Which little saw?

[Conner]

I've just ordered a DeWalt saw. Can't recall the model number off the top of my head but it's a top handle on 18v.
Main motivation was battery sharing. I'll let you know how it does, I'm not expecting it to be amazing but for the jobs I want it for (hedgelaying, fencing, topping small conifers, etc) I think it'll serve me well enough. 
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I’ve got the 18v dewalt top handle. It’s ok as i have battery’s. It’s a bit slow at 8m/s so bounces a bit but slow and steady. Battery life is a bit mixed as I have 2ah to 5 ah battery’s from other tools. Not a bad bit ok kit but Makita is better as much faster.

[SimpleSimon]

On 13/05/2020 at 23:00, Ratman said:

Anyone got the DeWalt 18v version or tried it? If so is it any good?

 

On 26/05/2020 at 17:23, Conner said:

On 25/05/2020 at 19:35, SimpleSimon said:

I've just ordered a DeWalt saw. Can't recall the model number off the top of my head but it's a top handle on 18v.
Main motivation was battery sharing. I'll let you know how it does, I'm not expecting it to be amazing but for the jobs I want it for (hedgelaying, fencing, topping small conifers, etc) I think it'll serve me well enough. 
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I’ve got the 18v dewalt top handle. It’s ok as i have battery’s. It’s a bit slow at 8m/s so bounces a bit but slow and steady. Battery life is a bit mixed as I have 2ah to 5 ah battery’s from other tools. Not a bad bit ok kit but Makita is better as much faster.

My little DeWalt arrived yesterday. First impression is that it's definitely a plastic powertool, feels well made enough for what it is but very, very different to a proper saw. The chain speed is slow, which does make it a bit bouncy if you don't have the body placed up against the work. It's very quiet and light. 

 

If you get one expecting it to be comparable to a small petrol saw for tree jobs, you'll probably be disappointed. 

But for mixed use cutting sleepers, fence rails, the odd tree limb, etc. then it's a more convenient option than a petrol saw and more powerful/capable than a recip. And very much cheaper than a "proper" battery saw.

[topchippyles]

1 hour ago, SimpleSimon said:

 

My little DeWalt arrived yesterday. First impression is that it's definitely a plastic powertool, feels well made enough for what it is but very, very different to a proper saw. The chain speed is slow, which does make it a bit bouncy if you don't have the body placed up against the work. It's very quiet and light. 

 

If you get one expecting it to be comparable to a small petrol saw for tree jobs, you'll probably be disappointed. 

But for mixed use cutting sleepers, fence rails, the odd tree limb, etc. then it's a more convenient option than a petrol saw and more powerful/capable than a recip. And very much cheaper than a "proper" battery saw.

If you ever strip down the guts of a dewalt they are really tough inside very well built but as you said a little bit of a let down on the feel of it.

Edited May 28, 2020 by topchippyles

[topchippyles]

Maybe worth looking ?? I have switched to using einhell simply down to the German quality and its a third of the price of dewalt. Picked up a cordless chainsaw yesterday and thing is an animal for a battery tool and has the feel of a chainsaw.

[waterbuoy]

4 hours ago, topchippyles said:

Maybe worth looking ?? I have switched to using einhell simply down to the German quality and its a third of the price of dewalt. Picked up a cordless chainsaw yesterday and thing is an animal for a battery tool and has the feel of a chainsaw.

May be stating the obvious but most of the saw specs give a chain speed. 

 

Einhell is 15 m/s, Makita is 20 m/s and some Dewalts are quoted at less than 8 m/s.  Guess which of the three companies also makes reputable petrol chainsaws?!

Edited May 28, 2020 by waterbuoy
To satisfy the pedantry of Stubby!

[Stubby]

7 minutes ago, waterbuoy said:

May be stating the obvious but most of the saw specs give a chain speed. 

 

Einhell is 15 m/s, Makita is 20 m/s and some Dewalts are quoted at less than 8 m/s.  Guess which company also makes reputable petrol chainsaws?!

Husqvarna ? ?

[waterbuoy]

1 minute ago, Stubby said:

Husqvarna ? ?

11.5 m/s ?

Edited May 28, 2020 by waterbuoy

[waterbuoy]

And before you ask, I can't find a speed for the Stihls

[Stubby]

2 minutes ago, waterbuoy said:

11.5 m/s ?

You said petrol ! My spud ported 346 on a 15" bar driven by an 8 pin is considerably more than that ?

[waterbuoy]

Original edited to accommodate the pedant!