*This is a wonderful piece of equipment **MyBest.Tools** Chainsaws are heavy and often difficult to start. As an "old woman" I much prefer to cut small limbs with this saw.*
Maintaining chainsaw is pain in the ass. I have a petrol one for trees, and a small 36v for carpentry (clean dry wood so less maintenance) , it's the best compromise for me.
@@perrinekld7451 so true. Electric chainsaw is less maintenance on the motor side (none with electric ones), but then you have to use cables, which is not an issue arround the workshop, but it's a pain in the ass to lay down 50 meters of extension cable when you work on the far end of the garden. Also electrics are heavy like damn bricks. The power output is almost the same with hobby-class gasoline saws but god, the electrics are heavy AF.
I wish I’d heard of this before I bought the chainsaw. The chain kept falling off no matter what I did. Ended up giving it to my gardener for free. This is all I would have needed for cutting through a thick root that was beyond the scope of the heavier cutting shears
Chainsaws generally need two hands and a firm safe two feet stance because of kickback. Reciprocating saws do not have the same kickback issue so safer up a ladder.
Remember the weight also plays a role, in how it cuts. Thats why one would assume, these can be quite heavy. Nice explanation. You should do a range of vids, on how to use all the different types of electric tools. Like you said, alot of people often use these tools wrong.
I love my 110v makita recip saw but a pain in the arse because when you let go of the trigger the blade keeps going for days afterwards. Seriously considering moving to a battery powered one like this 👍
@@jak8759 Well I most of my tools are Makita as I find price v quality works for me but everyone has there own brand so to speak and with all the tool thefts going on these days its the cost of replacement that always looms in my head
@@gavincollins9376 thieving scumbags. We work our arse off day in day out just for someone to come and steal our stuff. My stuff is all makita 2 and every item is engraved with my name in about 4 places 🤣
@@jak8759 When I was project managing in the city I had a De Walt rep often visit and he was saying their tools in the future would have chips in them so if stolen they could be shut down via an app and even a location finder in then was on the cards. Not sure what becomes of all that
I replaced a very old Hitachi recip saw (plug in battery type) with this one. I think the blade chuck is a step backwards compared to my old saw. It's too fiddly and awkward to use.
Had the Hitachi corded version. Don't know where it's gone. I let someone borrow it. Hated it. Always felt clumsy and unbalanced and cutting was not as precise as others. Hearing good things about new Hikoki stuff and will give them a look if I need any more tools. And, yes, I did push it against the workpieces and tree branches
I never touch the blade with a battery in, always the same with mains tools turn them off before changing or adjusting a blade. EDIT:Just saw that its got lock off... couldn't ever happen by accident with that feature tbh..
bosch got some wood blades that have teeth in both directions, it cuts on the in- and out-stroke, and it isnt that important to push the machine against the standoff
Except sometimes you simply can't get the guard to touch what you're working on as you're trying to reach and cut something in a very tight space where the entire saw cannot fit and the guard doesn't extend out that far.
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*This is a wonderful piece of equipment **MyBest.Tools** Chainsaws are heavy and often difficult to start. As an "old woman" I much prefer to cut small limbs with this saw.*
This had all kinds of advice even up to the last 30 seconds of what the difference in power can mean. Thank you!
Excellent video as always. Skill Builder is a channel I always check out before using a new power tool. Keep up the great work.
They are so useful when needed! also for tree / shrub cutting, can do a lot of what a chainsaw can do and a lot safer and easier to use.
can not beat using them to sort out ya bushes
Maintaining chainsaw is pain in the ass. I have a petrol one for trees, and a small 36v for carpentry (clean dry wood so less maintenance) , it's the best compromise for me.
@@perrinekld7451 so true. Electric chainsaw is less maintenance on the motor side (none with electric ones), but then you have to use cables, which is not an issue arround the workshop, but it's a pain in the ass to lay down 50 meters of extension cable when you work on the far end of the garden. Also electrics are heavy like damn bricks. The power output is almost the same with hobby-class gasoline saws but god, the electrics are heavy AF.
I wish I’d heard of this before I bought the chainsaw. The chain kept falling off no matter what I did. Ended up giving it to my gardener for free. This is all I would have needed for cutting through a thick root that was beyond the scope of the heavier cutting shears
Chainsaws generally need two hands and a firm safe two feet stance because of kickback. Reciprocating saws do not have the same kickback issue so safer up a ladder.
Cheers. brilliant.Your observation and tip about the shoe against the workpiece was the best part for me.
I agree with Roger...can’t beat a good tug
Great tips mate knowing how to use the tool is half the battle.
Some brilliant tips I haven't seen elsewhere. Thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video 👍🙏♥️
Thanks for that the tip about pushing the front in was very useful
Fab, just bought one and found your tips very useful. Thanks millions xx
Enjoying the weather as well Rodger 👍👍. Good video instructions
This was shot about 2 months ago. There will be videos coming out after I am dead at this rate.
Just don't get Robin to make the coffin he looks a tad busy😂😂
what a fantastic tools found this video very informative and useful enjoyed the video.
Looks pretty beast. Like the adjustable foot.
Amazing, thank you. I've no cause to ever hold one of these beauties in my hands but that was thoroughly educational.
Hope it's changed a lot from the corded Hitachi. I had the Hitachi - it felt dead, clumsy, very disappointing. The video makes this look much better
I love you channel, buy hey! that recip saw has a rafter hook! not a common feature on many saws. I can't believe you missed such a handy feature!
