The Truth About Electric Chainsaws

[@Wild_Bill57]

The willingness to evaluate one’s opinion and then make a change is an admirable character trait.

[@applefire7330]

It's just a decision about a chainsaw. It's more telling that a person even has to bring this up. A tool is a tool. Use the one that does the job the best for you. Any stigma attached to a certain tool is attached by a person that is much too defensive emotionally and also much too worried about how they appear towards others.

[@drew5334]

I was literally about to say this. I wish more people had the guts to admit they were wrong about something, it takes humbleness and humility. Honestly, half the reason I watch this channel is for EC's character, imagine having him as a mentor growing up!

[@chrisjager5370]

It's the world that changed. The electric engine has long been stronger and lighter and cleaner and requires less maintenance -- if you could get enough juice, which you couldn't (1500 Watts = 2 horsepower at 100% efficiency). Batteries used to suck, and now they're powerful for anything even a car.

[@jessewoody5772]

Applefire give it a break. We're talking tools not psychology. Your comment is whats telling

[@jeremyjaziel7404]

i realize I am kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to watch newly released tv shows online?

[@tomharding1120]

I'm a builder in Australia and I know that this comment doesn't really relate to this particular video, but I really enjoy your channel. It's really informative to see how a skilled tradesmen goes about his craft. Keep up the great content! It inspires me to continue to get better at my trade.

[@divarachelenvy]

This channel is awesome. hi from Brisbane..

[@rodrop88]

Great content. Hello from Sydney.

[@Browndogdiesel]

G’day from the western downs! I’m an earthmoving operator/mechanic. I totally agree with you. These videos give me such a sense of pride in what I do and inspire me to get better as well as pass on my skills to a new generation.

[@jimfanning1770]

I feel like there is a fair community of Aussies on this channel. Somebody even sent him a buckaroo belt. Those things aren't cheap and freight costs are horrifying. Anyway cheers from Sydney.

[@banjosambar]

Cheers from south east vic👍🏻

[@aprilshowers2277]

I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle kzbin.infoUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.

[@HydraulicPressChannel]

I bought exactly same Makita saw this year and also lawnmower that uses same batteries and I am super happy with both. Saw is easier to use and maintain and lawnmower is so much quieter than my old one that there is no going back. And both do their job just as well as gas burning ones. And I even cut two cubic meters of firewood with the saw in one go without any problems. I think I once changed the batteries but I have plenty of those for other tools so it wasn't a problem. The trees that I had to cut down weren't the largest ones so I didn't feel any need to use larger saw for the job. I wish that they would do proper battery powered brushcutter also. That is even more annoying to use than chainsaw since starting and mounting it back to the harness is really annoying.

[@zeddpilsner4]

I read this comment in your voice

[@timothyjewett625]

My two favorite youtube channels on the same page?! Wow, life's good. My wife and I have been binging on Hydraulic Press Channel and Beyond the Press. Thanks for all the fun you bring Laury and Anni!

[@MusicBent]

I really love the internet some days ❤️

[@StoneysWorkshop]

great to see you here, and on AVE

[@MrSupro]

I was going to say you used that Makita one and it seemed to cut just fine. The battery and motor technology just had to catch up. Technology marches on but I am not going to toss out me Stihl and Husqvarna saws just yet. When they die from natural causes I will consider electric at that time.

[@bwilliamstown]

Just remember that most electric saws still need bar oil, have seen a few people run them dry thinking no oil needed and burn them out quick

[@catlady8324]

bwilliamstown Those people are just plain dumb.

[@davidtaylor4053]

Unfortunately they are putting auto Oilers on them. Go through oil like my old 68 ford.

[@incognitotorpedo42]

Yep, and B&C oil can still leak. Some things never change.

[@andrebartels1690]

That is some good advice. Thank you 👍

[@johndoc3842]

And my Ryobi goes through it very quickly. Still happy with the saw though as it won't be getting heavy use to justify a gas saw.

[@JerryWick]

The introduction of lithium-ion cordless tools has to be the most underrated revolution in the 21st century so far.

[@TheJttv]

I thought the lithium-ion battery inventor and pals won the nobel prize a few years ago

[@kids123123123]

I'd go step further: The introduction of lithium-ion has to be the most underrated revolution in the 21st century so far. The fastest car money can buy...tesla. Battery powered airplane ?!? Even your cell phone ("a computer that can fit in a single room!")

[@janderson8401]

@@kids123123123 don’t you mean a computer that fits in your pocket? The early mainframe computers would take up an entire room. By the 70s they were down to the size of a filing cabinet, and by1975 you could buy a hand held programable calculator with as much computing power as that late 60s mainframe.

[@mantaz40]

And... brushless motors

[@davegordon6943]

Invest in batteries

[@Gwoko303]

Being an arborist and consistantly having to start and stop my saw in the tree to communicate with my team on the ground. The electric saw saves my shoulder hundreds of pulls a day. Amazing step forward in the industry!

[@GleepGlop2]

Agreed, the convenience is a huge selling point for me as a casual user. A pleasure to use vs a pain in the ass to use.

[@allanwells4886]

Agree wholeheartedly. The old 200t has virtually gone into retirement.

[@abhibeckert]

@Mike Fu Yes they will. Just yesterday watched an arborist safely and easily cut down a huge tree (it took five hours) with battery powered saws. He owns several gas saws too, but didn't bother to even put them in the truck. Sure the small climbing saw batteries have to be swapped out/charged during the job. But that's easier, and cheaper, than working with two stroke gas.

[@oldowl4290]

Lucas, what kind of electric saw are you using? I assume a battery powered one.

[@thomaspayne6866]

@@oldowl4290 people are happy with the echo electric chainsaw. Cuts fast, and battery lasts a long time. Project Farm channel tested several electric chainsaws

[@aqueousone]

Much respect for the old dog that can learn new tricks!

[@markwatson9816]

To throw my 2 cents into the discussion recently when I went chainsaw shopping to replace my old corded electric saw I intentionally chose another corded saw. Why would I choose to have to deal with extension cords? Because my use case is that I have a small lot, don't use the saw often, generally am cutting up fallen branches for disposal, and the old saw lasted 25 years. So far I have yet to have a battery pack last that long and they're expensive to replace or repair so the corded saw ends up being a lot cheaper over its lifetime for me.

[@jonpardue]

I have owned a Husqvarna corded 16" saw for 20 years and its an amazing tool. It and a gas Stihl saw give great usefuleness.

[@DTSVK]

Corded Makita UC3541A here. We have small garden, few trees. So far I think it was a very good choice.

[@johnrosier1686]

Sounds like you have the right saw for your situation.

[@karendoyle7999]

Agree. Corded are so reliable in certain scenarios. Would only get cordless if like he said you already have those tools (which also upgrade over time). Have a 14" corded electric but love love my cordless reciprocating saw w a wood or pruning blade.

