I love the introduction of "control" tools like the hand saw and reciprocating saw. It really helps put more niche tools in perspective.

@DustySquitoNM

Жыл бұрын

It's really nice to see what you can get away with using if you already have some of those tools. I loaned my gas powered chainsaw out to a buddy and it hasn't worked since, so I've been using my reciprocating saw to cut firewood. If you've already got a tool, realizing you can make that work by just spending $5 on a new saw blade instead of $200 on a new tool is a pretty good deal.

@jedcooper2819

Жыл бұрын

I thought I could get away with a sawzall instead of a chainsaw... Fixed that lack of judgement quickly after cutting a few medium logs for firewood! Control tools is a great idea

@briandugas

Жыл бұрын

I use a pruning blade on my sawzall and it has a very aggressive set of teeth. It works great for pruning anything under a couple inches. I wouldn’t rule out a sawzall for light pruning if you don’t have room for another tool in your garage. Just get a pruning blade. But of course, who doesn’t want to play with a chainsaw?

@SandrA-hr5zk

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been using a sawzall too, and I’m just tired of the vibration. So I’ve been looking to see if a mini would be worth it, in the battery selection I have.

@xuthnet

Жыл бұрын

I address this in a top level comment that will certainly be buried but reciprocating saws with pruning blades work much better if rather than just pushing down on them, you use them like a saw. Otherwise they have lots of trouble clearing the swarf, especially on any cut larger than the saw length on your reciprocating saw and this greatly increases the time and work needed to cut something because all of the sawdust is packing itself into the teeth of the saw, keeping them from acting on the uncut wood. But I routinely use a 12" pruning blade to cut up 4" - 8" branches/logs with my reciprocating saw this way.

With winter coming up, I'd love to see window plastic or other options for insulation treatment tested. Also been curious if it really even works

@ruftime

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mason! If your talking about the plastic insulation,where you outline the window with double -sided tape and shrink the plastic over the window, they work great. I used the product 30 years ago, over our leaky College apt windows…..no question it works! Greetings from SoCal😎

@Mason-hs9oz

Жыл бұрын

@@ruftime I've used the 3m and snow king in the past. The tape that comes with it seems to be a weak point and the snow king developed sagging over the season. Glad to hear from others I wasn't wasting my time!

@ACoustaDC

Жыл бұрын

Can you put a link to the type of material you guys are talking about? I have an infrared camera and am looking for something my self. If no link, just a brand name will do.

@hottroddchevelle

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it definitely helps keep the heat in but I agree the tape is the weak point

@ruftime

Жыл бұрын

@@Mason-hs9oz yes, 3m was what I’d use back then and 3M Adhesives/tapes are always my first choice in my Businesses, if available and “reasonably” priced. Surface preparation is key, with a final wipe with Isopropyl Alcohol before applying tape.

I have the Milwaukee saw. As a landscaper I use it constantly. It’s extremely agile for cutting brush or tree trimming smaller lower branches. It’s almost impossible to make the chain shake off the bar which is very good for cutting smaller stuff that would normally toss a chain off a regular chainsaw. If I take my time and don’t put too much pressure it will cut through 5” oak. Battery lasts a very good amount of time with the 6 amp. I’ve been running the tool hard for over 2 years.

@Apollyon67

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your "on the job" input. Does it have any issues with kickback?

@erike7297

Жыл бұрын

@@Apollyon67 if you’re making an undercut with the top of the bar then it kicks back very easily. I usually only cut with the bottom of the bar on this saw. Occasionally I’ll cut with the top of the bar a little on this saw but it does Skip and jump like crazy. Cutting with the bottom of the bar it’s very comfortable and easy to use.

@Apollyon67

Жыл бұрын

@@erike7297 Thank you. That helps a lot. I appreciate your reply!

@thejimmy6533

Жыл бұрын

@@erike7297 I'm all in with Milwaukee tools so I've been thinking about getting this chainsaw. Thanks for your review, as I would likely be using it for similar situations.

@stevebishop3796

9 ай бұрын

I mainly use Milwaukee for most of my power tools and while more costly, you normally get what you pay for.

The Makita having a higher sprocket speed falls in line w its intended use. It’s an arborist saw that is usually run in a tree sometimes w one hand. So you wouldn’t be pushing down with as much force as say a felling saw. The design and specs of the Makita is conducive to what its intended use it.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@WGP402

Жыл бұрын

Also, you could mention that Makita has "high torque" mode. To activate it, you should push power button for 3-5 sec till the orange indicator lights up. Edit. If i'm not wrong, "high torque" mode deactivates high current protection, so be careful when sawing large logs

@SuperPhoReal

Жыл бұрын

@@WGP402 see. Should’ve read the manual. It’s great for wood sculpting too.

@d.k9097

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm Hey @Project Farm, I have invented a 100% clean energy electricity generator, potentially perpetual, how can I contact you??

@joshuaennis1502

Жыл бұрын

@@d.k9097 no you havent

As an arborist, the chain type, tooth shape, and tooth count are almost as important as the tool itself. I’d love to have been able to see the difference on the chains and if you’d sharpened them after each use or anything. Great content thank you for your commitment!

@toadamine

Жыл бұрын

Excellent points!

@fractuss

Жыл бұрын

@@flat-earther Funny stuff.

