I'm a 76 yr old widow who never ran a chainsaw. Bought the Milw M18 for clearing a new lot w/o any help. It's a great beginner machine. I'm learning to use it by watching the many instructive U-tube videos. Thanks, men.
Not sure if you're aware of this or not seeing as you said that you are new to this kind of thing but anytime you see a Milwaukee tool that is a fuel line tool as in M18 fuel they get much better run time and they run a lot cooler and you get a pretty noticeable power increase as well if you use the M18 high output batteries. I have 45 cordless tools between the M12 and M18 line every tool that I can get is the fuel that they make in fuel my favorite M18 batteries are the 3ah high output and the 8ah. I use those between most of the tools that I use doing carpentry and I have the big massive 12ah two actually. Normally I would recommend the saw like that chainsaw with most likely be best utilized with a 12ah at your age I can see that might be a problem because it is a big battery it's a three and a half pounds by itself I think but if you want your best bang for your buck a 8ah high output would be your best bet because it is the same size as the 6ah high output. I don't know if you plan on investing in any more tools in their line or whatever but if you did anytime you see any tool with a buy this get this battery for free you can actually return the battery or the tool and get about $100 or so off whichever you keep it usually comes out to about 50% of the price somewhere in there if you do it at Home Depot I mean. If you're running a standard Milwaukee tool I would not use a high output in it or buy one for it because it's not going to make any difference it's only the tools that say fuel on the side that are designed to get a much greater benefit and boost from the high output batteries hope this helps you make any future decisions with their brand. They don't do everything perfectly but for the most part they're really great I've been buying and using their tools since 2005 when they had nicad batteries hell I even bought some Milwaukee tools from Lowe's at one point back before they got sued by Milwaukee lol.
I used my neighbors yesterday to fell and cut up an apple tree about 20 foot of trunk. The base being about 25 maybe 30 inches thick. Some learning curves. I have plenty of 6.0 high outputs and a couple 12's at my disposal from my bigger work tools. It take quite a few batteries. Had to tighten the chain a couple times and did pop it off once due to the tree being so green and the wet chips getting up in the housing. Took it apart blew it out in a matter of minutes and got back to cutting. Already ordered my own. For my needs of keeping my couple acres clean and my cutting up a tree once a year... this will handle everything i need just fine with low maintenance. I pinched that bar a few times lol. Felt alot better watching you guys go through some of the same struggles lol. Great video. Solidified my purchase for sure. Thanks
I feel like it’s a great tool for around the house. Easier than dealing with a saw that will sit up for several months. I recently decided to get a pole saw and I like it just as much.
@hobie909 yea that has been a great tool. I have the pole saw for cleaning up the property line. I had to use it to get the bar lose a couple times. Thank goodness I had it lol. Would have been embarrassing asking my neighbor to help me get his saw unstuck 🤣
Nice demonstration of what the Milwaukee can do, just for the fun of it. It’s a powerhouse in the battery line. I have a Makita saw, which is lightweight, nice for pruning high branches. Certainly the introduction of battery saws into wood’s work has added an extra working advantage. I use the battery powered saw for all the limbing and small wood and save the big stuff for the Huskvarna gas saw. Utilizing the lightweight saw saves my energy and the chain on the big saw.
I have a 16in Craftsman electric chain saw saw my dad left me. He bought it in 1980. Still works like a charm. And.....it works when the gas saw won't start!
So I’ve been trying to choose a battery-powered saw and was leaning towards Milwaukee since I already have several other M18 tools. This video convinced me that it’ll be more than enough for my needs! Thanks!
I have a couple of garage sale electric I picked up that were new years ago. never used at all clean. they ok for trimming but not that type of work. And for the price they are ok. But the cord is a hassle. They do not seem to have the torque either. Cool vid I may have to look into one of those. Thanks.
I got one this year superb tool I decided to get one and work part time at the weekend removing small trees for people and at the same time I get free logs for my log burner happy!!! days!!!
