Everyone needs a chainsaw the greatest device since the bicycle. Small enough to carry in your backpack and great for ad hoc trimming of pesky branches on your walk home or cutting firewood in your living room without the noise and fumes from a petrol chainsaw, widen doorways or even cut a new window. The possibiities are endless. You could use the drive cog to power your bicycle and voila an electric bicycle.
this whole thread was most amusing :D
Agreed good work op. I might get two and have them pop out both sides of my car in case some random bad guys try to run me off the road.
i'd be inclined for an electric or a petrol one. i suspect it's not going to be able to do anything substantial
battery life will limit you, but it will be great for small pruning jobs, or firewood when camping.
Should be able to fell a conifer.
I'm very tempted. A high-power Li-ion battery normally costs this much.
Would also be great for chasing hookers around a New York apartment.
Oh my, what would the neighbors be thinking without the chainsaw noises!
As quoted from the product manual http://www.909.com/images/manuals/lthch_manual.pdf
Note. This is a pruning type chain saw, for light duty home
applications. Cutting action is slow, but effective. Do not
attempt to perform large log cutting applications with this
saw.
This doesn't deserve to be called a chainsaw. Spend a few dollars more and purchase a proper petrol chainsaw.
This doesn't deserve to be called a chainsaw.
got chain? check
saws? check
pretty sure it does actually.
True, by definition it is, but it is recommended for pruning. It should be called a pruning saw. When people think of chainsaws people think of something that's suitable for cutting logs or trees.
im no expert on people…. but im pretty sure if after watching an episode of american loggers you rush out to buy a $60 battery saw and expect similar results its a case of more fool you.
I can see people buying this and thinking they can cut down trees or large overhanging branches or cutting up some logs for the fireplace and it's simply not going to do that. What's wrong with pointing out a product's limitations?
There is not a single review on this. There is no mention of how long the battery lasts. No mention of how much it costs to replace the battery. This all needs to be taken into account when buying this, especially considering petrol chainsaws can be purchased for not much more.
fool me once, ok… fool me twice, f#*k you
So are you saying I can't take on an army of darkness with this thing?
This is electric. Unless you mean a corded one. I've always thought that corded chainsaws/lawnmowers are just waiting to have their cables cut.
Maybe, but I have had a corded electric poulan chainsaw for over 10 years,
and it has been just about the most useful tool I own.
I have used it many hundreds of times, including some very large logs and trees.
If you are just using it around the house, then I think corded is better than petrol in many ways.
Much quieter and more reliable.
going to last a lot longer too - no battery with limited shelf life.
never needed a chainsaw, but want one anyway..
Maybe useful for the upcoming apple iPhone 5s Massacare if you want to get to the front of the line
I have zero use for this, but I want it because it looks boss
same :P
I would take a good hand saw over a battery powered chainsaw.
I used to be the same, either petrol, electric, or even manual, anything but battery power. Then I jumped on the 18v lithium power tools. You get quite a lot of power out of the 18v batteries. More than enough capacity to do a days worth of work on a single charge, for home use. Most of them come with 2 batteries so you can charge while using the other. I rarely take out my corded drill anymore.
You can get quite a lot done with a little chainsaw but you need a little zen. Plug the chainsaw in to charge.
Consider the lovely tree you are about to remodel. Consider the cuts , the balance, the chi, the energy flows around your house , and any powerlines you might bring down. Consider shade and seasons . Consider the consequences of this living thing . Will it fall on your neighbours house , your house , you, your family friends or children, mother-in-law or annoying person. will it improve your veiw . The lithium silence will aid stealthy at night remodelling but consider safety if you become trapped under a tree at night in dark clothing with black face paint on wil anyone be able to find you? Hug the tree or bush. then cut a single branch. Trim it, see if it would make a good walking stick or prosethtic limb. Plug the chainsaw in to recharge. Repeat.
I think the battery power should make for some excellent stealthy remodelling revenge on the neighbors. (neighbors YARD I should say, not actual neighbors)
theres nothing stealthy about a chainsaw
consider safety if you become trapped under a tree at night in dark clothing with black face paint on wil anyone be able to find you?
lol :)
wait a sec…. did a branch fall on ya head while stealth remodelling???!!!! :P
Greenies answer to Backyard Bonsai - Heeyaaaah….
Is this the Ninja Model for silent midnight madness?
No just a little monkey madness.
Is Li-on chainsaw powerful enough for Zombies…think petrol is better, safer!.
im my experience they are fine. people think petrol is better mostly because the electricity grid is one of the first things to go offline but they never factor in that you will have a backup generator which means you can still charge your chainsaw and the fuel you would have wasted keeping the petrol chainsaws idling so they are available for surprise attacks is wisely conserved for your generator.
And the noise of the petrol saw will attract zombies so you have to do more cutting. The lithium is so quiet you can sneak up.
I'd be worried about how close up you'd need to be with this one on a zombie … its prunning only.
Do zombies have penises? Prune that right off
thats probably all it would cut - then re-charge.
the zombie cut test. a benchmark for any chainsaw purchase.