@fractuss

Жыл бұрын

@@flat-earther Won't waste my time. I came here to compare saws not for threadjacking.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@LordSaliss

Жыл бұрын

@M. S. I don't really know anything about chainsaws so your comment got me thinking, could you replace the chain with another one that is the same total length and gear pitch so that is fits on the saw but has different tooth profiles that are better or worse for certain tasks? That is honestly something I have never thought of before. And if you can replace the chain with other types or designs, what are a couple brands you recommend looking at? I am taking out a small(ish) tree soon and so this video got me thinking about getting a small portable chainsaw just to aid in cutting it all up for disposal. Now your comment got me thinking about the chains and possibilities there. Ill most likely get the Kobalt simply because I have two of their drills and while the chainsaw won't get much use beyond this project it will be nice gaining a spare battery for my drills, or saving money on the aw and getting tool only and being able to use the batteries I already have.

Great video - if I might make a suggestion… for the sawzall, I’d really recommend using a “pruning” blade in the saw instead of the normal demo blade. They’re quite inexpensive, but work wonders for the type of tests you have here. To be honest, it’s what I use for most of my smaller pruning requirements.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@BlownF150

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, Diablo has a carbide-tipped pruning blade that is a far better choice for pruning as well as cutting roots in soil which is an application no chainsaw it suited for.

@davidreynolds731

Жыл бұрын

Pruning blade would be way better then a demo blade, and would’ve been better in this application.

@robertheinkel6225

Жыл бұрын

I just found the pruning blade, and use it almost exclusively.

@rizdalegend

Жыл бұрын

Yeah those things rip through brush, can't believe he didn't use one for comparison.

How is it that you've done more for consumers in your KZread career than Consumer Reports has done in decades? Love your work!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@OceanSkyKai

Жыл бұрын

I'm a new subscriber for this exact realization!

@grantcivyt

Жыл бұрын

This channel is great, but it's not CR. He's testing one of each tool. CR tests several with ongoing testing for longevity and user reports. It's rigorous, but it isn't exciting. Science usually isn't all that exciting.

@A_barrel

7 ай бұрын

​@@grantcivyt that may be true but it's been proven they are extremely biased

@grantcivyt

7 ай бұрын

@@A_barrel Aren't we all?

I have the dewalt 12 inch with the larger battery (5 amp hr?) didn’t expect too much from it but have been very impressed! I use it for trail maintenance and limbing firewood where my husky 388 Xp is too big. The saw never leaves my quad and has become my go to for maintaining my 84 acre wood lot. The battery life is better than expected and I usually get better than 80 plus cuts through hard dead 4 inch limbs! I have used it for 2 full years and don’t regret buying it for a second

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@deeremeyer1749

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. I really believe you count your "cuts" and it never occurred to you to get a "limbing saw" between that "too big" Pusquvarna and that "pruning saw" you're forever "limbing" 4" branches with on that "tree farm". If your "tree farm" of "hardwoods" needs that much dead wood limbing "maintenance" you should consider doing some "maintenance" with something along the lines of a "cordless" Caterpillar D6T. Start at the edges and "limb" toward the center. At ground level.

@JohnDavis-ss4dw

7 ай бұрын

I have the dewalt as well. It does the job!

Excellent video as always! I just happen to be in the market for a compact chainsaw. This is was perfect timing! Thanks Project Farm!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Perfect! Hope this video helps!

@Oldsoldiersays

Жыл бұрын

I've had the kobalt for a couple years. Light duty, just cutting fire wood and a couple white pines that fell. I swapped out to a 18" oregon bar last year after a big pine fell. Works great, so I left it on. I can cut an entire 80 foot pine up with 3 4ah batteries.

@artsmith103

Жыл бұрын

Ryobi 40V brushless 14" bar. I've cut many cords over the years.

@kristinejackson8268

Жыл бұрын

So what one will you be buying.

@tenflat2009

Жыл бұрын

I have both the Milwaukee 16" chainsaw as well as this 6" Hatchet. Both are great tools! For fun one day I wanted to see if the little Hatchet could run the big 16" bar, rediculous I know, but it did it! Cut through a dried 14" poplar log! Not as quickly as the big saw mind you but it has great power!

Superb work, as always. This was what my dad asked for Xmas last year, while he said that he just wanted some 50 USD generic no brand electric saw, I got him the Milwaukee one you featured here. After almost a year of every other week sporadic use, it’s been perfect, and for trimming desert trees like desert ironwood, mesquite, palo verde, and some varied citrus, it’s great, and makes super quick use of them.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to hear!

@freedomofmotion

Жыл бұрын

The no name ones are surprisingly good, just have to avoid pushing them too hard as they save money by avoiding things like thermal shut down switches 😁

@ac.creations

Жыл бұрын

@@freedomofmotion I love the m18 fuel milwaukee sawzall though. It packs enough punch to throw you off a ladder if it binds up.

@zeroelus

Жыл бұрын

@@freedomofmotion yeah, I was expecting it to overheat and shut down or the battery not lasting through the job and played it safe w the Milwaukee. While I know it’s a bit more of an improbable concern, I’m still weary of any high density battery that doesn’t come from a bigger manufacturer with some semblance of QC process for those things.