Take advantage of any part of the tree thats off the ground, especially a nice long one like you cut off. Piece it up while it's away from the ground if you can. I dont care what kind of chain you have, none of em like dirt and rocks. I'll assume you do that and you chose that largest diameter section for the sake of the video and full bar contact. This post is for the beginners out there.
Tank, there are very affordable battery adapters on Amazon around $20-25 that easily let you run tools on cross brand battery types. I've got one to use my bigger Milwaukee batteries on my cheaper (less often used) Ryobi tools.
The chain runs on the “bar” and to keep it evenly worn, you should flip it upside down every so often. I usually do it when I swap out or sharpen a chain.
I'm still on the fence. I'm a die hard Milwaukee fan. I really like the stihl but I have a ton of Milwaukee for automotive work and wood working so the chainsaw would be perfect. I just wonder if I'm not getting the best because I'm staying in the ecosystem.
I think that depends on how often you use a chainsaw. I have several saws but I use them often. I also have a bunch of Milwaukee tools I use for work in my service truck. I think that makes it a win, win since I already have a power source to run my saw. However, I will run my Husqvarna for most big jobs and use the Milwaukee for limbing.
If you are only talking about electric, Milwaukee is up there with the best. Some of the others may be marginally better in some categories, but the benefits would not be worth getting started with another battery platform. If there are even any advantages to the other brands all. I have not used any of them by the way.
@@Oliver1071 Thank you for the reply! The idea of electric is cool. I have to stay with gas for now because of the price and serviceability. How is the Milwaukee working for you? I am invested into the Makita platform, and the tool only price being too high pretty much forces me to buy the kit with 4 batteries.
Electric saws are great, especially if you have other tools to utilize the batteries. If all you want is a chainsaw, you can buy a Stihl gas saw for the price of a Milwaukee 12ah battery alone....
That’s a good question but technically neither of us are wearing the proper saw gloves. I like those grippy ones to get a good hold to pull and move the wood. We both have saw gloves, we just didn’t wear them on this day. You got us. 😂
@@hobie909 thanks for the answer. Wasn't trying to "get you" just I'm looking at buying my first chainsaw (go me!) and I'm having a tough time getting a definitive answer as to whether gloves are recommended or not. Generally gloves are not a good idea around rotating power tools due to the increased risk of them snagging and pulling your hand in for a good mauling. But some people seem to think chainsaws are an exception to that rule.
@@ColinMcNulty I would say, gloves are a good idea. They actually make them with the same Kevlar and special padding they make the chaps out of. A good pair should stop the saw if it knicks the chain. I would definitely suggest chaps and a helmet.
Yea bro the thing wit these milawaukee saws is they thirsty you better have some phatty batteries on deck, just like women sometimes they drink alittle bit but they don’t smoke 🚭 😂 I was gonna say my saws would drink that 5ah battery like stupid quick, I had to get some 8’s and a 12 to run the saws otherwise it’s useless but when they full them saws are wicked. I got the hatchet 8” and the 14” top handle and their plain stupid
what kind of tree was that? i cut down a live oak tree few years back and am thinking about getting this chainsaw to now cut it up into workable lumber. wondering if this saw could cut up a dry oak tree.
Get the Dewalt it's much better plus from an American company not Chinese owned like Milwaukee we have to stop supporting China anyway can they're the enemy to our freedom and the world they want world domination so people stop buying Milwaukee, Ryobi, Hoover vacuums shark vacuums. If hire someone to work on my home if they are using Milwaukee or Ryobi then I find someone else
Get the dewalt it cuts twice as fast, and you don't need tools to open and tighten the chain. Trust me my friend is big diehard Milwaukee fan and he cuts trees down for a living he uses gas for big jobs but for smaller jobs he uses the Milwaukee I let him use my dewalt he was blown away how much better it was, the problem with Milwaukee they went with too much torque instead of chain speed dewalt went with the right amount of speed and torque
I own a landscape company, and this video shows why tree cutting is the most dangerous job in the world. I hope that no one views this video and thinks that this is how to use a chainsaw.
so you're saying this vid isn't under consideration of being ripped off by your "channel" so you can reap rewards from others actual work? LOL troll on...
