Chain saws

[user 7704]

I can't find the posts we had when i was buying the pole saw so I started another.

All of my sawing is far from an electrical source. The battery powered pole saw is great. Now I am thinking of buying a battery powered reciprocating saw. I have an electric one but I would like one I can take out into the woods.

Any one have a battery powered reciprocating saw? If so, what are your reviews.

 

[Maverick]

I have both battery Milwaukee and DeWalt reciprocating saws both have served me good

 

[user 7704]

Thanks Mav. There are not as many cordless reciprocating saws as other tools.

 

[Roninsensei]

I have the ryobi and it works great.

 

[user 7704]

And the battery is interchangable with all of their other products.

 

[Roninsensei]

Yep

 

[Mountain trapper]

I've got a 60V DeWalt recipacating saw. It works great.

 

[JackDW]

Just another suggestion. I have a small Harbor Freight 2cycle generator that I can take most anywhere that can supply power to run corded devices when away from the grid. Has been very handy for running these type of devices in the woods.

But, I think the cordless saws are the best, but if you need to recharge the batteries during a full day of cutting, the little generator is still handy to have around. I have this from before cordless devices became readily available and still find it useful.

 

[user 7704]

Just another suggestion. I have a small Harbor Freight 2cycle generator that I can take most anywhere that can supply power to run corded devices when away from the grid. Has been very handy for running these type of devices in the woods.

But, I think the cordless saws are the best, but if you need to recharge the batteries during a full day of cutting, the little generator is still handy to have around. I have this from before cordless devices became readily available and still find it useful.

Thanks. Good idea.

 

[user 7704]

I've got a 60V DeWalt recipacating saw. It works great.

Thanks. I'm getting good ideas.

 

[user 7704]

The one I have is a very inexpensive one I bought at Harbor Freight.

I have definitely gotten my money's worth. Even used it on a metal rod and it worked great.

 

[user 7704]

I got my 9 piece Ryobi combo kit today. I've never used some if these tools, but I'm ready to learn. Most excited about my battery reciprocating saw. Now I can go into the woods.

 

[Brent S]

My first cordless tools were ryobi. We’re talking 30+ yrs ago. They had a 9.6v battery that didn’t last long but just the fact of not having a cord made it worthwhile. I still have all the 18v desalt tools that I have had for many years now. My son love’s Milwaukee cordless and thinks I should just replace the dewalts. The dewalts still work great, and I’ve only had to replace some batteries, so the practical side of me just doesn’t see wasting money on replacing them. No complaints about the usability or durability of the dewalts at all. The new line is all 20v but the 18 is still available to order.
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[user 7704]

My first cordless tools were ryobi. We’re talking 30+ yrs ago. They had a 9.6v battery that didn’t last long but just the fact of not having a cord made it worthwhile. I still have all the 18v desalt tools that I have had for many years now. My son love’s Milwaukee cordless and thinks I should just replace the dewalts. The dewalts still work great, and I’ve only had to replace some batteries, so the practical side of me just doesn’t see wasting money on replacing them. No complaints about the usability or durability of the dewalts at all. The new line is all 20v but the 18 is still available to order.
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Mine are 18v. I've been out using the reciprocating saw, but that's it so far.

 

[Brent S]

Mine are 18v. I've been out using the reciprocating saw, but that's it so far.

If I just had a few tools replacing them wouldn’t be an issue, but I have every tool, and duplicates of several. Even have an 18ga nailer, right angle drill, jig saw, grinder, circular saw, etc. the only thing I don’t have is the bandsaw.

 

[user 7704]

My brother gives me a lot of mine. He has 2 or 3 of everything.

 

[Brent S]

My brother gives me a lot of mine. He has 2 or 3 of everything.

With older tools the batteries are the weakest part, but you can order replacements on line. The lithium ones are more expensive but last longer and are much lighter too.

 

[user 7704]

The toolsminuse most are the pole saw and and reciprocating saw. Both are new with new batteries.