[@karendoyle7999]

@@treyhart6861 I'm triggered. I got the 18v Dewalt set, bought 2 new batteries after 6ish years now the 18v is a paperweight w the 20v the only real option if you want anything new. I don't think I can handle multiple types of batteries (psychologically) and am in paralysis on whether to switch and to what. Meanwhile my corded saws keep truckin' along. I'm doing a corded chainsaw for occasional use (cheap and lightweight), and a cordless reciprocating w obsolete batteries that match all my obsolete tools for frequent use 🙂

[@cody5495]

Best purchase this year I made was an electric lawn mower. it's extremely easy just to quickly mow my front lawn while my neighbors are typically fixing their gas mowers or going to the gas station.. I just pulled a battery off my charging base and start mowing

[@danespen5772]

I bought an electric mower too. Now I mow every chance I get.

[@RadDadisRad]

I agree on the electric lawn mower. The advent of brushless DC electric has allowed for equipment to become more reliable and more powerful and more compact. The ability to apply so much torque through a mower blade means you don’t have over speed it to prevent it from stalling out when it encounters a load.

[@chrismullin8304]

Add the weed whacker and you're set!

[@UrbanPanic]

In the city, electric mowers are particularly nice in the middle of the summer. Quiet enough to get up early and beat the heat: easier on the grass and easier on the person pushing the mower. Unless the lawn is still wet with dew. Then at least you're up early enough to get a start on making iced tea.

[@NordboDK]

I recommend electric garden tools to all my friends, mostly because I don't want to help fix them because they didn't maintain them. At least there is less maintenance to deal with.

[@incognitotorpedo42]

Scott, I couldn't agree more. The sound and smell of a gas chainsaw brings me back to my 2 stroke motorcycle riding youth, and I love 'em, but my electric chainsaw was an absolute revelation. I haven't grabbed the big gas saw in a long time.

[@skitidet4302]

2 stroke bikes sound way different tho since they have the exhaust bit(I don't know it's English name) that is meant to reflect the exhaust shock-wave back in in to the cylinder just as it closes thus improving power in the rpm range around the power band, that thing is what gives 2 stroke bikes the characteristic tinny sound. They don't put them on production chainsaws because they would take up too much space and it would be a burn hazard.

[@mathewmann2708]

I don't normally comment but as a former arborist with 15yrs experience, you are spot on. I got the Milwaukee and love it, it's not a work saw, but I love it around the hose, around the farm. 12a battery last forever

[@PGGraham]

It's a smart man that can recognize that the world has changed, and his opinion needs to change with it.

[@watchthe1369]

and sometimes not because he figured out some principles.

[@Brennan009]

Like gay marraige and communism ❤

[@tcmtech7515]

Depends on the change. Not all changes are as positive as they get sold as and too many are actual steps back due to unrealistic and or outrightly stupid counterproductive regulations being placed on them.

[@rosswoolley2854]

@@tcmtech7515 I might have to retire my Crosscut Saw, I never knew there were easier ways out there!

[@LeagueOfLegendsQc]

@@Brennan009 HAHA

[@Musabe009]

I’ve always loved the sound and smell also!! When I was a kid I found a racing go cart at a sale. I brought it home and my oldest brothers friend raced motorcycles, he said let’s put a chainsaw motor on it. So he helped me rig a motor on it. This cart flew and the sound of the chainsaw motor was embedded in memory. Growing up in Washington State I heard chainsaws as far back in memory. Still today I will stop and watch a master tree cutter doing his orchestration!

[@denisrhodes54]

mcculloch made karting motors, similar to the chainsaw version

[@crossnicholson2121]

I worked with a big Makita for around 5 years doing tree service and clean up. I recently started helping my mother clear some downed trees after the hurricane and her electric chainsaw impressed me from the first cut. I agree 100%, electric is no replacement for hard and long daily workhorse but it does a job and cuts just as good as you would expect from the big boys.

[@Bcc0rg]

last 5 years we have had a pair of Makita 14" petrol saw to work alongside our Huskies (16", 24" and 28") and they have been super reliable and for those quick little pruning jobs and the odd bit of fencing, we did have the Makita battery saw on loan from a friend and we will in time replace one of the gas-powered ones with one.. it's convenient, but most of all it is quiet!!! I would also say if you do not use a chainsaw professionally there is a much safer option in a battery reciprocal saw (we have the MAKITA DJR186Z) and this in many jobs has replaced the need for the small saws and is way way way way safer for anyone without proper chainsaw training. Keep up the great work and looking forward to the next video.

[@JamesBiggar]

Yes they are, thanks for making the video. A lot of misconception out there. My Remington could sit all season and will start on the 2cnd pull every time. Definitely the best saw I've owned even though it's not nearly as expensive as other brands. But it's not the best saw that I've used. Electric wins that bout like it does many others. #1 complaint I've seen from critics is battery/run time. But it's not really a good complaint, given that batteries from certain manufacturers can last up to half a day and can run all day if charged during breaks and lunch, like Stihl's AR 3000 pack for ex. Electric is expensive, sometimes twice as much as a gas saw in the same class, but their fuel efficiency is more than double. Which means fuel cost savings to be had and a potential net return on the investment after the saw pays for itself - especially if you carry a portable solar gen on the truck or trailer. Gotta have fuel storage of some kind - gas is more energy dense, but you can't pull it out of the sky. Gas saws are also too damn noisy. It's kind of annoying when the neighbours start their saws up to chop firewood all day and I've got a video to shoot. I'm almost ready to spend $600 of my own money to get them an electric before I buy myself one lol

[@jobobminer8843]

Did you mean to repeat yourself a few times at the end there?

[@SheepInACart]

