I had purchased the robins 40V lawnmower & there was a promo for a free tool, I grabbed the 18” chainsaw & love it. We live on a green belt so we often clean up the winter blow down & buck it up for firewood. No issues at all. For a homeowner/ occasional user it meets my needs.
I was on the Home Depot website today looking at this exact saw, had some questions about it & you've answered them all, great video, I'll be picking one up tomorrow. Thank you!
@@strongtowermedia4562 so far I've taken down 3 small trees (each between 20-25 feet high), largest had a base diameter of about 10 inches, cut them up just enough to drag to the fire pit. Also pruned about 10 small trees including 3 fruit trees & a bunch of dogwoods. Most notable is I've done all of this on the initial charge, I'm blown away by the sheer volume of work I was able to accomplish on one charge. This thing has exceeded my expectations, thanks again!
I have the 8" Ryobi 18v. I definitely give it a positive review. I used it to take down a 4" thick mailbox post today and it went right through it in seconds. I'm very happy with it. One positive to the 8" saw...is that its oil-free so you never need to oil the chain. But I do imagine its too small to do some jobs.
I have had several gas powered chain saws over my life. I have many Ryobi 18v equipment which work well. I am kinda convinced in going with the new Echo battery chain saw or even Huskvarna. The amount of cuts depends on the wood they are cutting and how dense it is. The chain saws themselves do a good job, it's the battery technology that is emerging. If I were to buy one I would get a 16" or a 18" saw. Probably will stay with a 16" one. Thanks for the review.
When I first bought the saw, I needed a basic, inexpensive, low-maintenance saw for work around the house. This saw proved to be what I needed for that. If I had had a little more money to devote to buying a saw at that time, I would have gone with the heavier duty 18" Ryobi (which I haven't shopped in awhile, so there may be other things on the market by now.).
@@strongtowermedia4562 This video is 1 year old and new models may have come out. It's hard to keep up with electric devices. I still haven't made the jump to an electric one but I'll keep looking. Thanks.
i rarely subscribe to any channel, but i am subscribing to your channel. U look honest and hard working good person and you emit positive vibes. Keep up the good work. stay safe and be happy
Wonderful. Bought one today. Have the 10 inch one, and its not that helpful for cutting trees like you were doing and what I wanted to do. It's more for pruning and small cutting. Glad you are safe and well. Be easy. God bless.
Honestly, if your not doing a ton of lumber work, this sort of chainsaw is far better than a gas one. The gas ones are so tedious to keep running over time if you dont use it regularly... If you dont use it often, and a year later when you end up needing it again, a gas saw you spend an hour or two trying to trouble shoot minor issues before being able to use it for your 20 minute job. The battery powered one, push the button and it goes.
Hope it's working well for you. It's a "little at a time" saw, and has continued to work well for me, though I do make sure to keep freshly sharpened chains on it.
I wore out a chain after just 3 batteries. Do you find it's comparable to other brands or anomalous? I confess I'm a new, so my sharpening kit just arrived this afternoon. Feel like though I need to stock 2 or 3 chains
My question is how much realtime was needed to make those 18-20'ish cuts, and what is the recharge time for one of those 4Ah batteries? I'm just curious what the breakeven would be to have a charged battery ready to go again if you've got an extended job around the house like storm cleanup.
I’ll measure it as I have 2 40V batteries and 40v rapid charger. I’m using the chain that came with it too. And my logs are double the width he’s cutting. Stay tuned…
@@stteerooo1542 it went great actually. I didn’t use the chain that came with it but got a carbide chain. It sliced like butter through 2 large oak tree logs when I needed it. Two batteries recommended. If the two of us dry it will create cshavings that get lodged and freeze the wasp rocket but it’s manageable.
Here's my take: Pick a brand that you want (in my case it was Ryobi) and then consistently make their tools what you have. I have extra batteries because I have multiple Ryobi tools that use their large, heavy duty batteries. If you're going to work through, say, four hours of cutting, depending on how quick and active you are while you're doing it, and depending on how sharp your chains are, I would say you will need somewhere between 30 and 50 amp-hours of capacity. If you're going to do emergency work and need a powerful, heavy duty saw with extended run time, this particular electric saw is not the one to buy, in my opinion.
