Testing Olmlmo Miniature Chainsaw Real World Review

[@harrygmarshall5157]

I don’t usually like a running commentary on a video , but your dry sense of humor fits my ears 👍🏻

[@piconano]

Found your channel today and binge watched it. I've used a reciprocating saw with a demolition blade to cut branches as thick as small trees. Runs quieter, more efficient, no chain oil, easy to sharpen blade.

[@RickShort21]

My 12” DeWalt electric saw works really well. It’s not a one-hand saw, but it it lightweight and easy to manage for long periods.

[@portal299]

Love the channel Wilson. 🤟 I've just gone out on my own in the tree game, I would be highly interested in what it was like when you first started, lessons learned and a overview on your tree journey. Respect brother. Keep cutting. 💪

[@WilsonForestLands]

I have thought about getting a little into my history, just haven’t decided how I want to go about it or how interested people would be. Thanks for the comment, always good to know what kind of content people would be interested in.

[@Verschlimmbesserung]

​​@@WilsonForestLandsThat would be interesting, indeed.

[@Dustin_the_wind]

Whatever feels comfortable, and real; basically what you do. Even when you goof around. You at least make a parody of it, which I find fitting personally.

[@RickShort21]

@@WilsonForestLandsI’d like to hear your story.

[@novampires223]

In Curry Co these can be used when fire danger is high and gas saws are shut down at 10:00 am.. might be handy to finish a job

[@edwinlikeshistractor8521]

It really adds a cutting edge to your gesturing.

[@WilsonForestLands]

Oh my! If I decide I need a pun writer, I now know who to go to. 😂

[@JakeAho]

I recently got a knock off dewalt one handed pruning saw that works with all my dewalt batteries, very one-handy!

[@Robert-cd5zr]

Nice little tool! Any pros and cons relative to a reciprocating saw with long blade?

[@williamemerson1799]

Circuit breaker and battery compatibility with one of the most popular brands around. 👍👍 Be interesting to see how it holds up. Could be a back saver for some of us old pharts with lower back problems.

[@WilsonForestLands]

Yeah how long it holds up could be something to test.

[@treepop1550]

It wasn't too long ago that serious woodworkers laughed at the idea of battery powered tools but they are proven to have their place in the trades and outdoors! Of course, they won't outperform a gas saw but have several advantages. My grandpa died 52 yrs. Ago and missed out on the. Cordless tool revolution but he would've certainly marveled at todays cordless drills and saws !!!

[@w.alexedmonds8287]

The most impressive part was no oil spill upon fill up..

[@On_The_Farm]

I have a similar saw from a different brand without the oiler. They work well for small stuff, but that 5" stuff is pushing it. Use it for what it is intended for.

[@WilsonForestLands]

So maybe it’s not just this saw. Good point to use it for what it’s intended for.

[@tyharland1906]

I have one i use to do small stuff, made by milwaukee. I suppose its handy, i use it mostly for cutting stuff out of my lawnmower deck. Also works ok for those tough guys that wont go all the way through the splitter.mine actually has dogs on it, they bite pretty good

[@nanomaine]

I really enjoy my Makita 18V top handle saw. The 36V or 40V would be even better. I tried one of the cheaper brands, like you use in the video - but the Makita is light-years ahead in power and quality. Small battery saws, from big names like Makita, Milwakee, DeWalt, etc - would all be very useful. 🙂

[@WilsonForestLands]

If I could get ahold of a saw like that it would be good to be able to do a comparison.

[@nanomaine]

The Project Farm YT channel, has done excellent comparisons on battery chainsaws. He has tested both compact and larger.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Every tool has its purpose. 😁👍

[@woodworker3122]

I like the Saker mini chainsaw. Lots of power and very lightweight and easy to lug around in the brush.

[@Norman_Fleming]

With that guard on the top of the bar it would work well for pruning limbs that are close to other limbs you don't want to damage. Getting into smaller trees and cleaning up the wonky growths.

