Resurrecting the brand.

[lynnmor 7,577]

23 minutes ago, Digger 66 said:

Gotta love the Makita tester with BARE FEET !

 

I was just gonna comment on the idiots in that video.  Stumbling over cut rounds, cutting a large tree loose on a steep bank, etc.  I wouldn't trust a word they said.

[Dan.gerous 2,696]

19 hours ago, tom2p said:

electric has definitely progressed 

 

 

better motors - including brushless motors 

better batteries - including LiPo etc

 

 

 

 

You only have to look at how battery power tools have evolved. I almost never use a mains tool anymore as the battery stuff is so good and even a circular saw lasts long enough on a 5amp battery.

[cschannuth 3,817]

16 hours ago, Digger 66 said:

 

Like stated above , they won't "replace" a snarling gasser , but for the average Joe-homowner they can be very good .

Actually thinking about getting one for trailwork as to not have to cart around a fuel can too .

 

 

I use a lot of 20 V tools for work so my kids got me the Dewalt chainsaw for Christmas and I really love it. It is comparable to my small Stihl limbing saw and it cuts nearly as fast. I have a lot of batteries so they bought just the bare tool and it was fairly inexpensive from what I understand. We heat with wood so we use a lot of chainsaws. This thing is handy around the house but also out in the woods for limbing and clean up and it’s very easy to use.  I liked it so much that I bought myself the Dewalt weedeater and that thing works great as well.  My wife has a small garden area that’s difficult to get a riding mower into and I’m thinking about trying out the Dewalt push mower. You can use the 60 V batteries or two of the 20 V and it has pretty good reviews.

[tom2p 2,394]

small battery / electric chainsaws are especially great for small jobs around the house