Testing A $40 Harbor Freight 14" Electric Chainsaw a Buzz Kill or Workhorse?
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- This test had several shocking surprises. Also show how to adjust and tighten a chainsaw. I paid for this Harbor Freight chainsaw with my own money, and this is not a sponsored video.
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$40 and able to cut trees that thick? Definitely a winner in my book. Great review.
Dean Woods, thanks for the feedback. You might also like my recent video on the pole chainsaw: ruclips.net/video/vlBYH9Uo0d4/видео.html and tree pull-down:
ruclips.net/video/dKRJ09EPygw/видео.html
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Will do
Just picked one up a couple days ago. Now i know what to expect from this incredible budget chainsaw. Thank you so much 🙌
Thunderstorm Loft, thanks for the comment. good luck with the chain saw.
THANK YOU. I was gifted the same chainsaw and was honestly hesitant to use it because I have never used one before. This cleared a lot up for me so I really appreciate this great video.
You're welcome. Glad to hear my video helped you with your chainsaw. Stay safe!
This helped me decide to go ahead and make a purchase of one of these for the branches that I pick-up for woodturning. Thanks for the review.
Charles Lee, thanks for your feedback. Let me know how the saw works for you.
Its perfect for off-roading Ima pick one up tomorrow before my trail run👌🏻 great video thank you 🙏🏼
Fittedoperator, let me know how the chainsaw works out for you...
I had the exact same problem after my first use and thankfully figured it out like you did. It's perfect for us at our camp where we get fallen trees or branches once and a while but I didn't want or need a full gas powered one. Thx for confirming the same "fix" that I did. Now I'm just going to double check that but is tight!
Spaceman, I guess great minds think alike. Thanks for your confirming comment. Stay tune for a review of the pole saw coming soon.
Good video and review!
Sometimes an electric chainsaw is much more convenient especially for a home owner that only uses it once a year or less. Nothing worse than wasting a bunch of time trying to troubleshoot a 2 stroke that doesn’t want to run or even dealing with rechargeable batteries that don’t hold much charge because they’ve been sitting too long. Hate wasting more time on the tool for a task rather than the task itself😤
If I grab one I’ll make sure to snug up that bar nut. Thanks!
Fish Squish Guy, thanks again for your comments. Agreed, I have a 2 stroke chainsaw also and agree, its cheaper to go out and buy an electric chainsaw than waste alot of time trouble shooting a chainsaw like mine that I haven't used in years...
U will find that saw to be one of your best investments ever as a home owner - even if a 2 cycle engine is on a generator or water pump with a float carbarator ( it's called a vacume jet carb) they can still be difficult to start - up till the 80s before the EPA limited the size of 2cycle gas engines they were preferred by contractors - they out last 4 cycle engines 10:1 also u can set them up on a barrel of premixed gas and let them run continues day in and day out 24/7 - after Katrina I had to do work in N.O. I rented a house with no power - I set a 250 gallon tank of gas on three Harbor freight 800 watt 2 cycle generator - they ran two 5000 BTU air-conditioners, fridge and lights - they ran problem free other than changing spark plugs & fuel filters every 2 months for a yr or better 24/7
Well done review; very helpful that you shared your actual experience! I have to go check to see if this Portland has a metal drive gear, because that's the part that always goes bad. Fast.
Chris c, glad you like the review. You might also want to checkout this one I made for their pole saw: ruclips.net/video/vlBYH9Uo0d4/видео.html
I just bought this chain saw yesterday, 7/29/22, and it works fine for me. Just cut down some big oak limbs. Saved myself a lot of money.
Art, glad to hear, thanks for sharing. Agree this saw is pretty impressive for its size and cost.
3 years later my portland chainsaw is working like new, will be using it this weekend to trim the palm tree, great video.
Good to hear! I just took my almost 3 year old pole saw out, cleaned it up and put it back in action no problem. Here's that video: ruclips.net/video/PpHziv34P6o/видео.html
I live on several acres of densely forested land and have to do quite a bit of cutting. I own both gas and electric saws, and while the gas saws are a bit more powerful and don't need a cord, the maintenance and hassle of keeping them running makes me lean toward the electric. I have two heavy duty 100' extension cords which allow me to get to 2/3 of my property, and I've found that my Honda 2000 generator runs the saw just fine if I need to go further afield. I haven't used a gas saw for several years now. And with the rapid improvement of battery-powered chainsaws, I might just go cordless when my current electric saw finally dies.