[@stevenbenavente1229]

Thank you for not having commercial.

[@southernadirondackoutdoors]

Hmmm, interesting...could be handy around sawmill for those pesky branches missed at the felling location but that blade guard thing would have to go. On the lighter side...perhaps it needs your square grind to cut the bigger stuff 😁

[@WilsonForestLands]

That’s one of the first things I thought of when I saw the chain, wonder if I can get square ground chain for this thing? 😁

[@grahamgeiger3206]

One other minor disadvantage is some saws with full wraps like my 046 the normal scrench doesnt fit onto the clutch cover nuts properly. You can make it work but really the low profile one is the proper tool. Not a big enough reason to want a half wrap but it is a minor annoyance.

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

For small sticks and light use these cheap little 'tools' will do the job, but they're all usually made of lightweight ABS or PS plastic, which is not robust at all. It makes these things a "One Drop and Done" sort of adventure.

[@AlaskanInsights]

looks like it works ok. 100% pure chinesium... could be handy for short camping trips..

[@WilsonForestLands]

Definitely Chinesium.

[@koerttijdens1234]

Its working very well

[@hiscifi2986]

I have the cheaper version with 4 + 6 inch bars, that cost only 20% of that. It trimmed up 100yards of Hawthorn hedge on one battery, and reached into the hedge where bigger saws would not fit. I find some of the chains do not have sufficient width of Kerf, so bind up in bigger wood. Your saw is much better than mine as it has a Brushless motor, I bet you will get some good use with it.

[@mikehughes2026]

Good in-depth review Michael, would consider if I could only pronounce name. I agree with you about keeping the saw in your truck, might come in handy Take care 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@WilsonForestLands]

Handy as long as you keep the batteries charged. Thanks for the comment.

[@zookeeper94558]

Any idea on what the life of the electric motor is? I think that would be my #1 concern...

[@timothyallbritton1961]

I keep a Green Works 40-volt electric chain saw in my truck with a 16-inch bar and that little saw amazes me. I have a small inverter in my truck that I plug the charger into and two batteries. My truck has two batteries, and it doesn't kill my truck battery even when left charging overnight. When my daughter got it for me, I thought it was a joke. I use it at my sawmill for cutting knots off and limbing and its great not having to fire up the Husqvarna every time I need a quick cut. I couldn't imagine not having it now. Great video!

[@skipdavison7682]

Did you state that it is compatible with makita 18v battery's??

[@dougalmacguire9749]

big tool for initial entry is concerning.....what if you dont have a big tool?? would a little one suffice?

[@user-scooter1965]

I can see where a handheld saw like this would come in handy at times. Maybe for some pruning around the house or when clearing hunting lanes in early fall at camp. Am I going to rush out and buy one? Meh! Not real confident in the longevity of this saw?

[@WilsonForestLands]

Yeah I’m not sure about longevity. I’m still trying to decide if I want to do a video seeing how shortI can get it to not last.

[@rew4640]

I keep a small battery saw similar to that one on my lawn mower while I'm mowing my yard that way as I come across limbs that I would like to trim down it's literally just a couple seconds ordeal

[@ivanpare3836]

another real handy application is when running a small scale chipper with limited throat dia. One can generally learn when a crotch of bend in a branch will hang you from accessing the blades of the chipper. In this situation a unit like this is very handy. No starter cord to yank just pull the trigger on the problem spots

[@MsdMakingSawDust]

Look likes it works pretty good for small cleanup jobs. Quick to just grab and trim something and light.

[@WilsonForestLands]

I have used it several times since that video. Small pieces that were in the way of my truck. It was easy just to grab it and quickly cut it off.

[@jamesmorgan6782]

Wonder how it would do in trimming lumber? This video is very informative great job.

[@WilsonForestLands]

I have wondered that too. When I am back at the mill I will have to see if it comes in handy there.

