Milwaukee 2527-20 M12 Hatchet with 10" bar upgrade and custom full house chain.

Testing the M12 hatchet with a 10" bar and chain. Used the Skillsaw SPT1500 chain which is a 56 drive link chain for a 16" bar. Had that chain cut down to 40 drive links to fit the Milwaukee 10"bar. Chain is much smoother but not much faster. I also feel more friction in the cut which may drain the battery faster. Still testing both chains and will update later.
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[@markg3305]

I just wanna say for every idiot that may talk down on you for doing this there are 500 others that get a great deal of value out of your testing. Great work man and thank you!

[@Ketolaclayton]

Great video! I just got the M18 hatchet and immediately bought the 10" bar and chain for it, can't wait for that to show up! I'm especially excited after seeing the power increase on the M18 version.

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

You sir are awesome, thanks for showing us this can be done. I'm going to watch the previous video and decide if I'm going to do this with my saw too.

[@maximusmock]

I have this saw and I love it. I almost always have modify just about everything I have, but it doesn’t need changed It’s perfect just the way it is. If you need to cut bigger wood just get a bigger saw.

[@edwinmonterroza7426]

I’ve been wanting to buy one. Would you recommend it?

[@maximusmock]

@@edwinmonterroza7426 Absolutely. It’s great for trimming branches and cutting smaller firewood while camping. It’s very small so can keep in truck without taking up too much room. It has cutters on every link. I’ve never seen that before. I recently bought the Makita xcu06 top handle 18volt saw. I really like it blade speed and great for cutting smaller firewood.

[@edwinmonterroza7426]

@@maximusmock great thanks

[@bradybooth14]

How long does the battery last on medium wood?

[@dieseldan1757]

Let the man play with his chainsaw sword

[@gmctech]

I never go in the woods without packing this. absolutely LOVE this little saw...

[@e-train6402]

Great video. I was on the fence because of the bar length. Now I pretty sure I'm getting one

[@patheick149]

Man. Good stuff...thanks, and thanks for this follow-up, was just watching the other hatchet demo video

[@danielramirez3939]

Same here. Im going to try it will give you an update

[@hectormanuelmadrigal5569]

That’s great tool!!! I’m looking to buy one and your video helped me with the info I needed. Well explained.

[@TheCrittercam001]

Nice video buddy. I have the Hatchet also and I love it. I do a lot of work at a nearby park and this little saw has made my work so much easier and more efficient. I still love firing up my gas chainsaws but this little guy holds it's own very nicely and will get a ton of use. Thanks for uploading this video it was very interesting.

[@FirePantsFabrication]

they are great to use.

[@themikeyone]

Brilliant bit of kit 👍🇬🇧👍

[@NathanGinn]

Thanks for this. I’m going to do this.

[@bobchamp5465]

I just purchased this saw and wondered if I could have installed a 8 inch bar and chain. Your video helped me and I may try your suggestion of the ten inch. I may look for an 8 inch, it could be a nice fix between the two sizes, 6 and 10. Not to small but easier on the motor. Thx for your video a real credit.

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

Were you able to mod this with an 8 inch bar?

[@MJermMer]

great vid mate

[@thehhoff69]

I didn't know they made a 16" full house chain. That will fit on the M18 chainsaw, exact same specs, I have got to try that.

[@dburge54]

Good Info, Good Job!

[@johnpolishak]

Nice video . You thought ours Ide the box. Very ingenious. You really used you head.

[@bradybooth14]

Great video.

[@ianpleshette]

Brilliant, I hope that Milwaukee comes up with this in there second gen with the M18 battery and motor to match.

[@joebast1842]

I think they have a larger battery chainsaw already that takes the m18 batteries

[@peterhuffam1006]

Great video, you can get a custom chain loop made at any Stihl dealership for $10 or $15. I suggest that you try the Stihl Pico Duro chain, as it is carbide tipped and will save you sharpening. Not sure if they make one in Full House, but you’ll be able to get semi-skip for sure.

[@767dag]

I didn’t know that …

[@heart4Pahoa]

Nice follow-up to your initial hack video. Thank you for taking the time to do both. I was on the fence about buying this for the Mrs as a pruning solution. But after seeing this 10” bar and blade option, this might make a nice cleanup saw to have around after a hurricane (no big trees around us). Initial searches for the Milwaukee 10” bar blade are not proving fruitful. Being on Hawaii (Big Island), many things are not as accessible from local venders (the preference to support local businesses). Amazon being the probable go to supplier is not showing any viable solutions.

[@Manhandle730]

Have you checked on eBay? There would be more chances for parts and used saws there I think.

[@mikeredhead2894]

That's it, I'm getting one for camping. Good informative video bruh thanks.