Skunk Bucket, I agree with you on all counts. I look forward to a battery operated chainsaw in my future, when they get a tad bit better. Right now the electric saw is all I use. Thanks for your helpful thoughts. Keep them coming.
U can go a long ways on an extention cord on those saws - they use series wound motors so lower voltage doesn't harm them u might loose some power at some point - by the book of motors matched to the guage of wire in this case it would be 14 or 16 guage wire - the voltage drop is 10% per mile or 5280 ft with series wound motors as used in electric chain saw - I only run up to 700 ft of extention cord on mine it works fine on that length
This was helpful, because im in the ssme position, but i need a new chainsaw... Contemplating using the lighter electric, to get thr jib done easier, egen if not faster
Great review, thank you
Freddie Ivory, you're welcome. Thanks for taking time to leave me a comment. Much appreciated.
I have (2) Kobalt 80-volt 18" Bar Chainsaws and use (2) 5 AH Batteries. Using it on a Southeast LA farm that was devastated by a Hurricane and has been working absolutely great even cutting huge logs and trees. For oil, I like to use Ryobi Bar and chain oil. And NO more pulling and pulling to start a gas-powered chainsaw. My first 80-volt 18" Bar Chain saw with a 5-AH Battery and charger was $400 in Jul 2021. it is still being sold on Lowes website as of 5/26/2024 - I use them on a Southeast LA farm of 18 acres of tall large pine trees that was devastated by a Hurricane with a tornado 10 acres of the property nearly all the trees are down or dead. My chainsaws have been working great even cutting huge logs and trees up to 20"+ logs and it works great. I am also using the 80-volt 10” Pole saw, lawnmower, and Leaf Blower.
Wow, great suggestion, thanks for sharing.
Bought this one a few years back and had the same issue after cutting up some logs for splitting, gotta go back out and see if I put it back together wrong too! Thanks for the info!
Eric, good to see I'm not alone. Just bought the pole chain saw, plan to do a review of that soon. Stay tuned.
I just bought one this thing is amazing work perfectly
Humberto, great to hear. Thanks for sharing. Pole chainsaw review coming soon. Stay tuned.
I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle ruclips.net/user/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.
Thanks for your comment. Yes it does.
Great review, I've been thinking about purchasing one of these and you've helped me in my decision. This is not your fault but I've made it a habit, whenever possible, to check all the nuts and bolts of small appliances and tools before using them for the first time. Let's not assume that everyone takes pride in their workmanship anymore. The people working the assembly lines of these companies are judged and critiqued on how many per hour. It's all about numbers.
Gary Leahy, you are a smart man, I will be doing more checking myself from here on out.
Bring it back.. harbor freight is pretty good about that I had one that lasted forever and about a couple of years later it started going bad so time to buy another. Like your channel
Ted Garrett, thanks for the advice, I think I've passed my return window. Glad to hear your chainsaw lasted. My experience with HF is the tools are either really good or they are really bad, and there's a bit of luck of the draw involved. Appreciate the kind words about the channel.
Ted Garrett, may I suggest, get their 'extended warranty'. Any tool over $30 we automatically get the 1yr extended, and over $60-75 we get the 2yr. The cost is nominal and it has been worth it every single time. No questions, no hassle, any issue at all (from completely broke/not working, to it's making a funny sound/smells weird after using it for a while) you just exchange it for a brand new item off the shelf. One time there were clear signs of neglect/abuse (circular saw left out in rain, dropped countless times) and they still exchanged it. I highly recommend adding it on to your next purchase.
this was a helpful review. Thinking about getting one and the price fits my budget.
Francisco, its not a bad piece of gear for the price, thanks for leaving a comment.