[@terryk3118]

Interesting to see someone logging with an electric saw. I heard Washington state has a bill introduced that would ban gas engines from chainsaws.

[@middleway1885]

Nice review... any chance on the duration of cutting time... plus comparing on the temp of the outside (as batteries can be poopoo in the cold... lol)

[@WilsonForestLands]

Those are good suggestions. I may have to do that when I get some time too. Thanks for the suggestions.

[@ElectricDanielBoone]

More electric saws info on my channel. I'm on my second Greenworks 40v, 16" chainsaw and they've worked great for me over the years. Mine have been the cheaper consumer model saws, but they still work well for what ive been using them for. Tried the Greenworks polesaw, but gave up on them after the third one had a mechanical failure.

[@lpeterman]

Greenworks adherent here as well. Still on first 12" and 16", but both are getting pretty beat up. They've taken everything I throw at them and keep on purring. Def. money's worth.

[@WilsonForestLands]

It would be interesting to do a comparison of a similar sized Greenworks and this one.

[@lpeterman]

Well next time you're here, we'll perform a "shoot-out" of battery-powered equipment.@@WilsonForestLands

[@ElectricDanielBoone]

@@lpeterman the chain oiler on my first 16" went bad after a lot of use. The newer model Greenworks 16" replacement saw has some improvements, like the chain tensioner is way better. New saw uses the same 40v battery the old saw did. I really want to get a commercial Husky polesaw, which would work fantastic for the forest fuel reduction projects i do. Commercial saws are generally rain resistant rated and have better battery cooling.

[@ElectricDanielBoone]

@@WilsonForestLands I don't think Greenworks makes a saw that small. I tried their smaller (8 or 12") chainsaw for a while, but it used the same biggish 40v battery as the 16", which made it awkward so I sent it back.

[@jeremybartlett1706]

I've never heard the depth gauges being called stops, before, rakers are depth gauges. That said, I have heard they aid in raking out cut chips, so, maybe they do rake.

[@WilsonForestLands]

Someone told me in the comments, raker comes from the days of the old misery whip crosscut saws. They actually did rake out the chips. All makes sense now.

[@oconnaugh]

I keep mine on my chipper. If I have a branch that I need lopped off, so the trunk can go into the chipper I reach for of these. Mine is a Dewalt.

[@WilsonForestLands]

I was thinking it would be good next to the wood splitter and sawmill for similar reasons.

[@TheHj48]

Silky or Fanno hand saws with a machete or boys axe for me. No batteries to lug around or recharge plus no lithium child labor issues. Batteries don’t work well in subfreezing temps. I do use a Stihl battery pole saw, which bc of the reach is an awesome tool. No Chineseium either.

[@John-cj3ve]

I have a couple of 8" Kebtek mini chainsaws. I paid around a hundred dollars for them. Sadly; I see that that they are no longer available from Amazon. But they are available directly from Kebtek. Their website is kinda screwy; so Idk how much they are going for now. 36 fps! I have a couple of other minis; and there is no comparison. The Kebtek sounds like it's going to blow itself apart! I wouldn't sell them for twice what I paid for them. I timed a couple of cuts once; it cut through a measured 8" piece of white oak in 31 seconds!

[@dgoodman1484]

Did it really come with some type of 1/4 pitch LP chain? Never seen 1/4 P LP chain before. 1/4P is magic on something like a echo 2511. Be curious if that’s just 1/4P or something new. Anyway, needs more chain speed to be useful and faster than a good handsaw but no doubt that it’s less work than a handsaw so 🤷🏽‍♂️👍🏼

[@tyharland1906]

Fairly certain that's what my milwaukee version of this has on it, tiny little 1/8" file to sharpen. Cuts surprisingly well

[@davidedwards3734]

Looks good, just wondering how it lasts. Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@WilsonForestLands]

That is the question, how long it will last. I may do a video to see how much punishment it can handle.

