[Shop-talk] battery chain saw

[eric at megageek.com]

John,

My experience (and I'm pretty sure I posted it here, but I did write to 
Dewalt about it) was that there chainsaw had 2 major issues.  1-The oil 
leaks constantly, even if off, if it isn't hung on the hook.  That means 
if you have it in the truck on the floor, the oil will be empty when you 
get to the job site.  Dewalt stated that was "As Designed"!  My Milwaukee 
doesn't do that.

The other problem is the weak plastic, single screw to hold the chain on 
with a clutch,  I could never get mine to tighten properly and would 
constantly throw the chain.

I still have my Dewalt, but it will only be used if I don't want to damage 
my Big Red (if I'm cutting branches over water or something.)

In either case, I want to remind ANYONE using a battery chain saw that the 
chaps that protect you will NOT work on an electric one.

Moose



From:   John Innis <jdinnis at gmail.com>
To:     eric at megageek.com
Cc:     Shop-talk at autox.team.net
Date:   04/30/2025 02:26 PM
Subject:        Re: [Shop-talk] battery chain saw



I have the Dewalt saw, and I disagree.  It has worked great for me.  but 
there are actually at least 4 different models in the Dewalt line up.  I 
have the "OG" 20V saw with the 16" bar from when they first came out, the 
20V 8" pole saw" and the 60V 20" saw that came out about a year ago.  All 
work great for me.  The 60V saw has completely replaced my gas powered 20" 
Stihl.  

On Wed, Apr 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM <eric at megageek.com> wrote:
I can tell you that the Milwaukee one works great.  DO NOT buy the dewalt 
one.  This is coming from someone that LOVES and owns almost exclusively 
Dewalt. 

Moose 



From:        "john niolon" <jniolon at att.net> 
To:        "shop-talk" <shop-talk at autox.team.net> 
Date:        04/30/2025 12:57 PM 
Subject:        [Shop-talk] battery chain saw 
Sent by:        "Shop-talk" <shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net> 



since I'm an old guy I'm considering buying a battery chain saw..  with 75 
oak trees on the lot I get lots of dropped limbs in the winter from 1" up 
to 3" and I think this is easier than manual saw...especially since I saw 
my 92 year old neighbor destroying yard debris 
using one in one hand, the other holding the limb.; 
  
any recommendations on brand, voltage, size...  budget is a consideration 
as is weight... remember, I'm an old guy 
  
thanks 
john 
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