My full review of the Stihl GTA 26 garden pruner !

[@pjwillsr]

I have one of these...highly recommend buying a spare Stihl battery (around $50)...they don't last very long and take over an hr to charge. One reason the Stihl is a "great price"...due to the small battery. Love it for the kind of jobs you demonstrated.

[@evilevilrick]

Who can thumb down a saw vid? What kinda person don't like a saw? I think that would be good just for what you showed. Some home duty keep the tree limbs so you can walk under them. Shade for settin. Would be a good saw to take on an overnight camping trip. Good demo I think. The new battery's last a lot longer than they used to.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Right Rick thumbs down on a saw video ! 🤦🏻‍♂️😂😂 some people lol . I actually brought this on a camping trip last weekend it was great for small stuff . Thanks for comment Rick I appreciate it .👍🏻👍🏻

[@Bionicbabyy]

I agree.

[@TheMarsgia]

Haters

[@crlguitar1]

Bought a Stihl & a Craftsman. Stihl was more expensive but seems better built. Used the Craftsman 1st 'cuz chain slipped & froze on Stihl 1st day. Stihl has nice velcro case to store the saw & parts. Craftsman had a cheap charger but the battery lasted well on the craftsman.

[@alexryherd9810]

I've been eyeing this pruner for a while now, I have a decent sized property I inherited with a bunch of flower beds and stuff on it. My area of central IL is infested with invasive honeysuckle and mulberry trees. A weed whacker and machete just don't cut it. I use saws a lot to cut firewood and fell trees, usually use anything from 16' to 32' but those are all too cumbersome for trimming the brush. This looks great for what I need it for though

[@TheMarsgia]

just bought meself one today, Exited to use around my garden. Wish that Stihl would make the bigger chain saw with that safety bar protector Great vid

[@jnygaarddk]

One RED led means battery to hot or too cold. One flashing green is flat batt. And 3 RED are pruner too hot btw. Even though there are only 2 wires on the motor, but the controller must keep track of current over time or something.

[@carlstoner2012]

Chainsaw gloves will be helpful to avoid hand cuts when holding the wood you're cutting.

[@marcusm5127]

They don't really work with electric chainsaws too much torque in the motor so they don't stall as easy as the gas ones.

[@Bionicbabyy]

Very good video. Great information. Whether your limbing or branching; thank you for helping me decide whether to get this product or not.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Thank you I’m glad I could help 😁

[@ruthannjones5873]

I would use the small pieces for kindling.

[@Wherethewindblows524]

I just ordered a small chainsaw like that from Canada I thought. I was sent a wire with two circles I'm not happy the company is fighting me on it. I wanted one to use on my husband place trim back lilac bushes. What a drag now I gotta find another I can afford again

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Well that stinks

[@preese100]

Great video ....thanks for the detailed review and use of the wood cutter.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching! 😁

[@outfitr9703]

Thanks! I'm getting one. Can you fell large doug fir trees with it?....jk I've got many stihl chainsaws up to 70cc along with many hand saws and loppers. We live in a forested area and are constantly pruning small branches around the bottom of trees. Sure you can use hand saws or small gas chainsaws but the ability to reach in with one hand and not have to saw back and forth or use two hands to lop them off will be awesome......and that guard will come off for cutting with the top of the bar.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Thanks for watching

[@Wherethewindblows524]

I can't believe u were that close to a Robin. Cute 😄

[@akashmare]

Thank you brother!! 👍

[@Wherethewindblows524]

Thank you kyle

[@rhythmfield]

Might be overkill, but what do you think of goggles/eye protection when using this little guy? I’m completely new to the world of chainsaws and pruning so I’m starting at square one. Does this thing send a little twigs or bits of bark, or low/no eye risk? Thanks for a great helpful video.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Should definitely wear safety glasses .I did not prune this tree properly. Should be clean cuts closer to the trunk . Standing on a ladder is also not the best idea . I’ll admit that .

[@terrancecoard388]

Nice review...you covered all the bases. I don't need to check out five other reviews. My wife saw this two days ago and to say she is hinting is an understatement! I wonder if I sound like that when I want a new pistol‽

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Thanks Terrance . I’m sure you sound just like her , I mean it’s a new pistol ! Lol Thanks for the view and comment !

[@bobbarker4255]

Cute

[@bdfloresa]

Saves my hands

[@petesmith3923]

Looks like you can't get very close to the trunk of the tree.

[@worldpeace32]

It's cool but I feel an axe can do just about the same thing

[@VP-nz6ok]

Just do it! 5-6 times you say I'm gonna trim some branches!

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

😀

[@carlstoner2012]

What Chainsaws do you use for your wood carving? Stihl 201 with a carving bar? Im thinking of either getting a Stihl 201 C-M or a Stihl 261 C-M which happens to now have a 14" light 04 guide bar.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Currently I run a Stihl msa 170 with 1/4 pitch sprocket and cannon dime bar 50 gauge , and an msa 160 with a Stihl dime bar .43 gauge those saws are for detail only . Then I a msa 200, msa 220 and ms 250 for blocking. 201 would be a nice detail saw and the 261 would be good for blocking

[@idigbebop]

Very nice, Kyle. I’d rather have that then my cordless Milwaukee 12M reciprocating saw. Trade ya?

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Ha ! Not sure I’d trade it . Lol

[@phill0952]

than, not THEN !!