I've used a large selection of saws, conventional and electric, and I really must disagree about endurance... none of them will cut anything like a half day. Even doing actual tree trimming ect as a one man team (so your stopping to feed the chipper rather than constantly working) there is simply no way to rotate between even a pair of batteries to keep any cordless tool bigger than a screwdriver actually working all day, even wearing a >8kg backpack worth almost $1,500aud (for local currency may differ) and having cables running down your arms to get caught up on things (it doesn't sound heavy/problematic till you've tried moving with it for a few hours at a time and realize while its very lightweight vs a hiking backpack you don't actually bend to pick things up/throw your weight around to move things in that context, much less try to climb a tree). IMO an amazing solution for brushcutters where you walk around cleared grass and work exclusively from standing position, but a bit dubious for chainsaws. As for if you get the cost back in "energy savings", firstly consider your cost of capital, if your saving up for a saw or borrowing credit, every dollar invested needs to work pretty hard, otherwise you'd save more money somewhere else (be that directly as fuel, like a new motor in the work truck, or as labor, like a power finger crane on the tray... your investment isn't competing with break even, its competing with best other place you could invest the money). Secondly to be doing that much cutting your needing to charge the tool batteries at the worksite, and not to be using a portable generator, by which point the serious question becomes if a corded tool might actually be a better bet for the majority of your saw hours. Likewise you need to factor the source of charge into payback time for electric vs gas, as unless that charge source is national grid mains power, the larger batteries, solar and chargers/regulators can be worth several times the total purchase price of the gas (or even electric) saw itself. If using solar you also need to consider what you do when weather is less co-operative (which includes things like dust/smoke that don't seem to darken the day much, but drop solar to a fraction) or when working under a forest canopy. Fuel might not fall out of the sky, but containing tens of times the energy per weight/volume means that storage/transport even for a weeks worth of portable tool use (anything but vehicles or generators really) is a non-binding concern, and fuel stations to fill them are one of the more common stores on the planet, so unless your packing weeks of food for some kind of expedition, access likely isn't the issue. Finally while certainly less annoying than a petrol powered saw, electric chainsaws are still far from quiet tools, they are well up into the hearing protection required range (and indeed are often your second loudest behind petrol chain saws, slightly ahead of impact guns or circular saws), so for work where you can't be loud (like outside ordinance hours, or tree trimming for luxury applications like resorts/hotels, in wildlife sensitive areas ect) they aren't generally permissible. Worse the ferrous bar/teeth means the electric devices aren't sparkless, meaning that you can't even use them in places where fire limitations would prevent petrol saws, and the bar lubrication means they can't be used in situations where not leaking oil/leaving marks could differentiate. So there really isn't a niche where being combustion-less would let you earn more money to try payback higher purchase prices. Hence when all is said and done I do not feel we have reached a point by which cordless electric chainsaws will be "cheaper" for users.... there are still other reasons you might opt to pay more to have them (as I mentioned, I own and use both), and the value they offer is improving with time, but spending less on fuel just isn't a huge factor for such small tool motors that are so closely tied to labor expense in the way it is for a car or heavy equipment operator.

[@jetah50]

​@@SheepInACart i'd guess that an electric chainsaw over 5 years will be cheaper due to gas+oil and maintenance. imagine 5 years without needing to head to a small motor shop to get your carb rebuilt. sure the batteries are more expensive but it's cheaper to refill than gas+oil. it cost me 12.9¢ (us) to charge my 8ah battery. i get 45-60 minutes use in my weed eater. ethanol free gas is 2.15$ per gallon plus 15$ for 2 cycle oil cost 3.22$ per 28oz (average Stihl weed eater professional fuel capacity) fill up. Then there's time. time to refill the gas can, mix the fuel/oil. fill weed eater, plunge the gas to prime it, crank, crank, crank. get it warmed up. or, place the battery in a charger, the battery charged over night, you place the battery in the slot, pull the trigger and it works. - I had a problem with one gas trimmer that the carb was messed up. it could only run on full and only for 20 minutes before dying. then i had to wait 40 or so minutes for it to cool but it would only run for 15 minutes. rinse and repeat. the carb cleaning kit was 36$. i didn't fix it because i bought the electric. Milwaukee has a 3600/1800w battery generator which can be used to charge batteries at a worse case. now all these batteries can have other uses too. milwaukee has plenty of tools, lights, etc that can be used. your 2 cycle 50:1 gas can be used in a generator but at 17$ a gallon (gas plus oil) you wont be doing that for very long. odds are if you need a chainsaw in a spark free environment then you'll use hydraulic. unless you work at a chemical plant that shouldn't ever be an issue. neither are perfect right now but batteries will get better while gas will stay steady.

[@SheepInACart]

@@jetah50 For an application where your burning enough fuel to make up the difference in price, a 4stroke was already the preferred option, which can need neither oil mixing nor in heavy use applications present any issue with regular pump fuels that contain up to 15% ethanol. Just as with your comment on priming, starting ect, those are problems that exist for both lighter duty and/or less frequent used equipment, but just aren't factors for a saw which is used daily, much less still has a hot motor after a brief fuel and chain-bar oil stop (the latter of which electric saws still need, and just as frequently, so its only the actual time pouring the fuel saved between the two). Maintenance wise I own both, but have never taken either type of saw to a shop outside of the run in period when new, and don't generally buy rebuild kits or new gaskets when infrequently required to actually maintain carbs (its only a couple of psi pressure in a non-safety critical application, not a fuel rail on a modern vehicle, so reuse with huff of contact gasket adhesive has always worked out well for me... also some of the newest pro line saws are fuel injected which may not demand the same attention), but even assuming thats outside of whats possible in your use case, and you need a couple of rebuild kits and new plugs in addition to the engine oil, that stuff sums to only 10% or so the purchase price of a decent professional or landholder saw, meanwhile the higher duty cycle cordless electric tools are still around double, so its IMO a very minor factor when deciding the breakeven point between the two. Also both sides are evolving technologically as we see the catchup between features normal for transportation engines and whats been applied to portable equipment (hence again fuel injection, electronic ignition etc all hitting mainstream market in last 12months), rather than batteries innovating compared to a fixed point fuel powered tools have somehow plateaued. But again I'm not saying fuel driven equipment is somehow universally better, its not, merely that it remains more cost economical than cordless for most heavy users at the present time... also in that vain it should be noted that corded electric saws are still cheaper than either, even if being tethered to a wall socket limits them to a few niche applications.

[@jetah50]

​@@SheepInACart gas is at the end of it's lifespan. you wont see a new tech emerge that offers 4x improvement but that will happen with batteries. corded electric has the problem of needing the correct size cord or you lose amps the further out you venture. most home owners wont have a 10g or larger extension cord for the 100 ft they plan to use the saw.

[@justinbailey6465]

Just bought my first chainsaw Milwaukee 16” for clearing trails and just for firewood and couldn’t be happier. For a heavy job or daily I wouldn’t recommend it but for the camper or diy and already invested into the m18 system I’d recommend. I’ve cut a few 20” rounds and gets the job done for basics. Pros:no ear pro,no gas,no carb rebuilds. Cons:battery cost and missing the beautiful smell of 2 stroke with some caster oil. First time viewing your channel and awesome work

[@1Rangers08]

Love this guy’s channel. Passing on essential knowledge to the weekend warriors like myself.

[@wisconsinsculler]

Thanks for the video. Love the convenience of my 16" cordless chainsaw. No gas, no pull start are the biggest Pros. The Cons: i have 6 batteries (4-5 amps) and for cutting up a 15" hardwood log, that gives me about 25 minutes tops. For working away from home, or cutting up a really big tree , it's not so good. That's the trade-off. As pointed out in this video, if u r starting from scratch and don't already have some batteries, cordless saw is an expensive choice (extra batteries are crazy expensive). Really like this KZbin channel.

