$60 Pole Chainsaw from Harbor Freight Honest Review

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Harbor Freight is famous for hits and misses. I liked their electric chainsaw, so I figured I'd shell out $60 of my own cash and give the Portland Pole Chainsaw an Honest Review from assembly to trees. The results were very surprising.
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@Ag0rax 3 ай бұрын

Cut down 6 adult pines, notch cuts, with this. Heights 25-40 ft. Largest cuts 12 inch trunks. Unbelieveable. Plus once the tree is on the ground, don't have to bend over to cut it to pieces. My back is happy. Way less effort than my friends $450 (steel) chainsaw that he brought over, quieter and little safer too. For the lower parts of the trees I just made two cuts to cut them fully. One tree fell with the saw stuck in it, I bound the saw up twice (my fault impatient) motor started smoking. Still works great. I also used junk leftover oil I had in it. Best $65 saw ever.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 3 ай бұрын

Totally agree, this is one of the best investments I've ever made. Got a new battery operated saw I plan to put to the test soon, stay tuned.

@brad823 2 жыл бұрын

You gave an absolute honest review!! I bought one in Fl and worked the heck out of that thing for about 3 years, cutting a little bit of every kind of tree and palm. Then I moved and gave it to a friend who loved it as much as I did!! I'm looking to find my way to another Harbor Freight where I now live to get another Portland Pole chainsaw. Love 'em.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Brad, thanks for the feedback. I strive for all my reviews to be honest. Sounds like you got your maney's worth on this...

@ladytube64 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video. I'm a retired lady in my 70's and I have a few trees that need to be trimmed. Calling in a pro. is expensive. So this sounds good and the price is just right.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Kathy, you're welcome, good luck and safety first when using spinning blades above your head and falling branches, make sure to offset to the side.

@lydiaahubbell8545 2 ай бұрын

did you do it?

@madsoundsdj Жыл бұрын

I bought this cause of your review, I’m not the type that needs some high end expensive tool that puts out 900 hp or some bs. Because they are good tools that’s cheaper and do one hell of a job like this one. I cut up some serious branches with it and it sliced thru like butter. Thank you for the review.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

MadSounds, great to hear. Agree with you, the right tool and the right price works for me. And this one as you've mentioned is a champ. HFT comes through again...

@totoroben Жыл бұрын

This is super helpful to show how to use this type of tool in general, and really appreciating your safety tips in referencing the user guide as the final word.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, this tool has been well worth it, but I always play it safe. Glad you picked up on that.

@automan21 Жыл бұрын

That saw is a beast!!! Me and a buddy took down about 5 trees at least 24” in width and at least 40’ high. Had to sharpen then eventually change the blade but it’s still going strong after a few drops too.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Agreed, this saw has served me well too. The blade change makes sense given the size of the trees you're talking about.

@amandaholtom5036 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this review! Got this baby today for 50 bucks on sale at HFT. Even with his tallest ladder, my husband couldn't quite reach a broken/dead branch that is hanging near the house. Landscaper quoted me 50 dollars to trim one branch, but I thought I'd check out pole saw prices. Very glad I did. Now the hubs can not only trim that branch himself, but anything else he may need to trim up high in the future. Sweet. Thanks again for the video.

@RustyZipper 3 ай бұрын

I also purchased one today and definitely put it to the test. I am extremely satisfied. It cut through everything I could find and the chain is still sharp! I would highly recommend wearing a helmet, glasses and gloves, I had a few close calls; all of my gear is at another location 🙄

@MakeItorBreakItNow 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, mine is still going strong, here's a video 3 years later: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/htZ4rcynmJq0ZqM.html

@MakeItorBreakItNow 3 ай бұрын

agreed, glasses, helmet and gloves are key.

@craigcook8434 Жыл бұрын

I was kind of hesitant with going with the harbor freight pole saw but this review and video does it for me good job sir

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig, feedback I've gotten from others who have watched this video tends to be overwhelmingly positive for the pole saw. I continue to be very pleased with this purchase.