@johnpossum556

Жыл бұрын

I bought a Ferrex plug in chainsaw last year and because of ease of use I'll never go back to gas unless the circumstances warrant it.

I have the the little Milwaukee tool, it's awesome! We used one at my friends house. When he moved in, the whole yard almost a half acre of volunteer trees and overgrowth was just insane, we cut at the base, never missed a beat. Some of the trees were a foot in diameter, yeah, he also had his gas powered chainsaws but for most of it I used the little one because it was so light and easier to use in the confined jungle. I kept commenting how nice it was and he bought me one for helping him.

@Mike-sy6oy

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you've got a wealthy friend! I'm in the market for a battery saw for clearing the thin strawberry guava nonsense on my property when it's not quite worth it to fire up the gas saw.

@armadilllo

Жыл бұрын

@@Mike-sy6oy He's not wealthy, I think he just felt guilty that I was there for about 10 days helping.

@Mike-sy6oy

Жыл бұрын

@@armadilllo even better then! Sounds like a down right solid friend! Keep them around for sure. Hard to come by these days

@Matthew-uy6lc

Жыл бұрын

I also have the M12 hatchet tool and it really makes work quick and easy, it is a little underpowered for my applications but it's not that big of an issue for me considering how light and nimble it is.

@carrieleo3121

Ай бұрын

were you able to cut the 12" wide tree trunks with this Milwaukee saw?

Wonderful comparison, as always. If I hadn't already ordered a mini chainsaw from Amazon this spring, I would have been tempted by these. There was no brand name on the one I got. It just says "mini chainsaw" on the casing. It came with a four inch blade, two chains, a battery, a charger, complete instructions, and a very nice zippered case, all for a little less than $50. It has become my substitute for pruning thicker stuff, like the thumb thickness branches and stems in my garden, but in a pinch, I also cut right through a 4 X 4 with it. One of the most useful tools I have. I can cut off pretty large tree branches, and the chop them up with ease. It is so lightweight I can cut things overhead with no problems, and I am 82 years old.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

Great review as always. They make a pruning blade for reciprocating saw that really works great much faster especially on green wood. Perfect for cutting roots out of footing holes when you don’t want to get dirt in your bar. Try one ,my guys like them so much they use them where ever there’s not nails.

@TheAxecutioner

Жыл бұрын

Pruning blade,,, 100% agree !

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

I just used my M12 minisaw the other day for pruning and absolutely loved it! Its a perfect in-between of a larger chainsaw and pruning shears. Plus not having to pull start it is a plus as well. You can cut what you need then put it down to pull the cut branches out and then pick it back up and continue cutting.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@robludwigsen7831

Жыл бұрын

Cut proof gloves are a must for the m12. It can jump on you be careful. Cut proof gloves saved me a hospital trip!

@mlindholm

Жыл бұрын

@@robludwigsen7831 that's why it has the loop handguard on the front of the motor. Unfortunately it doesn't protect as designed if you're holding the front of it, or stabilizing the branch with your other hand.

@Thundermuffin93

Жыл бұрын

I wonder if they make a little belt holster for it?

@robludwigsen7831

Жыл бұрын

You could make a kydex holster for it I bet!

The idea of using reciprocating saw was a stroke of genius and a nice comparison. Nice to show that in a pinch/emergency it can act as a multi-tasking tool.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@user-et8ze9pf7p

Жыл бұрын

The M18 Hackzall with a carbide pruning blade. Faster, longer battery life, no oil, no oil mess, no chain to tighten, the blade can run in the dirt to cut flush to the ground, on and on and on better. And it can do more.

@thegardenofeatin5965

11 ай бұрын

I also feel safer running a reciprocating saw than a chainsaw. Around my house we have a rule: no one runs a chainsaw alone; another adult must be present to assist in case of emergency. No such rule with the fucksaw; I think I might give myself a nasty scratch with it but I don't think it would accidentally sever a tibia before I managed to let go of the trigger.

@waynetec13

6 ай бұрын

Sawzalls are just that. It saws all. I mostly use mine to cut roots for stump removal as a landscaper.

Loved this test!!! I have a Stihl MS880, MS170, and the Milwaukee. While every one of my chainsaws have fairly specific uses, my absolute first go to saw for medium to light cutting is the Milwaukee. The Milwaukee with it's light weight, pretty good cutting ability, battery compatibility with my other Milwaukee tools and automatic chain oiler makes it a pleasure to use. I NEVER go in the woods without my Milwaukee. I must say though, I was thoroughly impressed with the larger Kobalt chainsaw and I will most definitely be scooping one up to add to my selection after seeing it's capacity for work! Sometimes you just don't want to have to deal with a noisy 2-stroke to do some work 😎 . Thanks again for an awesome and informative test!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

Id love to see a video testing popular oil filters oil filtering ability. All other reviews just break them down and don’t look at how the oil actually filters oil. You could maybe add particulates of different sizes to pre filtered oil and look at how the filter did with each particle size. Love your stuff!!

@ACoustaDC

Жыл бұрын

Search his channel, he has done it. I belive that WIX was the best. Edit ( I know WIX one the air filter contest)

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@tbelding

Жыл бұрын

@@ACoustaDC - I personally won't use WIX oil filters. In 35 years of changing oil, I've had _one_ oil filter spin itself loose. WIX. It may filter great, but there's something missing in their ability to hold.

