At least with Ryobi, I learned a cool trick. NEVER buy bare tools, even if you think you have enough batteries. Too many? Dont take the battery out of the box. You'll need it later.After using a battery trimmer and blower, I couldn't imagine moving away from my 2-cycle chainsaw.
Battery tools are nice for quick, short duration use. But I've been unimpressed with the longevity of the battery.
Sure I could by a 2nd one to swap out. But the prices are outrageous. Especially considering I can simply top off the chainsaw tank and continue to cut away.
BTW, the trimmer/blower combo I have is a $300 Ego set with 2.5hr battery. Like I said, small jobs... Fine.
If you want a lower weight chainsaw, you might consider a top handle model. Stihl, Shindaiwa/Echo, Husky make some good models.
The main saw I use around the house is a Tanaka 32cc model with a 14" Oregon PowerSharp bar/chain/sharpening stone.
I've bought the chainsaw about 10 years ago (refurbished). Don't hate on me for shying away from the "file" and using the PowerSharp system.
Does the EGO chainsaw accept oregon bar and chain? I'm in the market for a batt. operated saw. There's fabulous info in this thread but few posts are clear about bar/chain combos. I realize the batteries tend to be proprietary, but it's the bar/chain down the road I worry about.Our EGO mower will do the whole yard on two 56v batteries. The chainsaw has not been used much but did everything I asked of it so far. We already had the mower and two batteries, so the chainsaw was a logical choice.
Quick search says yes to both. The recommended replacement chain for EGO is of Oregon manufacture.Does the EGO chainsaw accept oregon bar and chain? I'm in the market for a batt. operated saw. There's fabulous info in this thread but few posts are clear about bar/chain combos. I realize the batteries tend to be proprietary, but it's the bar/chain down the road I worry about.
No, but it's on my short list (if you're asking about the chainsaws). I'm invested in Bauer because I'm cheap. Like all of my HF buys, if it last this job/task, everything else is a bonus. As to non-chainsaw batt. powered HF tools, none of mine have failed. They have little issues like the light went out on the hammer drill, etc. I plan to look at the chainsaw in person tomorrow and if it accepts aftermarket bar/chain I'll post my review. I use a Echo cs590 for felling and bucking.Does anyone have either of the Harbor Freight battery saws? Not going to be using it commercially & mostly for quick small cleanup jobs so the warranty looks pretty promising.
I have a nice old Husqvarna 61(?) for the heavy stuff.
I am pretty sure at least 1 of their chainsaws takes an Oregon bar, not sure which one or may be both. I think the Bauer is the line that uses the same batteries for the chainsaw & pole chainsaw as the small tools. I am leaning toward that to start building on that platform. I have a 10+ year old Craftsman 19.2v set now with 2 lith batteries but looking to start upgradingNo, but it's on my short list (if you're asking about the chainsaws). I'm invested in Bauer because I'm cheap. Like all of my HF buys, if it last this job/task, everything else is a bonus. As to non-chainsaw batt. powered HF tools, none of mine have failed. They have little issues like the light went out on the hammer drill, etc. I plan to look at the chainsaw in person tomorrow and if it accepts aftermarket bar/chain I'll post my review. I use a Echo cs590 for felling and bucking.