I BOUGHT the New HARBOR FREIGHT ATLAS 80v Battery Operated CHAINSAW (not what I was expecting)

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TESTING the New HARBOR FREIGHT ATLAS 80v Battery Operated CHAINSAW (not what I was expecting)
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@kwayne9846 4 жыл бұрын

What I like best is not having to waste so much energy trying to yank a cord and get it started

@nancylitton390 4 жыл бұрын

I do have 2 Black & Decker pole saws. Love them! I let someone barrow my first one...when I finally got it back ( the person left it dirty and in oiled),I thought it was broken.... I charged both batteries I had for it....nothing! Wouldn't start...got a new one. I found out the batteries were bad on the old one! I enjoy working with them. They are lighter,(good for old Lady)and easier to use. I'll give you a hint: get another battery. Use one while the other is charging. Thank you for sharing your journey and God bless.

@charlestaylor3195 4 жыл бұрын

Don't loan your tools out unless you're ready to get rid of them. You don't know how people treat things when you're not around. I was taught when you borrow you return it in the same shape you got it in or better.

@Marfoir0303 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought the 80 V & I was surprised how well it cut & it’s made in Germany. I’m happy so far.

@jenng2454 4 жыл бұрын

Hope and her little dance was adorable this morning!

@audreyabdo7719 4 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Grant , isn’t she so sweet?

@barbarashotts5598 4 жыл бұрын

I Hope, she passes that on to her kids.

@jimbrewer1404 4 жыл бұрын

AT THAT SOME CUTE ,THAT GOAT IS LIKE A PLAYFULL PUPPY LOL.

@mikeb3311 2 жыл бұрын

@@barbarashotts5598 c you👍

@ChaosAndKendra 4 жыл бұрын

My dad just bought a battery operated chain saw in December. It worked so well for our Christmas tree! He’s looking forward to bringing it house boating this summer.

@skipper696969 Жыл бұрын

Had my 16 inch with two 40 volt batteries and the conventional charger for two years now...Nothing but good experience and praise...30 acres of woods and many are apple...when I pick up my gas powered saws I put them right back down and go for the electric Harbor..

@bamaguy5000 Жыл бұрын

I’ve used this exact kind and never had one problem with it. It actually done the same great job as our steel.

@virginiareid5336 4 жыл бұрын

Most people I know who own these fell the trees with a larger gas saw, then do the limbing and pruning with the electric. One female friend of mine said the light weightiness and lack of heavy vibrations, allows her to finish jobs the same day. She has arthritis and the electric doesn't make her back ache as does the gas powered. Her's saws are the same sized.

@garyfeltus9801 4 жыл бұрын

For a quick clean up or a tree down .l beleave it would be great. If you got a lot of wood to cut. I will stick with the gas. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@brandonwood3442 3 жыл бұрын

Learn proper spelling and grammar, boomer

@firewatch814 2 жыл бұрын

@@brandonwood3442 Use proper punctuation Brandon.

@PopleBackyardFarm 4 жыл бұрын

You sold us Al.. my hubby is going to get one. I said Happy Birthday here you go when I saw how excited about this. - Ruthie :)

@TheUserid82 4 жыл бұрын

I like how you can have the saw in a vehicle without needing to worry about the smell of the gas. Really nice for anyone that lives in a remote forested area that trees can come down on the roads

@LumnahAcres 4 жыл бұрын

That is true. It’s also nice not smelling 2 stroke after running the saw

@grammy3g808. 4 жыл бұрын

Use the electric saw smaller jobs and the gas saw for bigger jobs....

@Aerogrow Жыл бұрын

Yea; love the ability to have a electric chainsaw in truck or UTV for fallen trees in road/paths. Without gas and oil leaking all over the place and starting nightmares for 1 or 2 quick cuts. Bucking large stuff; old husky boat anchor comes out.

@lindaosullivan8118 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Greenworks electric chain saw and I love it. It’s not heavy duty, but I’m just a homeowner who lives in the woods. I’m also a diminutive woman and the ease of use, ease of maintenance as well as the light weight makes it perfect for me. Two batteries got me through a day of cutting a dozen or so 20’-30’ saplings/trees.