It is really amazing how many options there are now with the addition of Hart, Kobalt, and Craftsman being updated and expanding. A great time to get great tools at great prices.

@Dirtyharry70585

Жыл бұрын

HD start their presale on ridgid batteries 20v 4 amp two for $99

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@johnpossum556

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, I just got the V20 Craftsman kit and I never thought I would own an oscillating saw that doubles as a corner sander.

Awesome. For my work, trimming problem tree branches is an occasional necessity. Mostly under five inch size. I use a reciprocating saw with a blade called a “branch blade”. It is an aggressively cut blade that mimics a standard tooth pattern on most hand held pruning saws. I wonder if that kind of blade would have changed your times with the reciprocating saw used.

These comparison videos, are probably the most comprehensive and thorough videos, on any subject, that I've ever seen. That is extremely impressive, by itself.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Really like the addition of the control items. Had bought the ryobi pruning saw for my mom and had pretty low expectations but it worked really well. Seeing how versatile Sawzall can be it be nice to do a video comparing "specialized" blades to standard blades. Ie is a "pruning" blade really that much better than a good wood blade. Do the specialized demo blades really hold up better than a wood with nails blade

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jonthomas3065

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm I'd love to see a video with follow-ups to good viewer feedback. You could probably fit a few of them together in one round-up video. "Viewer Feedback Highlights" or "Your Comments Answered".

Best part of Sunday is getting to watch new project farm

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Another great video. Been watching you for the past couple of years and you’re always the first source I consult if I need a new tool and don’t know what to look for. I notice you haven’t done a video on bench grinders (as I’m currently looking at some). Would love to see a bench grinder video!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

I always appreciate your tool tests! Thanks! Maybe do a follow-up discussing available replacement chains and performance with a properly sharpened chain.

I bought the Milwaukee about a week ago and I can confirm it is an absolute beast considering it's size and weight!!!

@Cory.Robson

Жыл бұрын

M12 or M18?

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@robertb2744

Жыл бұрын

@@Cory.Robson 12

Would love a comparison between aviation snips. Grat content as always!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

I like the idea of testing the power tools with a hand tool and the sawzall. I've used a mini sawzall to cut tree roots - it's not the best tool for that job. A chainsaw may have worked better, but as soon as it hits dirt, it would've dulled the chain. So maybe the best tool was the sawzall??? Another great video! Thanks for your hard work.

Love the channel. You've helped inform a number of my purchases. I'd love to see a best headlamp comparison or a hard hat comparison

I have the DeWalt one and love it. I carry it with me when clearing and grooming snowmobile trails. I find it perfect for that application. Works well and is fairly light to carry when trudging through snow. It's been a great buy for me.

@glenj.taylor2938

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. I've been thinking about one of these mini saws and already have Dewalt batteries/tools. How long have you owned it and what's the general sized trees/branches that you're cutting?

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@Peccs91

Жыл бұрын

@@glenj.taylor2938 Generally cutting limbs/branches/ 3-5” in size. Works really well for that application for me. I generally use it with a 5AH battery. Owned it a little over a year.

@faderthurfjell

Жыл бұрын

@@glenj.taylor2938 My father has one and I still use a big, gas powered, Jonsered chainsaw (even though I have tons of battery powered DeWalt tools). When my dad needs help cutting down dead branches in his trees, I no longer bother bringing my Jonsered. I would not use it to cut down trees wider than five-six inches, though.

@mattseymour8637

Жыл бұрын

@@Peccs91 I have the same saw and use it with the DeWalt 5 amp battery too. How many cuts per charge on your 5 amp battery do you get cutting 3-5 inch stuff?

A test i’d like to see is best countersink drill bits, i’ve had a lot break on me and others where the flutes clog constantly and you have to keep cleaning them out. I’d also be interested in seeing mini gas powered chainsaws and how they compare to the battery powered, they can be very handy. Great video as always!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@biggestcomplainer

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm I agree. Would you also include a countersink like CRL provides….. as a glazier doing storefronts and working with a lot of aluminum I feel as if this is the best one. I actually base my purchases off of your shows lol.

Excellent review--very helpful and well thought out methodology with no nonsense presentation. Thank you.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I have the 12" Kobalt saw, purchased in the fall of 2022 - I was amazed at how fast it cuts - it was a great addition to my 24 volt Kobalt tool system - the spare/replacement batteries are very reasonably priced - Lowes has developed an excellent 24 volt (store brand) system of tools.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

Well done, Kobalt! That was an unexpected result. I thought it was going to do good, but not THAT good! Very impressive 👏👍 That is an excellent rig for testing downward force, Todd. Got some fantastic creativity over there at Project Farm! 🐺🔧

@brodriguez11000

Жыл бұрын

Like the trimmer cord brand test one needs to do with chains for these.

@CobraKaiNoMercy

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t gone wrong with Kobalt!

@stacyh65

Жыл бұрын

I use all kobalt tools and I have the bigger 40v lineup and it's the 14 inch bar and it absolutely shreds the trees in my back yard

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Always great content. Really curious what tests you would come up with for Best Toilet Paper. Maybe for April 1st?

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video idea!