[@jeffschmidt8873]

I work on power lines. I want you to know that it hurts my Man hood to say it but these little electric saws are great for small projects! Like cutting old poles down or chopping cross arms up for easier handling. There is virtually no up keep! Just keep the battery charged and the chain on it and its ready! Now if I'm going to wade into cutting a tree up or serious brush removal? Then give me my gas saw! But they have definitely earned a spot in my tool box! God bless and stay safe

[@rustybaxter9606]

Project Farm has a fantastic comparison video part 1 and part 2 on i think like 10 or 12 saws. And that guy really gets into every little detail. The Echo came out on top.

[@PVS3]

A homeowner with some trees who just needs to clear branches after an occasional storm - go electric. My Ryobi cordless has been a champ for cleanup and trimming.

[@ronaldroberson1523]

I can't agree with you more I bought my cordless chainsaw to use cutting up small trees and limbs that fall on the driveway after a storm so easy to grab it cut up the culprit blocking the drive and get on with my day.

[@robmonster45]

I have the Ryobi cordless and love it! The only problem I've had with it is the bar oil leaks, but thats literally it!

[@MRichK]

@@robmonster45 Yup, love mine and did a lot of weekends this summer and fall. The big saw hardly ever came out. Mostly pine but some fallen oak.

[@A3Kr0n]

The big problem for me is battery longevity and the cost of replacement. My 30 year old corded Dremel tool still works fine. My 35 year old Craftsman drill is still working long after various battery drills have gotten scrapped due to battery replacement costs.

[@EM-fi2qg]

As a kid, I always knew winter was coming, when I heard the chainsaws from across the lake.

[@zoodidwa]

I had same youth. Love that sound. Love fall.

[@jonhighsmith803]

Good timing on this video popping up as I just a week ago bought a Craftsman 20 volt battery operated chainsaw because it was only $50, way below original cost. I knew it would be junk and I would be bringing it back to the store but today used it for the first time made approximately 25 to 30 Cuts with it and battery still showed full charge. Hope I can buy a better chain but very impressed!

[@FrederickDunn]

I'm so glad I've subbed and am really benefitting from your channel! I have a HUGE John Deere Chain Saw that was parked for years under my work bench. Way too much time and energy to get that thing running again just to trim some trees. I'm swapping to electric. Now, I need to sell that thing... Thank you, I'm going shopping!!!

[@solarwindandwater9988]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2rEf4aiebZorJY&feature=share #DownWithWildFires #ChainsawOverKill #TipZipsMakePunkis #GasAndForestFires

[@17Scumdog]

I may be interested in your John Deere saw. Has it sold yet? If not perhaps you could put it online and send me the link back here?

[@MrSprintcat]

Thanks for the video awesome. I have a jonsered chainsaw that's been sitting for 15 years. I put a two-stroke mix in it and it started up second pull

[@justindavis4962]

Bought an 18" kobalt 80v a few days ago. Used it around the house cutting dead limbs off trees and what not. Next day my dad asked to use it and he was very impressed with it.

[@556musicman]

We just got one a few months ago to help keep the trails clear on our 160 acres in central KY. Great tool!

[@stevenmurphree]

I cut up a fallen 70' cherry tree with my neighbors kobalt 80v. Very impressive tool.

[@pyromedichd1]

I use my Stihl for cutting trees and bucking firewood, but, we live on a 1.5 mile one lane driveway and occasionally have trees or large branches come down on the road at the most inopportune times, like on the way to an appointment. So, I bought the Milwaukee M-18 Fuel chainsaw to keep in the truck. No gas fumes, always ready to go. I also use it for cutting up downed trees on the mountain side so the limbs are all on the ground and will rot faster and not allow vines to grow up nearby trees. About the time the battery is out of juice so am I so it works out well and I don't have to carry gas or oil. I have found that the chain speed is slower than my Stihl saw and it doesn't plunge cut very well, although that may be more due to the anti-kickback chain than the cordless saw. The cordless saw will never replace my gas powered saw, but it is a nice, useful counterpart to my tree cutting arsenal.

[@evocarti]

On a similar note, in the UK large developers are keen for their masonry sub-contractors (I'm a bricklayer by trade) to use electric disc cutters as opposed to their Stihl counterparts. The main problem being is that you can't run a water suppression hose through an electric cutter for obvious reasons. You'd think they would've taken that into account, but it clearly went over their heads.

[@sandrabulluck1896]

Wow! Yeah, good point!

[@krakenhackenla]

Cordless disc cutters have water suppression.

[@nordlands8798]

It's not like the electronics sits in the saw-blade. Husqvarna at least has a big range of electric masonry-saws, tile-saws, power-cutters and even a floor saw , all of which support either water suppression and/or dry cutting with vacuum connection.

[@evocarti]

@@krakenhackenla I know. I'm talking about the ones powered by electricity, not petrol.

[@krakenhackenla]

@@evocarti so am I, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Stihl, husqvarna all make battery powered cutters that have a water feed. You can buy 110v cutters with water feed. Angle grinders as far as I know don't have dust suppression via water.

[@relaxingnature2617]

I bought a stihl battery saw ...its fantastic ..my gas saws are now my backup saws

[@TokyoCraftsman]

I have a corded the Makita UC4030A Commercial-Grade 16-Inch 14.5 amp saw, I put a WoodlandPro 18" Narrow kerf bar on it and I use it with my small Granberg mill here in Tokyo, it works great, not as great as a gas saw, but it is a LOT quieter when I want to slab up a log and not piss off my neighbours LOL. I live in downtown Tokyo and I own 6 chainsaws. Cheers Stu

[@RedIron1066]

Bought 2 Makita cordless saws in the past year and continue to be amazed with both. Your comments about just as dangerous are dead on. Made same observation when I purchased my Ruger LCR. Hard to take something so small and light as seriously as it’s conventional counterpart.

[@gregiep]

For my purposes, I actually prefer an electric saw with an extension cord. I live in a suburban house, where anything I’m cutting is with 50 feet of the house, so a cord is not a big obstacle. I use it infrequently, and the corded saw is even more ready to go than the cordless because I never have to worry about having a charger battery.

[@emeltea33]

Agreed!

[@--973--]

and you can use it with a generator ...

[@emeltea33]

@@--973-- what size? I have a midsize inverter I figured to use attached to my truck in lieu of a proper generator. Turned out it didn't like 15 amp 7" grinder, but ran the 11 amp 5" fine. Overall point is to check before you need it.

[@--973--]

@@emeltea33 thank you for the feedback. I used 7" grinder and a welding station on a 6500w generator but I use my truck only to carry all that stuff.

[@emeltea33]

@@--973-- Wow, that's a good size, and if you can run the welding station, the chainsaw would be no problem. And that it's on your truck is even better, because you won't need a longer cord, just drive closer. I just need a bigger invertor if I stick with that game plan. I'm afraid I'd let the generator sit too long.

