Not the electric, but we use the stihl pruning saw a lot, works great

 

Is that the GTA26??

 

There are a couple channels of LCO operations on YT that are using similar units and promoting them. They look quite handy when watching them work.

 

Now that I have it, I usually leave the bigger saws at home now...it takes care of 90% of what I need, anything bigger is going to usually be a specialized job and then bring the big guns....well, not real big, but plenty big for me...LOL

 

Can you share the link to Amazon?
Thanks.

 

Hopefully this works.

Amazon.com : Mini Chainsaw Cordless 6'' with 2×21V Battery, IMOUMLIVE Brushless Powerful Electric Small Hand Portable Chain Saw with Auto Oiling System, Lightweight, 2.2 lbs, Handheld, Easy to Use For Wood Cutting : Patio, Lawn & Garden

 

Milwaukee was a 12v and 18v, we have the 18v. One less brand battery to keep on hand as our tools are all Milwaukee. One of the guys loves it and uses it all the time, I’ve never personally used it so I can’t say one way or the other.

 

Anyone ssing these little units? I couldn't justify the cost of the little Stihl, but would up buying an Asian model through Amazon and it's a very useful little tool...I also got the pole saw attachment and after some months now very pleased with it! I like that I can oil this one during use as it has a manual oiler built-in, has terrific reviews and lasts a good while on one battery. I have cut a few 7" limbs and had no issues with it, just take your time and let the saw do it's job. It makes short work of the stuff too big for loppers. It's got a carrying case and you can throw it in the truck and go. For the little jobs it truly does a nice job without breaking the bank.

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So you went and bought a cheap Chinese option when there was a quality option not from china such as Stihl available? Yet you preach you you will not support china.....

 

It's "Asian"....

 

I believe anyone knowingly buying a China made 20plus year old designed product is just a little bit less American for doing so....strange how people are all for Made in the USA unless it's for them personally, then they're ok with the cheap stuff from China...

Maybe you should just stop posting it's just embarrassing at this point

 

Is the mini-chainsaw a 20+ year old reverse engineered product?? I'm not embarrassed at all...now if I claimed crotch rockets have been around since 1943 I'd be humiliated...LOL

 

I used the Stihl Kombi chainsaw for years. Now I use an electric DeWalt 20V sawzall for 90% of the low stuff and save the Stihl for reaching high limbs

 

I might start using my Ryobi Sawzall for branches.

I have an older Husky 350 for big stuff.

 

I use a Milwaukee hackzall with a pruning blade instead of a regular wood Sawzall blade. Works great

 

My old battery Sawzall bit the dust and my corded unit is a non-starter....hence the little chainsaw.

 

I just bought one, this looks super useful for a handful of tasks, like an upcoming job reducing overgrown azaleas in a few weeks. This will have a permanent place in the Rav4.

 

I looked around a little and I couldn’t imagine an easier way to do tight pruning. Sawzalls don’t necessarily seem to lend themselves to one handed operation like a 2lb 6” chain.

 

This style does.

M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw (Tool-Only)

 

This is my choice, will still be around in 20 years working just as good as it does now. For stuff I cant reach I use my Kombi pole saw attachment.

 

$90 for the saw with 2 batteries/charger, and extra chain.
Not bad.

$90 extra to get the combo, so $90 for the pole alone. Ouch.
I may buy this, but I think I'll duct tape the saw to a painter's pole and tape the trigger "on" vs paying $90 for a pole. LOL

I don't really need this for work, but I have a row of privets in the back yard that I'd like to cut down lower and I can only cut so far down with hedge trimmers before the trunks are too thick to cut.
Hmmmmm...

 

I'll give my Ryobi Sawzall a go and if I find it swinging down at my throat because it's too heavy, I'll grab a hackzall. I can't communicated via keyboard and words on a screen how much I can't stand buying new tools.

 

Does the saw use dewalt batteries?

 

Thinking I may get the DeWalt mini chain saw since I have several batteries already.

I had purchased a mini chain saw off Amazon earlier but the batteries were no good so it was returned.

 

Sounds like that chinese crap got to your door sjessen. There are some good reviews on the dewalt mini saws and I always say if you have the batteries already may as well stick to the same lineup.

 

It was highly rated by a YouTube channel. Amazon reviews weren’t too bad. Can’t expect much for $50.

 

The stones have already been cast but just FYI, Milwaukee, Ryobi, Ridgid, are owned by Techtronic Industries. It’s Chinese owned and based in Hong Kong. You wouldn’t know it with Milwaukees marketing, a lot of tradesmen I’ve worked with assume it’s an “American” company.

Stanley Black and Decker which owns Dewalt/Craftsman/Cub Cadet is still US owned.

 

But founded and began in the USA. Only owned by TTI since 2005, which happens more and more. Bigger companies buy other companies.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Electric_Tool

I wouldn’t consider this a “Chinese company” being TTI purchased them and now Milwaukee is a subsidiary. You’d be shocked to know how many companies are owned like this. Also, Milwaukee tools are still headquartered in Wisconsin and built in the USA. Lots of Americans are part of making those tools. It’s not like they are made overseas and imported with no American benefit.

 

50 bucks is cheap and the nice thing is you get your money back for trying.

 

Heres some info on milwaukee, owned by a hong kong company. Headquartered in the US. Sourced in China. They are absolutely made overseas and imported, wake up and smell the coffee boys!

However, their most popular products are made overseas for now. Most models of their cordless power drills and circular saw are made in China.
Too many folks fall for the made in america marketing cheap trick.

Where Are Milwaukee Tools Made? - AllAmerican.org

We did the research to find out where Milwaukee Tools is actually made. Are they made in the USA? Here is our verdict.

allamerican.org

 

I almost bought the 8” version with the pole yesterday. $179 and 900 watt motor instead of 600 watt, but only 1 battery and push button oiling. Some reviews said they got bad batteries but the company sent replacements right away. That’s unusual.
Does your 6” model need manual push button oiling? (Man, that leaves me open to some jokes, eh?).
Still the only tool I could find that you can take off the pole and use one handed.
While at Lowes I looked at the smallest battery op Craftsman (no pole, just the saw) and the box said “Made in China”.

 

When I contacted the company they said they would send more batteries. Never received them.

 

Did they at least refund you for the tool or did you not return it?

 

I sent it back. They promised a refund. To be honest, I never checked my bank account. Best guess is they didn't follow through.

It was last year some time.

 

If it was amazon i'm sure you got the refund.