@KeksimusMaximus

Жыл бұрын

Bbbrrruuuhhh

@Deere2154D

Жыл бұрын

@Sharkatron they are designed for pruners. Instead of using shears you can use these

@elkmeat3tpo871

Жыл бұрын

Non

@nq2847

Жыл бұрын

Lol time for some brown fingers!

I purchased a WORX chainsaw 3 or 4 years ago. Though I don't use it a lot, the battery still holds a good charge when I do use it. Really handy is the no tool adjustable chain tensioner and on-board auto oiler. I give it big thumbs up!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Glad to see kobalt represented! I am a huge makita fan for my carpentry tools but I have a bunch of kobalt tools that have never let me down using some of them daily on the job site. Tough to beat for the price. Hoping for more xtr tools in the future which is their high end lineup

@hardtymz2517

Жыл бұрын

I honestly never understood why so many love Makita tools. They always seemed behind on technology, not as good as other brands, especially for the prices they charge and most importantly, the color. I’m sorry but I hope the guy who picked that color of blue ended up in prison for it. I still can’t get over that and it creeps me out and looks like toddler toys when I walk past their section at the Depotz. Kobalt blue is what they should’ve did in the first place. Blue can be good on a tool, too bad Makita had the worst designer of the industry.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@Kaptiv239

Жыл бұрын

Can’t stand makita

I like that you split it into two categories!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I wish I could have found more in the small pruning saw category.

I would love a round up of which brands have outperformed the others through all of your videos. That way it would make it easier to make a decision on which battery set to invest in.

@masonfreedman2722

Жыл бұрын

I watched a lot of videos and Milwaukee seems to be in top three for everything and their batteries came out on top during his battery test. I purchase all Milwaukee battery powered tools and anything corded I get dewalt

@DylanC828

Жыл бұрын

Literally all of my kobalt tools are badass, I use them more than my Dewalts honestly. 500 bucks got me a massive amount of tools and batteries and they're great quality, especially for the price

@Tarukai788

Жыл бұрын

I'd wager the top brands are typically Milwaukee, Makita, and Dewalt for the most part. Kobalt is typically a great option for cheaper/"store brand" as well.

@BionicDeathclaw

Жыл бұрын

Top 3 are usually Milwaukee at the top and DeWalt/Makita trading blows for the number 2 spot.

I have the Kobalt 24v max Brushless chainsaw and I use it solely for carving ice, along with a corded Brushed Craftsman. The Kobalt does fairly well, but these batteries don't like being in a freezer or outside in the fridged cold unless they are being used. The Stihl and Milwaukee handhelds look like I might give one a try for finer detail. Thank you for the best informative product/tool rating videos on KZread. I hope they are treating you well. God Bless! (PS I use a single 24v Max 6ah battery and it can do about .5 to .75 of a fully carved ice block. Two batteries would defiantly finish one carved block.)

Really nice videos!!!! I love to check things before buying and your videos do help a ton. One idea for a video, what about double edge razors for safety razors? there are a ton online, are quite cheap and there are a lot of opinions, but no real tests I can check see.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

Outstanding product testing and review as always!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!!

Ah, this is a video I've been waiting for. My dad has shoulder mobility issues so has trouble with regular back & forth saws but still likes to garden & prune. So I'm now in the market for something like this.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Hi Todd, Great presentation as always. Here in Canada, shopping for a cordless chainsaw can sometimes be a head scratcher since the prices for the full kit for #1 Kobalt and #2 DeWalt can be similar.

Excellent and thorough review, as always. You might note, however, that throughout the video the 10" Ryobi was noted on all of your printouts as being an 8" saw (which I just bought to augment the 6 or 7 other chainsaws I currently own and was hoping to see reviewed).

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the constructive feedback.

I always like your videos, but I like them even more when the tools I already own are the clear winners in your tests. 😂

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

I work seasonally at a Christmas tree farm and last year we picked up the Milwaukee hatchet and it was honestly a life changer for the job, I would absolutely recommend one to replace a plug in electric saw

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

I have the DeWalt 12" and I find it works quite well if I sharpen the chain even when new. It's quite dull for some reason. Also using bar oil makes a big difference in speed and torque. It does leak quite a bit so I had to get a lined bag for the chainsaw to keep oil from draining onto my storage container bed.

I have the Ryobi 10 inch chain saw. I been very pleased with this saw. Have used it quite a lot over 5 years I have owned it. What I like is being able to operate it with one hand when pruning limbs from a ladder. I recently bought the Ryobi 12 inch chain saw. It is a better saw, but to heavy for one hand use.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

Wow, great content! I really appreciate how much hard work you put into every video! I would love to see a video testing surge protecter power strips.

@ACoustaDC

Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah. I have several. I have a thermal camera. One gives off so much heat, that I wont use it any longer.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

Project farm...the reason I love Sunday's. Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into every one of your videos. Impressive and informative as always Todd!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

I like the design considerations of your test rigs, good job

I got my mom a Kobalt chainsaw for Christmas last year. She loves and and has used it a lot. It's a good saw and pretty impressive.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

The Squid! 🤣I couldn't think of a better name for that. I chuckled every time you said it. I think you gave the best comparison possible for all of the saws, with the exception of the reciprocating saw. It looked like the shoe wasn't placed firmly against the wood resulting in a lot of that power being transferred into your hands rather than into the wood. I recently used a Black and Decker reciprocating saw to cut down some trees and found that it was slow with a lot of vibration if I tried to hold it like a chainsaw, but worked much better if I applied firm pressure forward to hold the shoe against the log. It was a lot faster than using my Fiskar hand saw that looks almost identical to that Stihl model. Despite that one issue, I think this was a great comparison of the miniature electric chainsaws. I especially appreciate how you tried to account for the wildly different chain speed and torque (essentially gearing) of the saws. It's clear that neither high torque nor high speed are necessarily best. Fatigue is definitely an issue. I would want something that doesn't require much downward force, but is also a bit forgiving if I get impatient and push a bit too hard. It seems the Black and Decker would require too much force but the Makita might require too light of a touch. The mid-range speeds like the DeWalt and Kobalt seemed like a good middle ground.

