I bought one of these, the 12" model, last week specifically to use with an OZITO cordless angle grinder and mainly to use for pruning thicker branches form the many trees I have on my plot. Using it around the garden with a long extension cord on an angle grinder was not what I had in mind. I tried it out on a 150mm thick tree branch I previously cut down as it was a dead 'un. I can truthfully say, without any kick back from any supplier, that it works like cutting butter with a hot knife......this is awesome.
Hi Ian. Thanks for providing your insight. I've also got a cordless Ozito angle grinder and I've just got a couple of questions: 1. Did the kit fit onto the grinder or did you need modify it like in the video? 2. Just to confirm, was your angle grinder an 18v one? Thanks.
@@zachwright9445 Yes, it is the 18 volt Lithium one as I already have a leaf blower and a drill too that all run on an 18volt 5.2 Ah battery......battery cost A$80 at Bunnings.......don't bother with the lower amp rating batteries as they will run down too quick......if you do get the 3 Ah battery.... get 2 and then you can charge one while you use the other one. No oiler for the chain ....I just use an oil can with second hand hydraulic gearbox oil for lube. I had to do a very small mod to get the chain saw handle to fit against the lugs on top and bottom of the saw as the lugs were about 10mm too high and no way could the handle fit on them........ but, I sawed and filed the top lug down to fit. I can 100% assure you that the combination is awesome....I use it to cut up tree branches for tree maintenance at the bottom of my garden, without the need for a long extension cable, and some are 150mm thick. Be very careful with the Ozito cordless grinder as the switch allows you to keep it locked on when using, but I highly recommend it. Keep checking the adjustment of the chain......too tight and the motor will stall on switch on......about 3mm sag-gap in the chain guide is good.
@@gangleweed Thanks for the quick reply, Ian. I've ordered one and will keep what you've said in mind. I'm pretty sure I've only got a 4ah and a 2ah battery (it came in a kit with the grinder, a drill and an impact driver), but will invest in a 5.2ah battery if that combination falls short of what I need. Thanks again.
@@zachwright9445 As you already have 2 batteries....the 4Ah and the 2 Ah, you could use them and have one on charge while the other is working etc......I only have the one 5Ah so I might invest in a second one to have back up......I think it takes about an hour to fully charge the 5Ah one.
I've smoked several of those harbor freight angle grinders, so that wouldn't be my first choice. Also, a locking switch on a chainsaw is extremely dangerous, so all of those are a huge no-go for me.
Looks like the weakest point is the angle grinder. If the grinder can handle it, it seems to work every bit as good as a normal electric chainsaw. Might make a decent addition to my tool collection
Please consider making a video on making a angle grinder/chop saw for cutting metal. Yeah, I know there are others, but I have the feeling you'd do a great job on that sort of project. Cheers
The chain saw attachment looks good to pack in the 4x4, but I'm still pissed that Banggood ripped me off $750 on a previous purchase, so I might try and source it elsewhere.
Looks like a decent alternative to someone buying a purpose built electric or gas chainsaw however in the litigious society that we now live in the lack of safety devices surely means that someone barely capable of operating a battery powered toothbrush will likely injure themselves and ultimately sue the manufacturer since (in their mind) they are clearly responsible for the injury.
You can reorient the business end/gearbox on most angle grinders. Unscrew 4 screws, turn the metal housing part 90 degrees, reinstall the screws. Then the switch is at your thumb instead of the center of your palm. With a paddle or a rat tail with a trigger, esp, it would be way more ergonomic that way. HF also sells a side switch variant for the same price as that one. :)
@@MakingStuff Oh, yeah. Be careful with the brushes. The motor can slide out, some, when you do this. And if you try to slide the motor back in with the brushes partly popped out and sticking behind the commutator, you can crack the brushes in two. I would suggest removing the brushes, completely, and putting them back in after you screw the housing back together. Also, this is better done when the grinder is cold, so the grease is more viscous and can't accidentally spill out.
I'm not sure. Check out the similar items link in the description. They have parts and other items listed on that link. If they have such a part it would probably be listed there.
@@muh1h1 safer than this idiotic device. Chainsaws have safety features to stop them ruining your weekend if something goes wrong, like anti kickback chain, chain brakes etc, this doesn’t. Angle grinders have a purpose and are dangerous enough without altering them.
I bought one of these, the 12" model, last week specifically to use with an OZITO cordless angle grinder and mainly to use for pruning thicker branches form the many trees I have on my plot.
Using it around the garden with a long extension cord on an angle grinder was not what I had in mind.
I tried it out on a 150mm thick tree branch I previously cut down as it was a dead 'un.
I can truthfully say, without any kick back from any supplier, that it works like cutting butter with a hot knife......this is awesome.
Hi Ian. Thanks for providing your insight. I've also got a cordless Ozito angle grinder and I've just got a couple of questions:
1. Did the kit fit onto the grinder or did you need modify it like in the video?
2. Just to confirm, was your angle grinder an 18v one?
Thanks.
@@zachwright9445 Yes, it is the 18 volt Lithium one as I already have a leaf blower and a drill too that all run on an 18volt 5.2 Ah battery......battery cost A$80 at Bunnings.......don't bother with the lower amp rating batteries as they will run down too quick......if you do get the 3 Ah battery.... get 2 and then you can charge one while you use the other one.