[@stevenbenavente1229]

Dang it! You hit me up with a welder commercial but I don't own that welder

[@WilsonForestLands]

You may have to blame KZbin for that one.

[@mikelobue1431]

I bought an expensive electric one and used it a lot because I wanted it to work. They have their place and it's nice to have but if you have to make a lot of cuts it feels like a toy that grossly under produces compared to using a real saw. They're nice in the garage at 10 oclock at night if you have a little project going and need to make a cut or minor pruning, but in any situation where your making a lot of cuts and are used to using something small that gets the job done, you will be frustrated.

[@grizz2702]

The problem with keeping it in the truck is the battery is dead when you rarely need it ...would rather have a hand saw ...cheers

[@WilsonForestLands]

That’s what I started thinking about this morning. It’s a good point.

[@yenerm114]

Be interesting to see what it would do w a makita battery in it

[@WilsonForestLands]

Yes it would. I would if I had one but not sure if it’s worth buying one to do it.

[@yenerm114]

@@WilsonForestLands rite, deff not if ya don’t already have makita

[@N4HHE]

The Amazon listing says your 8” saw has a 1200 HP motor!

[@lpeterman]

My best guess is just pronounce it "Olmo" (It's like French, just don't pronounce 1/3 of the letters.) I've got one more use for a mini-chainsaw; broomsticks! I've been seriously contemplating acquiring one of these for a couple of years now -- it would make a big difference in broomstick harvesting. Nearly everything I'd be cutting would be smaller than 2" diameter, so likely wouldn't struggle as you had with that dry Grandie. Really, it's just a smaller version of what I use everyday. My, it's-time-to-head-home-now phrase: "I'm outta batteries" or "My battery's dead." Good reasons to take a break. Cheers from your battery-powered/electric tree-farm neighbor to the North.

[@WilsonForestLands]

I could see that working well for your broomsticks. That just made me wonder if they would be interested in Myrtle. I have a lot of Myrtle sprouts that might work well for broomsticks.

[@edwardlautsch8539]

Neat tool. Might be hard on a fellas hand and rist though. Pick up a 12 volt dc to 120 v ac inverter/converter. Then can charge batteries anywhere you have that F250 super duty skidder! 😂

[@WilsonForestLands]

I do have one of those but not with me at this place. The super duty skidder actually has a couple built-in 120 AC plugs. They only work with the engine running though, which makes them less useful than I would like.

[@ronaldlarue1107]

Good review seems to be what it appears to be.

[@stephenoverdorf4917]

First hand experience with these saws.......If you give one of these to your spouse you might not have any limbs left on a tree for a square mile around the house.

[@WilsonForestLands]

Hah, that reminds me of the story of when my uncle got a hold of a pole pruning saw. My aunt was very annoyed with all the damage he did to all the trees in the yard.

[@scottfoster2487]

The reason they cal the depth guage a raker is a harking back to misery whips day when theyused rakers to rake chips outta the cut and control the cut of the peg tooth./ For the occasional libs or tree trimming battery is king of the tool shed. No these wont ever replace the gas saws butthey do compliment gs well. A small battery saw on the wood splitter is a nice tool for stubby limbs or knots thet need cut.

[@WilsonForestLands]

OK, that makes sense. Thanks for clearing that up, now I feel better about calling them rakers.

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

While it was painful to watch the saw struggle at times, it would be a lot better than finger nails and teeth for getting debris out of the way in a pinch! I generally use an MS 170 for light duty tasks like those shown... tasks where my bigger Stihl pro saws aren't necessary. For "emergencies," I keep a Silky pruning saw in my vehicle that is meat powered... needs no batteries or mix gas. 😉

[@WilsonForestLands]

Yeah I always keep a folding pruning saw in the vehicle. If it was a larger tree it would take a long time to get through it but better than being stranded. And maybe even better on bigger stuff than doing it with this saw.