It will probably be one of the best purchases u ever made - if ur famiiar with chain saws -
I have wood lots full of 80+ feet high Northern Hemlock that are dying because the climate is getting too warm, wind storm damage, old, etc., and this saw is perfect for some of the cutting I am doing. I have four of these that I have been using over several years. I buy Walmart replacement chains in a three-pack for about $15, $5 each, I don't bother to sharpen them when they get dull. To keep them sharp as long as possible, keep the sheath on, and when off never put the blade on the ground, set it on the sheath, and of course never ever touch the ground when cutting! Today I cut up a wet 8" - 10" log about 10' long. The secret of using this, and any other chainsaw, is to keep the chain SHARP. Keep oil in the reservoir so the chain doesn't run dry. I use old waste oil from auto and mowers, works great. It gives the oil a second use. But store the saw upright so the oil does weep its way out. Now to technique. He trimmed the branches off the top all the way down the log, OK. But then he cut the trunk all the way down the log. Nope, better way, easier and less hassle, start at the small end of the log and cut sections off the log, (small for easier lifting/moving) until you get to the first branch holding up the log. Trim this supporting branch, there are plenty of branches still holding up the log. Cut the log in manageable sections down to the next supporting branch. And then repeat, all the way down the log. Easy and easier! Second, the chain is brand new and is going to stretch the most it will during its life. So, make sure the chains is snug. The reason it came off was because it was loose. Do not be afraid to tighten the chain, the motor is strong enough, so don't be shy about tightening the chain. Make sure you can move the chain, even if it is a bit hard to move. Next, WEAR GLOVES when you are adjusting the chain! If you slip you may get an unpleasant cut or scrape. In case you are wondering I use a Sportsman 20 in. 52 cc 2-Stroke Rear Handle Gas Chainsaw from Home depot for $99 several years ago, for the 24" bigger stuff. It is amazing what this $40 (cheapest was $37) chainsaw can do!
Thanks for sharing your experience, much appreciated.
Now my concept is clear in between gas and electric and I am convinced to buy the electric one. Thanks
electric is much quieter for sure, you might also like this version: ruclips.net/video/vlBYH9Uo0d4/видео.html
Cool thanks for the review. Going to get one to help me trim my tree.
No problem 👍Let me know how how it works out for you.
Thank you for this, sir.
Alex, you're quite welcome. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Electric is always easier than gas. Great around the house. I'll be replacing my stolen gas saw with one.
Paul, sorry to hear about your stolen saw but this one works well. Stay tuned. I just got an electric pole chainsaw I plan to review soon.
Good job, thanks
Thanks for you feedback.
Same nut issue happened to me . I changed out he nut for a nylon lock nut. Issue solved, never came lose again
Good to know, looks like I'll try the same thing.
I appreciate the video, Sir.
Darius, you're quite welcome. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Just purchased the newest version, Feb 2023. I have had several electric chain saws in the past so I'm not new. The chain came off completely in 10 minutes. Had to remove cover and reinstall. Over the next 2 hours I spent more time putting chain back on than sawing. When it it did saw it was excellent. I notice on the end of the primary gear for chain drive there is only a thin washer that keeps chain from slipping off. Chain would slip between washer and gear stopping sawing. Best cutter I've had but chain issues drive you nuts. Also, the cord feature is too lightweight for a heavy duty cord so plan on spending alot of time plugging it back in. Out of five stars a 3. 2 stars for excellent cutter and add a star it's cheap. The no tools chain adjustment seems like a good idea but just works poorly.
Jerry, thanks for sharing your experience. My chain has only come off the one time I've shown in the video, I guess I'm lucky so far...
I was about to get this but with it happening to you and the channel owner I can see the HF quality rearing its ugly head. Gonna go with something else.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow I used once with no problem's. Now the chain pops off before i can put it on the tree. i bought a mini hand chain saw. Thats the best money spent. For larger tree's. I dont know? But something 5 to 8" Thick. works. battery not cord.
👍 thank you!
Sherry you're welcome.
Thanks for the video. I just wished I would have watched before the initial use. I experienced the same nut loosen as well the the smaller Hex tensioner screw....
Lee The Cat, having a lot less issues now since my trouble shooting in the video.
that call back is on harbor freight modle number 67255 it has a faulty switch - it will be replaced with 64498 also the 67255 had problems with the fiber gear failing there also were a lot of complains on the operation of the switch being uncomfortable to the user - the module 64498 has excellent reviews up to this point with few complaints about operating the switch or the failure of the fiber sprocket drive
Thanks!
2niblue Harrington, you're welcome.