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

@Master of Puppets oh man that’s definitely would be a hard trade to pass on for sure ! Lol

[@AMWudy-gm7ho]

Nice video, my wife loves to prune branches alot.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Thank you

[@matthewlc7249]

Left some gnarly knots on there, bud. Do you even pr00n?

[@ezequielramos1508]

😂😂😂

[@gavin1342]

Small cuts look very ragged and that’s bad for the tree. Loppers or a bush hook work a lot better. For these. But the thicker cuts look good and at my age more manageable than a bow saw

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Yeah those smalls cuts are rough for sure . This box elder is shot as it is and needs to come down . The higher up leads have some real bad spots .

[@darlenerothenay6251]

I have a small sawzaw which for limping up small limbs and is so-so. Would this be a better option?

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

The sawzaw would probably give you more reach . This little saw is probably lighter though . There’s pros and cons .

[@darlenerothenay6251]

@@KyleHallwoodworker Excellent point. And thank you so much for such a prompt reply!

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

@@darlenerothenay6251 you’re welcome

[@rockinrosie123]

How large of a branch can you trim with this?

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

I think you could do 3” but I would go over 2” . Its meant for small stuff , garden pruning.

[@muradahamed4499]

Brother what is the price of this product in Bangladesh ? Please

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

You would have to look it up . I’m in the US .

[@leonardoodon4880]

Just use bolo for that very small twigs.

[@zvezdanakish4833]

Where can you buy one? I would love to get it, but so far I could find it only on two sites which I was not able to confirm were legit.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

A Stihl dealer . Usually you can go to Stihl.com and have your order sent to a local dealer . Stihl won’t usually ship saws directly to your residence. @stihl

[@usdibaby35]

@@KyleHallwoodworker We sell them at my work now and they dealer themselves said they are on back order and they aren’t taking any more orders. Lol. I bought the only on we had on the shelf.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

@@usdibaby35 at least you got one !

[@akhilks366]

Battery time

[@Mackeson3]

How long does it take to recharge the battery?

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

I think it’s around 20-30 minutes

[@apumasterp]

Not sure I. Merica, but in Canada and the rest of the world it’s a still, not steel!

[@alysonkillam4477]

In Canada the commercials say Steel

[@carlosz114able]

How long does the battery last ?

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

I made all the cuts in the video on one charge . I think I have a fought time in the video . I don’t remember off the top of my head .

[@retrodad8817]

Other reviewers said you only get about 8-10 minutes of use on a charge

[@christopheryoung5480]

is it do as i say not do as i do

[@rishardlampese8947]

This tool was a big disappointment to me. To be fair it does work as depicted in this video regarding the very small sproutings off the trees, however if you notice, the video is speeded up during the cutting of the long pieces to fit in the barrel. Maybe this is because the GTA 26 takes a lot longer to cut when one end of your branch isn't anchored, especially on fresh cuts. You're better off using a lopper to save time. On very old dried-out wood it's not too bad. If you're doing any kind of extensive yard work you'll need two extra batteries to fill an hour's work and at $40 to $50 or more a pop it gets a little ridiculous. Lastly I would just say that the GTA 26 imho does not have the power you'd expect from a Stihl product, and although the general cosmetic build of the product is excellent, the performance delivery is far less than stellar. I've used very cheap china units that performed as well even though they would probably break down faster. So what's the alternative to the convenience of a 4 inch chain saw? That would be personal preference. To know, I guess you'd have to compare it to a small regular chain saw - gas or electric or...arrrrgggg battery. Also compare it to a nice small tree saw blade. Just apply a little elbow grease and get'er done!

[@charleshollingsworth1583]

I love mine the first to go was the stupid gaurd took that bitch off, so now i can cut with the top side of the bar. the next thing to go will be the stupid trigger lock. just like lawn mowers and gas cans they make all that safety crap for stupid people. when i was growing up we farmed and all safety garbage that was in the damn way was removed i still have all my limbs. folks this little saw does a good job if you are a city slicker leave the damn gaurd on.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Great comment Charles ! Thanks !

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

If you haven’t, you should check out the video where I carve using this mini saw .

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Carving a mini bear with the Stihl GTA 26 pruning saw !

[@rhythmfield]

@@KyleHallwoodworker can we see that mini bear? Got a video?

[@rhythmfield]

Well I am a “city slicker“, new property owner, first time I’ve ever had my own backyard at age 58. I’m also a professional drummer and need all of my fingers. So I salute Stihl for the great blade guards and protective features - I understand the trigger lock is a hassle but could prevent a misfire and a stupid accident by this city slicker from the Bronx, so I’m glad it’s there.

[@jbrock5326]

Machete would be quicker, and easier to sharpen.

[@theronwinsby]

Loppers and a hand saw is faster.

[@jackgresch6932]

Nice saw, but u talk to much

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Right ! Man I just get going and going and going and going . But then again man my videos would be so boring if I didn’t explain in great detail the item I’m reviewing or what I’m doing with it . I’m mean if I didn’t talk so much with the idea of answering many questions before they even have to be asked I would just have to answer those questions here in the comments ya know so why not take the time time to talk a lot and answer them in the video no periods for a reason......... Have an awesome day and be sure to check out some other videos where I purposely talk a lot oh and a few where I do not talk so much . I have put to much time into this comment but man I just love to talk . Hope you have a great day ! 😂