MrSchaeferPants
1/2 ton status
Not auto related, but it IS a tool, and I know we'sa multi-talented bunch here.
So my main chainsaw is a 50cc 20" PoulanPro and I love it, wouldn't trade it for anything else. Well last weekend doing some clearing, my FIL broke it, slung the chain off cause he didn't stop to check the tension. Also did it to the Stihl MS250. Anyhoo, guess he didn't know how to put it back on, and broke the tentioner knob, lost one of the nuts to hold the clutch cover on, and tore up a few other things. /rant
Anyhoo, been meaning to get a smaller chainsaw for a while. Not much on my property needs that 20", it's also very tiring using it all day. Well we had some pretty bad ice come through, knocked a bunch of small pines on the road. So I went to lowes (my poulan still being unfixed), actually had to move a few out of the way with the truck and chain just to leave.
Long story long, decided on a 40v Kobalt 12" chainsaw, might as well give it a chance. Charged it up, cut about 20 trees down, two nearly as long as the chain, mostly 4-6" range, still have 45% battery left. 8lbs, tool-less tensioner, nice and light
Says it'll cut 75 4x4s in one charge.
I was actually looking for the Worx brand, but they don't make one
They're kinda the dewalt of the outdoor power equiptment, damn shame. I've been pleased with Kobalt in the things I've bought so far, an AC sawzall, 10" radial arm sliding compound miter saw. So, I'll see what the lifetime of the battery is, only thing so far left to question.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_506890-53393-20143_0__?productId=50119809
I know I've only owned it for 2 hours, and still just hopped up on new toy excitement, but I would Highly recommend it to the average home/yard owner, who never really uses one. No 2 cycle mix, no plugs, air filter, carb adjustments, old stale fuel. Make sure it's charged, chain is sharp, and go.
So my main chainsaw is a 50cc 20" PoulanPro and I love it, wouldn't trade it for anything else. Well last weekend doing some clearing, my FIL broke it, slung the chain off cause he didn't stop to check the tension. Also did it to the Stihl MS250. Anyhoo, guess he didn't know how to put it back on, and broke the tentioner knob, lost one of the nuts to hold the clutch cover on, and tore up a few other things. /rant
Anyhoo, been meaning to get a smaller chainsaw for a while. Not much on my property needs that 20", it's also very tiring using it all day. Well we had some pretty bad ice come through, knocked a bunch of small pines on the road. So I went to lowes (my poulan still being unfixed), actually had to move a few out of the way with the truck and chain just to leave.
Long story long, decided on a 40v Kobalt 12" chainsaw, might as well give it a chance. Charged it up, cut about 20 trees down, two nearly as long as the chain, mostly 4-6" range, still have 45% battery left. 8lbs, tool-less tensioner, nice and light
Says it'll cut 75 4x4s in one charge.I was actually looking for the Worx brand, but they don't make one
They're kinda the dewalt of the outdoor power equiptment, damn shame. I've been pleased with Kobalt in the things I've bought so far, an AC sawzall, 10" radial arm sliding compound miter saw. So, I'll see what the lifetime of the battery is, only thing so far left to question.http://www.lowes.com/pd_506890-53393-20143_0__?productId=50119809
I know I've only owned it for 2 hours, and still just hopped up on new toy excitement, but I would Highly recommend it to the average home/yard owner, who never really uses one. No 2 cycle mix, no plugs, air filter, carb adjustments, old stale fuel. Make sure it's charged, chain is sharp, and go.