[@michaelroberson2546]

Well said Scott! Live in Scottsdale AZ on an acre lot. Lots of native trees such as Palo Verde and Mesquite. Lots of landscaping and citrus trees as well. I bought a corded chain saw about 5 years ago and thought that I'd use it for "light" work but if needed, I'd have to get a gas-powered one. Mostly I use it for storm damage from the Palo Verde. It's over 50 years old and has some pretty thick branches for this type of tree. But this little workhorse has never failed me. The main reason I got it was to speed up the clearing of fallen branches when it was one-hundred-and-hell outside, even at 10AM!

[@GregsWorkshopOregon]

Went with the Ego cordless chainsaw this year, no regrets at all.

[@TreDogOfficial]

Greg Stoll yeah a lot of these lesser known brands have great prices for electric chainsaws. I want one for side jobs. It can just sit in my apartment. Also want a manual pole saw.

[@WoodCutr1]

@@TreDogOfficial ive got a manual pole saw and a milwaukee electric one, its the quiklok (Can switch the head over to polesaw, weedeater, edger etc) and ill tell ya what, its worth every friggen penny, go with the electric if you can, also, Milwaukee batteries last longer than you will and charge in like 45 min (And thats a 9.0 or 12.0 amp-hr

[@MrJramirex]

I bought the 18" Ego chainsaw a couple months ago. Their smaller chainsaws have horrible reviews, something about loosing tension but they fixed that issue in the 18" bar model. I have a big parcel with lots of black oaks and pines and so far it has performed excellent. It's quiet, lighter and it has plenty of power.

[@mesanders1113]

@@MrJramirex There 14inch saw is decent been wanting to try the 18inch one. I sold all my gas chainsaws the vibration kills me since I had a partial thumb amputation.

[@drdwgmd14]

You mean echo? Ego sucks

[@donaldsmckenzie8227]

Thanks for the video, my wrists no longer have the snap needed to fire up a 2 cycle anything...including a chainsaw...so I purchased a 18 inch 80v battery power chain saw...it really gets the job done. Your video helped me with my decision.

[@bobvogel9916]

Infrequent chainsaw user. Whenever I needed it, it seemed it wouldn't start. Bought a Greenworks battery saw 2-3 years back. Always there when you need it. Runs long enough that while I process that wood it's recharged.

[@tex24]

@4:35... "Let's see if she'll start". My Husquarna saws always start. That said, I completely agree with your verdict on cordless chainsaws. If I were to buy a new saw today, I would get the Milwaukee M18 16" since that's the battery platform I'm invested in.

[@benshell8662]

I've got a DeWalt 20v saw, 12" bar... love that little thing. Small branches, saplings and brush are no problem, and its perfect for cutting posts on the farm or for the several decks i build every year. Great investment

[@xoxo2008oxox]

Good for you. But AvE did a test of one of and its chainbar winder will fail. Too much plastic.

[@benshell8662]

@@xoxo2008oxox yeah, I saw the video. He's spot on. I'll end up modifying in eventually but it works decent for the meantime

[@CGoffgrid]

@@xoxo2008oxox I have one and so far the only issue was the screw holding washer to sprocket came loose. I don't like that design, but it's handy little saw.

[@6613steven]

I am in the building industry. I recently bought a top handle makita 36v with 16” bar for occasional use on the job site. I had in years past carried a small gas saw behind the seat, but those fumes sometimes got to me. I am blown away at the performance of this little top handle saw. So impressed that I bought the Milwaukee trimmer and then the chainsaw pole saw attachment even though I have a echo gas powered pole saw. Love not having the gas fumes in the truck. I’m heavily invested in Milwaukee tool line, but with how much I enjoy the makita top handle... I see future purchases there.

[@DavidBelliveau]

I cut 12 real cords of firewood last fall with a Greenworks 18" 80V. I have the 5 amp battery. It's a bit heavy but after a couple of days, the muscles adjust. It's hard to explain to people who haven't used a battery saw, but the ability to push a button and pull the trigger to get the saw running, do a cut or two or three, and then put the saw down to move branches around, and then pick the saw up again, push the button, pull the trigger and cut some more is a much better/safer way to delimb a tree. When you have a gas saw, the tendency is to keep it running, cut, cut, cut, while negotiating around and over branches, always a hair away from stepping wrong and falling on your butt. The tendency is there because you don't want to keep restarting the engine...especially on my hard pulling Shindaiwa. Plus, it's nice to be able to get back in the truck or back home without smelling like a refinery from all the oily smoke. Just keep the chain sharp and cut smart and you'll stay out of trouble.

[@jeffbang7847]

Totally agree, I purchased a Stihl Farm boss two years ago. After owning other cheaper chain saws in the past, I was super disappointed when it would not start, in fact, it never ran. I returned it and did a lot of research... I purchased a Makita and it works great! and it always runs when I pull the trigger.

[@bobstroud9118]

I love the smell of two stroke engines in the morning. Reminds me of flying my Quicksilver MX ultralight, and the flight sessions after the air show at EAA Oshkosh. N.E.OH Bob

[@PGGraham]

My first flying hours ever were in a Quicksilver MX! I miss that bird...

[@phild9813]

I have never liked batteries or tools with them. But I got an EGO 18” saw and don’t use a gas saw anymore.

[@pmwilliams123]

As Dirty Harry said, "A man's got to know his limitations." When that tree gets big enough that a long bar is needed, I'll need a pro to lay that tree down in a safe way. Spend good money on a pro to fell the big trees and then pay them a bit extra to saw the thick parts into splittable lengths. There will be plenty of work left once the thick parts are done, and the big saws need lotsa use in order to justify the expense. So rent the heavy equipment, whether its a skid steer or a big saw (and operator).

[@andrebartels1690]

Absolutely right. The big guys know their business, they'll work much safer than I ever could.

[@Shrouded_reaper]

Eh you can take down damn near anything with an 18" bar. Taking trees down safely is really not hard so long as you are in a forested area and not a suburban lot.

[@StoneysWorkshop]

I used a Kobalt high end chain saw to clear a 1/4mile driveway from a 50’ man lift, was sooo good and so easy to use, and I didn’t have to pull the string all day.

[@timcorbett9629]

I got a cordless chainsaw, DeWalt 60V, when I read my kids school assignment on Christmas traditions. It said 'one of our traditions is to go out in the forest and cut down a Christmas tree. We snowshoe out, and then dad tries to start the chainsaw for hours while we freeze. Then he gets mad, and throws the chainsaw in the snow bank.' Kids are brutally honest. Last Christmas, pulled out the cordless, and had the most pleasant tree getting hike ever. I just don't use the gas saw often enough, or long enough to keep it properly maintained.