@jameswordenjr.7628 5 ай бұрын

I have been using my Greenworks 12 inch saw on and off for four years now. These saws batteries are excellent. Last a long time and recharge very quickly.

@btj1844 4 жыл бұрын

I own two different Makita electric chainsaws (one 18 volt and one 36 volt) and I'm very happy with both. I'm not a lumberjack, just a landowner that needs to trim a little bit of cedar here and there and occasionally cut up some mesquite firewood or oak. My gas saws are higher performance but you can't beat the noise factor and convenience of an electric saw. I'm comfortable cutting during deer and turkey season with no noise problem. I have a friend that owns a Stihl electric pole saw and it's amazing. Are gas and electric saws the same, absolutely not but do they work? Absolutely and I think for the average person whos not running a firewood business they're a great alternative to gas.

@gruntqueen 4 жыл бұрын

I also have a Makita 36V. I have a Camp and every year there are fallen softwood trees that have to be cut up and burned while having cocktails with friends. I've always been afraid of chainsaws but not this one. I think the gas-powered might be better for hardwood; the Makita takes care of the rest. I love it.

@btj1844 4 жыл бұрын

@@gruntqueen Both of mine buzz right through Mesquite and Oak with no issues. I'll always keep my gas saws but the convenience of the electric is great. I rode the ranch recently and trimmed cedars for about three hours here and there and only lost one bar on my 36 volt saw.

@gruntqueen 4 жыл бұрын

BTJ Amen. A lot of folks aren't open-minded when it comes to battery-powered tools but I've had good luck with the chainsaw and leaf-blower which not only clears leaves but gets the brushpile flaming.

@Marfoir0303 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I’m not a lumber jack & I just bought one knowing it’s limitations. I’m not dropping any Sequoias 😎

@glenn6448 4 жыл бұрын

I have never been sorry for my purchase of the 80 volt chain saw. Great purchase. I keep 2 batteries so one is charging while using the other. Too bad the comparison cuts were done after hitting the stone. Got mine from Lowes

@jasonhildreth8010 4 жыл бұрын

Gina’s thoughts on the new saw “Al will be outside all day playing with his new toy and calling it a test for the viewers”

@bobbynash282 4 жыл бұрын

Truth is a slightly loose chain cuts better. Most loggers l know run it that way. Some people might be different. Apple wood is hard wood so .

@dougiedoug2921 4 жыл бұрын

More importantly it doesn't wear out the bar by being so tight.

@4dchessplayer516 4 жыл бұрын

Depends on what you are doing. If you are limbing, you want a tight chain. If you are bucking or falling you want a loose chain.

@michaelcox1071 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video, as always. If you plan to remove stumps, leave them tall. It gives you more leverage when pulling or pushing them over.

@margaretbedwell58 4 жыл бұрын

I would keep both saws....there would definitely be an advantage having the gas saw with you. But in fairness it did a good job on the smaller branches and that is probably what you need it for in the brush area. I would not use it as a total replacement for the gas model. Have a Blessed day.

@keithrayeski6417 4 жыл бұрын

Yea, I think if you put a good Oregon chain on there...it’s a good tool to have a round for quick jobs that you don’t want to drag the Husky out for. It’s one of those tools that, if the price is right, it’ll be nice to have around.

@scotthawkins8740 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I am not impressed !! Don't care for the cheap sound and seems to have slow chain speed

@grammy3g808. 4 жыл бұрын

Hope is quite the character so much personality, her and her sideways jumping, Figarro as well, he reminds of my cat Fred I had years ago, same coloring too. How many eggs did you get ?

@davidgambler1591 4 жыл бұрын

Save refill the bar oil bottle to use to refill the saw without overfilling, no spills, 😄

@missdee827 4 жыл бұрын

Lol. Looks like Hope has popcorn for a pre breakfast treat. She certainly seems like a happy little girl.

@paule4696 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought an EGO 56v 16 in. saw. I'm already on the EGO platform with other tools so it made sense. I'm very happy with it. There is a lot to like about the saw for limbing when I'm using my chipper. I would still use my gas saw for doing full rounds but the convenience of not having to pull start every time you need to trim a limb is really nice. It's also nice and quiet and you don't smell like 2-Stroke gas after cutting.

