zorobabel
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I do want to thank all of you that pointed out safety, I will try to re-educate myself. I believe I saw a documentary about loggers when I was a kid, I thought I had it all down
I just looked at prices for cordless chainsaws ... wow; I would rather get a gas one at $300.And you think the absolute bottom of the barrel (Walmart store brand, harbor freight, etc) corded ones are going to be any better?!?
Cordless tools are now pro tools. For most every segment except OPE. But for the casual user, even for one they’ll work.
Corded low end tools will be the cheap ones.
Makita does make a corded saw. If you’re set on a corded one, I’d probably look at that one first, then move downmarket to B&D or whatnot.
I have a couple a trees I want to cut, another couple to trim. I started on one with shovel, pick axe, trowel, axe, hatchet - the works, but even my wife eventually said I should buy some kind of power tool (and that is saying something ). The ones I want to cut are near a fence, behind a retaining wall and I want them dead for good
While I would like to own a gas chainsaw (for clearing trees on remote roads - when needed), I estimate it would only sit, dry rot seals and won't even start when needed.
So I started looking at corded chainsaws like:
14.5 Amp 16 in. Electric Chainsaw
Amazing deals on this 14.5A 16In Electric Chainsaw at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.www.harborfreight.com
Oregon CS1400 15 Amp Corded Electric Chainsaw, 16 in. Bar, Equipped with S56 chain, High-Power, Low-Noise 603348 - The Home Depot
If you are looking for a high-power, low-noise electric chainsaw for trimming branches and limbs in your yard, the Oregon CS1400 corded chainsaw is the right choice. Save yourself time and hassle, sincewww.homedepot.com
I would appreciate recommendations, and even pointing out junk (with the reasoning please).
edit: I don't want plastic gears for example.
It seems like you don't have any cordless? If you do, continue with the platform and buy tool only, no batteries needed.I just looked at prices for cordless chainsaws ... wow; I would rather get a gas one at $300.
And you would be doing yourself a favor.I just looked at prices for cordless chainsaws ... wow; I would rather get a gas one at $300.
Thing is, tree services are $$$. Very $$$. They essentially can ask a blank check. There’s risk and liability and everything else. So it is worth it to diy if you can get in front of it.It seems like you don't have any cordless? If you do, continue with the platform and buy tool only, no batteries needed.
My neighbor just today hired a tree service, storm cleanup. Limbs only with lots of climbing, used a Milwaukee cordless, easy job. He said for small jobs, his go to tool.
I just looked at prices for cordless chainsaws ... wow; I would rather get a gas one at $300.
I didn't mean you hire a tree service. Just an illustration that cordless is so prevalent, even with pros.Thing is, tree services are $$$. Very $$$. They essentially can ask a blank check. There’s risk and liability and everything else. So it is worth it to diy if you can get in front of it.
The CS-590 is still the absolute goat home and farm saw if you want a gas chainsaw. It's been tops for years.I thought from this forum Echo was the way to go for casual homeowner use? I have been eying them for a while. Has that opinion changed?
I bought an EGo 16” on the authorization from my parents - it’s nice. Didn’t want to get the Milwaukee M18 Fuel, else I would have needed to get M18 XC High Demand 5/8Ah batteries. Considered the Ryobi equivalent. Not as “powerful” as a trashed Echo CS-346 it replaced but not having to worry about a carb is worth it.Ego 18” is a beast.
And that would be a smart move. Stihl or Husqvarna would be my choice, buy once cry once.I just looked at prices for cordless chainsaws ... wow; I would rather get a gas one at $300.