Update: I got a Dewalt 16” battery powered 60v saw. This weekend, my friend the retired ranger came over and we cut up a fallen tree and then took down a small dead oak tree on the property. I might get an extra battery, but to be honest, the charge lasted just about the right amount of time, by the time the charge had died, I was ready to take a break from cutting and start stacking the wood and splitting the larger pieces with my maul. The most tiring thing about the work was concentrating hard and paying close attention, when the battery died, I thought thank God! Thanks for the advice.
How quickly does the battery charge?
I would tell you, you crazy monk you, not to get another battery for your saw. Sounds to me like it lasts just the right amount of time.
Let me put it this way–Hiya, LEFTY!
My Dewat chainsaw battery takes a couple hours to recharge. For me, at my age, one battery is all I need.
Cutting/splitting/stack = curiously satisfying work. Makes a fellow feel like a pioneer.
And now: Wood Pile Art.
I once saw someone get attacked with a chainsaw. Not a pretty sight.
As soon as the attacker gets out of prison, he is a dead man.
I’ll add a couple things I didn’t see mentioned yet— if you’re wondering whether the chain is still sharp, take a look at the wood chips the saw is producing- a good sharp chain will pull out good-sized chips. A dull blade will produce fine sawdust. Be careful cutting wood against the ground- don’t ever let the blade go into the ground because dirt and especially rocks will dull the blade quickly. Also keep a close eye for any nails or anything in the wood you’re cutting. If you see sparks kick up when cutting, it likely means you hit a rock or a nail and it’s time to resharpen or replace the blade.
And this was mentioned, but worth repeating— be careful when a big heavy trunk is leaning against the ground- if you cut from above it will likely close up and bind the blade when you’re halfway through. I’ve had to cut out my chainsaw with a handsaw a time or two, and it’s a pain in the butt and embarrassing.
Also maybe obvious but a rookie mistake is putting the chainsaw on backwards the first time you replace it. There’s a guide on the side of the chainsaw that shows what direction the teeth should face.
Wait . . . whut?!? :eek:
I whipped mine out just yesterday. Had a good old time. Fired up nicely, even after sitting for over a year. Weeeee!
Taken out of context, this reads entirely differently.
To be fair, you’re trying to kill it so I’d chalk that up to self-defence. 
Gato, please don’t ever Youtube that…Ew.
we use Husqvarna Ranchers with 18" bars at work for clearing deadfall on the trail and they work like a charm. Motorcycles and chainsaws should both follow ATTGATT. All the Gear, All the Time.
Bear in mind that the speed of a chainsaw blade is GENERALLY around 60 MPH…
It’s a tool that must be treated with respect, the moment you stop respecting the saw is when it will try to bite you, I agree if you’ve never used a chain saw get instructions first, proper safety gear is more important than the saw itself…
This. When I was a kid (tween/teen), my family cut up lots of downed trees for firewood for our wood-burning stove with bow saws and other hand saws, and split the logs using wedges and sledges. We kids were allowed to use the tools and taught how to use them safely.
Not that you can’t still get injured by a hand tool, and using proper safety techniques and decent protective clothing is always a good idea. But if you’re chopping up the occasional tree mostly as a hobby and for the exercise, then hand tools are considerably safer and will do the job fine.
Same reaction. ( Threat? Knowledge of hitman? wth? )