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I'm a 76 yr old widow who never ran a chainsaw. Bought the Milw M18 for clearing a new lot w/o any help. It's a great beginner machine. I'm learning to use it by watching the many instructive U-tube videos. Thanks, men.
Not sure if you're aware of this or not seeing as you said that you are new to this kind of thing but anytime you see a Milwaukee tool that is a fuel line tool as in M18 fuel they get much better run time and they run a lot cooler and you get a pretty noticeable power increase as well if you use the M18 high output batteries. I have 45 cordless tools between the M12 and M18 line every tool that I can get is the fuel that they make in fuel my favorite M18 batteries are the 3ah high output and the 8ah. I use those between most of the tools that I use doing carpentry and I have the big massive 12ah two actually. Normally I would recommend the saw like that chainsaw with most likely be best utilized with a 12ah at your age I can see that might be a problem because it is a big battery it's a three and a half pounds by itself I think but if you want your best bang for your buck a 8ah high output would be your best bet because it is the same size as the 6ah high output. I don't know if you plan on investing in any more tools in their line or whatever but if you did anytime you see any tool with a buy this get this battery for free you can actually return the battery or the tool and get about $100 or so off whichever you keep it usually comes out to about 50% of the price somewhere in there if you do it at Home Depot I mean. If you're running a standard Milwaukee tool I would not use a high output in it or buy one for it because it's not going to make any difference it's only the tools that say fuel on the side that are designed to get a much greater benefit and boost from the high output batteries hope this helps you make any future decisions with their brand. They don't do everything perfectly but for the most part they're really great I've been buying and using their tools since 2005 when they had nicad batteries hell I even bought some Milwaukee tools from Lowe's at one point back before they got sued by Milwaukee lol.
Beginner? It is much, much better!
I use a Milwaukee nearly everyday as a lineman clearing limbs, trees and topping poles. They just plain work.
@doubletappinhillbilly The thigh burner....
I have on old 025 that was a power company saw.
Do you work for the county? Thinking Glenn Campbell here.
This saw is a beast! handy and light! I still use a 25 in STIHL for the very large trees but this is amazing for clean-up work.
The 5.0 amp battery is not high output. Milwaukee does have 3 amp high output. The other batteries stop via overheat switch.
I Appreciate you guys showing how the M18 Fuel saw works. I have just purchased one 2024....around the House prunning.
I used my neighbors yesterday to fell and cut up an apple tree about 20 foot of trunk. The base being about 25 maybe 30 inches thick. Some learning curves. I have plenty of 6.0 high outputs and a couple 12's at my disposal from my bigger work tools. It take quite a few batteries. Had to tighten the chain a couple times and did pop it off once due to the tree being so green and the wet chips getting up in the housing. Took it apart blew it out in a matter of minutes and got back to cutting.
Already ordered my own. For my needs of keeping my couple acres clean and my cutting up a tree once a year... this will handle everything i need just fine with low maintenance.
I pinched that bar a few times lol.
Felt alot better watching you guys go through some of the same struggles lol. Great video. Solidified my purchase for sure. Thanks
I feel like it’s a great tool for around the house. Easier than dealing with a saw that will sit up for several months. I recently decided to get a pole saw and I like it just as much.
@hobie909 yea that has been a great tool. I have the pole saw for cleaning up the property line. I had to use it to get the bar lose a couple times. Thank goodness I had it lol. Would have been embarrassing asking my neighbor to help me get his saw unstuck 🤣
Nice demonstration of what the Milwaukee can do, just for the fun of it. It’s a powerhouse in the battery line. I have a Makita saw, which is lightweight, nice for pruning high branches. Certainly the introduction of battery saws into wood’s work has added an extra working advantage. I use the battery powered saw for all the limbing and small wood and save the big stuff for the Huskvarna gas saw. Utilizing the lightweight saw saves my energy and the chain on the big saw.