@randallsmith5067 4 жыл бұрын

I think after watching your test I would go with smaller one for pruning and stay with gas as main saw

@augustreil 4 жыл бұрын

Al, run the chain a little loose, a chain that's too tight will wear out the tip, chain, clutch, bar and motor bearings much faster.

@safetyfirstintexas 4 жыл бұрын

only half of those on an electric. its direct drive with rubber dampener

@augustreil 4 жыл бұрын

@@safetyfirstintexas, He's still ruining the saw with a banjo tight chain. That chain is so far beyond what it should be.

@benscoles5085 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, what he said was too loose at the begining is about as tight as I will ever have a chain,

@slimjohn2090 2 жыл бұрын

Technology is making my life easier. What times we live in. I grew up in the mountians and only recently installed propane heat. I retired my 50cc chainsaw. Now I may investigate and buy a battery powered saw. Technology!

@pathfindergeorgia1117 4 жыл бұрын

Goooood morning Al. Up a little late today must admit I’m watching with much anticipation of this saw. God bless you and your family.

@mikehalverson8017 4 жыл бұрын

Al, I have the dewalt 60v with 20” bar I haven’t needed to use my gas saw since. It definitely works better than the saw you showed in this video.

@LumnahAcres 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a need to try the dewalt. I didn’t realize they made one with a 20 inch bar

@jenniferjohnson1221 4 жыл бұрын

We need a shirt or tank top with Miss Hope doing her side kicks! She is such a character.

@jakes1292 4 жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks for sharing and the content! I have the Dewalt 60V chainsaw and keep it in the truck box in case a tree falls behind me when up at the property. Also does a decent job for after-work firewood processing. The best part is the chain just STOPS quick and I think it doesn't kick back as much as gas.

@RichBurris2 4 жыл бұрын

Battery technology has come so far and the applications are growing everyday. The fact you can recharge quickly is what's best. Looks like a winner to me.

@pearldunn6672 4 жыл бұрын

Watching Hope's daily Jump for Joy is such a great way to start our own day!

@UnbendingMetal 4 жыл бұрын

Judging by how hard you had to push the saw after cutting the rock/dirt in the big tree, you may have lost all the kerf on the chain; so it's only cutting as wide as the bar without any additional clearance. Might want to replace that chain for a new one!

@connielynn195 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Saw someone else review the battery operated Black & Decker chainsaw several months ago. He liked it so I've been thinking about getting one. Nice to know there's a choice.

@joyceg6480 4 жыл бұрын

I had a battery operated chainsaw for over growth of brush in our yard years ago. I think it's a good idea to buy a extra battery so you have the power ready to go when your battery strength goes down. And Hope's little hop pop! Shes such a happy girl !

@JasonCarmichael 4 жыл бұрын

Do a battery cut test. Setup a Test with a fairly "regular" sized log. Maybe something about 6 inches diameter. See how many cuts it can do on one charge. Make a 4 or 5 cuts, rest a minute, repeat.

@KrisnNikki 4 жыл бұрын

Goood Moornin! Appears that it would be great smaller projects and for limbing or cutting smaller sized trees. When used together with a gas powered saw and you should be good for all your tree cutting needs. Perhaps having a couple batteries would be ideal. Thank you for showing this!

@Marfoir0303 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the saw knowing it had limitations, I don’t plan on felling a Sequoias

@jordanvendetta7048 4 жыл бұрын

I got a battery chainsaw that is similar to this one and it worked nicely and helped greatly on cutting back one of several massive snow piles last winter

@MrKaido93 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding insight informative test video. Battery Powered Electric Chainsaws are still in the "Crawl to Walk" Infancy stage of development. Right now these are good to go for a Homestead or a Sportsman taking it on a trekking journey adventure into the Forest where one might encounter an necessity or emergency situation requiring such. I think the future looks promising as to overall improvements to the battery operated electric chainsaw. It would be interesting to see a comparison between this Atlas 18 incher and the EGO 18 incher as well as the Greenworks Pro 18 incher which many feel are some of the best 18 inch battery operated electric Chainsaws around.