[@smurface549]

My impression is that those tools are rather good for gardening. Cutting some bush here and there, or that annoying branch that blocks your way to the garden shed. For the use cases where I'd need to cut a little more than just a few thin branches I'd rather use a "proper" cordless chainsaw. For the Ryobi users, they have an 18V chainsaw as well, which is definitely not a professional tool but good enough for comfortably cutting trees up to let's say 8" in diameter. I own that one myself. It's a toy compared to my gasoline powered saws, but still looks more like a chainsaw compared to the one presented in this video. And, of course. there are some Husqvarna and Stihl options, which arguably are (a lot) more expensive, but might even be sufficient for light felling work. The Stihl MSA 300 keeps getting quite good reviews and is comparable in performance to a MS241. If only the price tag would be more compatible with my wallet... :\

[@bohdanked]

I don't know, I've always thought these mini-chainsaws are dumb. My father bought one and threw it away after using it for a month. OK, they'll work for a bit, then after a couple of uses the chain dulls, now you have to sharpen it, and after second sharpening you need a new chain. You need a place for another battery and a charger and keep the battery charged. These things are extremely light duty. An axe and a handsaw is a way way better option. The only use for this I see is a homeowner who really needs to cut a few twigs but does not have strength or ability to use the hand tools. Like my tiny 85 year old aunt.

[@gus7130]

we employ professional-grade mini chainsaws for pruning orange and olive trees. We utilize these tools for 7 hours daily and find them extremely useful. For smaller diameters (3-15 cm), some of them match the speed of the Echo 2511, yet they are lighter and more portable. Furthermore, there's no requirement to manually start them each time, unlike their gas-powered counterparts. Moreover, electric chainsaws emit less noise and smoke.

[@bohdanked]

@@gus7130 That's actually a really good use case for these tools. I was looking at it more from the point of view of an average home owner. Sort of like buying a pneumatic nail gun and a compressor, when you need to drive 3 nails per year and already own a good quality hammer. I wonder how often do you have to sharpen/replace the chain with that intensive use?

[@bobhoward9016]

I keep my stihl electric chainsaw on my dozer for quick branch cuts ..I like it but it wasn't cheap and i use it a lot, very fast very effective but not to be used for real trees... waste of time.

[@mnemosynevermont5524]

Not meant to do anything over 4 or 5 inches.

[@mrMacGoover]

I think I'd trust my RYOBI 18 volt brushless 10" chainsaw to get me out of a sticky situation.

[@ronniel5941]

Does anyone else agree that it was more relaxing to watch this when the saw was being operated with both hands ?

[@geneplummer6645]

funny , i dont ever remember my machete having a dead battery

[@WilsonForestLands]

Aside from vehicles and heavy equipment, this is the first time I’ve had any forestry tool have a dead battery.

[@TheStickinator]

I'm going to stick with my cordless Sawzall. I have a bunchbof batteries

[@gunterbecker8528]

Don't think that one is for me !

[@nedkline886]

my nose hair trimmer has more power

[@Bushman9]

Looks like the girly saw came with girl size gloves. 😂 Easy now gals… I was just kidding around.

[@rakersdownnz]

Very, brave. To send a tiny battery saw, to a guy who uses proper saws. Also brave to name your product with an unpronounceable name. It will prove itself best when it cuts it's own top plastic safety doo-dad off.

[@WilsonForestLands]

I don’t think it will get a chance to cut the doodad off. I will probably have it off before it can. Although it might make good video if I can get it to cut it off itself.

[@MichaelSuire]

I’ve watched a lot of videos over the years. However I gotta say you need to get to the point of the videos sooner. To much rambling on.

[@bendugas8632]

I don't think a person who knows the difference would want this weak tool.

[@Mr.SuperDuper-idk]

Stupid junk Unless keeping it on a charger in truck

[@eithieus1652]

What a joke and I’m out

[@davidsicard2651]

It sounds like a POS