It cuts well with fresh fuel, a sharp chain and adequate lubrication. No saw I've ever used works well without those three things. If you're cutting a lot of wood that's bigger than 10 or 12 inches in diameter, I would use a more powerful saw.
Sorry to complain but there is no blade on a chainsaw. It's a bar and chain. They use Oregon chain and bar so it will be the best to use the same chain and Oregon makes a really good chain.
Hi Mr. spin, thanks for your comment. I did not know that Ryobi used a default factory Oregon chain. That is good to know. The last chain I put on it was an Oregon brand. As far as there being blades or chains, I think you are right in so far as the whole thing being called a chain. However, I think I may be a little bit right in the sense that it is a chain with many blades on it. On the whole, I think you are more right than me! By the way, no need for apologies, I did not take it as a complaint, and even if you had complained, it might have been well-deserved. Godspeed, and have a great day!
Probably quiet enough not to need hearing protection, with my gas saw I use my electric noise canceling ear protection this is very good , you can hear people talk but cancels a certain db. I use them for the shooting range mainly.
I just bought the 18inch version don't what the log I'm trying to cut is but I could only do one cut 30inch half at a time and battery went into thermal protection
I could understand that happening, especially if you are trying to cut through a log that exceeds the length of the bar. If you're going to be consistently cutting large trees (30 inches if I am reading your comment correctly), this type of homeowner electric saw is not going to be suitable.
FYI...........you can just about buy a gas powered saw with the price of one 40v batteries(@$200). Two batteries and you can get a top notch gas saw, more power run all day.
Yes, I have owned a Stihl MS250 and a Stihl 009L (they don't make the 009L anymore, but it was a great tree saw), as well as a couple of others. There are plusses and minuses for gas and for electric, it depends on what your use is. For someone who lives in a suburb, where the noise created by a gas saw is undesirable, and where infrequent, casual use of a gas saw means it is more likely to have carburetor or fuel problems, an electric saw is probably the better choice. Plus many suburbanites have limited storage for things like extra gas cans and oil containers. For someone who owns land and occasionally needs to cut for more than an hour or two at a time, a gas saw is probably the better choice. And then, of course, there's the person who can afford two or more saws. I have not tested other electric saws; it would not surprise me if one or more is superior to the Ryobi. I already had a Ryobi line trimmer that used the same batteries and the saw was on sale - so I thought I would give it a whirl. My goal in the video was to show what the saw does, how long it lasts on a charge, etc. I.e., it is to help people shopping for saws make a more informed decision. Thanks for your comment, and saw on, brother!
@@strongtowermedia4562 I'm currently on phase 2 of taking down 40+ yr old ash tree. It was half dead, probably should of hired professional. I started with a electric 16" homelite(12 amp) and pole pruner. I bought 40v Ryobi saw...it only ran maybe 15 min. I since have bought 2 gas chain saws. Thankfully, my skill set and common sense can accomodate these all and did not injure myself. I am now down to 22-25 inch wide trunk. It was a learning experience all the way around....lol. Stay safe everyone...
It’s an awesome community. Come on by and visit again. I’m happy the battery life is short. I really want an excuse to buy a stihl. I’m all in on the Ryobi 18v, trying to figure out if I should go 40v
Je suis sorry about the delay. As jonm7888 said, 4ah; it's in the video. Glad to have an international audience; and I've got a soft spot for your beautiful country. Merci beaucoup!
