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Re: cordless chain saw
[Re: timbercruiser]
#2906403
09/17/19 08:04 AM
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TChunter
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The handiest dang thing I have ever bought for use around the house and food plot work was a electric Lynx pole saw i got at Harbor Freight. I've cut 7" live oak limbs and everything else with it. For cutting limbs it can't be beat for the price.. NOW I'm impressed, this guy knows his wood.
On the Eighth day God created flounder.
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Re: cordless chain saw
[Re: bamahunt]
#2906408
09/17/19 08:06 AM
09/17/19 08:06 AM
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noeyeddeer
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After a lot of youtube and online review research I came to the conclusion that Stihl or Makita were the way to go for an electric chainsaw. They have immediate, high chain speed, sizable bars and are backed by reputable companies that are less succeptable to going bankrupt soon (no replacement parts, batteries, etc. available in the future). Other saws lack the chainspeed and power to quickly chew threw wood and you end up "bearing down" on the saw to get it to cut. I went with the Makita because the Stihl was more expensive and I could use the Makita battery system on other proven tools (I wasn't sold on how much I would use any other Stihl electric tools or that I would want to pony up the premium they were asking for tools to use around the farm and house). They both seemed to be comparable per the reviews I saw. Below is the model I went with I believe. I didn't get (4) batteries so that could reduce the cost some from the model below. https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XCU03...&hvtargid=pla-384171889338&psc=1The Makita worked great a few weekends trimming roads, tree stand locations and shooting lanes paired with a wireless sawzall and stihl gas pole saw. I was happy/surprised at what it could do. We also cut some firewood off of some downed oak tops that have been drying over the last year. I like that this one utilizes two 18v batteries so you can use them with the other 18v tools. Much better than only having one or two 40v lying around and not using often. Will check this out when I need to upgrade my cheap Ryobi's! Thanks
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Re: cordless chain saw
[Re: Beer Belly]
#2906456
09/17/19 09:35 AM
09/17/19 09:35 AM
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Posts: 52,200 Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen
James
Freak of Nature
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Now I am leaning towards the cordless pole saw.
It would be much easier to get under shrubs and bushes (reduce CHIGGER bites).
Sure just don't let the bushes fall on ya though
How many people am i willing to sacrifice for freedom? Everyone. All of them...
Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!
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Re: cordless chain saw
[Re: TChunter]
#2906470
09/17/19 09:58 AM
09/17/19 09:58 AM
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Posts: 5,209 Georgia and Missouri
Semo
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After a lot of youtube and online review research I came to the conclusion that Stihl or Makita were the way to go for an electric chainsaw. They have immediate, high chain speed, sizable bars and are backed by reputable companies that are less succeptable to going bankrupt soon (no replacement parts, batteries, etc. available in the future). Other saws lack the chainspeed and power to quickly chew threw wood and you end up "bearing down" on the saw to get it to cut. I went with the Makita because the Stihl was more expensive and I could use the Makita battery system on other proven tools (I wasn't sold on how much I would use any other Stihl electric tools or that I would want to pony up the premium they were asking for tools to use around the farm and house). They both seemed to be comparable per the reviews I saw. Below is the model I went with I believe. I didn't get (4) batteries so that could reduce the cost some from the model below. https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XCU03...&hvtargid=pla-384171889338&psc=1The Makita worked great a few weekends trimming roads, tree stand locations and shooting lanes paired with a wireless sawzall and stihl gas pole saw. I was happy/surprised at what it could do. We also cut some firewood off of some downed oak tops that have been drying over the last year. Make sure they dont forget to include your free tampons and pantie liners, that's a bonus they stiff you on with those types of orders. funny. I have been thinking the same thing on this thread. they make a thing called a bow saw if an axe or hatchet is too heavy for you. my 4'11'' grandmother would swing a kaiserblade and an axe when she was I her 70's so I guess I have a different perspective. But she also was more of a woodsman who never would have sat in a shooting house.