I bought one and it works excellent. Best deal for the money. I have more trees, it's excellent for home duties. I opted not to spend $300 for a chainsaw and bought this for less than the cost to rent one for a day. I know a guy who cuts down trees for $100 per tree, which isn't a bad deal, but this alternative is obviously still better.
dare2scheme, agree. Just goes to show you don't always have to pay a lot of money to get a reasonable tool.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow my family bought a gas weed whacker. It was barely used over a 20 year period and garage kept. The primer bubble ended up becoming brittle and cracked. I took it to a lawnmower repairman and he said it would cost less to replace than to fix. Obviously they aren't cheap. Around the house, electric is clearly the way to go. Only reliable gas equipment is the lawnmower
@@dare2scheme904 dare2scheme, totally agree only I have a weed wacker, leaf blower and pressure washer which all fall into that category. just replaced the PW with this amazing tool: ruclips.net/video/-mlXJ4kaE10/видео.html
As far as the amp drop off with a long cord, I always buy the heaviest gauge extension cords for tools. First time I ran into that problem using a small compressor for nailing. Wouldnt has enough “oomph” to restart under pressure with a crappy cord. Should have used more airline but didn’t have enough. Use that cheaper lightweight extension cords for Christmas lights.
good tip, thanks for sharing.
An air compressor with an induction motor needs up to 5 times more power to start then to run - today many contractor air compressors use series wound motors those types of motors have brushes - they use the same amount of power to start as they do to run and are far lighter than compressors with induction motors - electric chainsaws use the same type motor - u can run them on a light extention cord for several hundred feet with out damaging the motor - after 3-500 ft u might notice some power loss if ur using a 16/3 extention cord it will not damage the saw motor -
Great review my only question would be after a job that big how much oil did you go through? Thanks for this review 👍🏽
Francisco, not much actually, although I like to keep the topped off all the time.
I always struggle with loosening or tightening the chain to much. Used my brother -in-laws electric chainsaw on mesquite which can be really hard and it worked like a champ. Beats cutting eight inch or ten inch diameter trunks by hand.
it sure does! Particularly with something hard like mesquite.
I have to say, for the price, this is an amazing tool. I put a iregon self sharpening chain and bar on it and its been really good. Keep it sharp and this thing will perform.
Joe, thanks for your comment, agree, its working great for me too.
I didnt know you could modify them, whats a bar? Sorry im new to chainsaws
@@JayLupe Ok. Thats totally fine I got you. So the bar that comes woth the chainsaw is an oregon bar. You can buy a 14 in PowerSharp "starter kit" on amazon for about 40 bucks (at least thats what I paid) the bar simply will fit after taking othe old one off and tightening the new one on. It comes pre sharpened and comes with the sharpening stone. It is REALLY easy to sharpen the chain with the PowerSharp system. You simply add the sharpening peice to the bar, run the saw, and push so that stone comes into contact with the bar.
Chainsaw bars (for the most part) are all Oregon bars. They have become an industry standard. That is why its an easy swap to this PowerSharp system. If you have any other chainsaw with an Oregon bar, you can buy a PowerSharp kit. Make sure to buy the same size bar though. This chainsaw is a 14 in.
Feel free to ask me any other questions. I will be happy to help.
@@JayLupe This is the exact one I got. www.amazon.com/dp/B003YHEN4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_BZBdGb9FYB88K
@@JayLupe The bar is the metal part that holds the spinning chain. Thanks for your question.
I've had a similar one for over ten years. Put new chain on it and new brushes . Great tools just don't overload it .
Thanks for the tip. Agreed. Be patient on the cutting and this saw will last a long time. Your +10 years proves it.
Went to cut wood today from pile but could not start my Husky. Terrible arthritis in my knuckles. So I need an electric saw. Your review- helpful. When blade loosened, chain came off. hmmn. Was looking at an Oregon.
Lyndon, thanks for the feedback. glad my review was useful for you. I've had chains come off before on other saws, and once I adjusted this one, it stayed on. I guess I should have checked it before I started. Will do so from now on...
