

[@jameswordenjr.7628]

I have been using my Greenworks 12 inch saw on and off for four years now. These saws batteries are excellent. Last a long time and recharge very quickly.

[@tomrausch7014]

First off this post is not meant to be mean.... Oregon is pronounced Or E Gun. I personally don’t own guns, BUT have lived in Oregon all my life. The extra R’s in words make me laugh as I wonder how North Easterners spell.

[@joshuadavis2470]

You can't lean on a battery powered saw the way you would on a gas saw. Let the cutters do the work, keep the chain spinning fast, and they cut much better.

[@sberryscake]

box said 2.5 hrs runtime. that looked about 10-15 minutes. love harbor frieghts warranty. no warranty on batteries though, just the tool. i expected more from that saw considering how much you paid (im guessing based on the warranty price, it was not cheap). its a trade off, 20 minutes to cut down a tree because your saw wont run, or 20 minutes because the chain keeps binding due to not enough torque. i love battery tools when i need to be away from a cord, but only then because they always run out of power when you need them, and not enough torque. that saw will be good for quick jobs, like a limb down, but not a big job like the orchard. personally, i would take it back and get a good quality gas one. i was very not impressed with this "pro" saw. if you keep it, you will want at least 3 batteries. charger, charged, and dead. i would get 4. 2 on you when in use.

[@Rowdymotmot]

I thought this would be a great tool to teach a young person to cut wood with a chainsaw. A bit safer than the gas powered version. I think this would be good for small jobs or cutting your firewood. It was nice you did not have the noise level with a gas powered saw or the worry about a hot engine. If you cutting a bunch though the gas powered one would be better.

[@brianpisant3567]

Your chain is too tight! It should sag on the bottom side. When the chain heats up it expands and causes the chain the bind.

[@TheUserid82]

I like how you can have the saw in a vehicle without needing to worry about the smell of the gas. Really nice for anyone that lives in a remote forested area that trees can come down on the roads

[@LumnahAcres]

That is true. It’s also nice not smelling 2 stroke after running the saw

[@samuelriester1419]

I would probably recommend removing the battery when you're going to be touching the chain.

[@michaelcox1071]

Enjoyed the video, as always. If you plan to remove stumps, leave them tall. It gives you more leverage when pulling or pushing them over.

[@neepsmcfly4176]

Has anyone seen a chainsaw w a bar that isn't reversible? Seems to me 1st and biggest sign you're in the wrong price point. I've never seen it and the concept blows me away.

[@genesnyder2985]

If you break it the first day do you really want another

[@LumnahAcres]

No. Lol

[@mrdio4625]

@Roger Loesch those of us with common sense dont buy junk tools

[@glenn6448]

@@mrdio4625 had my 80 volt 2 years. No regrets.

[@michaelcox1071]

@Mr Dio - People don’t like to admit it, but if you’re old enough to remember before the outsourcing economy, things were a lot more expensive, and changes were a lot slower. Now, you get newer products, that are better, faster. No, it’s not as good as the Husky, but you also won’t fight with it getting it started after winter. It has its pluses is all..

[@StonedUnai]

This chainsaw is trash, bought one, second time using it chain popped off and couldn’t get it back on due to the chain have metal barbs all over it where the chain should sit into the bar so it wouldn’t sit in the bar as it should. Also didn’t receive the bar&chain oil or tool with the saw.

[@hallenw]

Use the electric for de-limbing.

[@edwardnicoletti8438]

Sounded like you were just trying to justify your decision to spend $300 on a chain saw that was not worth the money. That does not even consider how long the saw will last. Most things sold by Harbor Freight are not quality made. I always say that you get what you pay for in things that you buy from Harbor Freight. In this case the money was up there and it is still probably not well made. I would like to see yours thoughts after you have used it for a year or so.

[@wildtimbrown]

Name brands are all a scam these days. Its all made in China anyway..

[@JasonCarmichael]

Do a battery cut test. Setup a Test with a fairly "regular" sized log. Maybe something about 6 inches diameter. See how many cuts it can do on one charge. Make a 4 or 5 cuts, rest a minute, repeat.

[@jimh4167]

I'm thinking a better comparison would be a 120volt AC vs 80volt DC change saw Where I like the electric ones Is up in a tree just pull the trigger... No trying to start it.. For small limbs. Not bad But gas is better cutting big trees or firewood.. Or doing a lot of cutting down by the creek..going to need a few batteries.... There's a place for every tool Just like every tractor

[@michaelbeckingham6220]

Could be ideal trimming but it would not stand the pace when you start clearing you back 40

[@johnwood7372]

You would have been better off buying a Stihl electric chainsaw.