[@mattbergseid9196]

wonderfully honest, thanks

[@denisrhodes54]

used a bosch pocket saw with pruning blade last year for that job

[@thejackal3245]

As I read this, I could picture Clark Griswold staring up at his beautifully oversized tree while Rusty asks him, "Dad, did you bring a saw?" and that big root ball hanging off the back of the car. Glad you updated your tradition!

[@timcorbett9629]

@@thejackal3245 We get a 14' tree every year, horseback and snowshoe in and out. But 1 year I took the time to put it on top of the car, for a Griswold photo op! Also have an ugly Christmas sweater that's says, Merry Christmas! Shitter was full!

[@thejackal3245]

@@timcorbett9629 It's a beaut, Clark! You seriously made my day thinking about that.

[@spindelnett6315]

I'm a retired arborist, and use Makita cordless saws for my coppicing and timber frame building work. It's been a game changer for me. My Huskies and Stihls are now reserved for logging and felling, so there's a good team there. "Horses for courses" as is said.

[@JulianDupuy]

Great Scott, now I need a chainsaw. I don't have a lawn or trees, I'll have to move to a house in order to justify the chainsaw. Wife will be kind of mad and glad at the same time. Keep up the good work!

[@1Rangers08]

Get it today!

[@incognitotorpedo42]

Gotta do it, man. Owning a chainsaw is life-altering. The amount of power and ability to commit absolute mayhem that you can hold in one hand is shocking.

[@SunriseLAW]

I use my electric (plug in) inside the house for all sorts of cutting jobs meant for different saws :) it is so fast and easy....

[@kiakiralyasd]

I’ve been using this exact Makita for a couple of months now, its incredible! My grandpa borrows it too even though he has a higher end gas chainsaw. I was also able to cut 3 weeks of firewood supply from thinner logs on one charge with two 6.0 Ah batteries.

[@SebBrosig]

i always wondered about EC and his huge long bars. Something i learned from the brilliant "The Good Woodcutter's Guide" book by Dave Johnson is that a chainsaw bar that is never too short is almost always too long.

[@dennylangmack7452]

Bars that long are the norm in the Pacific Northwest the trees are usually larger then the b role of the guy wearing the chaps in this video and when cutting firewood don’t have to bend over, but yeah the point can be made a lot easier to get the bar in the dirt on the other side of a round

[@gasfiltered]

Scott was also a professional logger for many years. The long bar makes life a lot easier if you're felling trees all day, even if the trees aren't that big. Cleaning up the yard, go with the cordless all day. I love a big saw...til it's time to sharpen

[@joelupo3365]

Knowing how long you’ve been doing this work, it always impresses me how open you are to a different approach or a different tool. Heck, to have started a KZbin channel alone is really cool. Keep up the great work.

[@RichGuano]

Thanks EC. Finally I can come out of the tool shed closet about my preference towards electric chainsaws. You won’t have gas after you let one rip.

[@mxfern854]

I have great respect for you. I was on the fence about heavy machine and batteries, but if you give them your blessing, then is time for me to get one too!!! I also have plenty of makita batteries.

[@M00NM0NEY]

Last week I went through Home Depot for some gardening gloves. I found myself buying more random tools than I was there for originally. But I did walk through the chainsaw aisle and wondered if those battery operated chainsaws were any good? I have no experience with chainsaws, but here I am seeing your vid about chainsaws. Btw, are you gonna route CAT5 or 6 ethernet to every room in the spec house? Security systems would be great to install as well before the drywall goes up. Oh, and future ceiling fan ports and outdoor weatherproof outlets for Christmas lights.

[@jonanderson5137]

Wr Tr GFI with expandable or bubble covers. Some people are smart and have added these under their eaves, no extension cord needed for those lights on the gutters.

[@ernestgalvan9037]

DON'T waste your time with CAT5, or even CAT6.... CAT5 is pushing 25 years old.. CAT6A is the lowest spec you should spend your time on.. CAT7 is the newer spec, not much pricier than 6... CAT8 is the new kid on the block... Still pricey, and demands meticulous installs, with proper terminations and keystones, using the proper tools...else you lose all the speed advantage...

[@davidelliott9590]

I bought a Stihl MSA 200 18 months ago. I have to say that I am impressed by how it works, and how fast it recharges. I keep the gas-powered ones for the bigger trees, but the MSA 200 has made me a believer! I don't need hearing protection, it starts every time without having to pull a rope. I am a convert now!

[@meadowviewlawncarellc8079]

Haven’t gotten into any chainsaws besides gas yet. On a side note, I needed a new pair of chaps and the stihl pro chaps are not rated for electric saws. You think that they would be, but they aren’t because of the amount of constant toque, I was really surprised. Just something to keep in mind when getting safety gear for electric saws.

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Another thing about Stihl -- they positively DO NOT recommend drop starting your gas powered chain saw. It's dangerous and manly, and an old dog like Scott will continue to do it. But you young bucks, don t adopt that unsafe habit. Yeah, I know, "Safety Sally"... blah blah blah blah...

[@johnkomosa4089]

@@DanielinLaTuna ah ha, yep, I took a saw into a Pro saw shop (his home), with a badly scoared cylinder, the shop owner drop started it as you call it, and it fired up. He then proceeded to help me order parts and I rebuilt it.. Also after watching an Airforce lady try to start her saw, I finally could not take her pain any more and went and started it for her. Like a brand new saw, but the Airforce taught her not to drop start. Guess I was a bad boy but....it started right up, thats all I ever knew, if I did not get the old saw started on the farm, as a young lad, we were cold... to me , it was just starting the saw. Safety is a way of life , not some idea by a lawyer in a multilanguage operators manual. Professional..

[@meadowviewlawncarellc8079]

J W well then you’re lucky. They might, I’m just telling you I read it on the box that they are not rated for that. I do believe it’s better than nothing tho. From stihl: WARNING FOR ELECTRIC CHAINSAW USERS! The fibers will not stop the sprocket on most electric chainsaws because of their constant high torque. WARNING FOR CORDED ELECTRIC AND BATTERY CHAINSAW USERS! The fibers may not stop the sprocket on most corded electric chainsaws and some battery-powered chainsaws because of the constant high torque. However, to reduce the severity of injury from accidental contact with the chain, STIHL recommends that leg protection be worn when operating these types of chainsaws.

[@DanielinLaTuna]

@@johnkomosa4089 yeah, I still have my 30 plus year old Stihl too. Starts every time; that's why I bought it. After watching my buddy struggle with his Homelite I decided to pay more for a product that was being advertised on the telly by having it dragged behind a pickup truck down a dirt road, then started on the first pull. Remember that commercial?

