Mark J Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 A couple of years ago a started a thread on cordless chainsaws. As things seem to evolve quickly I thought I'd revisit this, but with a new thread. This was the old one. I saw these videos on another site, and it seems their capabilities are improving. I'm currious what people think. One particular question, are plastic felling spikes a deal breaker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 I wouldn't want any felling spikes on any small saw (less than 60 cc's). They just make it too easy to stall out the saw. Plastic ones must just be for looks. The only felling spikes I really use are on a 90 cc saw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 My chainsaw has always been cordless...except for the one I yank on to start it! Seriously, though, battery powered saws, especially if they have brushless motors, most likely have some form of torque limiter built in to the drive controls. That should make the spikes unnecessary. Really no reason they shouldn't include an accelerometer to indicate kickback, and drive control to minimize that reaction or at least stop cutting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chestnut Posted February 16, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 I have the M12 Hatchet. It's a little 6" hand held chainsaw and it seems to have good power. The thing I like about Milwaukee chain saws is they have hardware instead of the tool less bar and chain tension tool. I know some people like the tool less option but there is probably a good reason all the Stihl pro saws still have a scrench and nuts. Getting good tension on the chain and clamping on the bar can help prevent chains from jumping off the bar or tension from loosening over time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonPacific Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 I have a 16" corded Makita, but my family all swear by its 12" 36v sibling. One of them has a surveying business, and the little cordless saw is the primary bushwhacking tool. Stands up to the abuse of young workers with aplomb. He also uses it for small felling and likbing jovs around his property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 I haven't tried felling with an electric saw but it'd be interesting, i want to try it some day. I dropped a 22" ash last fall with my MS170 and a 16" bar. I wonder how well a battery or even plug in electric would fare on the same operation. The little 170 is by no means a power monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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