Just wondering if anyone has a cordless chainsaw? Are they any good? limitations in cutting? How long does the battery last? etc?
Cordless Chainsaw - Are they any good?
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Was talking to a mate last week he said the 36v ones are great. He takes it 4 wheel driving no mess no noise.
We have a rechargeable sabre saw with us that has managed to get us the timber we need for the odd fire or two ... battery charge lasts for about 3 days of timber (logs up to approx 100mm)
I have an 18V Ryobi ONE 10" one to compliment the other Ryobi tools..... Haven't physically used it to cut firewood but have cut tree branches up to 70 to 100mm diameter and did the job well. Battery needs replacing as it doesn't hold charge for more than 2 hours but it is 2 years old, well used and probably past it's charge life?
Would love to know myself... I carry a sabre saw (Makita 18V) for when I need to be quiet, and a Stihl 40cm two stroke chainsaw. Both great in there own environments. Living out west my fires tend to be a bit big and I hate paying for wood. Considering I use the Makita for so much other stuff I'd love advice w.r.t .the 36v chainsaw too.
Bought a makita 18volt chainsaw. Surprised the hell out of me. Hardwood up to 200mm round cut like butter. Brilliant product. Not as good suspension as the Stihl 2 stroke so its a bit chattery in the hand. Wont be taking the 2 stroke camping anymore. Cut enough wood for a couple fires from charged batteries (the batteries are a couple years old too so not sure if that makes a difference. Loving my Makita even more. Next will be the grass shears for mowing around the camp site when freecamping.
I was camping at Upper Colo River one June long weekend and the site next to us was screened by bushes (love this place). The family camped there had the Makita and cut a heap of wood and I didn't hear a thing.
Just pruned a lillypilly up a 12 foot ladder with the Makita battery saw (2x18V). It is so much safer than anything else. The blade stops as soon as you release the trigger so you can swing it around one handed while hanging from the tree like a monkey, (and if it does kickback the blade wont be going like a petrol saw). Also much safer than the reciprocating saw when cutting down firewood. The back and forwards of the reciprocating tends to knock off the small braches at the top which fall on your head.
The only negative I have so far is that with repetitive use you can get a saw thumb where you have to hold down the trigger safety.BOOHOO
The only negative I have so far is that with repetitive use you can get a saw thumb where you have to hold down the trigger safety.BOOHOO
Been eyeing of the Makita for the collection Been picking up cheap LXT's at Cash Convertors when I see them over the last 18 months. Have the saber saw, jigsaw, multi tool, blower, vacuum and now 4 drills
Went to bunnings yesterday with some vouchers to burn. Geez those ryobi 36v saws are a beast? Anyway wanted to check out the 18v as a lightweight to carry for day trips etc. the model has changed slightly so the demo was now superseded. Additionally it was a tad grubby and missing the oil cap but for the bargain price of $60 it had to be added to the collection (growing)
I don't plan on using the oiler as its a wick system and they leak when not used! So the cap was irrelevant, I will just carry spray oil to squirt on the bar so should be easy to keep clean.
Got it home and a quick squirt of nifty saw it as clean as a chainsaw should ever be, and then a quick test (yep backwards I know) definetly quiet, also runs a bit slow IMO. But it got through some 40mm old gum branches reasonably quick. Think with a sharp blade and patience you will get through thicker tough stuff okay. Think I'll hang on to the miniboss kit I made for the big trips though. Given I all ready carry a 12v charger and two batteries and other Ryobi stuff for the van. It was a no brainer to get. The 60% discount just made it sweeter
I don't plan on using the oiler as its a wick system and they leak when not used! So the cap was irrelevant, I will just carry spray oil to squirt on the bar so should be easy to keep clean.
Got it home and a quick squirt of nifty saw it as clean as a chainsaw should ever be, and then a quick test (yep backwards I know) definetly quiet, also runs a bit slow IMO. But it got through some 40mm old gum branches reasonably quick. Think with a sharp blade and patience you will get through thicker tough stuff okay. Think I'll hang on to the miniboss kit I made for the big trips though. Given I all ready carry a 12v charger and two batteries and other Ryobi stuff for the van. It was a no brainer to get. The 60% discount just made it sweeter