@winstonweng 5 ай бұрын

I bought one on last Black Friday for $50. I just put them together and watch your video to make sure everything are right before adding the oil and trying it.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 4 ай бұрын

Wow you got a deal for sure. Here's a follow on video you and others might like: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/htZ4rcynmJq0ZqM.html

@tencin2001 2 жыл бұрын

It’s on spring Black Friday sale with no coupon needed for $49.99 now at harbor freight until Monday April 18th!! They are closed today Easter Sunday so I rushed to get it yesterday to do some work today!

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

GothamTech, thanks for sharing, great deal at that price.

@warpig372 2 жыл бұрын

Bought one couple years ago in an emergency and it worked amazing. Still use it to this day with no issues. One of the best purchases i made at Harbor Freight.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

warpig372, tottally agree,this is one of my best purchases.

@citticat2 Жыл бұрын

The first video I have seen with excellent instructions on how to assemble the blade. Thanks,

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. This pole saw is still going strong for me...

@citticat2 Жыл бұрын

@@MakeItorBreakItNow Unfortunately when I was trying to cut the branches the branch starts to wiggle and the blade takes forever to cut. I am not sure what I am doing wrong - my first attend at using a pole saw.

@mcd4039 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, I ordered one from best buy and im eager for its arrival. Im a first time chainsawer so this video was tons of help. Thank you for making this video

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Best of luck. Let me know how it works for you.

@Jugivadi 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought one and soaking the chain in the oil. Going out tomorrow assemble the blade and prune the fruit trees. Thanks for the demo, well done.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ted, tell me how it works out for you.

@BillyRay501 Жыл бұрын

Just got one today I’m going to try the soaking the chain method

@jfoss1701 Жыл бұрын

My man... You're not lying. The Craftsman pole saw I bought was not only crazy heavy (and an actual hand held chainsaw with an adapter to put it on a pole) but it was also DOA out of the box. Took it back to Ace Hardware and they couldn't get it running either. I got refunded and drove straight to HF (I saw your video while I was troubleshooting the Craftsman) and bought this model. Got it home, put it together and two hours of work later I'm all done for the season. Cut some 10" limbs with it. There were NO problems other than my sloppy cutting techniques. This is an AWESOME piece of hardware for the price and would be at double the price. Thank you! Liked, subscribed...

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, glad to hear my video(s) helped you out.

@Ag0rax 3 ай бұрын

yes 10 inch limbs nice. I cut 6 adult pine trees down with this cheap $60 saw, heights 25-40ft. Largest cuts 12 inch" (make two cuts opposite each other) Best $65 ever spent. Better than my friends $450 18" chainsaw in (almost) every way for my needs.

@johnnyr19026 2 жыл бұрын

thank U just bought one and getting ready to do some branch trimming Very helpful video Thank U

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

coa106, you're welcome thanks for taking time to leave a comment. Now that things are warming up its time to break mine out again.

@john.brown. Жыл бұрын

I have had mine for about 8 years i think and use it every year. I have cut up so many limbs and small trees. Just had to get a new chain for it and still going strong.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Great to hear. Thanks for sharing. I haven't had mine for that long, but its still going strong.

@NubianP6 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. I actually bought this saw from H.F. a few years ago when it went on sale for $49.00, but I’ve never actually needed it until now.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 9 ай бұрын

Rule #1 be safe. I think you'll find the saw very useful.

@fiacost3343 Жыл бұрын

Excellent honest review, MANY thanks for posing it! I just ordered the saw......😉👍👍

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! Let me know how it works out for you.

@fiacost3343 Жыл бұрын

@@MakeItorBreakItNow I will ...Thanks again

@TigerStreetSales 11 ай бұрын

My neighbor was giving his good used one away for free. This is a great video.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Tony. Did you take your neighbor up on his offer?

@adrpals2324 2 ай бұрын

Cool thanks for the review. Going to get one to help me trim my tree.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help. I use mine all the time. Just bought some spare chains, they're cheap so makes more sense to me than sharpening the one I have.