@joshuadavis2470 4 жыл бұрын

You can't lean on a battery powered saw the way you would on a gas saw. Let the cutters do the work, keep the chain spinning fast, and they cut much better.

@garyadams9521 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been using ego from Home Depot for years and kobat from Lowe’s. I got a new 18” last fall at Home Depot and love it. They are expensive but you get what you pay for. They have a 5 year warranty and you can return it for 90 days. Same deal at Lowe’s I think.

@redneckaventures7634 4 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon, y’all had to leave earlier for work looking forward to getting home and watching the channel. Have a good day!

@jrhenry830 2 жыл бұрын

The Project Farm channel has a two-part comparison series of eight different electric chainsaws.

@CRuf-qw4yv 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Al....Still waiting on your modification to the goat feeder to prevent "little P" from jumping into the feeding trough. She seems to be hoarding a run of the grain. She needs to be a team player to keep peace among the herd...LOL.

@michaelbeckingham6220 4 жыл бұрын

Could be ideal trimming but it would not stand the pace when you start clearing you back 40

@monmixer 2 жыл бұрын

3rd Atlas 80-V I have watched. I guess chainsaw convinced me. Hard to tell with those mower videos. Heavy grass is not shown. Seeing that wood cut by battery for that long sold me.

@earlhouse4458 9 ай бұрын

I have the 40 volt Atlas 16" and absolutely love it. I cut different than you though, I don't role the saw around the log, I let it do a straight cut and It eats through every log I have put it to with no problem!

@Rowdymotmot 4 жыл бұрын

I thought this would be a great tool to teach a young person to cut wood with a chainsaw. A bit safer than the gas powered version. I think this would be good for small jobs or cutting your firewood. It was nice you did not have the noise level with a gas powered saw or the worry about a hot engine. If you cutting a bunch though the gas powered one would be better.

@wayneleamon3186 4 жыл бұрын

Al, Never buy the extended warranty. I use to sell those things when I worked at both Lowe's and Sears. If the tool tears up, you get more satisfaction out of just complaining and asking for it to be replaced. Kobalt has a 5 year no questions asked warranty. Down here where we live Harbor Freight is considered a low end tool, no matter what you're shopping for. Good luck, I hope you are satisfied with your purchase but I would return it and get my money back.

@Woloverine1 4 жыл бұрын

Buyer beware...read the fine print ND

@randallhemingway7284 2 жыл бұрын

@Maxid1 4 жыл бұрын

I lived in upstate NY as a kid, near Saratoga and not too far from Fort Ticoderoga (about an hour away). Problem in the woods in the old growth trees is rocks and nails and glass because of the wars fought in the area. They'd load up canon with just about anything. The occasional musket ball would be found but mostly the only thing we found was old barbwire from long gone fences when we cut wood.

@TheLowCashHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

I have a greenworks 40volt polesaw and it is a wood chewing monster. Can prun most of 5 acres on a single charge. Plus its light and easy to use.

@natehb 4 жыл бұрын

Your chains are too tight, and it is the same trouble your other saw has.

@jeffm2787 3 жыл бұрын

Certainly something wrong, he's stalling that blade way too much. It's a HB chainsaw, doesn't help either.

@stanleykeith6969 4 жыл бұрын

This is from Google : Where is Stihl products made? All models are made in the USA, except the MS201 chainsaw and the larger chainsaws from the MS441 and up are made in Germany. The Chains are all made in their Swiss Saw Chain Plant located in Wil, Switzerland.Oct 21, 2014 ....NOTE: NOT MADE IN CHINA !

@briancasey4917 4 жыл бұрын

If you don't use a saw that often it's great. I have an electric, different brand, I bought at Menards. I like not having to mess with mixing gas and having gas go bad. Mine takes 1/2 hour to recharge, so I take a break and do something else.

@leelovellette8133 3 жыл бұрын

Talked myself out of buying this earlier this week, looks like it would be great for light to medium duty.. may have to go back and get it for clean up this spring.

@markrandall1456 4 жыл бұрын

The oil cap and nuts are "captive" so, just like a prisoner, they can't get away.