@MoneyManHolmes

Жыл бұрын

The Squid is already sold out on Amazon. The Project Farm effect in action!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@bruceb4349

Жыл бұрын

Yes, keeping the show against the wood on a reciprocating saw is a must.

I really like that you included both a handsaw and a reciprocating saw in these tests. Those are both tools that I currently use for the task of cutting small limbs. I've been curious if it'd be worth it to buy a dedicated saw for cutting small limbs and I can see that it is.

@ProjectFarm

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

I’ve used a few of these and own the Ryobi. The chain plays a giant role in the saws performance. On the Ryobi chain the takers are set super conservative. The chain almost doesn’t cut due to the raker height. Taking a few file strokes off the rakers really wakes the saw up and lets it cut. The slow chain speed isn’t such an issue then and the torque lets it pull the chain with the teeth digging in and cutting. Pretty hard to try to even out all the different chains though, and even harder to tune each saw/chain combo for best performance. I bought Ryobi cause I have the batteries for my other tools. I love the videos. I come here for product research often. Thanks!

@ProjectFarm

10 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

I am considering a saw right now and I appreciate your content, very comprehensive testing. I think based on this since I am already bought into the m12 battery that is what I would get on the small saw, interesting about the kobalt, it performed really well in testing!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

I have the M12 Milwaukee. I had a tree limb at close to the max capability for my saw come off a decent sized tree and was darn glad to have it. It worked great. I have two others larger DeWalt and an old Craftsman 19.2 and they both work well also with the obvious nod to the DeWalt. But, the Craftsman is perfect for off roading where trees fall across the road and since it is so old, I don't care and it gets abused but continues to work fine... It's important to remember it is basically a Ryobi. NOW, if someone could figure out hot to create a case that at least contained remaining bar oil they would make a fortune on any of them. Intrinsically, the bar oil has to get out to do its job. They all suck. I try to put JUST ENOUGH to get a job done and monitor it closely... Still always makes a mess.

Damn... I figured my Kobalt might make top 3, but certainly didn't expect the win!! It's a great saw to toss in the truck with a few batteries to hit the back country for camping... great for clearing felled trees across the trail, and makes quick work of firewood.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

Great review, thanks for making it. It will definitely help choose which hand saw I will be purchasing.

@ProjectFarm

Ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome! Glad to hear!

Great video! Some saws I'd like to see tested include the 18V version of the Milwaukee pruning saw with the 8" bar, the Ego 12" saw, and the Worx brushless 5" saw (WG325). I actually just bought the Worx, but it kept overheating, so I'm returning it, which brings to mind another factor you could test, to see how long they can operate before overheating. It didn't take much to overheat the Worx. Also, testing oil leakage during storage would be helpful as well. I heard the Dewalt leaks, and they recommend storing it without oil. But one cool thing about the Worx is that the oiler is manual. The action of moving the bar guard up activates an oil pump. If more saws like these had manual pump lubricators, we wouldn't have leaking saws although my 18" Ego saw doesn't leak oil, so I don't know. Oh, also Dewalt, Ryobi and Kobalt also have smaller pruning saws, so I'd be curious how they compare as well (though mainly the Dewalt).

@ProjectFarm

25 күн бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

Great comparisons! Silky makes probably the best hand saws around. Maybe that should be another good test

@mendonesiac

Жыл бұрын

I'd love this test! I can already envision the creative jigs that Todd would come up with

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

It’s always a good day when Project Farm posts!!

@declanallen5833

Жыл бұрын

Always

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I have recently been shopping around for a compact battery powered chainsaw to replace my lopping shears. I have looked at a Worx brand, Ryobi, and Crafstman due to the current battery systems I use, but looks as though I need to take a look at the Kobalt. Thanks for sharing your findings...I truly enjoy you YT channel.

@ProjectFarm

2 ай бұрын

Thanks and glad to hear!

Love how you get right to the meat of the topic without extraneous chatter and annoying music. Your comparison videos are very helpful- thanks!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

i'd love to see a portable air compressor review like the wireless Milwaukee, dewalt, and wired ones for homeowners . Love your channel 🙂

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@mlindholm

Жыл бұрын

They're generally overkill for tire inflation, where the tankless inflators (he's reviewed previously) are sufficient. They're more useful for trim carpenters who don't need to plug in a compressor on a job site.

@johnpossum556

Жыл бұрын

@Pah Tryk: If you are just doing stuff around the home consider getting a portable air tank. Home depot sells an all aluminum one made in America. Handy in the extreme-ous! (You can get about 50-75 shots in an 18 gauge air brad nailer from a 5 gallon tank. They make 10 gallon ones, too.) I used one before I even had a compressor as I'd fill it at a gas station that had free air.