@porschesg 2 жыл бұрын

I bought one. Paid for itself on day one. This saw is great. I am having a problem with it staying extended. Locking mechanism doesn’t seem to be holding all that well. It isn’t a big deal right now I just have to keep extending it and relocking. If it gets any worse I’ll put a hose clamp on it or some other type of clamp to hold it. Other than that I love this saw.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Blaise, glad to hear you like your's I also use mine a lot. The hose clamp would be a great more permenant solution. I would think several loops of electrical or 1 inch duct tape would also help keep it in place and may be easier to adjust on the fly.

@angelvalle6515 Жыл бұрын

Same worth every penny

@markiman74 2 жыл бұрын

Right now it’s $69 but there’s is a coupon for $49. I got it today and started pruning away. I love it. Coupon good to 3/20

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

markiman74, thanks for sharing to all about coupon. Glad you like your saw, bringing mine back out next weekend.

@chrismarese2462 10 ай бұрын

Bought one today! Thanks for the review

@MakeItorBreakItNow 10 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! Let me know how yours works out.

@kurtismorris3314 10 ай бұрын

I bought the exact same one so far so good!

@MakeItorBreakItNow 10 ай бұрын

Good to hear! Thanks for leaving a comment Kurtis.

@snicka8173 Жыл бұрын

I had mine for a few years, I just put a new chainsaw blade on it and it still worked amazing!!!

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Good to hear. My experience is the same except I haven't replaced the chain yet. Thanks for sharing.

@billlee4736 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Going to buy one today!

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@MD-yx4ev 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructions and review

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

M D, thanks, glad to hear you found my pole saw video useful.

@wilmerfajardo8488 Жыл бұрын

I have one for the past 3 years and has worked very well for me

@MakeItorBreakItNow 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, most other people who have left comments on this video seem to similar experiences.

@vincentperiolat4610 2 жыл бұрын

last year I rented a 2 stroke pole saw. Powerful and very quick cutting. BUT, it was heavy and quickly became cumbersome. Cost around $65-$70 dollars for 24 hours (plus fuel) This year, H.F. Summer Black Friday deals, this was $50! I got twice as much done, w/ half the effort (it's so much lighter). It does not cut as quickly as a gas one, but it's plenty quick - and so much easier to handle! It doesn't look/feel like it will last years and years w/ moderate to heavy use, but I suspect it would w/ light to moderate use and proper care. For $50-$75, it's a slam dunk! For $80-$95, it's a solid buy, absolutely. $100-$115, not a bad choice. $120 and up, you can get something more durable (imho) ✌️

@moms4ourkids765 2 жыл бұрын

Harbor freight has them on sale now. 20% and tomorrow 25% off

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing the deals!

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Vincent, agree on all counts, not as faster as gas, but certainly not as messy.

@greglees4011 2 жыл бұрын

Good review. Thank you.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Greg Lees, glad you liked it thanks for your comment.

@silverdime2385 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 for video!!! Good review friend

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

you are quite welcome friend. Thanks for the kind comment.

@seanwashington2145 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Sean, you're welcome. The pole saw is still going strong since the video.

@nava8529 2 ай бұрын

Awesome review

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.

@nelly6027 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@croucierart 2 жыл бұрын

You made it look easy. Thank you

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Maria, You're welcome! its also a lot of fun.

@Strohat8 Жыл бұрын

Got one yesterday, works good.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear. Thanks for the feedback.

@ronniesmith3711 Жыл бұрын

Got one and I love it!!!!

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Ronnie, great to hear. Thanks for sharing.

@Bradsroad Жыл бұрын

Loved your review....in the market for one so i'll pick one up tomorrow to use on a limb thats fallen across my wife's vintage Westerner travel trailer....she's mad and i'm going to hopefully make her day so we can see what damage has taken place....wish me luck!

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

sorry to hear about the trailer, let me know what you think...

@Bradsroad Жыл бұрын

@@MakeItorBreakItNow So far...very pleased it cuts through up to 3 1/2 inch branches like butter.....love not having to get on a ladder to reach from the ground.

@genemetz1945 Ай бұрын

I love my Kobalt Pole Saw - 80-volt - 5ah battery - 10" Bar - 6 ft / 8ft foot Pole Saw. I have been using it for more than 3 years now. It works great on my southeast Louisiana farm clearing property that a hurricane went through and trashed all the trees in the woods of our 20-acre farm. Today I'll be cutting a 6-inch limb off of a tree out front.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Ай бұрын

Agree. Pole saws are like Post it notes, you don't know what you're missing until you use one.