I did buy a little rok petrol chainsaw 8" for my wife . It was so cute with a tiny 25cc motor like a little jewel. The wife hammered it but it kept going and the only thing that broke was the little bar adjusting screw. The saw cost $88 dollars but the full husky safety gear helmet with face cage , kevlar chaps, gloves, was about $140 from amazon usa (about $300 here) . Still hospital bills for the wife would be expensive. The smaller saws are safer (not safe) as they don't kick back on you as much. I have a husky 95xp which is a huge 95cc saw that puts out 3 or 4 kw but i only use it in a mill as it is very scary . Its amazing what you can do with a little 8" scalpel. And an new chain and bar will cost like $40 so you are only paying $16 for the saw.
What!? Actual experience and info!?
We're trying to tell jokes about battery-powered chainsaws, here, mate…
Zombies are no joking matter, son.
Why is it Father's Day presents are mostly designed for Fathers to do more work?
The chainsaw is for the missus to do the work :)
Well said! They can sell this for Mothers Day special for killing the kids.
Small enough to carry in your backpack…
… to impress random people on the way to and from work, or school!
public transport can be murder you know.
OP do you recommend removing the blades before attaching chain to the bicycle?
-Concerned parent
in soviet russia, chainsaws you!
The chainsaw designed for creating coleslaw
Wonder if this would be substantial to hold up in the next Minto Chainsaw Massacre…. If you don't know what that is, Google it & be very afraid of people from South-West Sydney…. Unless you already live here!!
now the kids can do the chopping
Ah South-West Sydney. For people who can't afford to live in Western Sydney.
Hey, at least it only takes me 50 minutes on the train to the city, how long does it take from "Western Sydney" during peak time?? Particularly with those buses that run to the city…. & I'd much rather a $350,000 mortgage than a $600,000+ one
also a +1 for the description, but as far as chainsaws go I don't think that one is particularly useful. You certainly won't be cutting much with that, and that chain will overheat and go blunt pretty quickly. You'll probably spend more time sharpening the chain rather than cutting. That said, a reasonable sharpening kit costs just as much as that saw! Also, safety gear (ie helmet with face cover, gloves, kevlar chaps, etc) is way more pricey than that saw and not something you want to scrimp on!
Its an oregon chain so that s pretty good . It will keep its edge for an hour of cutting or so about 10 charges unless you touch dirt or nails. Sharpening the saw is a religion in itself , the angle of the cutter and the depth gauges . I never had much luck sharpening until i got one of those electric sharpeners. Set up right a saw is thing of beauty, the smell of wood chips in the morning.
Must have in every home for the zombie apocalypse!
hmm…. i must admit it is entertaining, but for my money the trusty shotgun or BFG is the go.
unless of course you have god mode activated, in which case a good pimp slap is all you need.
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DO NOT BUY THIS. I BOUGHT THIS AND RETURNED IT. you might be able to cut a twig with this.
chain bar oil kept leaking out.
The chainbar oil is meant to leak out I use canola oil as the fine spray does wonders for your complexion and stops spread of lice.
so it's ok for it to sit there and constantly leak oil all over the floor?
how come my petrol chainsaw doesn't leak anything ?
i bought 2 chainsaws from masters, this battery one and a 37cc petrol one.
i also have a makita electric chain saw and that does not leak chain bar oil.
i do admit this chainsaw looks appealing, but that's about it.
maybe i just got a lemon, but thank god I did cause when i tried to cut it was useless.
you might as well get a pair of pruning scissors instead of this as it's cheaper and will do a better job.
You tell him!
I find "Bentley's" claims (if that is his real name) that canola oil can be used as an effective lice treatment to be misleading, and have just finished conducting an experiment which support my assertion.
Again, I sincerely urge anyone contemplating purchasing this chainsaw primarily so that they may use the accompanying canola oil as a hair or body lice treatment to carefully read the productreview.com.au assessments. Suffice to say that the black'n'decker 5 speed with included KY-gel will prove a much more effective and enjoyable louse deterrent.
Sorry guys but can someone link to the $10 off Masters Fathers Day discount? I haven't been able to find.
Ah, Bentley, you've made me laugh. Have a positive vote.
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Hi @czking, are you trying to use the promo code from the front of the Father's Day catalogue? That code is valid from 29 Aug-1 Sept only, so may be why it's not processing.
Today's Click Frenzy code is DADFRENZY and is valid until tonight.
Hope that helps! But if you're still having trouble, feel free to ring us or you can chat to someone online (click "chat now" at http://miy.masters.com.au/contact-us … note that it needs to load completely before the "chat now" button will appear).
They have an 1800w electric one (corded) for $59 after the discount. I've used one before and they cut down medium sized trees. This lithium one would be hopeless.
However I guess you have to add $10 postage if you dont live near Masters after which Bunnings have an equivalent 1800w corded for $69 which you can just waltz in and pick up and return when it breaks in 1 year.
can you take this to Texas?