Like shown at 6:47 ?
Cutting fluid spot on!
Thanks for sharing.
New viewer great channel great tips and reviews
Great tutorial !
Robin gives us a tour of your van pls
Remember the weight also plays a role, in how it cuts. Thats why one would assume, these can be quite heavy.
Nice explanation.
You should do a range of vids, on how to use all the different types of electric tools. Like you said, alot of people often use these tools wrong.
Very usefull, I have a cordet bosch gsa 1100E , and from now I will gonna change the blade disconnected....Safety...
Take the battery off Bud before swapping blades 👍👍
OK Wayne. Fair point
There's always one
@@ryk3899 It would of been 5 of us but you cut the other fingers off not removing a battery 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂🙏❤️🍰
@@SkillBuilder Better me pointing it out than someone who means harm Buddy great video 🤘😎🤘
I love my 110v makita recip saw but a pain in the arse because when you let go of the trigger the blade keeps going for days afterwards. Seriously considering moving to a battery powered one like this 👍
Well, don't go for the Makita cordless as it's a little bit underpowered...
@@gavincollins9376 oh that's interesting thanks for the response. I would like to go all hikoki I think their stuff looks really good recently
@@jak8759 Well I most of my tools are Makita as I find price v quality works for me but everyone has there own brand so to speak and with all the tool thefts going on these days its the cost of replacement that always looms in my head
@@gavincollins9376 thieving scumbags. We work our arse off day in day out just for someone to come and steal our stuff. My stuff is all makita 2 and every item is engraved with my name in about 4 places 🤣
@@jak8759 When I was project managing in the city I had a De Walt rep often visit and he was saying their tools in the future would have chips in them so if stolen they could be shut down via an app and even a location finder in then was on the cards. Not sure what becomes of all that
Nice review bud .👍
Thanks - I've never understood these things.
I replaced a very old Hitachi recip saw (plug in battery type) with this one.
I think the blade chuck is a step backwards compared to my old saw.
It's too fiddly and awkward to use.
Had the Hitachi corded version. Don't know where it's gone. I let someone borrow it. Hated it. Always felt clumsy and unbalanced and cutting was not as precise as others. Hearing good things about new Hikoki stuff and will give them a look if I need any more tools. And, yes, I did push it against the workpieces and tree branches
Well since you hated it ,Ill just hang on to it 😏
nice bit of kit......but yes make sure that blade is in solid ......do not want that blade flying out could have ya eye out
I maybe paranoid but I'd unplug/remove the battery from the tool before replacing blades/cutting disks.✌🏽
I never touch the blade with a battery in, always the same with mains tools turn them off before changing or adjusting a blade. EDIT:Just saw that its got lock off... couldn't ever happen by accident with that feature tbh..
bosch got some wood blades that have teeth in both directions, it cuts on the in- and out-stroke, and it isnt that important to push the machine against the standoff
Nice video as always but for cutting items like that, surely a band saw is a better option?
is it normal for the blade to shake/sway sideways when not in contact with a material?l
How much Roger with battery & charger?
Ive not seen an adjustable fence on a recip saw, and its true that you always have a blunt blade near the fence and the far end stays sharp
4:54 So THAT'S what I've been doing wrong!
What ....would u use thar machine for ....looks to Big Cumbersome
Very handy for disposing of the non-paying customer * *nodding* *
I think Hikoki used to be Hitachi . Nice video.
no variable speed control is a issue for me. Nice saw though.
better than Dewalt, Milwaukee?
You call it a fence I have heard it called the shoe.
It is a shoe, i just couldn't remember that and afterwards I asked the editor to put a note in but he is as forgetful as I am.
Except sometimes you simply can't get the guard to touch what you're working on as you're trying to reach and cut something in a very tight space where the entire saw cannot fit and the guard doesn't extend out that far.
Roger, Roger, Roger your should really disconnect the battery when playing with the blades as you well know m8 😂🙂
can this saw cut a railroad
No not really. They use the big petrol powered cut off saws with metal cutting blades
@@SkillBuilder thank you
Roger recommending a HiKoki! is the world ending?
still can't take that name seriously.. HiKoKi.. could be the name of a clown from a kid movie
I don't like it, sounds too much like a joki
Just remember it's Japanese, then you realize it's very typical Japanese (even though it's wasei-eigo).
That saw can cut that van in half!
That is Robin's van behind me. If I sawed it in half he would be a bit grumpy. He can't take a joke.
@@SkillBuilder Oh no please 😉
@@SkillBuilder I should imagine this saw makes light work of bone?
Nobody going to comment on the spray tan?
Nobody else is stupid enough. This was shot in the summer and you may remember is was hot.
Haha touche'!
Just put it on full pelt come on Rodger
I make the blades last a lot longer by keeping them slow and cool. You see people blue up a blade in minutes and it is never any good after that.
True, they are pretty pricey !
They still sell hikoki in britain surprised it hasnt changed to metabo there yet.
Hikoki is the old Hitachi. Hikoki and Metabo HPT is the same brand with a different name. Metabo still exists as a brand.
You do realize that hitachi bought out metabo?
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV, Jesus Christ is the only way......
Should have taken the battery out first “something you should not promoting to do 🤦♂️
roger is a top man he does not need to promote that
If you’re gonna percent something then you should do it right especially adopting health and safety when you’re promoting something