[@timreddington9386]

I love my Dewalt 20v weedwhacker and jobsite/leaf blower, going to add the 12" 20v this spring. Already have 8 batteries in that system. I still borrow my dad's 14hp cart blower to do my full yard but to get sawdust off the porch or leaves off my back deck the blower is a godsend. I can also weedwhack everything I'd want to in my yard on a single 5AH battery charge. And like you said they're always 100% ready to go no fuss no smell no special containers for different premixes. I have gas for the mower/snowblower and a shelf full of batteries for everything else.

[@jdlives8992]

Electric is where it is. I don’t miss being on a ladder starting my gas saw. I’m building a all electric riding lawnmower. 3 motors on the deck and one for the drive train. Using around 100 18650’s from 2 boxs or lanovo laptop battiers I cracked. The changing circuits are far more work than the brackets and mounts for the motors

[@karljg19]

Sweet. Post videos please.

[@rock5464]

Only an idiot uses a chainsaw on a ladder

[@jdlives8992]

Paul Waclawski we all can’t buy a bucket truck. Usually I tie off on a tree but small ones alone you got no choice but to limb it and work your way down.

[@brikshoe6259]

I liked your comment about the usefulness of a smaller saw. I had need to cut down a small evergreen (that had become a "nevergreen" due to bag bugs) and was already heavily invested in a battery platform. So I bought a little 10-inch chainsaw that was perfect for the job. If you know and accept the limitations of what you are buying, these are a good investment. You do still have to use chain oil on a cordless.

[@greatalaska6429]

I live in Alaska , your battery is great until its cold. And if your like us we cut in the winter months too.

[@steven.h0629]

Motorbikes are having the same problem :-)

[@prototype3a]

I have that Makita saw's corded brother. I got it before the cordless one was available and I just love it for use on our little property. When I need it, it's ready to go and when I don't need it I can set it on the shelf and it can sit for years.

[@maplebrew]

Can’t disagree on the electrodes saw however I’d say that a battery sawzall with a pruning blade is just as effective for the 5 times a year pruning

[@jonanderson5137]

Great point.

[@BillLowenburg]

If you already own a good sawzall and just have to prune a few branches a couple of times a year, I totally agree that it's ridiculous to go out and buy an electric chainsaw. I just literally threw a DeWalt electric saw away because it was the cheesiest cordless tool I ever purchased. Both the blade and extremely thin bar were damaged the first time I got it pinched in a small tree (Yeah, it was totally my fault) whereas my two Stihl gas saws have endured the same situation more times than I'd care to admit with no damage whatsoever. Additionally, the DeWalt electric leaked chain oil in unbelievable amounts. So save your money and buy a few quality Sawzall blades from Diablo or Milwaukee. Happy cutting.

[@cornpop7805]

I bought into all electric eGo mower, weed eater, chainsaw. Yr 1, I was amazed how well they performed. Yr 2, they lost some capacity. Yr 3, all my batteries needed replaced. If I were to replace all the bad batteries, it would have been about $800. So, I sold the tools and the chargers and recouped some of my cost. Luckily, I hadn't sold off my gas powered stuff, which had served me well for 20yrs. I'm still using the gas equipment and probably will for the rest of my life.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

I don't know why everyone says there no oil of gas to store. They still use bar oil lol.

[@RadDadisRad]

I buy premixed Sunoco 2 stroke gas because it’s shelf stable.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

@Sam K You clearly don't use a chainsaw enough if you haven't spilled bar oil. Lol

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

@@RadDadisRad I find equipment runs like crap on those fuels like Aspen for example and they're about 10x more expensive then mixing.

[@BlackBuzzzard]

I agree. My new Milwaukee using M18battery is a great saw to take in truck on camping trips. Still they leak oil unless one totally drains the lub out. No more mixing, bad gas, carb rebuilds, sparkplugs, 2stroke smoky smell clothing.

[@adamkendall997]

Dad bought a corded chainsaw recently and they have come a long way from them pos from the 80s and 90s.

[@kevinharding2099]

YES! I have an Oregon electric (battery) and a very old corded electric. I heat with wood, and these two saws do the job. The battery saw does the work in the woods and the corded saw cuts to length back at the cabin. The feature you failed to mention is that electric saws are quieter. Noise causes fatigue. I spent as much repairing my old gas saws as the saws cost. Dealing with ethanol, old gas, and carburetor problems drove me crazy. You need a saw to run when you need it and the electric saws fill that need.

[@RadDadisRad]

Electric chainsaws are good for quick little handyman type jobs. Not something you’d bring to the ranch after a storm to clear downed trees from the access road.

[@KevinLauscher]

At the same time they are great for limbing, awful for bucking though. They overheat and can only handle so many cuts.

[@RadDadisRad]

Mostly true on limbing. They still have a huge weight balance issue.

[@ZFA18]

For what it’s worth, if you’re a homeowner just doing delimbing or other light work, a Sawzall/recip saw works great. With the right size blade you can cut branches up to 8” or so, maybe even thicker if you’re determined.

[@johnmurraycompton569]

This is REALLY going to knock your socks off: my electric motorcycle is better than my old gas bike.

[@loadapish]

That is amazing. I have 100 questions. Dirtbike or road? Runtime? What will the batteries be like after a year or 2 or even 5? Speed? Power? Sound? Price? Those r the main ones thanks

[@1Rangers08]

John MURRAY COMPTON whoa. Just got a head rush.

[@johnmurraycompton569]

@@1Rangers08 lol!

[@johnmurraycompton569]

@@loadapish it's a Zero FXS. Style is a supermoto (dirtbike with street wheels and tires). It's unlike ANYTHING I've ridden. Has the agility of a featherweight dirtbike but pulls like a 1,000cc sporty. Range and top speed are it's downfall. Range depends on how fast you ride. If take it on the interstate and ride at 70mph you'll probably get 50 miles. With stop and go city driving you're looking at 100 miles. No transmission...and no clutch! It takes some getting used to. By the way, when I say it pulls like a liter bike, I mean it. The lack of shifting is an odd but crazy fun experience. The best I can explain it is it feels like when you take a flight and the jet takes off. It just pulls continuously thrusting you back. It's really amazing.

[@johnmurraycompton569]

@@loadapish top speed is about 100 mph. Sound is like something out of Star Wars.

[@Chrisinvention]

Your comments are as good as always and I like my cordless Makita tools. But there is no replacement for the sound of gas engine saw.

[@HappyHands.]

i used an electric chainsaw back in the 80's it was plenty powerful.. just had to watch out for that cord LOL

[@steven.h0629]

I still run one around the house.. mine leaks bar oil :-)

[@antonurmensch4090]

I appreciate the calm and overwhelming style of your videos. Thank you!

[@brianallen140]

Battery powered equipment has progressed lightyears in the past 5 years.

[@joshgay2385]

Have despised cordless drills for years.... but did buy both a polesaw and chainsaw this year..... lack of fumes, lack of 'starting' and so much less noise.

[@johnwildermuth3136]

Am I the only one who doesn't remember seeing the review video?