Hi Amelia! Here are my thoughts: 1. I'm sure the 10" 40V saw is lighter. I don't see a 12" saw on the Ryobi website in 40V. I see a 12" saw on the Home Depot website that is in 18V (One+ tool line-up); it appears to be a Home Depot exclusive. 2. Lighter doesn't always mean easier to handle, so you would want to actually hold and handle the saws you are comparing to try to figure that out. Odds are, lighter is easier to handle - it's just not a sure thing. Also, I wouldn't expect there to be a large weight difference between the Ryobi 14" and 10" saws because the majority of the weight is in the battery and the motor. 3. Battery life: Without testing, I can only make a guess. My guess is, battery life is dependent mostly on how much wood you cut, with a longer chain decreasing battery life slightly due to more friction and drag. It is very likely that the 40V outlasts the 18V by a significant margin when cutting the same volume of wood. 4. Personally, I would be cautious about the Ryobi 10" 40V saw because it has a push-button oiler, instead of an automatic oiler. If you're using it and you forget to push the button, you could overheat the bar and chain and potentially ruin both, not to mention place undue strain on the electric motor. 5. The 12" 18V saw looks intriguing, but I don't own one and I haven't tested it. I like that it has the easier chain-tightening and automatic oiler, and it's probably the best "step down" from the 14" 40V. The 12" 18V weighs 6.9 lbs, while the 14" 40V weighs 11.5 lbs. I hope this helps! -w
are good question. I have not tested the six amp hour or five amp hour batteries, but maybe someone who sees this message will let us know what the results are.
I honestly believe that safety equipment can (and often does) make people more careless. The trouble I've gotten into with chainsaw work was caused by poor judgment, and no safety equipment would have prevented the trouble. It seems that at least some of the best safety equipment is composed of 1) humility - not trying to do things that are too far beyond your ability, 2) an attempt to use your mind to solve the problem - instead of force or just plain stubbornness, and 3) gradual and growing experience. There is one other slightly nettling thing about those of you who point out the lack of safety equipment... Maybe just read Jordan Peterson's book, 12 Rules for Life, especially the chapter about kids and skateboards. For me personally, I like the saw to be in my hands where I can feel it. I like my vision to be unobstructed as much as possible. I like my clothing to be comfortable and not impact my movement. These three things: Feeling the saw, seeing the full field of vision, and being able to move and physically react quickly, all have tremendous impact on PREVENTING a mishap. And, as Ben Franklin said, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That's my take. You can wear all of the safety equipment you want, your choice - just don't try to make me do it. I trust my judgment about this more that I trust yours. But I appreciate your concern for my well-being ;)
I'm sure that an electric chainsaw has its place, but when I'm cutting firewood I cut for hours and no electric saw can compare to a gas saw when doing that.
Yeah, better use a " ftesh brand new blade" on it EVERY TIME you use it. If not, the blade will vibrate vertically and that will cause the saw to shut down. The motor management board sees this erratic load while cutting as trouble and cuts power. THEY ALL DO THIS !!!
Cool. My dad got a Shindaiwa decades ago when they first hit the market in Texas where we lived. A buddy of his owned a filling station and became a Shindaiwa dealer. It was a good saw as I recall.
Au contraire! The test was useful to me in more ways than one, and I own a saw. Are you saying that I shouldn't own a saw? No need to answer, of course. I am going to keep owning this saw, and when the time comes, I plan to buy another gas-powered Stihl for those occasions when I do heavier cutting. Cool runnings.
Hi, Brandon. I appreciate the contrarian opinion. I wonder... Was the first person who ever used a chainsaw a "pro"? Were the Wright Brothers professional pilots? Everybody has to start somewhere. Usually, people start from where they are. Then, maybe, they become something different, and, one hopes, better, with time and practice. Godspeed.
What kind of saws do you use/have? The Ryobi 40V tools I have, have managed to do the job. They are not commercial/professional grade and would not serve well for someone doing a lot of contracting work. However, I have also recently used some Ryobi drills and they were as good as any drill I have ever used. I am not sure if this is due to improvements in manufacturing technology, but I trust from working with those drills that they had plenty of capacity and power for commercial, all-day use. I think it comes down to assessing what you will need the tool for. My intent was to assess the tool for homeowner use and let people know what the saw does. It continues to do the work I need it to do. Oh, and I have a Ryobi handheld compressor. That thing is a gem! At this point I would not endorse everything the company makes as the best thing I've ever used, but I also do not consider a Ryobi purchase to be waste of money.
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I bought one of these last year and it is a great little chainsaw. Would highly recommend it to anyone.
I had purchased the robins 40V lawnmower & there was a promo for a free tool, I grabbed the 18” chainsaw & love it. We live on a green belt so we often clean up the winter blow down & buck it up for firewood. No issues at all. For a homeowner/ occasional user it meets my needs.
Sounds like you found a great deal!
Yes they have the deal every April or May
What a deal. I already had the mower and just purchased the 18" separately.