@ducrogers302 Жыл бұрын

I have the same one and the same chain saw and love how both perform. My problem is both leak bar oil when storing. Anyone have recommendation on how to not have them leaking? thanks

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Duc, try a good patch of duct tape when not in use, seems to work for me.

@brandonbradley6912 Жыл бұрын

Just bought one today thanks

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Brandon, you're welcome. Going to pull mine out this weekend...

@QueenbeeDowtin0407 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you on my way to buy one! Wish me luck cutting branches lol

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Griselda, best of luck. Make sure to always kep things safe.

@GeemailMailboxx 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review. They are $70.00 now and they no longer honor their 20% off coupon now either. Bummer. It does seem to be a decent saw compared to the others in this price range though. Way cheaper than hiring tree trimming services for sure.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Geemail mailbox, the pole saw is definitely worth the price as is my electric chainsaw here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9Rhp5dpycWUops.html Thanks again for your comments, much appreciated.

@JuanGomez-fo5rk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation. I will pick one up tomorrow .

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

@@JuanGomez-fo5rk I really think its a good buy. Much better than taking a chainsaw up in a tree...Thanks for your comment.

@MrJerrybarden Жыл бұрын

I have had mine for 2 years and love it

@driverjamescopeland Жыл бұрын

I don't even know why Harbor Freight has discount coupons. They're not applicable to any of the big ticket items anymore. It used to be awesome. Now they're all but pointless 🤦‍♂️

@jamesbowden5306 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought one today for 44 bucks on sale. Looks pretty good. I'll find out tomorrow. That was several weeks ago. It really works great. Well worth the cost. Be sure to buy chain oil and soak it overnight if possible. If not soak it as long as possible.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

James, thanks for the soaking tip, never thought about doing that...

@slingerbaits4199 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same Portland pole saw I got used.. do you know what size sharpening file does it take to sharpen the chain.. having trouble finding one that small

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Slinger, I just use a standard sharpening file, works great for me.

@DavidHernandez-ue4fz Жыл бұрын

@@MakeItorBreakItNow i have the same pole saw but I lost the screw tensoner do you know where I can get it?

@larrymuffett7127 Жыл бұрын

I just had good luck with a stihl 3/16th 4.8mm found file and a small flat file to slightly lower the rakers

@alejandroochoa3541 Жыл бұрын

If you're contemplating on getting this, take it from the biggest review critic before I anything new, GO FOR IT! This thing is seriousy the best at what it does for a fraction of other competitors

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Alejandro, thanks for your strong comment, that's saying something!

@paulfesler7052 Жыл бұрын

Yep it's the best $56 I've ever spent .

@seank8772 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review, but I can't seem to find your Amazon link to order?

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

It's a Harbor Freight Tools product: www.harborfreight.com/65-amp-95-in-electric-pole-saw-56808.html?_br_psugg_q=pole+saws

@janethubbell2608 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video . How to keep oil from draining after use? l stood my saw blade,& oil cap in an upward pushing. can bk & found the oil drained all out😢

@janethubbell2608 Жыл бұрын

I am very happy with this pole chainsaw l am 78 yrs old it worked wonders for my yard & budget

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Jane, good point. I lay mine flat along the wall for that reason.

@menarussell 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Mena, you're welcome. Are you going to get one?

@paulshamblin6260 9 ай бұрын

Poppin 🍒 on one tomorrow. Privitt hedge run wild. 3 month factory warranty. The amount of work i have planned for it will determine if its any good. The electric chainsaw is. Wondering if a bar and chain swap will work. More chain, less wear of the chain.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 9 ай бұрын

interesting thought. Not sure if swapping the bar and chain is a good idea, but if it ends up working out for you, please share and be safe always.

@dab4661 Жыл бұрын

I used my HFT polesaw just today. Took down an 8” circumference cedar tree to the ground plus very hard live oak branches. Unfortunately my chain is a little dull even though I hand sharpened it earlier. I miss my old Remington 10” corded polesaw that I beat the snot out of. I guess they are no longer being made. worx looks very similar to it. But now they have engineered some fancy auto adjusting chain tensioner. Reviewers are giving it bad reviews because it loosens up making the chain slip off. My HFT saw never failed me today!