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Re: cordless chain saw
[Re: Semo]
#2906728
09/17/19 03:03 PM
09/17/19 03:03 PM
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 4,148 Ramer
ronfromramer
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After a lot of youtube and online review research I came to the conclusion that Stihl or Makita were the way to go for an electric chainsaw. They have immediate, high chain speed, sizable bars and are backed by reputable companies that are less succeptable to going bankrupt soon (no replacement parts, batteries, etc. available in the future). Other saws lack the chainspeed and power to quickly chew threw wood and you end up "bearing down" on the saw to get it to cut. I went with the Makita because the Stihl was more expensive and I could use the Makita battery system on other proven tools (I wasn't sold on how much I would use any other Stihl electric tools or that I would want to pony up the premium they were asking for tools to use around the farm and house). They both seemed to be comparable per the reviews I saw. Below is the model I went with I believe. I didn't get (4) batteries so that could reduce the cost some from the model below. https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XCU03...&hvtargid=pla-384171889338&psc=1The Makita worked great a few weekends trimming roads, tree stand locations and shooting lanes paired with a wireless sawzall and stihl gas pole saw. I was happy/surprised at what it could do. We also cut some firewood off of some downed oak tops that have been drying over the last year. Make sure they dont forget to include your free tampons and pantie liners, that's a bonus they stiff you on with those types of orders. funny. I have been thinking the same thing on this thread. they make a thing called a bow saw if an axe or hatchet is too heavy for you. my 4'11'' grandmother would swing a kaiserblade and an axe when she was I her 70's so I guess I have a different perspective. But she also was more of a woodsman who never would have sat in a shooting house. My dear departed daddy plowed behind a mule while growing up on a farm, I don't ever plan on giving up my tractor to toil behind a mule. Progress is called progress for a reason
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Re: cordless chain saw
[Re: Beer Belly]
#2906730
09/17/19 03:05 PM
09/17/19 03:05 PM
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Posts: 7,595 Hartselle, AL
trlrdrdave
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Posts: 7,595
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I'm going to buy a Stihl battery one at some point. I used one for a couple hours. It impressed me. If I was cutting the bigger stuff i'd use gas. But I have 4 or 5 of them.
"In time of war, send me all the Alabamians you can get, but in time of peace, for Lord's sake, send them to somebody else." General Edward H. Plummer
"Blessed are those who, in the face of death, think only about the front sight." Jeff Cooper
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Re: cordless chain saw
[Re: ronfromramer]
#2906767
09/17/19 03:35 PM
09/17/19 03:35 PM
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Posts: 5,209 Georgia and Missouri
Semo
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After a lot of youtube and online review research I came to the conclusion that Stihl or Makita were the way to go for an electric chainsaw. They have immediate, high chain speed, sizable bars and are backed by reputable companies that are less succeptable to going bankrupt soon (no replacement parts, batteries, etc. available in the future). Other saws lack the chainspeed and power to quickly chew threw wood and you end up "bearing down" on the saw to get it to cut. I went with the Makita because the Stihl was more expensive and I could use the Makita battery system on other proven tools (I wasn't sold on how much I would use any other Stihl electric tools or that I would want to pony up the premium they were asking for tools to use around the farm and house). They both seemed to be comparable per the reviews I saw. Below is the model I went with I believe. I didn't get (4) batteries so that could reduce the cost some from the model below. https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XCU03...&hvtargid=pla-384171889338&psc=1The Makita worked great a few weekends trimming roads, tree stand locations and shooting lanes paired with a wireless sawzall and stihl gas pole saw. I was happy/surprised at what it could do. We also cut some firewood off of some downed oak tops that have been drying over the last year. Make sure they dont forget to include your free tampons and pantie liners, that's a bonus they stiff you on with those types of orders. funny. I have been thinking the same thing on this thread. they make a thing called a bow saw if an axe or hatchet is too heavy for you. my 4'11'' grandmother would swing a kaiserblade and an axe when she was I her 70's so I guess I have a different perspective. But she also was more of a woodsman who never would have sat in a shooting house. My dear departed daddy plowed behind a mule while growing up on a farm, I don't ever plan on giving up my tractor to toil behind a mule. Progress is called progress for a reason I think the proper comparison is that your daddy built muscle cars his whole life but you see the benefits of having a Prius. My comment was tongue and cheek, but if living in the south has taught me anything is a certain group of gentleman will avoid manual labor at all costs and some like to look pretty while using new equipment. signed, salt life wearing, yeti coolin', and electric chainsaw lovin' "country" boys everywhere
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Re: cordless chain saw
[Re: ronfromramer]
#2906773
09/17/19 03:40 PM
09/17/19 03:40 PM
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Posts: 52,200 Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen
James
Freak of Nature
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After a lot of youtube and online review research I came to the conclusion that Stihl or Makita were the way to go for an electric chainsaw. They have immediate, high chain speed, sizable bars and are backed by reputable companies that are less succeptable to going bankrupt soon (no replacement parts, batteries, etc. available in the future). Other saws lack the chainspeed and power to quickly chew threw wood and you end up "bearing down" on the saw to get it to cut. I went with the Makita because the Stihl was more expensive and I could use the Makita battery system on other proven tools (I wasn't sold on how much I would use any other Stihl electric tools or that I would want to pony up the premium they were asking for tools to use around the farm and house). They both seemed to be comparable per the reviews I saw. Below is the model I went with I believe. I didn't get (4) batteries so that could reduce the cost some from the model below. https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XCU03...&hvtargid=pla-384171889338&psc=1The Makita worked great a few weekends trimming roads, tree stand locations and shooting lanes paired with a wireless sawzall and stihl gas pole saw. I was happy/surprised at what it could do. We also cut some firewood off of some downed oak tops that have been drying over the last year. Make sure they dont forget to include your free tampons and pantie liners, that's a bonus they stiff you on with those types of orders. funny. I have been thinking the same thing on this thread. they make a thing called a bow saw if an axe or hatchet is too heavy for you. my 4'11'' grandmother would swing a kaiserblade and an axe when she was I her 70's so I guess I have a different perspective. But she also was more of a woodsman who never would have sat in a shooting house. My dear departed daddy plowed behind a mule while growing up on a farm, I don't ever plan on giving up my tractor to toil behind a mule. Progress is called progress for a reason πππ
How many people am i willing to sacrifice for freedom? Everyone. All of them...
Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!
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Re: cordless chain saw
[Re: Beer Belly]
#2906782
09/17/19 03:46 PM
09/17/19 03:46 PM
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Posts: 1,076 the Flatwoods
Fldoghunter
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I have used a cordless sawzall for that kind of thing. Maybe not as capable on bigger stuff as a chainsaw, but probably cheaper and would get used around the house more for other things.
May the sound of hounds never die!
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Re: cordless chain saw
[Re: timbercruiser]
#2906790
09/17/19 04:01 PM
09/17/19 04:01 PM
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Posts: 112 Covington County, AL
Shhwing
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The handiest dang thing I have ever bought for use around the house and food plot work was a electric Lynx pole saw i got at Harbor Freight. I've cut 7" live oak limbs and everything else with it. For cutting limbs it can't be beat for the price.. I second the harbor freight saw that is a workaholic. thing is a awesome and ive had it over a year now with no issues. Trimmed all my ducking limbs out of the way so i wouldnt be smacked while cutting grass. my yard is over 5 acres of mixed pines, oaks and cedar trees. Ive spent hours on hours on this thing without issue up at the hunting camp trimming roads, shooting lanes, trails and around shooting houses and edges of food plots. Paid less than $200 for it. far as i see it instead of buying a $600 gas powered one im gonna run this cheapo till it dies then go get another one.
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Re: cordless chain saw
[Re: Beer Belly]
#2906821
09/17/19 04:52 PM
09/17/19 04:52 PM
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Posts: 4,130 GA
UncleHuck
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This is almost as bad as the predictable gear tractor vs hydrostat, and you need a 50 HP plus tractor or you must be a puzzy crowd.
I have a really nice Dolmar gas saw, but if cordless as good as these today had been available, that's what I would have bought.
I also use cordless drills instead of a brace and bit, and circular saws instead of handsaws where appropriate. Some of my circular saws are cordless also. Recently finished a project where I made about 60 cuts in 2x4 and 2x6 lumber before I had to change the battery on my 6-1/2" Ryobi cordless circular saw. Hell of a lot more handy than dragging a 12 gauge extension cord 100+ feet to run a corded saw.
Edited to add - If somebody wants a smoking deal on a Dolmar PS510 with about 15 hours on it, let me know.
Last edited by UncleHuck; 09/17/19 04:57 PM.
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Re: cordless chain saw
[Re: UncleHuck]
#2907079
09/17/19 09:32 PM
09/17/19 09:32 PM
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Posts: 5,209 Georgia and Missouri
Semo
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This is almost as bad as the predictable gear tractor vs hydrostat, and you need a 50 HP plus tractor or you must be a puzzy crowd.
I have a really nice Dolmar gas saw, but if cordless as good as these today had been available, that's what I would have bought.
I also use cordless drills instead of a brace and bit, and circular saws instead of handsaws where appropriate. Some of my circular saws are cordless also. Recently finished a project where I made about 60 cuts in 2x4 and 2x6 lumber before I had to change the battery on my 6-1/2" Ryobi cordless circular saw. Hell of a lot more handy than dragging a 12 gauge extension cord 100+ feet to run a corded saw.
Edited to add - If somebody wants a smoking deal on a Dolmar PS510 with about 15 hours on it, let me know. wish it was the 6400. lol I need something that will handle a 24 inch bar. But seriously, I do. I get the electric stuff can be handy, but can't we have some fun.
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Re: cordless chain saw
[Re: Festus]
#2907135
09/17/19 10:24 PM
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Posts: 5,241 Behind your shadow
Reloader79
Bitch Peas, I'm a Kitty Whisperer
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GOSH DAMN'...."BOYS"....Put Your Purses down and Burn some 2-Stroke GAS!! I still use 70's model BIG Chainsaws....5 to 8 Horsepower...and I'm 61!!!!! Thatβs a mans saw you got there! Some of them might want their saw to fit inside their purse!
If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
Bluetick serpentines around green fields and rock spit a lease
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