@genesnyder2985 4 жыл бұрын

If you break it the first day do you really want another

@LumnahAcres 4 жыл бұрын

No. Lol

@mrdio4625 4 жыл бұрын

@Roger Loesch those of us with common sense dont buy junk tools

@glenn6448 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrdio4625 had my 80 volt 2 years. No regrets.

@michaelcox1071 4 жыл бұрын

@Mr Dio - People don’t like to admit it, but if you’re old enough to remember before the outsourcing economy, things were a lot more expensive, and changes were a lot slower. Now, you get newer products, that are better, faster. No, it’s not as good as the Husky, but you also won’t fight with it getting it started after winter. It has its pluses is all..

@psychopyro94 4 жыл бұрын

I personally have the 60v Dewalt chainsaw and I love it, though it does go through chain oil like an alcoholic during happy hour but eh. Have used it to cut down a tree that was 26'' wide at the base. Its amazing how far batteries have come.

@LumnahAcres 4 жыл бұрын

It did amaze me how much chain oil it used. I might have to try a dewalt.

@mcycle12 4 жыл бұрын

I have a first generation Craftsman 40 Volt chainsaw that rides in the back carrier of my ATV at all times. I only use it for clearing branches from the trail or smaller blowdowns. It was a yard sale find that cost me ten dollars. I am always amazed how long the battery keeps a charge between uses.

@wallyklw5 4 жыл бұрын

Al, Al, Al. You couldn’t give me that saw. I guess It’s ok for small stuff. Do yourself a favor-keep that Husky sharp and handy.

@gruntqueen 4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the battery-powered saws?

@hallenw 4 жыл бұрын

Use the electric for de-limbing.

@Philhoppermiller 4 жыл бұрын

I also have an Electric Works limb saw that I have to plug into an outlet. I have worn many a chain out but it is still cutting good. It works good on a hedge row.

@gradyg4366 4 жыл бұрын

Al, you may need a box full of files and batteries to keep up with your gas saw. It does seem to work well around the house for trimming.

@timyowell4278 4 жыл бұрын

Myself from experience would not buy anything electrical from harbor freight. Truly bad experiences from several of there electrical products

@SMichaelDeHart 4 жыл бұрын

Dirt Monkey did a couple of comparison test videos and bought every brand of battery powered power tools and surprisingly several off-brand did very well. But I'd think it could be hit or miss.

@advancedanr 4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't buy anyting battery operate it from Harbor Freight. make that mistake One Time by buying a battery-operated drill and it didn't last not to mention their cheesy little charger that came with the battery was pure garbage. I don't mind their sawzall and grinders because I buy the extended warranty and I take them back right before the warranty is up.

@cathiwim 4 жыл бұрын

Tim Yowell when we bought our tile saw, we ran it to test after bringing it home, and the motor started smoking and burnt up! Apparently there was a miswire somewhere. But my hubby is smart. We had a spare motor, brand new, another brand, here, and he replaced the motor and its run like a top ever since. Did the kitchen floor, a closet floor, Master bath, and have only two more to go, and we are done. But its big enough to cut block, and i have some ornamental stone and brick work to do, so it’ll be around for awhile.

@timyowell4278 4 жыл бұрын

My last electrical purchase from them was a miter saw. I bought the extended warranty. I found out that after the 3rd one in 2 weeks that they wouldn't replace it anymore. I was told that was company policy. They eventually gave me a full refund. But it was still very frustrating.

@safetyfirstintexas 4 жыл бұрын

their 49 dollar 4.5" grinder looks exactly like a bosch. abused for 2 years, hasn't even got loose yet.

@normansandersiii5294 4 жыл бұрын

Not impressed maybe for small pruning but just not a replacement for gas powered saws.

@martintijdgat6269 4 жыл бұрын

Norman Sanders III watch YT-log Arborist Blair Glenn. His team cuts down full-grown trees and thy’ve compared gas powered and electric chainsaws. You’ll be surprised

@normansandersiii5294 4 жыл бұрын

As it goes here in Texas our hard wood trees: mesquite, oak and bodark etc just would not work 👍🏻

@salmonhunter7414 4 жыл бұрын

Not for a replacement but I have one in my RV for cutting firewwod.

@hhcosminnet 4 жыл бұрын

Makita's biggest battery saws that seem really close to this one in power. they are 1,2kw (1,6hp) so they are equivalent to 30cc not 50cc!