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

totally agree, my HFT pole is still going strong.

@cowboyblacksmith Жыл бұрын

I'm picking one up tomorrow and it'll save my butt big time from not climbing up high with a normal chain saw like I was planning on. $54.00 on sale at a tent sale this weekend, a whole lot cheaper than an ER visit or a cremation, lol.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Agreed, this pole saw is much cheaper than rolling the dice against gravity.

@ronnieyoung9688 2 жыл бұрын

I got one after a thunderstorm. The saw at the end of the pole is heavy, but that made it easier to cut the limbs. The black comfort rubber on the long pole tore off within three days. Otherwise, I love it and recommend it to everyone, even though the price is low.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Ronnie, thanks for sharing your experience, going to wrap my comfort handle with duct tape now to try to protect it a bit more.

@4o5919 Жыл бұрын

I dont have one but I will tomorrow. thanks!

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Let me know how this polesaw works out for you.

@tanjamomo7265 Жыл бұрын

$49 bucks right now. Moving into our new house today on a preserve. I am buying this thing TODAY 😊

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Tanja, sound like you got a great deal. Let me know what you think.

@tanjamomo7265 Жыл бұрын

@@MakeItorBreakItNow it works great.

@MRFANTASTIC21 19 күн бұрын

Thank you

@MakeItorBreakItNow 17 күн бұрын

You're welcome

@kristinagaillard7291 2 жыл бұрын

I have the 6.5 amp. Does anyone know what size chain is needed for replacement

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Kristina, here's one I found on Amazon that should work, just make sure to verify the model numbers.

@dronepilotflyby9481 Жыл бұрын

I had to cut all the tree branches over my house and garage before having a new roof installed. It cut though 6"+ limbs like hot knife through butter.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

DronePilot Flyby, glad to hear this pole saw worked for you. Thanks for sharing.

@Michael-RI Жыл бұрын

Bought one today. Can't wait to try it out. Was $60 with coupon discount.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Michael, you got a good deal, well worth that price to me. Let me know what you think.

@Michael-RI Жыл бұрын

Yes, very happy with the deal but should've gotten it back in December when the coupon had it down to $49.95! Waiting for a decent day to try it out.

@Michael-RI Жыл бұрын

@@MakeItorBreakItNow Spring like day here today so had a perfect day to test it out. Very impressed and it works great and will get a 5 star rating from me. Was able to reach limbs without a ladder and was able to trim thick brush near the ground that I could not easily reach. Was really a great buy and am very pleased with it. One note though...instructions call for SAE30 oil for the chain lube instead of regular bar and chain oil. I may contact them and ask if bar and chain oil is OK to use in it.

@seank8772 Жыл бұрын

Can you share the link where to buy? I can't seem to find it. Thanks

@jrzhoe24 Жыл бұрын

Did this come with the chain oil?

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Yes, a small bottle, but if you going to do a good bit of cutting, you'll need to buy more oil.

@ClownWhisper Жыл бұрын

You can reach up to 6 or 7 what are you like 3 ft tall?

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

I'm a little taller than 3 ft...

@painkillerO8 2 жыл бұрын

Is it normal to see oil on the chain itself?

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

painkiller08, some oil is normal, particularly at the beginning. But the oil shouldn't be spraying out...

@myopinion3496 2 жыл бұрын

Should put bar on without chain, fill with oil and run till oiler lubes bar. Then put chain on,(preferably with some oil on it), then carry on.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the suggestion, will have to give your method a try.

@joetoyota7903 2 жыл бұрын

I bought this and noticed the owners manual says to soak the chain overnight in chain oil before assembly and 1st use. Why do all these pole saw videos on youtube not mention this? Seems logical to start out with the chain, the groove in the chain bar guide, and all the links well oiled.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

joe, never soaked a chain before, will have to give it a try.

@joetoyota7903 Жыл бұрын

@@MakeItorBreakItNow Only negative is that it's messy. I removed chain from oil and hung it over a container to let excess drip off overnight.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

@@joetoyota7903 yet another great tip. Thanks again! I really need to try this.