I have a 16in Craftsman electric chain saw saw my dad left me. He bought it in 1980. Still works like a charm. And.....it works when the gas saw won't start!
That’s a nice feature. Lol
So I’ve been trying to choose a battery-powered saw and was leaning towards Milwaukee since I already have several other M18 tools. This video convinced me that it’ll be more than enough for my needs! Thanks!
Awesome. I really enjoy mine. I hope it works out well for you.
Sure if you put the 12ah $250 battery in the saw it will do fine
I have to say I'm impressed.
thanks for sharing
I have a couple of garage sale electric I picked up that were new years ago. never used at all clean. they ok for trimming but not that type of work. And for the price they are ok. But the cord is a hassle. They do not seem to have the torque either. Cool vid I may have to look into one of those. Thanks.
I wasn’t expecting them to run that well. They’re not bad.
Looks good
I got one this year superb tool I decided to get one and work part time at the weekend removing small trees for people and at the same time I get free logs for my log burner happy!!! days!!!
I have found once people know you cut wood and use it, they will call you for everyone they know. 😂
Take advantage of any part of the tree thats off the ground, especially a nice long one like you cut off. Piece it up while it's away from the ground if you can. I dont care what kind of chain you have, none of em like dirt and rocks. I'll assume you do that and you chose that largest diameter section for the sake of the video and full bar contact. This post is for the beginners out there.
Good vid. That cameraman was excellent!
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Lol bossy though.
@@hobie909 LOLZ! For sure!
Nice I am trying to decide between dewalt or stihl but that one with the big battery is impressive. I hate to get a new battery type
Tank, there are very affordable battery adapters on Amazon around $20-25 that easily let you run tools on cross brand battery types. I've got one to use my bigger Milwaukee batteries on my cheaper (less often used) Ryobi tools.
Don't forget that gas is still an option.
I heard it kills the 5 batteries. that over time it burns the cells careful with that. If you got the High Output 12s then totally use those
Good demo, but those little beauties are definitely not meant for that type of work. 🌲
I've never heard we flipped the bar over before. What does that mean?
The chain runs on the “bar” and to keep it evenly worn, you should flip it upside down every so often. I usually do it when I swap out or sharpen a chain.
I'm still on the fence. I'm a die hard Milwaukee fan. I really like the stihl but I have a ton of Milwaukee for automotive work and wood working so the chainsaw would be perfect. I just wonder if I'm not getting the best because I'm staying in the ecosystem.
I think that depends on how often you use a chainsaw. I have several saws but I use them often. I also have a bunch of Milwaukee tools I use for work in my service truck. I think that makes it a win, win since I already have a power source to run my saw. However, I will run my Husqvarna for most big jobs and use the Milwaukee for limbing.
If you are only talking about electric, Milwaukee is up there with the best. Some of the others may be marginally better in some categories, but the benefits would not be worth getting started with another battery platform. If there are even any advantages to the other brands all. I have not used any of them by the way.
@@viperstrike3827 I went with the Milwaukee not long after the post. The Picco chains turned me off on some of the other models.
@@Oliver1071 Thank you for the reply! The idea of electric is cool. I have to stay with gas for now because of the price and serviceability. How is the Milwaukee working for you? I am invested into the Makita platform, and the tool only price being too high pretty much forces me to buy the kit with 4 batteries.
run a 12.0hd batt in all your "big" milwaulkee tools and you will be a believer
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Electric saws are great, especially if you have other tools to utilize the batteries.
If all you want is a chainsaw, you can buy a Stihl gas saw for the price of a Milwaukee 12ah battery alone....
Good point and I agree. Well I don’t know if I’d buy a Stihl but… jk.