@normansandersiii5294 4 жыл бұрын

hhcosminnet sure sure I’m more referring to distance or time and longevity. I have a friend in lawn care business and he uses the DeWalt battery chainsaw for relative tree maintenance. 👍🏻

@nathanielsizemore8594 4 жыл бұрын

Good morning Al. Thank you for the review of the Atlas Chainsaw. I'm thinking of getting either a gas or battery chainsaw this spring to augment the corded chainsaw I already have.

@rebeccahaughn8677 4 жыл бұрын

We are in love with our electric mower, something about this place does not bode well for gasoline tools. So we always go electric. Love them, the motor normally jangles my nerves and makes me feel angry. I love mowing and not making very much noise. Just the whirring whiich is much nicer.

@marionward5958 4 жыл бұрын

What no eggs??? I enjoy Olivia egg collecting and I try to guess how many along with you. That's twice lately I've not had my fix. It rounds off the videos nicely

@Jadae 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Al. I switched to electric once my hands started having nerve issues from a disorder. I could no longer recoil the coil on a gas chainsaw in the event the pull cord broke. Electric don't have such issues, but electric have limitations. That's okay.

@LumnahAcres 4 жыл бұрын

Yes the electric has a lot less vibration. When using them too

@arbuckleoakshomestead6800 4 жыл бұрын

I like the convenience of not yanking on a string. Electric start fir everything 2020 😜🤣

@stevewilliams1197 3 жыл бұрын

I'm learning a lot of good stuff from you guys; maybe one day I can get my Husky started 😩

@wonderwhyfarmhomestead793 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a nice saw for just what you said working around fence rows and light work. I think it would obviously cut down a large tree but you might want to have several batteries charged up if you’ve got lots to cut. Any idea on the cutting time off that first charge?

@thee.c.r.gtherealmoftheunk3717 4 жыл бұрын

Thats not a big log Al ! Find a 16" log now that's a test !

@glenn6448 4 жыл бұрын

I have cut 16 inch with mine. No problems.

@trapperbill4962 4 жыл бұрын

try it on a real log I'd like to see what it can do you said that you were going to put it through it's paces you kind of babied it the chain is too tight.

@daviddobson8933 4 жыл бұрын

One would freeze to death if that was what he had to cut his wood with.

@glenn6448 4 жыл бұрын

I have cut a lot of wood with mine. Love it but everybody has their own preferences

@daviddobson8933 4 жыл бұрын

@@glenn6448 Oh I bet there's some good ones out there but it wasn't that one lol

@MBFModernHomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

That's a cool saw, my cousin and I were recently talking about these and wondering how they would work. Never took the time to actually look it up though, so this worked out nicely with you buying one, haha :)

@williamhall4764 3 жыл бұрын

Crunch, crunch, crunch, sniff, sniff...The goats are enjoying the warmer weather....what the hell, did it go up to zero degrees?

@KODArunner 4 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering how it would work with a chainsaw mill to cut lumber? Also, you should include the cost of the saw and the cost of the battery. A second, spare battery would be a good idea andhoow long did it last cutting on a charge.

@Viewer19 4 жыл бұрын

You are pushing too hard that chain is a smooth cutting one that cuts slower a quick cut chain leaves a rough cut

@70acres 4 жыл бұрын

I love seeing an animal experience pure joy! Loved Hope's little fancy dance! So, would you recommend the saw? Ideally you'd probably need two batteries. Did you feel you got your money's worth? I have 50 acres of mountain forest so I'm very interested in how you liked it. Blessings to all.

@suepeterson5675 4 жыл бұрын

Good Morning to You All ! Al with the small apple discs Gina could sand them down & make coasters for your cups & glasses. (Seed for thought). 👍😊

@mrdio4625 4 жыл бұрын

Good friend of ours had 1 of these for about 10 minutes. He has a good gas powered saw now the battery saw is junk

@gruntqueen 4 жыл бұрын

Not my experience.

@eltelsmith2643 4 жыл бұрын

Just watched " Out door with the Morgans " on "Lumnah Acres ".

@hunterdude3262 4 жыл бұрын

No you didn't. Al paid for his.