[@Viewer19]

You are pushing too hard that chain is a smooth cutting one that cuts slower a quick cut chain leaves a rough cut

[@carolebowlby1233]

How long did the battery last for you... Hubby just got one and it lasted 15 minutes not good

[@hauntedbymyself]

What do I want to see you do with that saw??? Throw it away. Battery powered chainsaws are a waste of money.

[@tek6423]

Actually they are great for small jobs and trimming. You won’t be cutting down the Amazon Rain Forest, but you can grab some downed wood for the firepit.

[@badcompany3057]

Should you pull the battery before working on the chain?

[@UnbendingMetal]

Judging by how hard you had to push the saw after cutting the rock/dirt in the big tree, you may have lost all the kerf on the chain; so it's only cutting as wide as the bar without any additional clearance. Might want to replace that chain for a new one!

[@algorel4763]

I would never buy a gas unit again. No more earmuffs!

[@markrandall1456]

The oil cap and nuts are "captive" so, just like a prisoner, they can't get away.

[@FlukeTog]

Just like how I use throw away brushes. Great for quick shot small work. Makita & echo have decent battery chainsaws replacement battery’s might be 200-300$ though. Could probably learn to make your own replacement battery’s cheaper through eBay’s overseas factory back door section. Man they sell every knock off and borrowed patent known to man. I may buy one of these for my sister for quick yard stuff. Nice helpful birthday gifts.

[@mikehalverson8017]

Al, I have the dewalt 60v with 20” bar I haven’t needed to use my gas saw since. It definitely works better than the saw you showed in this video.

[@LumnahAcres]

Sounds like a need to try the dewalt. I didn’t realize they made one with a 20 inch bar

[@stanleykeith6969]

#720 Incredible Battery Chainsaw, Stihl MSA 220 Gets a Quick Jag of Wood Outdoors With The Morgans ………..See reply below for the video.

[@stanleykeith6969]

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[@jenniferjohnson1221]

We need a shirt or tank top with Miss Hope doing her side kicks! She is such a character.

[@Quake81270]

Online says cuts 150 4"x4" on full charge. $189.99 for chainsaw, $59.99 rapid charger, $109.99 2.5Ah 80v/5Ah 40v Battery so in my area $359.97 plus tax so about $385 all in. If it works well it may actually be a nice tool. Pole saw is only $99.99 and says it cuts 120 cuts on full charge, but I would guess you would get more like 200 since battery is 5Ah at 40v usage.

[@daviddobson8933]

One would freeze to death if that was what he had to cut his wood with.

[@glenn6448]

I have cut a lot of wood with mine. Love it but everybody has their own preferences

[@daviddobson8933]

@@glenn6448 Oh I bet there's some good ones out there but it wasn't that one lol

[@briangreenfield7236]

Dewalt 60 volt is far better that thing cuts shity

[@KrisnNikki]

Goood Moornin! Appears that it would be great smaller projects and for limbing or cutting smaller sized trees. When used together with a gas powered saw and you should be good for all your tree cutting needs. Perhaps having a couple batteries would be ideal. Thank you for showing this!

[@Marfoir0303]

I bought the saw knowing it had limitations, I don’t plan on felling a Sequoias

[@scottbennett6494]

bet they wont replace it if it happens to go through a chipper

[@wayneleamon3186]

Al, Never buy the extended warranty. I use to sell those things when I worked at both Lowe's and Sears. If the tool tears up, you get more satisfaction out of just complaining and asking for it to be replaced. Kobalt has a 5 year no questions asked warranty. Down here where we live Harbor Freight is considered a low end tool, no matter what you're shopping for. Good luck, I hope you are satisfied with your purchase but I would return it and get my money back.

[@Woloverine1]

Buyer beware...read the fine print ND

[@randallhemingway7284]

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[@SX939]

Your tightening the chain too tight. 73 - KV4WM

[@CRuf-qw4yv]

Hi Al....Still waiting on your modification to the goat feeder to prevent "little P" from jumping into the feeding trough. She seems to be hoarding a run of the grain. She needs to be a team player to keep peace among the herd...LOL.

[@basshunter4144]

ok take it back get your money go and buy a stil

[@thee.c.r.gtherealmoftheunk3717]

Thats not a big log Al ! Find a 16" log now that's a test !

[@glenn6448]

I have cut 16 inch with mine. No problems.

[@trapperbill4962]

try it on a real log I'd like to see what it can do you said that you were going to put it through it's paces you kind of babied it the chain is too tight.

