Power Chainsaws HELP

[Valkie]

I have a small Ozito chainsaw which works (sort of)
It is a little underpowered but it was cheap.
Its now leaking faster than I can fill it with lube oil, so it needs replacement.

Im thinking of upgrading to a Dewalt brushless 300mm chainsaw (dont need much bigger)
Has anyone here got one?
Are they any good?
i have read mixed reviews and they seem to have some issues.
I prefer Dewalt simply because I have several Dewalt tools and plenty of batteries.

any real world experience or suggestions would be gratefully accepted

Thanks in advance

[powernoodle]

I prefer Dewalt simply because I have several Dewalt tools and plenty of batteries.

 Same here.  Back in the day, everything I had was gas-powered.  I got tired of the maintenance, fuel that goes bad over time, changing spark plugs and all of the rest.  Now everything I have is Dewalt - from work lights to air pumps to lawn equipment.

I have a Dewalt chain saw that is about 12", which may be the 300mm you are talking about.  I do not use it much, but like all of my Dewalt products its been 100% reliable.  Just keep it topped off with chain lube, and adjust the tension from time to time.   I don't know of any reason not to get one.

 

[Valkie]

Same here.  Back in the day, everything I had was gas-powered.  I got tired of the maintenance, fuel that goes bad over time, changing spark plugs and all of the rest.  Now everything I have is Dewalt - from work lights to air pumps to lawn equipment.

I have a Dewalt chain saw that is about 12", which may be the 300mm you are talking about.  I do not use it much, but like all of my Dewalt products its been 100% reliable.  Just keep it topped off with chain lube, and adjust the tension from time to time.   I don't know of any reason not to get one.

 

OK sounds like a plan.

Now to get the mizzus to part with the cash.

Cheers

[Valkie]

got my 300mm Dewalt chainsaw.
I decided t compare it to my reciprocating saw.
I had a couple of hardwood fence posts I wanted to cut up and use for firewood when travelling ion my van (small pieces about 8 inches long)
So I first tried the reciprocating saw which I have used in the past.
sent two batteries flat, nearly cooked the saw (shut down twice overheat) and took forever (yes I used the appropriate blade and it was new)

Then I set to the other one with my new chainsaw.
Tore through the hardwood like butter, never even got warm and no impact on the battery at all.
liking this new toy.