Thank you for not including unnecessary music.
You're welcome
I was on the Home Depot website today looking at this exact saw, had some questions about it & you've answered them all, great video, I'll be picking one up tomorrow. Thank you!
Thanks for leaving feedback! Glad I was able to help.
@@strongtowermedia4562 so far I've taken down 3 small trees (each between 20-25 feet high), largest had a base diameter of about 10 inches, cut them up just enough to drag to the fire pit. Also pruned about 10 small trees including 3 fruit trees & a bunch of dogwoods. Most notable is I've done all of this on the initial charge, I'm blown away by the sheer volume of work I was able to accomplish on one charge. This thing has exceeded my expectations, thanks again!
I have 3/4 RYOBI tolls that are 40v !!!! Great saw! Great edger! Great hole auger! Great pole pruning saw!!
I have the edger, but not the auger or pole pruning saw. I'll have to look into that last one.
Thanks for video. For domestic needs it is more than enough!!! Will buy it, already I have ryobi blower with same battery.
You're welcome! Thanks for your comments, and best of luck to you.
I have the 8" Ryobi 18v. I definitely give it a positive review. I used it to take down a 4" thick mailbox post today and it went right through it in seconds. I'm very happy with it. One positive to the 8" saw...is that its oil-free so you never need to oil the chain. But I do imagine its too small to do some jobs.
I do not have that saw, but I think it is probably great for pruning and the like.
Great review! I'm doing research before buying my first electric saw. This helped immensely. Thank you!
Also checking out the Ryobi and was happy to see your demo was on some larger diameter trees. Very impressive
Great review. About to make my next chainsaw purchase and this was very helpful. Also - I am a big fan of the 30 seconds of gratitude!
Not a lot of viewers watch the gratitude part, but it’s important to me and I’m glad you appreciate it!
I have had several gas powered chain saws over my life. I have many Ryobi 18v equipment which work well. I am kinda convinced in going with the new Echo battery chain saw or even Huskvarna.
The amount of cuts depends on the wood they are cutting and how dense it is.
The chain saws themselves do a good job, it's the battery technology that is emerging. If I were to buy one I would get a 16" or a 18" saw. Probably will stay with a 16" one.
Thanks for the review.
When I first bought the saw, I needed a basic, inexpensive, low-maintenance saw for work around the house. This saw proved to be what I needed for that. If I had had a little more money to devote to buying a saw at that time, I would have gone with the heavier duty 18" Ryobi (which I haven't shopped in awhile, so there may be other things on the market by now.).
@@strongtowermedia4562 This video is 1 year old and new models may have come out. It's hard to keep up with electric devices.
I still haven't made the jump to an electric one but I'll keep looking. Thanks.
i rarely subscribe to any channel, but i am subscribing to your channel. U look honest and hard working good person and you emit positive vibes. Keep up the good work. stay safe and be happy
Thank you for your kind words and thank you for subscribing!
Phenomenal review. Well done. Thank you.
Much appreciated!
Good thorough video. Thanks. I think having an electric for branches, small trees, wood. Gas for larger tree, logs. Thanks again good review.
My conclusion is the same as yours.
Wonderful. Bought one today. Have the 10 inch one, and its not that helpful for cutting trees like you were doing and what I wanted to do. It's more for pruning and small cutting. Glad you are safe and well. Be easy. God bless.
Very impressive! I just bought this very same saw. I have the electric pole saw also. It works great also. I bought mine to cut RR ties.
How many batteries have you accumulated? I would think I would want about 16 or 20 amp-hours of capacity for cutting RR ties...
@@strongtowermedia4562 I have two 40V batteries but several 18V 6.0 batteries.
Great vids! Learned a couple new ways to apply some skills.
Thanks Steven
@@strongtowermedia4562 you’re welcome!
Honestly, if your not doing a ton of lumber work, this sort of chainsaw is far better than a gas one. The gas ones are so tedious to keep running over time if you dont use it regularly... If you dont use it often, and a year later when you end up needing it again, a gas saw you spend an hour or two trying to trouble shoot minor issues before being able to use it for your 20 minute job.
The battery powered one, push the button and it goes.