[@alexandermorrison8431]

Al your chain is way too tight, you can hear it

[@paulbangkok248]

I'm not sure if " boy's toys" have a place on a "working homestead"; short battery life & a lack of cutting power ( it took 3 times longer). I suppose its OK if u need to trim a few bits but it will be a complete waste of time when it comes to clearing over the creek unless you have a few batteries and a couple of chargers. i guess we are still a few years away from seeing the benefits of solid state batteries :) : long live "boy's toys" :)

[@gruntqueen]

When I bought my Makita 14”, it was on new-product promo so I ended up with six batteries, enabling me to buy the leaf-blower as a bare too. I couldn't be happier with the work it does on softwood. I checked on Camp lat week and there are two apple trees down so stay tuned...

[@robertjames8909]

Oops think you should have gone with a stihl👍

[@wallyklw5]

Al, Al, Al. You couldn’t give me that saw. I guess It’s ok for small stuff. Do yourself a favor-keep that Husky sharp and handy.

[@gruntqueen]

Have you tried the battery-powered saws?

[@markpashia7067]

Sorry but your sharpening did not do the job. Look at chips in beginning and then look as dust after you sharpened. Yeah it was a smooth cut because it was a super fine cut with no chips, only dust.

[@Pro1er]

Looked that way to me too, but it's hard to tell on an LCD screen.

[@debbieb.8708]

That won't last long. Habor Freight tools never do.

[@TJB1510]

10 YEARS OLD AND FANTASTIC. HAVE A SAWZALL and AN ANGLE GRINDER - FANTASTIC TOOLS.

[@debbieb.8708]

@@TJB1510 Seriously hard to believe that.

[@GrayKennedyFYI]

That is definitely been true in the past, but their recent brand additions like Hercules and Bauer are on par with other pro-sumer tools like Ridgid and Kobalt.

[@TJB1510]

@@debbieb.8708....... hahaha Works FOR Me.

[@gboy1298]

Have some of their power tools for 14 yrs. Just got to use some common sense when using them n

[@chrissterling3225]

Not to be negative..the saw is low powered and battery life is below standard..it's harbor freight..not surprising..tho i prefer husqvarna...go check out Outdoors with the Morgans on youtube...Mike has a stihl battery operated saw...his one battery would outlast 3 or 4 of yours...i never priced the stihl..but i'd be more in favor of one . There isnt many items at harbor freight that i would consider anyways..if you dont have coupons..their prices arent much better than many name brand items..and tho its never an intended thought..if you ever decided to resell their merchansise used..good luck with that lol

[@-Loki--]

Well that pretty much convinced me never to buy a battery operated chainsaw.

[@garys9694]

A Harbor Freight one anyways. It should be compared with a Stihl or some other well-known brand.

[@geraldcorbitt9626]

Loki Stihl has a good elec saw but it’s close to $600

[@garys9694]

@@geraldcorbitt9626 Just got a price from the Stihl dealer in my area on their MSA 120. their mid-range cordless saw. Their price quoted to me for the saw kit which includes the battery and charger was $309, the Harbor Freight one that Al bought was $357 not counting the $39 he paid for the 3 yr warranty. Taxes are extra, of course. I've use Stihl products for 50 years and to me they can't be beat!

[@t-bear1863]

Dewalt and Stihl both have good chainsaws.

[@hhcosminnet]

Makita makes some good ones. been runnign a 36 volt Makita for 1,5 years and i totally like it. i also have 4 sets of batteries so i can do around 2 hours of work. this is enough to do most stuff. battery saws, the good ones, have a learning curve. most used gas saws and trat the battery ones the same and have same expectations. for example my Makita, very similar to this, has 1,2kw (1,6hp) so on the small side. to get good results have proper chain tension, meaning not too much like here. do not push on it and let the weight of the saw do the work. keep a sharp chain. they are usually narrower and optimised for efficency and less for power. i explain more in my comment if you are interested as i have experience with battery saws. actually i never used a gas saw :)

[@susiebryant381]

Al - Mike Morgan, with "Outdoors With The Morgans", is comparing Stihl chainsaws, gas vs battery, in his videos #700 and #701. The Battery Saw does a great job. His videos are numbered so check it out. It was about 2 weeks ago. I have no idea as to the price difference but sometimes it's worth paying a bit more. I love your videos and have truly enjoyed watching you complete all your projects. The 'barn build' was incredible!!!