I have the Milwaukee 6” saw here. It’s FANTASTIC totally blew me away with what it can cut and how light it is and the runtime on a 4Ah battery. They make a bigger 18v one now I think. Gonna look into it

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@keithbumgarner9789

Жыл бұрын

I agree and I wish he would have tested the 18v milwaukee saw with thr bigger saws. I would have liked to see how it fell

Hey love all the videos. Glad to see this one as well. I haven’t seen a full size electric blower video or mini elec blower video comparison. I know other people have done them but love how you do yours. Or maybe one comparing base model tools to higher model. Ex Milwaukee vs Milwaukee fuel is it worth the price diff. Thx

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

This has been a nice and informative video. Thank you for taking the time to test these various saws. Now the big test. Changing the saw tooth styles.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Excellent comparison, Milwaukee just came out with their M18 Fuel Hatchet 8 in pruning saw. Be interesting to see how this one compares. Great video!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

Great comparison as usual. The cutting tests are by far the most telling. Definitely like the subjective impressions as well. EG comfort, vibration, ease of use, etc. Video suggestion: Compare door jam reinforcement kits. Potential test method: Use a log or large sandbag hanging from a rope (two for log) as a pendulm to strike the door.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

Great video as always! Could you do a review of cordless jigsaws? Maybe throw a good corded one in there too just for comparison. A jigsaw is probably my favorite use of a cordless system just due to how often you have to move the cord while cutting weird shapes.

Always a great review ty

@ProjectFarm

8 ай бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

Kobalt really has shown me lately that, as far as budget tools go, they are absolutely at the top when it comes to performance and durability for the cost. I’m def gonna switch my at home tools to kobalt in the near future

@orijimi

Жыл бұрын

Only knock against them is the lineup doesn't have the breadth that Ryobi does. They've gotten to a point where there on the same level as Ridgid and Craftsman. Definitely a higher standing than Bauer, of course.

@peterv1318

Жыл бұрын

I switched to kobalt. If it brakes no questions asked they return it for a new one.

@Trckstr971

Жыл бұрын

@@orijimi tbh, I don’t really think craftsman is all that durable. Atleast not when you compare them to what they used to be. And I’m not really a huge fan of ryobi. Their tools have always kinda been a hit or miss for me. Rigid isn’t too bad tho

@orijimi

Жыл бұрын

@@Trckstr971 Perhaps I should clarify that Kobalt 24V is the largest slice of the power tools I own, I'm not trying to fanboy Ryobi in the slightest, at present I only have 1 tool of theirs, the right angle die grinder. Just trying to make sure people recognize the limitations of the platform. If you were to compare Milwaukee to shopping at Whole Foods, Kobalt is like shopping at Trader Joe's.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

Notification gang!!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@MiG9D

Жыл бұрын

Reporting in!

@IAmSidTheRealKid

Жыл бұрын

Reporting for Duty!

@jonny555ive

Жыл бұрын

PRESENT 🤘🥁🥁🤘

@codymoreland4496

Жыл бұрын

Made it!!

Thanks for including the hand and recip saws for comparison since those are what a lot of us are currently using for these tasks.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Look at this absolutely based example of humanity. No sponsors. No product placements. Just a man providing us with information in an effort to help us make educated decisions.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I've got the Stihl one and it works great in tight places, especially where a hand saw cant fit.

@kittytrail

Жыл бұрын

that Stihl is very nice to use for vines where pruners and lopers are tool small or you can't get easy access due to the longish handles. a japanese, Silky or Ars, saw is fine too but not always the most adapted. 😽

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

A pruning blade for the hardwood would have changed the time on the Sawzall quite a bit. Love the videos! Keep them coming!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I am so glad you made this video. I've been seeing ads for small battery powered chainsaws and was wondering which way to go. Thx

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

I would love to see a comparison of etching paint/primer for aluminum. You're the man for the job.

Another great video as always Todd. One suggestion though. Obviously as you demonstrated, a reciprocating saw is often a poor substitute for a chain saw being that one of the primary benefits of the chain is constant chip ejection. However, with the proper blade and a bit of technique I believe the gap in performance could be closed considerably. For pruning jobs I've had a lot of good experience with Diablo's carbide tipped pruning blades. They have a longer hooked tooth geometry and a low tpi of only three per inch which results in them having large gullets to resist clogging with cuttings like the Milwaukee Axe you demonstrated. You can see the sawdust clinging to the stub of hardwood after the cut that was trapped in the gullets between the teeth, forcing them to be scraped back and forth and recut until they could squeeze between the kerf of the teeth and the tang of the blade. By this point they had been heated by friction to the point they stuck to the wood. This constant re-cutting and extra friction slowed down the cut considerably. On larger branches that will stay stationary, a back and forth sawing motion of the saw would help to eject a lot of said cuttings that otherwise get stuck between the teeth that are in the cut. Those Diablo blades are also razor sharp so they leave a very clean cut for the tree to quickly heal and minimize the chances of catching some sort of blight. On softer woods I've noticed the cuts to be almost smooth enough to graft to which is extremely impressive to me considering their aggressive tooth design. The carbide tips are nice for long service life and also being able to resist dulling from touching dirt while pruning low to the ground or cutting roots. Here's a link to the blades. www.diablotools.com/products/DS0903CP Sorry for typing up a letter, figured you'd appreciate an in depth explanation. Keep the reviews coming and keep the manufacturers honest, Todd. You and the guys at Torque Test Channel are my favorite places on this site.