Great video. I actually went out to my local HD and got one of these after watching your video. Keep up the great work!
Glad I could be of help!
Just got one today, can't wait to use it on the farm. Have some trees that need cut and burned for fire wood.
Hope it's working well for you. It's a "little at a time" saw, and has continued to work well for me, though I do make sure to keep freshly sharpened chains on it.
Thank you sir. I enjoyed this video and found it helpful
You're welcome! Thank you for the encouraging words.
Where do you get the 2 pack of replacement chains? Thanks
Sorry it took me a while to get back to you. I got those from Home Depot.
Great video! Very helpful keep it up!
Thanks for the encouragement, will do!
I wore out a chain after just 3 batteries. Do you find it's comparable to other brands or anomalous? I confess I'm a new, so my sharpening kit just arrived this afternoon. Feel like though I need to stock 2 or 3 chains
I have not done a test on different chain brands. I keep about three chains and have them professionally sharpened.
My question is how much realtime was needed to make those 18-20'ish cuts, and what is the recharge time for one of those 4Ah batteries? I'm just curious what the breakeven would be to have a charged battery ready to go again if you've got an extended job around the house like storm cleanup.
I’ll measure it as I have 2 40V batteries and 40v rapid charger. I’m using the chain that came with it too. And my logs are double the width he’s cutting. Stay tuned…
@@mredmister3014 well how’d it go?
@@stteerooo1542 it went great actually. I didn’t use the chain that came with it but got a carbide chain. It sliced like butter through 2 large oak tree logs when I needed it. Two batteries recommended. If the two of us dry it will create cshavings that get lodged and freeze the wasp rocket but it’s manageable.
@@stteerooo1542 not was sprocket. You’ll know what I mean.
Here's my take: Pick a brand that you want (in my case it was Ryobi) and then consistently make their tools what you have. I have extra batteries because I have multiple Ryobi tools that use their large, heavy duty batteries. If you're going to work through, say, four hours of cutting, depending on how quick and active you are while you're doing it, and depending on how sharp your chains are, I would say you will need somewhere between 30 and 50 amp-hours of capacity. If you're going to do emergency work and need a powerful, heavy duty saw with extended run time, this particular electric saw is not the one to buy, in my opinion.
The important thing is how good does it cut? Not all the saw the long Enduro crap of working on the saw
It cuts well with fresh fuel, a sharp chain and adequate lubrication. No saw I've ever used works well without those three things. If you're cutting a lot of wood that's bigger than 10 or 12 inches in diameter, I would use a more powerful saw.
Sorry to complain but there is no blade on a chainsaw. It's a bar and chain. They use Oregon chain and bar so it will be the best to use the same chain and Oregon makes a really good chain.
Hi Mr. spin, thanks for your comment. I did not know that Ryobi used a default factory Oregon chain. That is good to know. The last chain I put on it was an Oregon brand. As far as there being blades or chains, I think you are right in so far as the whole thing being called a chain. However, I think I may be a little bit right in the sense that it is a chain with many blades on it. On the whole, I think you are more right than me! By the way, no need for apologies, I did not take it as a complaint, and even if you had complained, it might have been well-deserved. Godspeed, and have a great day!
Very informative. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful - and thanks for taking the time to comment. Hooah!
You’re welcome!
Probably quiet enough not to need hearing protection, with my gas saw I use my electric noise canceling ear protection this is very good , you can hear people talk but cancels a certain db. I use them for the shooting range mainly.
I am a big proponent of hearing protection.
The 14" is my next saw!
Did you get one? I hope it is working out well for you; mine continues to function well.
I just bought the 18inch version don't what the log I'm trying to cut is but I could only do one cut 30inch half at a time and battery went into thermal protection
I could understand that happening, especially if you are trying to cut through a log that exceeds the length of the bar. If you're going to be consistently cutting large trees (30 inches if I am reading your comment correctly), this type of homeowner electric saw is not going to be suitable.
@strongtowermedia4562 Sorry if that read out wrong only one peice of stump was this big everything else is 6inch at most
FYI...........you can just about buy a gas powered saw with the price of one 40v batteries(@$200). Two batteries and you can get a top notch gas saw, more power run all day.
