Battery chain saws...

[JamesArthur60]

I have no interest in a gas chain saw, so I'm looking for a battery powered one to cut small limbs for a fire pit. Something with good cutting and lasting power to handle small branches, 3"-6" round. Any suggestions on brands/models to look at or stay away from?

 

[sipowicz]

I heard Hollywood is making "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 9" with the battery type due to all the pressure from the greenies...

 

[BE Mike]

I have a Poulan chain saw that is powered by a/c, thus a chord. It was relatively inexpensive and does the jobs I need. Don't know about battery pack ones.

 

[ohiococonut]

I didn't even know these things were made until I was looking on ebay for 18V tools. There were a few of them going fairly cheap but I'm not sure just how much power they'd have. You might check there.

I just use a bow saw for the smaller stuff since it's always ready to run. Sometimes the operator needs a little charging but it's convenient.

 

[H Richard]

I used a 12" electric (corded) chainsaw for that same purpose for over 10 years and had no problems. Never had to worry about "old gas" and yanking a starter cord until my shoulder hurt, etc.

 

[Rule3]

I have both gas powered and electric (corded) unless I have an entire tree to cut down I reach for the corded one every time. I would not think a battery powered would be worth a darn. The battery powered weed wackers are junk.

 

[servmgr64]

I use a battery powered sawsall for trimming small stuff. It also is easy for the grandson to use when he is here.

 

[Airpark]

I live in casino town and lots of people buy stuff on credit card and pawn it for $$$ for the slots.

So, I got lucky and picked up, at a local pawn shop a new Black & Decker, 18V, complete with charger and extra battery.

Bought it sort of on a lark...it has surprised me immensely.

I use it to trim the crepe myrtle bushes and cut the limbs from lower portion of my yard trees. Works fine for about an hour or so and I just change batteries and keep on cutting.

I suppose you could buy one of the top of the line expensive models with longer run time...but...for $25..I am quite pleased!

Good Luck,

 

[mike61]

I picked up a Remington from Sears Hardware. Worked great for small stuff around the yard. Price was great too.

 

[roundgunner]

I have a 14" electric (corded) Poulan chainsaw that I bought used over 15 years ago and had no problems. I keep 3 chains and rotate as needed. It is surprising how well it works.

 

[thndrchiken]

I use a Ryobi 18v sawzall for cutting wood while camping. Usually get about 8-10 cuts on 6-8" trees then have recharge the battery, but with the car charger battery is charged in under an hr, with two batteries I swap them out and have enough wood for an evening in about 2-3hrs without busting my butt.

 

[glenncal1]

I bought a sears corded and it works good (needs a new chain now but the motor still works good). All my friends laughed at me when I bought it but almost all of them have borrowed it from me.

 

[sourdough44]

For just the fire pit wood a hand saw would do. That would be the type made for cutting small wood.

 

[Engineer1911]

I got a Ryobi 18 volt chain saw as part of a tool kit. It is the only USELESS Ryobi tool made, and they ain't made no more. Some day it will a collector's tool. Only cut one limb. Use a hand pruner or sawzall.

 

[dkizer22]

I have a B&D 18 volt pole saw. It is ok for reaching up to cut limbs with.
For your use, the answers above are good advice.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I got a Ryobi 18 volt chain saw as part of a tool kit. It is the only USELESS Ryobi tool made, and they ain't made no more. Some day it will a collector's tool. Only cut one limb. Use a hand pruner or sawzall.

You are supposed to charge the battery before you use it.

 

[NE450No2]

I have gasoline chain saws and i have one plug in 110 volt chain saw.

I will say that the plug in chain saw does excellent work.

I live in the country and in the winter at least 85% of my heat comes from my wood stove.

Many times big limbs fall out of my trees. My "Plug In" chain saw is most handy, and cuts great.