This set has

Reciprocating saw
Drill
Power driver
Light
Circular saw
Weed eater
Sander
Multi tool
Can't remember the other

For the small amount I use them, they should be all I need.

 

[JackDW]

As usual, I am the oddball. Got lots of cordless tools but have gotten fed up with buying batteries. For the price to two batteries you can also get a new tool with batteries....... seems a ripoff to me. SO, as my batteries die, I am replacing with corded tools. I have a couple small generators, so I can take my power with me. I will keep a couple cordless around for the quick fixes but if I am doing major projects, I will be using corded tools because I am tired of buying batteries.

 

[user 7704]

As usual, I am the oddball. Got lots of cordless tools but have gotten fed up with buying batteries. For the price to two batteries you can also get a new tool with batteries....... seems a ripoff to me. SO, as my batteries die, I am replacing with corded tools. I have a couple small generators, so I can take my power with me. I will keep a couple cordless around for the quick fixes but if I am doing major projects, I will be using corded tools because I am tired of buying batteries.

I need my tools too far from the house. I was running three 100 foot extension cords to cut a limb. It was too time consuming.

 

[Mountain trapper]

When buying batteries for your cordless tools always buy the largest amp hour battery that you can afford. Generally the batteries that come with the tool are low amp hour battries and don't last long between charges. I think I'm using 6 amp hour batteries now and can drive hundreds of 3-1/2" deck screws between charges. They're well worth the extra money.

 

[Mountain trapper]

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[user 7704]

Ive decides that my pole saw isn't large enough to do a lot of sawing that I need.

The diameter of the trees are about 10-12 inches. What size saw do I need? I really want to get another battery operated saw.

I've never used a regular chair saw so need to use the lightest, smallest type.

 

[Brent S]

Ive decides that my pole saw isn't large enough to do a lot of sawing that I need.

The diameter of the trees are about 10-12 inches. What size saw do I need? I really want to get another battery operated saw.

I've never used a regular chair saw so need to use the lightest, smallest type.

Echo is a brand carried by Home Depot. It’s small, light and pretty tough. Not too expensive either.

 

[user 7704]

Echo is a brand carried by Home Depot. It’s small, light and pretty tough. Not too expensive either.

I have an Echo leaf blower

 

[Mountain trapper]

Ive decides that my pole saw isn't large enough to do a lot of sawing that I need.

The diameter of the trees are about 10-12 inches. What size saw do I need? I really want to get another battery operated saw.

I've never used a regular chair saw so need to use the lightest, smallest type.

For the size of trees that you'll be cutting I'd go with an 18" bar. And I'd recommend a Sthil or Huskvarna. Any of the cheap big box brands won't hold up very well, plus they have tiny fuel tanks. There's a reason why they're cheap.

 

[Brent S]

For the size of trees that you'll be cutting I'd go with an 18" bar. And I'd recommend a Sthil or Huskvarna. Any of the cheap big box brands won't hold up very well, plus they have tiny fuel tanks. There's a reason why they're cheap.

Agreed that sthil is the best saw out there but it is more than double and almost triple the price. As far as husquavarna goes, I’ve had at least five and they all gave me carb issues, hard starting and such. Echo was a middle ground on price and quality.

 

[user 7704]

For the size of trees that you'll be cutting I'd go with an 18" bar. And I'd recommend a Sthil or Huskvarna. Any of the cheap big box brands won't hold up very well, plus they have tiny fuel tanks. There's a reason why they're cheap.

Ouch Arctic. I didn't think I could handle one that large. I only weigh 120. I'll do more research. Thanks for input. I like all the info I can get.

 

[JackDW]

I am glad you brought this topic back up. I have started my chain saws for about a year. Something to add to my weekend projects. Get them started up, just in case and make sure I have enough 2-cycle oil around. Thanks for bringing this topic back up.

 

[user 7704]

My brother thinks a 14" chain saw is my limit.