@BobLigget 2 жыл бұрын

Mine is a lemon. The chain will not stay on no matter what I do, and I think the adjustments are difficult without three hands to hold everything in place.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Bob, sorry to hear, ideally you'll be able to return it. HFT is usally ggood about taking things back within 90 days.

@IAmJustSaying6 2 жыл бұрын

By the way M-I-O-B-I: I used your video to assemble....and used the saw. Thanks.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Cal Ven, thanks for spelling it out for me. Words can be hard sometimes...

@MrCaribe65 Жыл бұрын

Still using the one I bought in 2016. 😉👌

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

glad to hear. Mine too has been going strong since the video.

@juanarmandoolveracabello7514 Жыл бұрын

For some reason this comment got me excited to use mine now

@MrCaribe65 Жыл бұрын

@Juan Armando Olvera Cabello Make sure the chain is tight, and you'll be good to go. I used Stihl Platinum bar and chain oil.

@angelvalle6515 Жыл бұрын

She loves her oil like a sailor love his rum I keep a little oil can on me and check it every 10 mins other than that it's a little work horse.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion and poetic at the same time. Thanks for the unique comment.

@rickfromtexas9037 Жыл бұрын

Lawn guy wanted $500 to trim up two of my trees. I ended up buying this for $50 (black friday sale) and trimmed it myself, easy. Saved $450 and have a saw for next time.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Rick, I'm with yeah. Hope you enjoyed the extra $450 on something fun. Love Texas BTW...

@moms4ourkids765 2 жыл бұрын

Soak chain in chain oil overnight. Check reservoir every ten minutes and fill accordingly. Sister just got me one and you make look easy and fun. Good a ladder wasn't used. Company recommended not to use a ladder which was a concern for me.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

moms4ourkids, great suggestions. I got a hand chainsaw I plan to test out this week on branches that are 25-30 ft up, should be intersting. Stay tuned.

@IAmJustSaying6 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of oil???? Motor oil...or different???

@moms4ourkids765 2 жыл бұрын

@@IAmJustSaying6 chain and blade oil. Big box store. Doesnt have to be over price brand. Under 6$ pint. Clearly written on container. Please don't use anything other than recommending

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

@@IAmJustSaying6 here's what I got. amzn.to/3bmv7UU

@airplane-bn8vb Жыл бұрын

Do they have replacement chain

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can buy them online. I've seen them on Amazon.

@john.brown. Жыл бұрын

I just got a new chain at tractor supply for $15 for a 8 inch.

@TheLwaller09 Жыл бұрын

Got mine today for 54.95 They were on sale for 21% off from 70 bucks in store or on their website right now through 9/25/22.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

You got a great deal. Congrats. How did it work for you?

@TheLwaller09 Жыл бұрын

@Make It or Break It thanks for the response! It worked great. Mainly just purchased for some light duty trimming of 1" to 2" diameter branches of a few medium sized trees in the backyard to keep away from the power line! Worked like a charm :)

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

@@TheLwaller09 Great to hear, thanks for the follow up. Will be pulling mine out this weekend for some trimming.

@kurtmckelvey6434 Жыл бұрын

👍😎

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Always like the shades emoji.

@joelexz4982 2 жыл бұрын

I have one too.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Joe, do you like yours?

@victoradao2687 Жыл бұрын

Wife got 1 she loves it

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Victor, thanks for sharing, agree, this chainsaw still works great.

@paulfesler7052 Жыл бұрын

I've had mine for about 3 years now. I paid $56 for it. I've said many times it's the best $56 I've ever spent. I'm the blades don't last very long understand they are from China and so what I do instead of trying to sharpen them I just purchase another one for about 12 bucks on Amazon.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Paul, thanks for the tip on the blades, it certainly appreciate the time vs cost tradeoff for many folks.

@marvinisrael1671 10 ай бұрын

My trees are spread out. I'd need a 100' extension cord to use this. That's the advantage of a battery operated pole saw.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 10 ай бұрын

Makes sense. 100' is a lot of extension cord!