@larrybarber1519 4 жыл бұрын

Good review. Normally I donot like videos where you have to watch un boxing and such. But I liked this video, nicely done.

@FlukeTog 3 жыл бұрын

Just like how I use throw away brushes. Great for quick shot small work. Makita & echo have decent battery chainsaws replacement battery’s might be 200-300$ though. Could probably learn to make your own replacement battery’s cheaper through eBay’s overseas factory back door section. Man they sell every knock off and borrowed patent known to man. I may buy one of these for my sister for quick yard stuff. Nice helpful birthday gifts.

@paulbangkok248 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if " boy's toys" have a place on a "working homestead"; short battery life & a lack of cutting power ( it took 3 times longer). I suppose its OK if u need to trim a few bits but it will be a complete waste of time when it comes to clearing over the creek unless you have a few batteries and a couple of chargers. i guess we are still a few years away from seeing the benefits of solid state batteries :) : long live "boy's toys" :)

@gruntqueen 4 жыл бұрын

When I bought my Makita 14”, it was on new-product promo so I ended up with six batteries, enabling me to buy the leaf-blower as a bare too. I couldn't be happier with the work it does on softwood. I checked on Camp lat week and there are two apple trees down so stay tuned...

@300elljay 3 жыл бұрын

chain is far to tight causing a major loss of power

@loraineleuschke4186 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy the new saw and that it is everything you need it to be. Good video.

@vmorganbogart 4 жыл бұрын

That Hope’s little dance is soooo adorable. She really has such a sweet personality. Al, I was so happy to see you wearing your chainsaw chaps! I watch one homesteading channel that has chaps, but he seldom wears them. You never know when an accident will happen & the chaps could mean the difference between your life & your death. I was looking up chaps yesterday to buy some for a friend. I noticed some are not rated to be used for electric chainsaws. I don’t know if that means corded, battery or both. You might want to check out the specs on your chaps. Thought you might be interested in this info. Blessings, Love & Hugs from Vicki in Ft. Worth, Texas 🇨🇱🇺🇸👍❤️😁🙏

@debbieb.8708 4 жыл бұрын

That won't last long. Habor Freight tools never do.

@TJB1510 4 жыл бұрын

10 YEARS OLD AND FANTASTIC. HAVE A SAWZALL and AN ANGLE GRINDER - FANTASTIC TOOLS.

@debbieb.8708 4 жыл бұрын

@@TJB1510 Seriously hard to believe that.

@GrayKennedyFYI 4 жыл бұрын

That is definitely been true in the past, but their recent brand additions like Hercules and Bauer are on par with other pro-sumer tools like Ridgid and Kobalt.

@TJB1510 4 жыл бұрын

@@debbieb.8708....... hahaha Works FOR Me.

@gboy1298 Жыл бұрын

Have some of their power tools for 14 yrs. Just got to use some common sense when using them n

@-Loki-- 4 жыл бұрын

Well that pretty much convinced me never to buy a battery operated chainsaw.

@garys9694 4 жыл бұрын

A Harbor Freight one anyways. It should be compared with a Stihl or some other well-known brand.

@geraldcorbitt9626 4 жыл бұрын

Loki Stihl has a good elec saw but it’s close to $600

@garys9694 4 жыл бұрын

@@geraldcorbitt9626 Just got a price from the Stihl dealer in my area on their MSA 120. their mid-range cordless saw. Their price quoted to me for the saw kit which includes the battery and charger was $309, the Harbor Freight one that Al bought was $357 not counting the $39 he paid for the 3 yr warranty. Taxes are extra, of course. I've use Stihl products for 50 years and to me they can't be beat!

@t-bear1863 4 жыл бұрын

Dewalt and Stihl both have good chainsaws.

