@stephen@ephemera.vital.org.nz
Post #1846516
2026-04-29 21:08 UTC
Replies (4)
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@thomasbeagle@mastodon.nz 2026-04-29 23:21
@stephen I'm using a cheap Ryobi 18+ chainsaw. It's small and light and seems to work ok. I've chopped down some trees with trunks over 30cm across. https://www.ryobi.co.nz/products/chainsaws/18v-one-hptm-brushless-12304mm-chainsaw-4ah-kit If you haven't worked with chainsaws before I suggest you review some safety guidance. And buy the gear. Chainsaw injuries are horrific. Also, even electric chainsaws need oil.
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@evcricket@mastodon.social 2026-04-29 23:31
@stephen We've got a cheap Ryobi and it does all the simple pruning type garden jobs easily. Wouldn't use it for keeping a fireplace stocked though
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@natcbr@mountains.social 2026-04-29 23:58
@stephen The DeWalt 54V Flexvolt 450mm has been good for me but is a huge pain to maintain and clear out crud, plus uses plastic to hold bar in place which has resulted in some movement and chain biting into body of saw. But I don't think it deserves the low score of 1.3/5 on DeWalt website.
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@PatrickHerd@aus.social 2026-04-30 00:20
@stephen 9 years on 32ha here: I have a husqvarna battery saw for de limbing and massacre of blackberry. And an 86cc dinosaw for breaking down firewood. How much cutting are you planning on? And what breed of cordless tools do you have?