If u bought an electric saw I assure u will be glad u did lol - I've run saws for 50 + yrs - the last 3 yrs I've been using my 39 dollar harbor freight saw & I've cut many rounds up to 14 inches it's slower of course - but the amazing part is the chain just doesn't ware out & it's really easy to file or sharpen - I've been on the same file for 3 yrs now - I normally go thru 3 chains a yr and several files with my gas saw - those electric saws put out a lot or torque at a low speed sence they run slow the chain last a long long time - when I get up in the woods I pack a gen on the back of my truck with 200 ft of exstention cord - it comes out perfect I don't have to gas the saw up constantly - I do have to add oil but sence the gen will run thru the day I don't need to worry about running the saw out of gas - some times gas saws are difficult to start after they run out of gas - I figure in replacement chains I've saved $180 + the files or grinding stones - as for small rounds of 12 inches and smaller it does really well - good luck
That saw can easly go thru hundreds of trees like that
I like the idea of smoking a pipe while sawing and not have to hurry about blowing up.
Conan Mac 2, interesting visual. Seems like the two might go together for those like you that smoke...
Great video dear friend
I liked it really and I buy today one like that really
you're welcome, plan to use mine next weekend.
Good review thanks. I note it doesn't have a kick stop switch /cut out. Shame since it would add a bit of safety. But excellent review cheers
Thanks Jon, you might also like my review of their Pole chainsaw: ruclips.net/video/vlBYH9Uo0d4/видео.html
Thanks. If I find a coupon I'll get one!
good luck, sometimes they run specials on this chainsaws, stay on the lookout.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Yea, I'm not in a rush but I wouldn't mind pruning the big tree outside before spring:-)
@@FilmFactry agreed. If I notice they are running a sale, I'll post the info and link here.
Did it come with a case?
Can you put a different name brand chain on it after the chain wears out?
No case, yes you can put a different name brand chain but the Oregon chain HFT uses on these is pretty good.
Damn its not a handsaw you dont move it back and forth 😂😂
Gary, thanks for the tip. Much appreciated.
Make sure you get 12AWG extension cord and for those of you who need to use a long extension cord get 10awg extension cord
Very true, thanks for the reminder.
Mine started blowing smoke out the motor now will just move slowly, it's toast after only using it three times. Hated the chain adjuster, aways had to mess with that little hex wrench adjuster up front and it's a pain to get to.
Rob, thanks for the feedback. Sorry to hear about your problems. Were you able to return it before the 90 days?
@@MakeItorBreakItNow yes we got a new replacement today!
@@robtankbuster5215 interested how the second one works for you. Best of luck.
Used mine for 2 years abused heavy and the tensior bolt finally would hold tension for more than one cut so i got thier new one and its iffy looking at its set up
So it sounds like you got your money's worth then.
10:50 obviously you have to put spacer on top, to prevent plastic breaking
Start Visit, thanks for the reminder, yup, spacer was definitely needed there.
Can the nut be replaced with a lock nut?
I just went and locked at my saw, it appears to have a nylon lock nut...
For the cost and the service or life u, will get out of that saw it can't be beat - I know there might be a bad saw in the bunch - I've recommend it to 7 different people that burn wood for heat - I haven't heard any complaints in 3 yrs - also I've cut several cords with mine they work well enough up to 12 inch rounds - I have cut much larger rounds - they have to be wedged as u go thru them and it's slow going - sence the chain travels slow compared to a gas saw the chain just doesn't ware out it won't stretch out as it does on a gas saw - also if you use a file to sharpen the saw it also doesn't ware out lol - I'm on my third winter cutting with that saw - the chain is only 60% streched but the cutters are getting real small from sharpening them over 3 yrs - in colder regions the chain could last thru a winter I would think
Sidney, thanks for the interesting details and history, really adds to the value of this chainsaw.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow it's worth the money - had worked on chainsaws as a kid - I have been cutting wood eather with cross cut saws or chain saws most of my life - I've had the best of saws over the yrs - I was a senior systems engineer in the offshore oilfields for yrs - I know machines I have no complaints about that saw - if you have been on saws you know that after a day of cutting you will have to replace the chain - that won't happen with that saw - after a long while you will have to change the chain as a result of sharpening it till the chisels are filed away - but not because the chain is streches out to the point you can't take links out any longer - the chain travels slower than on a gas saw or many electric saws - so the chisels dig into the wood and cut - because of the slow chain travel per foot they don't stretch as with other saws - with larger logs say more then 12 inches you might use a wedge to reduce the drag on the top chain - I rarely pull out my larger saws now - of course when on 24 or 36 inch logs you need a bigger saw. - in most cases that saw is adaiquit - as for in the woods just get the regular 1400 watt gen that harbor freight sells and 200 foot of extention cored - it beats gasing up a gas saw - you still have to add oil & mine uses a bit of oil - the generator will burn 1/2 the gas of a gas chain saw for the same cutting - again I have no complaints especially for 30 or 40 dollars - you can get spare chains and files on line for next to nothing - the chain is a S52
Gas chainsaws are always a pain in the ass to start especially the off brand ones electric ones are easier to use.