@hhcosminnet 4 жыл бұрын

Makita makes some good ones. been runnign a 36 volt Makita for 1,5 years and i totally like it. i also have 4 sets of batteries so i can do around 2 hours of work. this is enough to do most stuff. battery saws, the good ones, have a learning curve. most used gas saws and trat the battery ones the same and have same expectations. for example my Makita, very similar to this, has 1,2kw (1,6hp) so on the small side. to get good results have proper chain tension, meaning not too much like here. do not push on it and let the weight of the saw do the work. keep a sharp chain. they are usually narrower and optimised for efficency and less for power. i explain more in my comment if you are interested as i have experience with battery saws. actually i never used a gas saw :)

@ralphmills7322 4 жыл бұрын

Good review Al, but for a moment I thought I was watching a Wranglerstar tool review. LOL I ran an old 14 in Corded Electric chainsaw at our camp for about four years. I liked using it despite dragging 250 feet of 14 gauge cord wherever you go. Besides running quiet, the saw didn't set off the wife's asthma like 2 cycle oil-gas fuel fumes did. The saw was low maintenance, you sharpen the chain, set the chain tension, top off the bar oil and cleared out the gunk up sawdust and bar oil that collected around the drive sprocket. which you have to do for any chainsaw. You didn't have the additional joy of cleaning the air filter, checking/replacing a spark plug, mixing and storing fuel. The manual bar oiler took a while getting used to. The oil reservoir was a plastic tank you pressed the top of the screw cap to squeeze the tank to force oil onto the chain and bar. During cold weather the plastic would be too stiff to squeeze any oil out and during the hot weather the bar oil would seep out all the time without pressing on the cap..

@rosanna5schmidt732 4 жыл бұрын

You do a good job if explaining things as you compare. I've noticed this on others things you've compared.

@frankmitzen1162 4 жыл бұрын

In my opinion you have a limb trim saw, plastic saws have never impressed me. Have fun with the new play toy.

@glendacarpenter5300 4 жыл бұрын

personaly don't like battery anything, soon as you hit the button it starts losing power, you would have to have many batteries just to finish a job, gas is better

@JasonCarmichael 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a gas-powered drill?😜 This saw is perfectly fine for small jobs and home use. I don't trust the Atlas battery yet, Dewalt has a couple battery chain saws, and work great. But only great on small jobs.

@danburch9989 4 жыл бұрын

Today's lithium-ion batteries maintain almost full power up to a point. Then the output drops rapidly. Some have internal moitoring circuits that shut down the output to prevent damage to the batteries. The old Ni-Cad and lead acid batteries do start losing power the moment they are used. Gas is better in one respect - faster restart after the fuel tank is empty. Unless you have spare batteries, you're done for the day.

@agnestakacs2059 4 жыл бұрын

Lol You are like a little kid in a candy store! Love it :D It's good to hear your feedback on products though :)

@janetwithers7427 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of your snow has melted. Spring is coming. Hope has a happy back kick, too cute. Well, that Elec saw did not seem to last very long on a charge. It does have it's positive aspects tho. Seems like it does better on the smaller log sizes.

@hauntedbymyself 4 жыл бұрын

What do I want to see you do with that saw??? Throw it away. Battery powered chainsaws are a waste of money.

@tek6423 3 жыл бұрын

Actually they are great for small jobs and trimming. You won’t be cutting down the Amazon Rain Forest, but you can grab some downed wood for the firepit.

@jamesconnors9388 4 жыл бұрын

You should have used the money u wasted on that plastic toy and upgraded your husky

@frrapp2366 4 жыл бұрын

i have used the corded electric saw they do have limits and dont cut like a gas saw but they stop when you let off the switch and are a lot more convienient to use harbor freight is good for tools that you use occasionally and not everyday but are getting better tools as i get older i appreciate the lighter and smaller tools, we go to a company called "AllPack" to re build our old battery packs usually can get an upgrade in capacity for the same as a new battery. ( down side to electric gina cant hear where you are!!)

@haroldmcdermott515 3 жыл бұрын

I've got the stihl battery powered saw M5A 140C I really like it its so handy to just grab it and start cutting, no mixing gas or starting it, just pull the trigger and you cutting, it does power out fairly easy on bigger trees compared to a gas saw, but it seems to be very durable, So far I've cut 4 cords of wood with it, I'll see if I can get another 4 cords this summer, But I think the next one I buy will be the DeWalt with double batteries, the stihl does have a the odd disadvantages it seems to use a lot of chain oil and also has a small oil compartment you gotta fill the oil about every battery charge, I do like them saws a lot.