[@gallamine]

I was thinking the same thing. Must be Nate’s backlog 😝

[@matthash6737]

I always appreciate this man's videos. The way he started up that chainsaw at the end was just like how a friend of mine, of a similar age, would tune up his old guitar. Both would have the same facial expression of satisfaction that the tool was still working the way they left it.

[@masonstansberry2625]

"We have chainsaw safety videos" but starts the video by cold revving a saw, finishes the video by drop starting a chainsaw and then also attempting to cold rev the saw... let the saw warm up so you don't cold seize it!

[@lancomedic]

Just got my Milwaukee 14" today and did a little yard cleanup. Not getting rid of my Stihl but since I hav a bad rotator cuff starting it is a literal pain.

[@csn583]

Just like electric cars, it's not "if" but "when"! Or more precisely, the territory (of cost vs capability) where they're the superior choice is steadily and inevitably growing. Like EVs they also share the character that skeptics almost universally have never tried a good one. That said, my V8:EV ratio is 5:1, and I just bought my first saw (used) and it's gas-powered. I heard (from fellow EV engineer and previous owner of my little Stihl MS211) that the low-end grunt of an electric chainsaw allows them to power right through the safety fabric that clogs and stalls a gas saw. Add to that the tendency to discount the danger of something quieter (my electric motorcycle will wheelie out from under you if you don't know to brace yourself for the launch), and I'd say they have more potential for danger rather than merely equal!

[@yassirreebob3238]

Great video. I've been using a Greenworks 40V 16" saw since May of 2018. Probably about 50 recharges on each of 2 batteries. Never had a glitch. I did slip once and the Kevlar fibers in my chaps stopped the saw cold. I will never go back to a gas saw.

[@smurface549]

"Put on your safety gear" * Shows himself in the video handling chainsaws without any safety gear*

[@robmonster45]

I was taught that you put the saw down on a stable surface to start it too, not just pull the cord in mid air like he is doing.

[@Kris5344]

Last year I bough Echo cs490 to flatten out bunch (150+) of sharp stumps lumberjacks left behind on my property. This saw is all (and more) than homeowner needs... but since stumps been flattened I find myself reaching for $30 corded Remington 9/10 times for cleanup work. Surprising how much easier dragging 100ft of cable feels comparing to taking big gas saw out of the long term storage. Not shopping for one right now but my next chainsaw purchase will be Ryobi... just to go with my 40v garden tools So far I complete fell in love with blower, string trimmer, hedge trimmer and edged (in that order).

[@alexhogan1]

17 seconds in....... I don’t care how experienced someone is, this guy hasn’t an ounce of sense of he’s not wearing any ppe.. Wake up guys!

[@rebar-king]

I have that same Mikita. Use it for home building and around the yard. Never looked back.

[@ericjames5163]

I have the Makita platform, and have the 16" brushless and also the 12" arbor saw. Love them both, but the little 12" with the top handle a gets a slight nod as I grew up on top handle saws and work one handed a lot... Having a tractor with a power inverter on it to keep the extra batteries charged when in the back 40 is a necessity for me. Well said about not being a complete replacement for a large gas saw. For all pruning and softwood felling I don't need my large corded electric anymore.

[@M5tworude]

I also love my chainsaws and use them frequently, the bigger the better. Well, I'm 58 now and have shoulder problems. I still love my big Huskies but a couple of years ago I bought my wife a Stihl battery saw, it is not a toy. I love this saw! Let me add a little perspective to this statement. I live 80 miles from the nearest road on the shore of a beautiful lake in Alaska. I have to fly every drop of fuel in my floatplane and then I have to store it using Stabilizer. I heat my house with wood and in the winter I have to keep my snowmobile trail clear of fallen trees of which there are many so I saw a lot even in the winter, 70 trees last winter. I also have a robust solar system and now I think you can see how I really like electric, especially in the winter when I have to keep the gas saw in my house to keep warm. You have taught me a lot so it's a pleasure to point out a few things. Never start a saw and rap it up without warming it up for a minute or so, same with any air cooled engine. You should always wear hearing protection and chaps, at least when using a gas saw. Note that an electric saw will go right through those chaps.

[@monteglover4133]

I am on a large suburban lot with lots of trees and have been using a corded saw love it the battery never dies, my cordless system does not have a chainsaw.

[@denisrhodes54]

i bought the jonsered battery powered tools last black friday, very happy with the chainsaw. it’s done more than it’s share of work cleaning up from the derecho, much of it after “quiet” hours. with 2 batteries it’s non-stop cutting. however, the backpack blower eats battery if used for more than a few minutes, not a practical replacement for the dolmar 4-cycle backpack blower on anything more than blowing out the garage or a quickie. the string trimmer is definitely better than gas for normal work, but it’s no substitute for a brush cutter.

[@namulit]

I don't have to use them often, but I have a bigger and a small Stihl gas chainsaw. The smaller one is a godsend when cutting down small branches for firewood, as this work is much harder on the arms and hands with the Tyrolean billhook 'Runggel'. :) I will get a battery chainsaw too, though, as for small cutting works starting up the gas one takes more time than the cutting job itself. I only haven't decided on the platform yet.

[@roccoconte2960]

i have a craftsman electric chain saw that i bought in 1985 and it still runs great and is very usefull , also a sthil gas saw for bigger stuff.

[@BillHartCooks.]

Yup... I keep my 14 inch bar 40v in my camper.. It has come in handy more times than I can count. And Some parks will not let you use a gas saw because of the noise. The battery electrics are pretty quiet by comparison. I also love my 40v pole saw. works in any position and it starts by pulling the trigger. Immediately first time every time.

[@donm2255]

I was talking to a Makita factory service center technician a couple weeks ago. One thing he said brought home a good point. He tells all the new technicians that love working on the small gas engines that if they want to stay employed, they need to figure out how to work on the battery powered tools.

[@PabloP169]

I agree with you 100% in all aspects. I have three 2-stroke chainsaws (2 are Stihl) and one Stihl battery C/S. The battery one is always in my vehicle and for a while was all that I used, but a larger 2stroke has its place when working with larger wood.

[@navyaustin]

A good chain makes all the difference! Wasn't happy with my little 18v 10in Ryobi. Tool guy at Home Depot saw me gazing listlessly and asked what i was looking for. Said that my Ryobi was really disappointing. I didn't believe the "gas-like power" advertised on the box but it was awful. He said get a new chain. They cheap out on the original chain, but a new replacement chain with make it sing. And did it ever! Same for their 8in pole saw. Perfect for pruning and cleanup.

[@davidsmith9]

I'm a climbing arborist. I strictly use battery saws while in the trees now. I even chose the Makita top handle over Stihl and Husqvarna top handles.

[@CoconutDaddy]

I just bought a Brand new 16" Craftsman corded and I love it