Cory CG, agreed, just need to have a power source close by and the right cord, I'm thinking about trying out a battery powered chainsaw next. I think I like this pole chainsaw even more: ruclips.net/video/vlBYH9Uo0d4/видео.html
I use a generator in the woods for other tools and mi gas chanesaw so this is good for cutting tendons and nutches depending on what time of work you do that one screw to hold the bar mm mm don't look good caind of shifty I will put a tension washer on it
1miltond, thanks for your comment, I like the idea about the tension washer. great idea.
I love mine but you make a great point. The instructions and the diagram included in them are completely worthless. I also battled with mine for a little while last weekend due to having that spacer in backwards. They definitely could have done a better job on that instruction manual.
Thanks for sharing, great to hear your thoughts on he saw.
Que barbaridad, que chuzero le deja a cada tronco
Sin duda, las motosierras pueden ser duras para los árboles.
Hi my chainsaw is same one working nice but now it’s move nice when free but with load it’s stop no cut
You might want to try tightening up the chain or this grease gun for the top: Here is the grease gun used in this video: amzn.to/47F4Nxe
Here's a video where I show you some tips for my pole saw, but they work for this one too: ruclips.net/video/PpHziv34P6o/видео.html
Lock washer for the bolt?
yup. That helps.
It doesn't have a wrap around handle so it's going to be difficult doing horizontal cuts.
Sebastian, interesting. I have not yet had a problem cutting from any angle.
Harbor freight still amazes me with how cheap their prices are
Edwin, Agreed. I've had a couple issues with grinders and a couple of clamps, but other than that HF, is a really great resource.
Step up to the worx electric. Worth it Haven't had a lot of Portland happiness. The blowers are shocking, in a bad way. Ouch.
U.P. dan, Upper Peninsula? Thanks for the suggestion. I'll have to check out the worx electric.
Plug in. Yes, the upper.
@@UPdan beautiful country! Got to get back there sometime.
@5:08 yeah this is why i went cordless. cord wrangling sucks. but i've done a decent amount of work with a cordless saw. if someone doesn't want a gas saw and isn't gonna buy a bunch of batts for an cordless, a corded saw is still a very good choice, and they are CHEAP. i never paid more than $25 each for the cordless saws i have owned and if you destroy it, so what!
MrSGL21, what cordless would you recommend?
@@MakeItorBreakItNow i'll start with what i wouldn't buy. Harbor fraughts atlas or ryobi's 40 volt. neither voltage on the HF. HF has a history of dropping tool lines and leaving end users holding the bag with tools they can't get batteries for. Ryobi's 40v batteries are garbage. a freind has gone through 4 batteries in 4 years. i've also taken down a magnolia with a 40 volt ryobi 14 inch brushless, the current version. 3/4 of the way through the cut the battery thermalled on me. we had to let it cool, charge it up some more, then i get the tree down. took another charge to buck the tree up.
that said i'd get a saw that uses a power tool battery rather than a ope battery. i have a dewalt 20v 12 inch brushless. in the video you shot its perfect for delimbing that tree. if you have an existing corded saw i'd combine that with a small cordless. if you want a bigger saw dewalt has a 60 volt saw that won project farms battery saw tests beating an $800 sthil. the 60v flex volt battery also works on dewalt 20v tools.
@@MrSGL21 wow, thanks for all the recommendations. Look like I should get athe Dewalt you mention, is it the one here?: amzn.to/3xvPowC
@@MakeItorBreakItNow have that saw i got it as tool only last year for $100 at homedepot. its a good saw i just used it the other night on a bush next to my front door.
@@MrSGL21 thanks, looks like I'll have to watch for it to go on sale. Looking forward to trying a battery operated chainsaw out.
I’ve had the same problem with mine. Chain tends to come off.