Thanks. I'll take one for Halloween
I have a lane way that the people living there just let over grow, had to cut with clippers last time. This might come in handle. I guess not much to trial and see.
Does this cut bone?
are you an orthopedic surgeon ?
I suspect it will do ok with soft woods, bone, frozen meat and ice.
Serial killer
im a cereal Killer in the morning
that's one sexy chainsaw. gonna buy one to keep in my car :)
edit: isn't it just fitting that i'll have to pick it up from Ellenbrook WA. le sigh.
That will be particularly disturbing for chainsaw-loving Sydney-siders…
all masters stores in Perth are way out in the sticks :\
but i can at least pick up a free big mac from the maccas nearby while i'm there!
Bibra Lake store is only 10 minutes from civilisation, but the rest are much further out.
I purchased similar one, Ryobi Lithium rechargeable for a similar price as clearance (?) from Bunnings. I have no complaint BUT a drama I got it on the first day. After few pruning I decided to cut a small 3-4 mt high tree next to my fences. Half of the way battery went to flat… Next morning I went and purchase a spare battery…
Ryobi is not a great brand but good for small backyard job. It seems the Master one' not much better than Ryobi. I must recommend to purchase spare one for peace of mind…
remember to only expect roughly 15 mins from battery
15 mins is a lot for a chainsaw, and I would expect much less from the small 1.5AHr battery.
A normal chainsaw is only used for a few seconds at a time when pruning. I hope this does not take minutes to cut a large limb.
I've had a Black and Decker 18 volt pole pruner for three years. Its great for pruning up to 3 inch branches. By the way it recommends using vegetable oil to oil the chain so that you don't risk killing the tree you are pruning
my only complaint is having to replace the battery and the rip off prices for them. I bought another tool with two batteries just for the battery
Go corded folks.
For around the house doing trimming for decent sized branches that cant be done by pruners (and need a hand saw), an electric saw is terrific.
No mess no fuss. Not loud to use, no fuel to mix… but being corded no battery issues.
My electric chainsaw has been going great for 3-4 seasons now, couldnt live without it.
I'll never have to cut a tree but I bought one anyway because its a chainsaw, and every man needs a chainsaw.
Every man, woman and child needs a chainsaw. Just in case of a zombie attack (though I'm sure this chainsaw isn't quite heavy duty enough to even sever a neck)
You only need to nick the rotting hammys and watch out for backspray.
the description on the Masters website isn't clear that it comes with battery and charger.
I'd also like it to use the batteries I already have, which are Xceed from Masters I think, but they no longer list XCeed on their website.
Mind you I already have a Ryboi one and a no-name brand that uses NiCad battery, and almost never use them, so maybe I should save my money. Partly it's because the batteries have already been sued in something else.
Pete
Received my chainsaw today. Huge box with 5 other items bolt cutter, spraygun etc…only $19 delivery .
Assembled saw it is a jewel. Tiny oregon blade. My wife refuses to use it as it is not manly enough so its all mine . In order to have perfect balance it has a cast steel counterweight. Sweet. I should be able to cut a tree with a radius 9" leaving a 1" hinge. Thats a diameter of 18" and a height of 40ft . This is a 2 tonne tree.
Please note this will be part of a forestry management program thinning trees in a 100 acre natural regenerating forest keeping habitat trees and even hollowed out fallen logs . The logs will be used for construction and carbon sequestering purposes or put in my carbon neutral fireplace or used in my top secret ubertech wood gas powered car which will utilise an inverter to recharge my saw . The saw will be lubricated with eucalyptus oi squeezed from the very tree leaves it is cutting. You tube video on the way.
it comes with battery , charger , and blade cover
got mine today and i have to say i really am impressed. i wasnt expecting much for a $60 crap branded item but its got some grunt. definitely not just a "pruning" saw as said above. its only real drawback is the only one battery and 3 hours charge time.
it definitely cuts well compared well with my petrol saw except for the shorter run time of the battery, obviously.
Have not had a chance to test mine yet. The cheap bastards did not put any bar oil in the box.
Another trip to Bunnings … must resist buying more tools while I'm there.
Try cheap vegetable oil if you have some handy. Pretty much all you need to lubricate the moving parts.
Try cheap vegetable oil if you have some handy
yup any oil will do, tho if its to thin it will use heaps of it. even old engine oil used after an oil change will be fine.
We have been using cheap soya based oil or canola whichever is cheaper at Aldi. With canola I have noticed the chain is a lot cleaner and supple. Also you are not spraying petroleum based oil all over your forest and yourself. Be assured that the oil used in commercial bar oil is probably the cheapest , recycled , ex sump oil they can find. Its probably recycled from the sumps of generators used at fukishima so is probably radioactive, which would be good at night, but the benifits are probably outweighed by the negatives unless you are self medicating .
Any oil will do if desperate, but I figure a litre of the proper stuff will last a lifetime.
Did a test on some well-seasoned jarrah beams. Slow but effective. This will be good for removing limbs from trees, and the occasional firewood when camping.
+1 just for the description