6ah or higher for those eatinboys, chewed right through
Use a 12 ah battery and it won’t stall and it will cut faster and more easier. Only battery that should be used in the chainsaw
You can run an 18" .050 guage oregon bar and a 3/8 pitch full chisel chain and she will run real good.
I can attest that it works well. Just make sure it has a A041 bar mount
Question please: why do one of you wear safety gloves and the other not?
That’s a good question but technically neither of us are wearing the proper saw gloves. I like those grippy ones to get a good hold to pull and move the wood. We both have saw gloves, we just didn’t wear them on this day. You got us. 😂
@@hobie909 thanks for the answer. Wasn't trying to "get you" just I'm looking at buying my first chainsaw (go me!) and I'm having a tough time getting a definitive answer as to whether gloves are recommended or not. Generally gloves are not a good idea around rotating power tools due to the increased risk of them snagging and pulling your hand in for a good mauling. But some people seem to think chainsaws are an exception to that rule.
@@ColinMcNulty I would say, gloves are a good idea. They actually make them with the same Kevlar and special padding they make the chaps out of. A good pair should stop the saw if it knicks the chain. I would definitely suggest chaps and a helmet.
Yea bro the thing wit these milawaukee saws is they thirsty you better have some phatty batteries on deck, just like women sometimes they drink alittle bit but they don’t smoke 🚭 😂 I was gonna say my saws would drink that 5ah battery like stupid quick, I had to get some 8’s and a 12 to run the saws otherwise it’s useless but when they full them saws are wicked. I got the hatchet 8” and the 14” top handle and their plain stupid
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what kind of tree was that? i cut down a live oak tree few years back and am thinking about getting this chainsaw to now cut it up into workable lumber. wondering if this saw could cut up a dry oak tree.
This was a water oak.
@@hobie909 thanks for the reply! do you think this saw could cut up a very dry, dense oak tree? i hear dry wood is hard on a chain
@@achilles22382 I have hickories here and it will cut them up. Good sharp chains are needed for sure.
@Hates Spam thank you for the info! I purchased this and I love it, works great on the oak!
Get the Dewalt it's much better plus from an American company not Chinese owned like Milwaukee we have to stop supporting China anyway can they're the enemy to our freedom and the world they want world domination so people stop buying Milwaukee, Ryobi, Hoover vacuums shark vacuums. If hire someone to work on my home if they are using Milwaukee or Ryobi then I find someone else
Nice realistic. Use 12.0 battery
Doesn’t look like you’ve been cutting many trees.
Youre not going to get a honest review using the 5A battery, you'll get better perforance from the 8A HO or 12A HO batts.
I can’t see using a vibrator for sawing wood.
Lol. Have you ran a real saw before? 😂😂😂
Get the dewalt it cuts twice as fast, and you don't need tools to open and tighten the chain. Trust me my friend is big diehard Milwaukee fan and he cuts trees down for a living he uses gas for big jobs but for smaller jobs he uses the Milwaukee I let him use my dewalt he was blown away how much better it was, the problem with Milwaukee they went with too much torque instead of chain speed dewalt went with the right amount of speed and torque
I haven’t used the dewalt version yet but I have used the Husqvarna version and it was pretty similar in power and torque.
I own a landscape company, and this video shows why tree cutting is the most dangerous job in the world. I hope that no one views this video and thinks that this is how to use a chainsaw.
fucking amateur day.
Well yeah. Unlike some people we get out and actually make our own videos.
so you're saying this vid isn't under consideration of being ripped off by your "channel" so you can reap rewards from others actual work? LOL troll on...
It's still not a STHIL
That’s a toy, nothing beats gas! Jesus Christ of Nazareth says so.
Chapter and verse??? Lol
I believe I said something similar in less than the first minute.
hmmmm while your getting your "gas" running im onto the next cut..........milwaulkee 3:16...verse 1
@@spikeman68 I have 2 Milwaukee saws but love my Stihl gassers saws. I keep the Milwaukee on my NH TC45DA tractor as it is convenient