Since I tightened this one, no further problems but a dull chain will slip off faster for sure. At least that's my experience.
DAMN no more 20% off coupons!!! They are ending their coupons. i missed it by 4 days!
FilmFactry, funny you mentioned the 20% off coupons going away. They no longer send out paper copies each month, they said they've gone all in on the app. And have you noticed the free coupons have also gone away about 6-8 months ago.
I was at hf today and their 4 inch chainsaws cost $40. Thats a reduction of 10 inches!
Mr. Pancakes, wow interesting. I'll hae to check that out next time I'm at Harbor Freight.
These work good while they work then they fall to bits, mine now has the problem it stay ON all the time, the switch does not work, rather dangerous!
Harry Bond, thanks for sharing. I'll be on the lookout for this problem, I have a hedge trimmer that does the same thing even though I've taken it apart several times.
I bought one of these long enough ago for the 90 day warranty to be long forgotten. It worked well enough to begin with then after some relatively intermittent uses the chain began to slip & ultimately stopped. Looking inside, I found a ~4 inch PLASTIC idler gear between the metal motor gear and the metal chain gear. Metal teeth against plastic teeth. No way the plastic is going to last. The metal gear teeth ate up the plastic gear teeth. It's not worth the money. If you read the one star reviews on the Harbor Freight page, this is mentioned frequently.
thanks for the feedback and advice, any alternative electric chainsaw you would recommend?
It seems as if the compound of that fiber gear has been changed sence that time - I read of that complaint a few yrs ago but I haven't seen that problem sence then eather on line or the one I use and others use & even if it had only lasted thru one fire wood season it would be worth it for me - but mine has lasted thru 3 of my seasons or several cords
for 40 bucks after 15% off.... yea, its worth the money.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow Definately Homelite💯..❣loves my 2007 16" that's still going strong..every year it rips thru 3cords of 4ft-12"dia. logs 'n turns em into 14" long stackables for the woodstove...
...after it's rested, usually till Aug, I just treat it to bar oil and a new chain✅and do it again👍
@@pdxwildchildroberts5586 wow that's a keeper for sure...
My wife got this in one: "People shouldn't be using that. It's a big dangerous machine, just spend the money."
Thanks for sharing, this tool is not for everyone, and quality sometimes varies on these...
The longer the cable, the higher the voltage drop if the cable gauge remains constant.
RoboGuy, very true, thanks for sharing.
You should of checked the tension throughout you should know that being experienced
JGilly, very true, sometimes when making a video things slip. But not anymore to your point.
You have been using chainsaws for 15 years and never popped off a chain? I have questions.
I guess I was more careful with gas chainsaws that I was with this one. I've had them loosen up but never pop off.
They are not loud as they’re missing an internal combustion engine and that is a nut
They are propelled by an electric motor, no combustion or fuel used besides electricity
Just got mine today, big ice storm in the Midwest. About 20 minutes into cutting, my chain popped off as well.
I ended up overtorquing that chain guard bolt and rounded off the internal housing on the other side of that external bolt. Really made me pretty angry, but I’m gonna get one more and try it out.
Wanted to see if anyone else had the same problem
Jordan, overtorquing any chainsaw is an issue for me. Its a fine line sometimes. At least you're within the window to get a new one. Thanks for sharing your experience. Look forward to hearing if version 2.0 is any better.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow that is true, although I’m going to keep my broken one, since I already took it apart anyway lol. Gonna keep it for spare parts or what not. I don’t like treating harbor freight as a ‘rental tool place’ haha.
And also definitely going to check the tension of the chain before I get to it. Although I thought it seemed fine! Video helped a lot since yours popped off too, thanks again man
@@jordanchamberlain4377 Can't argue with your logic above. Glad the video helped you. Keep the comments coming. Hope you don't need the spare parts too quickly...
Ear muffs better for noisy 2 strokes.
Paul, true. In my line of work safety is a habit.
Bar & Chain
Yes, certainly helps.
I feel like this guy is gonna cut his foot off or something.
Can I use any type of chain with this particular chainsaw does anyone know
I think as long as its the same size, it should work. I'm curious, do you have several spare chains?
U can order on line S52 chains - if u know how to file them correctly when ur sharpening them you will find the chains to last an extreamly long time from what I and others are seeing
These things are so cheap, we used to use em to cut styrofoam at work
Interesting, I never thought about using the saws for styrofoam.