Yes, I have owned a Stihl MS250 and a Stihl 009L (they don't make the 009L anymore, but it was a great tree saw), as well as a couple of others. There are plusses and minuses for gas and for electric, it depends on what your use is. For someone who lives in a suburb, where the noise created by a gas saw is undesirable, and where infrequent, casual use of a gas saw means it is more likely to have carburetor or fuel problems, an electric saw is probably the better choice. Plus many suburbanites have limited storage for things like extra gas cans and oil containers. For someone who owns land and occasionally needs to cut for more than an hour or two at a time, a gas saw is probably the better choice. And then, of course, there's the person who can afford two or more saws. I have not tested other electric saws; it would not surprise me if one or more is superior to the Ryobi. I already had a Ryobi line trimmer that used the same batteries and the saw was on sale - so I thought I would give it a whirl. My goal in the video was to show what the saw does, how long it lasts on a charge, etc. I.e., it is to help people shopping for saws make a more informed decision. Thanks for your comment, and saw on, brother!
@@strongtowermedia4562 I'm currently on phase 2 of taking down 40+ yr old ash tree. It was half dead, probably should of hired professional. I started with a electric 16" homelite(12 amp) and pole pruner. I bought 40v Ryobi saw...it only ran maybe 15 min. I since have bought 2 gas chain saws. Thankfully, my skill set and common sense can accomodate these all and did not injure myself. I am now down to 22-25 inch wide trunk. It was a learning experience all the way around....lol. Stay safe everyone...
Anything stopping me from putting a 16 inch bar and chain on my 14 inch 40v?
I don't know of a law against it. Let us know how it goes!
Great video, thank you
You're welcome! I'm from central Texas, been to Bastrop many, many times - though not in recent years. Appreciate your comment, Judah.
It’s an awesome community. Come on by and visit again.
I’m happy the battery life is short. I really want an excuse to buy a stihl.
I’m all in on the Ryobi 18v, trying to figure out if I should go 40v
Thanks so much for ur great work.
You bet ! Thanks for watching!
does it leak oil?
Mine does not leak oil.
Super test ! Un merci de la France 😉
What is the battery capacity in this test? 6ah ? 9ah ? 12ah ?
4ah
Je suis sorry about the delay. As jonm7888 said, 4ah; it's in the video. Glad to have an international audience; and I've got a soft spot for your beautiful country. Merci beaucoup!
Would 10 or12 inch be lighter/asked easier to handle and get more battery life?
Hi Amelia! Here are my thoughts:
1. I'm sure the 10" 40V saw is lighter. I don't see a 12" saw on the Ryobi website in 40V. I see a 12" saw on the Home Depot website that is in 18V (One+ tool line-up); it appears to be a Home Depot exclusive.
2. Lighter doesn't always mean easier to handle, so you would want to actually hold and handle the saws you are comparing to try to figure that out. Odds are, lighter is easier to handle - it's just not a sure thing. Also, I wouldn't expect there to be a large weight difference between the Ryobi 14" and 10" saws because the majority of the weight is in the battery and the motor.
3. Battery life: Without testing, I can only make a guess. My guess is, battery life is dependent mostly on how much wood you cut, with a longer chain decreasing battery life slightly due to more friction and drag. It is very likely that the 40V outlasts the 18V by a significant margin when cutting the same volume of wood.
4. Personally, I would be cautious about the Ryobi 10" 40V saw because it has a push-button oiler, instead of an automatic oiler. If you're using it and you forget to push the button, you could overheat the bar and chain and potentially ruin both, not to mention place undue strain on the electric motor.
5. The 12" 18V saw looks intriguing, but I don't own one and I haven't tested it. I like that it has the easier chain-tightening and automatic oiler, and it's probably the best "step down" from the 14" 40V. The 12" 18V weighs 6.9 lbs, while the 14" 40V weighs 11.5 lbs.
I hope this helps!
-w
Amelia, the "urjfmvjfur" reply is from me. Best regards, -w
Thanks for the thoughtful and thorough response!
It's not just the two batteries is are they four amp hour batteries 5 amp hour batteries or 6 amp hour batteries
They are 4 amp hour batteries.
Anyone know how much different the 6ah batteries would be?
are good question. I have not tested the six amp hour or five amp hour batteries, but maybe someone who sees this message will let us know what the results are.