[@tetradgroup]

Glad I could help

[@jeffpriest9955]

I like it good job👍👍

[@timlambele7424]

Great video! Did you try to mount the 6" bar on the pole saw? I would like to swap them. Thanks for any info.

[@joelmartin2549]

I’m familiar with skip tooth, I didn’t know a regular chair was called a full house, that’s pretty neat, I’m going start using that.

[@tenflat2009]

Seems the full house chain does cut faster and smoother. For giggles my buddy and I put the 16" bar from my m18 saw on my hatchet. The hatchet doesn't like it much but if your "conservative" with your pressure it will cut full depth, around 15", with the bigger bar and chain. Might do better with the 6.0 battery.

[@brandontarr5418]

An M18 10" hatchet is the saw that Milwaukee SHOULD have made. It would make the perfect glamping firewood saw.

[@adirmanshari70]

Thanks for the video.. I just bought that chainsaw today. Do you know where can I get this 10" bar?

[@kctyphoon]

Milwaukee is releasing an M18 Hatchet now, M18 top handle chainsaw, and m12 pruning shears. I have the M12 hatchet, the original M18 chainsaw, and the M18 pole saw (among many others, i work for a big utility company) and they are all very impressive. I expect all the new stuff will be as well.

[@ikemontel2465]

I can't find their top handle and I need one.

[@kctyphoon]

@@ikemontel2465 I believe last I saw it was listed on their website as "coming soon". It should be getting released soon by now I'd imagine.

[@kctyphoon]

@@ikemontel2465 yea, Milwaukee's site shows a 12" and 14" top handle still waiting to be released. I'd imagine it would be soon, since spring is here and they announced the top handle saws a while ago.

[@BLASTIC0]

Dude! That is exactly what I am looking for. Thanks!!!

[@beatit2974]

@HowIDidIt I just picked up the Ryobi 10 inch chainsaw because it was on sale and also because I'll have an 18v if I should ever need it. I swapped out the bar and chain with my M12 and it worked great. The only thing missing is a full house chain, that I can hold off on. The 6 in. was enough to cut up small stuff for the fire in deer camp last week, but the 10 in would have been nice. And, I tagged out on an older fork muley lol.

[@tetradgroup]

Muley, nice you must be on my side of the country.

[@beatit2974]

@@tetradgroup I'm down in Arizona. We have great Mule Deer and awesome Coues Whitetail hunting.

[@DonaldwFowlerjr]

Informative.

[@mwwoudstra]

Do you know if the 8 inch bar from the m18 will fit on the m12

[@jeffarnold1983]

I don't have that saw because I thought it was too small to be useful. You made it useful. I'm sure you know you aren't supposed to hold the handle like that. That seems like the natural place to grab it.

[@tetradgroup]

I usually use it one handed for the small stuff but I still catch myself holding the outside of the handle to this day. It does feel natural but dangerous.

[@TENNcaveman]

This saw is extremely useful stock. I'm using mine for camping firewood and pruning. Love it! And don't touch the bar or chain with a battery on it! It runs with a push of a button! It sounds like the motor is really straining with the 10 inch bar.

[@racebiketuner]

Cool mod. Thanks for posting. I hope Milwaukee is paying attention ;-) Please make a M18 version so I can use my existing batteries!

[@danlux4954]

@J L too big. I heard they are coming out with a medium sized one.

[@BLASTIC0]

Is it the Oregon R40 that you are looking for?

[@ys7221]

Have you considered upgrading to the m18? Curious how this upgrade would work on that. Great video btw.

[@chiapasjosue145]

Excellent video friend, a question, I have a Milwaukee m18 2727-20 chainsaw. and I wanted to change the bar for a 20 inch one, do you know if it is compatible with the OREGON 20 inch 3/8, 0.050 bar? help me please friend.

[@VanD3rp]

Can we put a 12” 1/4p bar and chain on this thing?

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

Looks useful for working off a ladder!

[@sulmyhernandez8503]

I noticed that the full house chain was faster

[@timskiff9422]

Mine works great with the original bar chain.

[@RyanJardina]

If I were a serial killer this would be my weapon of choice. Plus the tool is already red no need to clean the blood off.

[@catlady8324]

You’d still want to clean it. It would much up the works and get all crusty and nasty.

[@sulmyhernandez8503]

oh and can you please tell me where you got the full house chain

[@tetradgroup]

I used the Skilsaw SPT1500 which I ordered from Amazon. It's for a 16" bar so it needs to be cut down to 40 drive links to fit the 10" bar.

[@ChrisBranleh]

Any updates?

[@hojjatahangarikiasari7670]

What oil do you use for the chain? is a regular 10W-30 fine or it needs to be thinner?