Ninja the actual listed price before Sales TAX is $47.99. That chainsaw must have been on sale and you must have had a lot of coupons because $40 is not the price!!!!!!!!!
Albert Ortega, the price fluctuates a lot, I also got it pre-Covid so there were coupons. I just picked up the pole extension version for around $50-60, plan to test that out in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for your comment.
A small generator in the wild might work.
G Philip C, good suggestion. Thanks for the feedback.
why did you speed up the video when you were cutting
Duckhunter, videos are about pacing, didn't want to bore the audience..
If you think about it you are using that chainsaw pretty heavy-duty, and it really wasn't meant for that. All that electric chainsaw was meant for was cutting twigs and things that a hedge trimmer can't do and once in awhile something as big as what you're doing.
Good point Kevin, and kind of how I use it, but for this video, I really wanted to put it to the test, and I have this other one for higher jobs...ruclips.net/video/vlBYH9Uo0d4/видео.html
The reason the chain popped off is because the chain is worn out now it starts bouncing
James, thanks for your comment, I'll check the chain for wear.
...New chains stretch...
Donald, they do. Great point!
Some guys should not have access to cameras
At 9:29 the chain is way too loose!
yup, could have done better. To your point always keep an eye on the chain...
Subscribed! Nice video. We have similar projects and a new channel here at Lucky Dog Farms!
thanks. Youve got a great property, subbed back.
TELL EVERY ONE RIGHT NOW ELECTRIC CORD POWER TOOLS ARE THE WAY TO GO! Screw them battery pack tool . They never finish the job > Do away with motor and battery pack tools there useless If you need to work off grid with your cord tools. Just get a 2000 watt generator and YOUR SET FOR OFF GRID! The cord tools are lighter, cheaper, and lots more dependable
426 SUPER BEE, agreed! Batteries can certainly be a pain and the tools are typically not as powerful. Although each year they get a little better.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow he hee i guess there getting better 👍 but i don't use them cheers my friend
Heavy work load the chain go keep coming loose
just need to tighten it up and keep it oiled...
Will you please stop grabbing the chain. What are you gonna do one day when it has some charge to it and you hit the wrong button
Julie, will no longer grab the chain, thanks for the tip. sometimes when shooting a video I forget...
Hearing protection? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it's electric
Kathman, it still makes noise, coming from a person that used to fly helicopters.
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Que se hace cuando pierde fuerza co poco uso al topar la madera patina disco de adentro
Todavía no he tenido ese problema, pero publicaré una actualización si lo tengo. Gracias por tu comentario
Hah ha😂🥷😂
Ruel, glad I could bring some humor into your day.
Made in which country please??
I think China????
I don't know but likely China, remember Apple makes all their products in China from phones to laptops...
@@MakeItorBreakItNow It’s made in Portland/ Oregon/ in America
@@friendschannal3892 Intersting , thanks for checking.
I was just using the chainsaw I wouldn't use the handsaw That's no person
agreed, but just wanted to show as a comparison...
If you had any iddea how to use a chainsaw........
I'd be more dangerous for sure...
Why does harbor freight have to make crap there had a good saw and run it I piss off the auto trencher likes to not hold chain.
Not sure.
should never use gloves with chainsaws
Interesting. Never heard that advice before.
@@MakeItorBreakItNow there's specific gloves for them that won't be caught by the chain but that's one of the things people say, along with tie up your hair and no loose clothes
You just need a practice session before making a video.
Farrukh, thanks for the suggestion. Trying to get better at this RUclips thing all the time. Agree it takes practice.
What’s the point of comparing the hand to the electric? I can kinda see why but only an idiot would think the hand would be superior. Just wasting time to me.
Von, true, maybe. Sometimes you might need a quick job done and that was the point I was trying to make. Last weekend I hand sawed a 7-inch diameter hickory that had broken off ~20 feet up in a storm. Needed to only fall the trunk, to clear it out to cut later. So I guess I was an "idiot" and cut through by hand, instead of going to the garage getting this chainsaw, running the extension cord, etc. Only took a couple of minutes to handsaw through with this Corona I had readily available in my garden bucket: amzn.to/3Si8Fwt