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12-08-2019, 01:43 AM | Topic Starter |
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Who here has an Amazon Wife that wants a chainsaw for Christmas?
She wants/needs a chainsaw. She always asks me to start them for her. I have 2 Stihls: MS 250 and a MS 290 both 18" blades. I love my Stihl saws.
But can be hard to start if the choke is not set right. They can be finicky. Do I get her a small Stihl, or another brand, with the "easy start" saw or a battery operated one? I am thinking that battery saw is only for cutting twigs. She wants to cut 2-4" stuff without me starting the thing. I think she needs something light (she was a trooper today running the 290) that is easy to start yet is powerful. Again, not for 8-16" trees. Ideas? |
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12-08-2019, 01:47 AM | #2 |
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I found this link:
https://www.chainsawjournal.com/best...aws-for-women/ I have a bunch of Ridgid battery power tools, but not seeing one for chainsaws. In the end, I am glad she wants to help, so what is the easiest way she can cut crap? |
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12-08-2019, 01:51 AM | #3 |
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I have a dewalt that we use for cedars in the pasture. It is smaller but handles the vast majority of them. Got quite a few batteries so it’s really not a issue.
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12-08-2019, 03:46 AM | #4 |
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I am buying this tomorrow I have chargers and batteris
Milwaukee Electric Tools 2727-21HD Chainsaw Kit SKU GFX98 $89.99 Product is manufactured in China. 5 year warranty on material and workmanship 2 of these and you could do some damage for $260 (saw and 2 bad ass batteries). 36 vt dewalt kicks ass but lower priced ones at northern tool. harbor freight have good reps too. I have been waiting for a convertible pole saw/ 14" saw combo to come out. Not going to happen.
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12-08-2019, 04:15 AM | #5 |
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No pic of Amazon wife? Seems like a fail?
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12-08-2019, 04:28 AM | #6 |
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There is a guy in Texas that has one he use to work at the slaughter house but he doesn't work there no more, he may sell it to you but it may cost an arm and a leg idk?
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12-08-2019, 09:35 AM | #7 |
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12-08-2019, 05:10 AM | #8 |
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Get her a cordless Sawzall. I use mine to trim trees more than my chainsaw. Just a lot more convenient and works fine for 6" and less. I bought mine at a pawn shop for $40
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12-08-2019, 06:54 AM | #9 |
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This gets my vote. **** chainsaws.
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12-08-2019, 06:36 AM | #10 |
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I have the Ryobi one - it would be PERFECT for her - just get a spare battery!
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12-08-2019, 09:06 AM | #11 |
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I have the Greenworks 40v and it cuts anything I need it to. They do more than you realize. A few weeks back I took down a tree approximately 18" in diameter.
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12-08-2019, 09:41 AM | #12 |
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How long does it last before you have to recharge? How long does it take to recharge?
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12-08-2019, 12:08 PM | #13 |
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It will recharge in an hour. The truth is, I get tired before it runs out of juice. That day I took down the 18" I was also cutting up a few deadfalls for firewood. I went for an hour straight and it still showed 2 out of 4 battery bars.
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12-08-2019, 09:10 AM | #14 |
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This battery operated Jonesred was on sale on black Friday at Menards... I should have gotten it as it was only $149 then. I've heard good things:
https://www.menards.com/main/home-de...07-c-13917.htm
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12-08-2019, 09:36 AM | #15 |
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I love my Echo's. This one would be a fine pick for her in my estimation.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/ECHO-14-...E&gclsrc=aw.ds The electric rechargeables are getting better it seems but I love tinkering with old gas power saws. Its another of my many silly hobbies I love restoring old saws.
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