[@Manhandle730]

Use bar oil. It’s made specifically for chainsaw chain to bar lubrication.

[@nicks231988]

Sir when you make a video, would request you to also add a link to where I can buy it. N than I'll surely come back to watch all your videos 😊

[@JamminClemmons]

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[@jemill100]

Hey mate, it's been a year, have you come up against any issues or problems with the 10 inch??

[@tetradgroup]

No issues at all, still running like new.

[@lilchirp4846]

umm, so why didn’t Milwaukee go with 1/4 pitch chain?

[@MB4ever88]

Probably to make you buy their proprietary replacements I would guess.

[@MJermMer]

Can you fit the 16 inch chainsaw bar?

[@Manhandle730]

I’m sure he could but it would be getting near to useless at that point. This 10” bar had it sounding like it was dying already.

[@deadjoey77]

im convinced to not upgrade after this. i use mine daily, usually for small jobs cuz its way lighter in the tree or for cleaning up at the end of a job. got other saws for bigger things. it dose what it dose perfectly. just slap a bigger battery in it for more power.

[@ariip]

I have been looking for the 10inch bar but nobody has it available or in stock. I have not contacted milwaukee directly yet.

[@ryanpetersburg4933]

They will advise not to do this. Much greater chance for loss of control and injury.

[@fullthrottle2656]

Bought my Milwaukee bar off Ebay last week

[@ShineManable]

Same here just now

[@lewiemcneely9143]

It's all a trade-off.

[@catlady8324]

There was no timing for a comparison? ⏱

[@christatoo184]

Ce qui intéresse c est batterie durée. Combien de coupes. Diametre de coupe. Vitesse de chaine. Joli joujou.

[@nohcho84]

Why not just get makita 18v 10 inch top hadle?

[@RedIron1066]

I’ve got both, and think I prefer the Makita for most of what I do.

[@Chris-vc1dh]

I think M18 will have better cut time due to power.

[@jl9362]

They need to commercially produce your setup but with an M18 battery.

[@racebiketuner]

Yup. I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

[@Manhandle730]

For sure. This mostly worked but the motor was not happy about it. I own one of these and it never sounds like it’s working that hard. That dry log was asking too much of it. You would definitely fry it out before too long. It’s great for pruning and limbing around your property though. When it’s logging time though, that’s when the full size gas saws come out.

[@se7002t]

Why is the top handle so flimsy looking? Love everything else but the handle.

[@joq702]

Underpowered for this size of log - an 18V of same tool would work great I think.

[@mikemiller3755]

They don't sell the 10 inch bar any longer from Milwaukee, probably because of your video, LOL!

[@tetradgroup]

That's funny

[@racebiketuner]

Apparently they would prefer you to buy the 10" Makita....

[@fullthrottle2656]

I just purchased a 10" bar for mine last week so they are still available.

[@hepeli2]

Is It possible To find 7",8" 9" long sword? Do You have 2A battery, How long it Last with 10" sword?

[@ariip]

Regardless of ever or every other, there in only one chain I buy now and will not buy another regular chain again. IT IS FOOLISH to buy any other chain. I am buying only carbide chains which yes, actually have carbide teeth. They can go a very long time without sharpening, do not dull easily at all, and cut through everything. People have cut cinderblocks with them and then cut logs like nothing was done to them. You can get them online for all 3 milwaukee tools. For the 16, 10, and 6 inch. The pricing is very respectable. Roughly 50, 35, and 25 respectively.

[@Manhandle730]

Specifically where online can you get these?

[@charlesfinnley5106]

Too me, it looks like the standard chain was faster

[@wrx248]

Hard old seasoned wood is hard to cut unless you have a lot of power like a gas chainsaw. The every other cutting link is to save on the cordless motor from over heating. Cordless saws are light duty only. 3" or less. The greener the better. Otherwise reciprocating saw with a pruning blade works best.

[@WhiskeyTangoFoxtraught]

Get you a Makita 18v XCU06Z. Much better and just as handy.

[@tetradgroup]

I have heard good things about the Makita saw!

[@timgeist1574]

The milwaukee 8" M18 hatchet is far superior to their 6" M12. I easily fell a 10" 50' oak, using one hand, with a 8" M18. Just don't cut any dirt with it.

[@jeffweaver5728]

I liked it, heres a comment... I would like to see it cut til its dead, maybe arm/leg size wood, just make a pile and cut til it quits.

[@chiragparmar26000]

But it's too slow

[@BrewCrew_88]

Comment

[@tetradgroup]

Best comment ever 😃

[@keepitreal5148]

She's likes 10 inches

[@scalejedi3849]

Piece of junk save your money.Buy gas one