[@garyadams9521]

I’ve been using ego from Home Depot for years and kobat from Lowe’s. I got a new 18” last fall at Home Depot and love it. They are expensive but you get what you pay for. They have a 5 year warranty and you can return it for 90 days. Same deal at Lowe’s I think.

[@briancasey4917]

If you don't use a saw that often it's great. I have an electric, different brand, I bought at Menards. I like not having to mess with mixing gas and having gas go bad. Mine takes 1/2 hour to recharge, so I take a break and do something else.

[@pearldunn6672]

Watching Hope's daily Jump for Joy is such a great way to start our own day!

[@KatytheNightOwl]

According to my hubby, you couldn't beat a Husqavarna chainsaw :) His first saw, though, was an electric one - it was the funniest sight you could ever see, watching him trying to fell a tree down our track, using an extension lead that was so long, the chain was barely moving on the bar! Lol He soon bought his first petrol Husqavarna, and didn't look back after that - though I wonder, if he were still with us, if he'd appreciate the battery operated one. Though, thinking about it, as he was a professional tree feller, he'd probably have had to buy quite a few batteries to keep working all day, and that could prove expensive if they didn't have a long working life! :) I hope you continue to show us how this one does, over time, though? :)

[@glendacarpenter5300]

personaly don't like battery anything, soon as you hit the button it starts losing power, you would have to have many batteries just to finish a job, gas is better

[@JasonCarmichael]

Do you have a gas-powered drill?😜 This saw is perfectly fine for small jobs and home use. I don't trust the Atlas battery yet, Dewalt has a couple battery chain saws, and work great. But only great on small jobs.

[@danburch9989]

Today's lithium-ion batteries maintain almost full power up to a point. Then the output drops rapidly. Some have internal moitoring circuits that shut down the output to prevent damage to the batteries. The old Ni-Cad and lead acid batteries do start losing power the moment they are used. Gas is better in one respect - faster restart after the fuel tank is empty. Unless you have spare batteries, you're done for the day.

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

Even if you spend 800 bucks on an electric chainsaw, a 300 dollar stihl will beat it in every way, if you don’t like listening to the idle noise just turn it off between cuts…

[@jamesconnors9388]

You should have used the money u wasted on that plastic toy and upgraded your husky

[@SKIPSTRUCKs]

Take it back while you can! check out Outdoors With the Morgans

[@frankmitzen1162]

In my opinion you have a limb trim saw, plastic saws have never impressed me. Have fun with the new play toy.

[@floriotj]

Based on what I saw in this video I'm not buying an Atlas chainsaw.

[@ericfraser7543]

Me too...

[@daviddobson8933]

That saw is a joke

[@MBFModernHomesteading]

That's a cool saw, my cousin and I were recently talking about these and wondering how they would work. Never took the time to actually look it up though, so this worked out nicely with you buying one, haha :)

[@marionward5958]

What no eggs??? I enjoy Olivia egg collecting and I try to guess how many along with you. That's twice lately I've not had my fix. It rounds off the videos nicely

[@zippythechicken]

I think they are good for someone that might live in town that is choosing between a corded chainsaw and a battery chainsaw. I think the power and run time of a gasoline chainsaw makes it better for people that need to take down a tree or chop firewood.. its like electric cars .. they just are not there yet but for some people they are good enough.. same with this chainsaw for some people its good enough and where they are really nice is in construction.. i know a guy that uses one for cutting posts, glue laminated beams and I Joists and like you said its a nice clean cut and its better than a circular saw for that. one thing .. you could even use this inside your home... where you might use a reciprocating saw or circular saw.. maybe you have to cut a log for the fireplace ... i don't know why you would but if you did then it would be ok for that... I don't think the Dewalt is that much better if it is better and that would probably be the one to compare it to.... But I have used corded electric chainsaws and gas and I am happy with my $75 remanufactured poulan i got off amazon.. its heavy but its strong.. only thing i don't like is it kicks out huge amounts of chain oil so i have to check on that.. its like a squirt gun.

[@mrdio4625]

Good friend of ours had 1 of these for about 10 minutes. He has a good gas powered saw now the battery saw is junk

[@gruntqueen]

Not my experience.

[@chrisskelhorn5727]

I got the impression that this machine was for a hobbyist that'll only be using it a few times per year! :-/

[@eltelsmith2643]

Just watched " Out door with the Morgans " on "Lumnah Acres ".

[@hunterdude3262]

No you didn't. Al paid for his.

[@JamesCouch777]

I'm fixing to order one of those Chinese chainsaws on eBay. From what I've been seeing on the reviews they are worth taking a gamble on.