No oiler for the chain ....I just use an oil can with second hand hydraulic gearbox oil for lube.
I had to do a very small mod to get the chain saw handle to fit against the lugs on top and bottom of the saw as the lugs were about 10mm too high and no way could the handle fit on them........ but, I sawed and filed the top lug down to fit.
I can 100% assure you that the combination is awesome....I use it to cut up tree branches for tree maintenance at the bottom of my garden, without the need for a long extension cable, and some are 150mm thick.
Be very careful with the Ozito cordless grinder as the switch allows you to keep it locked on when using, but I highly recommend it.
Keep checking the adjustment of the chain......too tight and the motor will stall on switch on......about 3mm sag-gap in the chain guide is good.
@@gangleweed Thanks for the quick reply, Ian. I've ordered one and will keep what you've said in mind. I'm pretty sure I've only got a 4ah and a 2ah battery (it came in a kit with the grinder, a drill and an impact driver), but will invest in a 5.2ah battery if that combination falls short of what I need. Thanks again.
@@zachwright9445 As you already have 2 batteries....the 4Ah and the 2 Ah, you could use them and have one on charge while the other is working etc......I only have the one 5Ah so I might invest in a second one to have back up......I think it takes about an hour to fully charge the 5Ah one.
I've smoked several of those harbor freight angle grinders, so that wouldn't be my first choice. Also, a locking switch on a chainsaw is extremely dangerous, so all of those are a huge no-go for me.
Bob. As part of your video it may have been helpful if you showed more of the attaching it to the grinder.
Danger Will Robinson... No kickback protection!
nice demo
Looks like the weakest point is the angle grinder. If the grinder can handle it, it seems to work every bit as good as a normal electric chainsaw. Might make a decent addition to my tool collection
Would not use on an angle grinder you can lock in the on position.
That's cool ,thanks Bob. I'm glad those guys are sending you stuff to review.
Only $20 how can you go wrong? The Harbor Freight grinder is on sale for less than $10 during the month of January.
Cordless version would really be where its worth it. But then a again a nice quality pruning hand saw can do it too with no electricity needed
Thanks I have that issue with the sparket
Please consider making a video on making a angle grinder/chop saw for cutting metal.
Yeah, I know there are others, but I have the feeling you'd do a great job on that sort of project.
Cheers
i liked it.
Bravo ! I need one.
Cool
The chain saw attachment looks good to pack in the 4x4, but I'm still pissed that Banggood ripped me off $750 on a previous purchase, so I might try and source it elsewhere.
Looks like a decent alternative to someone buying a purpose built electric or gas chainsaw however in the litigious society that we now live in the lack of safety devices surely means that someone barely capable of operating a battery powered toothbrush will likely injure themselves and ultimately sue the manufacturer since (in their mind) they are clearly responsible for the injury.
For $30 bucks why not just by an eclectic chainsaw. I see them often at Tag sales and even in stores.
I wonder how it performs on the high-output 11 amp, 11k RPM grinders.... Might be good enough to avoid buying the standalone saw!
You can reorient the business end/gearbox on most angle grinders. Unscrew 4 screws, turn the metal housing part 90 degrees, reinstall the screws. Then the switch is at your thumb instead of the center of your palm. With a paddle or a rat tail with a trigger, esp, it would be way more ergonomic that way.
HF also sells a side switch variant for the same price as that one. :)
Good idea, I'll have to try it.
@@MakingStuff Oh, yeah. Be careful with the brushes. The motor can slide out, some, when you do this. And if you try to slide the motor back in with the brushes partly popped out and sticking behind the commutator, you can crack the brushes in two. I would suggest removing the brushes, completely, and putting them back in after you screw the housing back together. Also, this is better done when the grinder is cold, so the grease is more viscous and can't accidentally spill out.
Looks like I'm gonna buy an angle grinder.
this kids find in nepal ?
Kit ki price Kya hai
would be curious what the amp draw is with the 120 volt grinder
That grinder is currently sold by HF. I think they list it at 4.3A.
After pulling the switch to start the angle grinder motor you should wait a second or two to let the motor reach full speed.
I know you said but where can u buy that saw
Link is in the description.
Bob, you need a haircut!! LOL!!
Is there an adapter to go the opposite way? I'm always wearing out angle grinders!
I'm not sure. Check out the similar items link in the description. They have parts and other items listed on that link. If they have such a part it would probably be listed there.
seems to work but looks not very safe
Do any Chainsaws look safe to you? Not to me anyway...
@@muh1h1 safer than this idiotic device. Chainsaws have safety features to stop them ruining your weekend if something goes wrong, like anti kickback chain, chain brakes etc, this doesn’t. Angle grinders have a purpose and are dangerous enough without altering them.
It's a Banggood review so you know it's BS. Banggood is brutal to do business with for sure!
Do they sell these at hazard freight?
I don't think so.
Or, you know, a buzzsaw blade
I'd rather buy an actual electric chainsaw did not look as safe as I would like
Cuts like shit lol