@marvinisrael1671 10 ай бұрын

@@MakeItorBreakItNow I read reviews of all the battery operated pole saws.There were issues with almost all of them, but every review of the Portland mentions no issues. So I spent my money on 150' of 12 gauge extension cord which I had determined that I needed to reach all of my trees from the electrical outlets. I've soaked the chain in bar oil and am now ready to assemble the saw and go to work.

@fromaggio7654 6 ай бұрын

perfect for the zombie apocalypse

@MakeItorBreakItNow 6 ай бұрын

maybe, unless there's no power...

@tuneaddicted 2 жыл бұрын

I bought one long ago, it worked great, couldn't find a spare chain to buy for it though so had to always get it sharpened and it was out of commission while that was happening. It worked well and held up pretty good. Definitely is not as handy as a pole saw with a battery so would not buy this type again.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback, I'm curious about a battery pole saw, any suggestions?

@94SexyStang Жыл бұрын

No point in working safe, you've already chosen death by using a Harbor Freight tool! LOL

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

I guess time will tell...

@juanarmandoolveracabello7514 Жыл бұрын

Just got one for $20 a friend found it and sold it to me for that

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

wow, quite the deal. You've got a winner.

@TruthyToo 8 ай бұрын

My HF pole saw leaks oil all over the place. I am going to run it into the ground and can't beat the price

@MakeItorBreakItNow 8 ай бұрын

Interesting, and sorry to hear. Mine so far doesn't have a leaking problem.

@lydiaahubbell8545 2 ай бұрын

they should always come with a small bottle of oil.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 ай бұрын

I think mine did. But the oil and replacement chains are fairly cheap, and really keep this saw going...

@TheXJthatCould Жыл бұрын

Lost 5 live oaks to this storm in California and this bad boy cut everything I threw at it

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

it is really amazing what this chainsaw cab do. Thanks for sharing your experience...

@johnnydamn3923 Жыл бұрын

They’re like $50 right now at H.F

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Johnny, thanks for sharing. That's a great deal.

@scottmcdonald7577 Жыл бұрын

Mine lasted 2 years until the motor went bad. But I figure I got my $60 worth out of it.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

Scott, Harbor Freight is known for its variable quality control. But agreed I've got my $s worth out of mine and its still going strong.

@IAmJustSaying6 2 жыл бұрын

I mute and look away when lousy ads come on. You should too!

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

Cal, thanks for the tip, will do. Ads are a pain for sure.

@IAmJustSaying6 2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeItorBreakItNow I have my tv remote too....when watching tv. I mute and look at my phone. LOL

@flynomo Жыл бұрын

So as I say, not as I do.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 11 ай бұрын

true...

@ClownWhisper Жыл бұрын

You used it for 15 minutes and you called it reliable how the name of Bob can you come to that conclusion in 15 minutes ?

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

I was going to post the longer 6 hour video, but figured no one would want to watch the hole thing...

@jed2055 Жыл бұрын

Tell me I'm wrong! You sound like and act like a safety or first aid trainer. It's prolly just me though lol.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Жыл бұрын

My background includes flight testing, maybe that's what your hearing...

@sidneywhite749 2 жыл бұрын

Horrible saw, leaks bar oil like a sieve. Nasty mess.

@MakeItorBreakItNow 2 жыл бұрын

sidney, sorry to hear, mine works fine. When does it leak bar oil while you're using it or when its in storage?

@keith455-73 Ай бұрын

Just got one, haven’t used it yet, ( I am pre soaking the chain for 24 hours ) but I am more excited about it now that I watched this video and see it in action. I was concerned that it would be made cheaply like a hand chainsaw that I bought from a company that rhymes with twirks. I am hoping that this thing will be long lasting.

@MakeItorBreakItNow Ай бұрын

This pole saw is still going strong 3 years later, hear's a follow on video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/htZ4rcynmJq0ZqM.html

@keith455-73 Ай бұрын

@@MakeItorBreakItNow I just used mine a little bit for the first time yesterday, seems to work pretty well so far. Glad to hear that yours has lasted a few years so far, hopefully mine will as well , I am only using it for light trimming and not sawing off large limbs or anything.