Everybody complains about bar oil leakage with this particular chainsaw they probably should put a larger rubber washer
Whatever the cure is, yes, hopefully Ryobi will be paying attention to us and use this input to improve their product. Thanks for your comment!
What is the model number. Apparently there's more than one Ryobi 40v out there.
Sorry about the delay getting back to you! It’s Model RY40503 40V.
The saw would have done even better with a good name-brand chain.
Agreed.
Great video thank you. Only concern I have is no safety equipment you were wearing masks gloves et cetera
I honestly believe that safety equipment can (and often does) make people more careless. The trouble I've gotten into with chainsaw work was caused by poor judgment, and no safety equipment would have prevented the trouble.
It seems that at least some of the best safety equipment is composed of 1) humility - not trying to do things that are too far beyond your ability, 2) an attempt to use your mind to solve the problem - instead of force or just plain stubbornness, and 3) gradual and growing experience.
There is one other slightly nettling thing about those of you who point out the lack of safety equipment... Maybe just read Jordan Peterson's book, 12 Rules for Life, especially the chapter about kids and skateboards. For me personally, I like the saw to be in my hands where I can feel it. I like my vision to be unobstructed as much as possible. I like my clothing to be comfortable and not impact my movement. These three things: Feeling the saw, seeing the full field of vision, and being able to move and physically react quickly, all have tremendous impact on PREVENTING a mishap. And, as Ben Franklin said, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That's my take. You can wear all of the safety equipment you want, your choice - just don't try to make me do it. I trust my judgment about this more that I trust yours. But I appreciate your concern for my well-being ;)
Interesting. God bless
Same to you!
I'm sure that an electric chainsaw has its place, but when I'm cutting firewood I cut for hours and no electric saw can compare to a gas saw when doing that.
Yeah, better use a " ftesh brand new blade" on it EVERY TIME you use it. If not, the blade will vibrate vertically and that will cause the saw to shut down. The motor management board sees this erratic load while cutting as trouble and cuts power. THEY ALL DO THIS !!!
No carberator to clean
Yes, this is a great advantage of electric and one that I failed to mention!
lucky man
Yes, sir.
My Shindaiwa 358Ts cuts faster than that, and its the same size if not smaller
Cool. My dad got a Shindaiwa decades ago when they first hit the market in Texas where we lived. A buddy of his owned a filling station and became a Shindaiwa dealer. It was a good saw as I recall.
I'm deaf in my right ear, so I didn't hear a single word you said.
only useful to someone that should'nt own a saw to begin with!!!
Au contraire! The test was useful to me in more ways than one, and I own a saw. Are you saying that I shouldn't own a saw? No need to answer, of course. I am going to keep owning this saw, and when the time comes, I plan to buy another gas-powered Stihl for those occasions when I do heavier cutting. Cool runnings.
People should leave chain saw work to a pro !!!!
Hi, Brandon. I appreciate the contrarian opinion. I wonder... Was the first person who ever used a chainsaw a "pro"? Were the Wright Brothers professional pilots? Everybody has to start somewhere. Usually, people start from where they are. Then, maybe, they become something different, and, one hopes, better, with time and practice. Godspeed.
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Yes, I know... it's a chain with a lot of little blades... ;)
Low quality brand. Don't waste your money.
What kind of saws do you use/have? The Ryobi 40V tools I have, have managed to do the job. They are not commercial/professional grade and would not serve well for someone doing a lot of contracting work. However, I have also recently used some Ryobi drills and they were as good as any drill I have ever used. I am not sure if this is due to improvements in manufacturing technology, but I trust from working with those drills that they had plenty of capacity and power for commercial, all-day use. I think it comes down to assessing what you will need the tool for. My intent was to assess the tool for homeowner use and let people know what the saw does. It continues to do the work I need it to do. Oh, and I have a Ryobi handheld compressor. That thing is a gem! At this point I would not endorse everything the company makes as the best thing I've ever used, but I also do not consider a Ryobi purchase to be waste of money.
Compared to other brands, sure. But for the stuff most homeowners need, they do just fine.
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Buy once for life, or buy junk 3 times.
Your choice.
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