@butchgreene

Жыл бұрын

I'm watching these videos trying to figure out the right set of cutting tools to clear large kudzu off trees but at the same time cut runners away from kudzo tap roots before busting out the mattock to remove the tap roots. Any thoughts on the best combo? All these saws seem like options for the place I'm going (riding down a greenway trail & being picked up at the bottom after the work) but then I've seen landscapers suggest that the reciprocating saws are good for cutting partially exposed roots in soil.

@angelacruz71

Жыл бұрын

recip blades can take the damage from dirt and stones and are cheaper to replace than chainsaw blades. cutting below groundlevel is a fast way to dull or damage your more expensive chain

It's crazy how much thought, time and effort you put into these videos and test. It's also crazy I've watched just about all of them lol

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hey Todd! been a big fan for years. With winter weather coming I thought it might be "cool" to see a video on different types of insulation for putting into shops. i.e. spray foam, great stuff, foam board, minerall wool, fiberglass.

@ProjectFarm

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for being a big fan for years! Thanks for the suggestion.

I love my little Bauer chain saw, and I got the reciprocating saw at the same time. The saw works great for cutting limbs and small volunteer trees, and the recip works great for limbs and roots!

@ProjectFarm

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

A test of the best permanent marker for normal use and construction use would be great.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

If you end up doing a "round 2" on this category I'd like to see Milwaukee's new M18 Hatchet in the line up, it has a 10" bar I believe and would be an apples to apples comparison with the larger 20v tools. Great video as always!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

Another good and useful video for DIYers as well as Pros. I think I might finally have something for you that you haven't tested yet... How about Tin Snips or Sheet Metal Shears, whatever you want to call them. Folding Camp Saws might be another, Thank you again Todd!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

Danged good review. Quick and concise. Very helpful.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That Kobalt chainsaw had some insane performance, looked like it was cutting through butter

@joshuagibson2520

Жыл бұрын

That could be the chain itself more so than the saw.

@PANZERFAUST90

Жыл бұрын

I had the same tool but in the polesaw configuration and I have to say that I was very impressed with it.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

Great video. I recently purchased the Kobalt Brushless that you used in this test after looking at many. I managed to find the saw with 4.0 amp battery and charger for $129. That was the no brainer that made the Kobalt the one. For all the small stuff in my back yard, this thing rips and the battery lasts all day also, um, for a couple of hours of hard work. Good to see I made the right choice.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

@MrJamesonStyles

Жыл бұрын

That's an incredible deal for a kit! I love that Kobalt puts up such a good value, especially if you can grab a sale. I think I paid $120 for my impact and drill driver kit about a year ago but a chainsaw kit for $129 blows that out of the water.

Just want to thank you for your reviews. I've bought a number of items based upon your research. Keep up the great work!

Very interesting review. I think that the hardwood branches are very deceiving as you so get some that seem hard and are easy to cut and suddenly you come across a petrified log almost impossible to cut. Nonetheless I enjoy watching all your videos. I’ve had 4 cordless chainsaws myself, 2 of which I still have. At one point I also compared a sawzall to my smaller chainsaw and had similar results. It works but very tiring on the push down hand. Your videos rock, continue sharing the knowledge and experiments. Thanks again.

The biggest issue with battery powered tool reviews is that most of the time it doesn't really matter which is best. If you have a Dewalt battery setup you're not going to get that one Makita or Ryobi tool because you'll need more batteries and chargers for those. It kinda sucks how they lock you in with batteries even though they all use similar cells.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@Drinkyoghurt

Жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm It's not a critique on you btw, I love your reviews, it's just that as a small hobbyist it doesn't make sense to switch brands cause of these limitations.

@takoflame4948

Жыл бұрын

@@Drinkyoghurt Just get Milaukee from the start

@Zeeangelofdeath

Жыл бұрын

@@takoflame4948that depends I get tools as I need them, I have no loyalty to any brand or any battery platform. That being said all my tools are for home use. These reviews help me get the best tools for what I need them and the frequency that I’ll use them based on cost, So I have a few different battery options and it works out great for me.

@markk3948

Жыл бұрын

@@takoflame4948 100%

Very timely since I have been considering a compact chainsaw for my wife to use pruning our trees. We have several hand saws and while they are convenient and light they are useless in situations with closely tangled limbs where clearance and angle of attack is limited. I hoped for a better performance from the small compacts but at least I have a good starting point. Hopefully this channel is well monetized. One of my first stops when shopping tools and materials.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@markk3948

Жыл бұрын

There's a new milwaukee 8 inch 18v saw out there now check it out.

Great review. Thanks.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

A great review... now a year after this review Milwaukee has an M18 hatchet/chainsaw with 8" bar. Hopefully will be able to find one on sale this coming Black Friday. An added bonus: I already have an M18 battery for my Milwaukee impact wrench.

Would love to see the battery differences on the DeWalt to see if performance increases greatly.

@videodistro

Жыл бұрын

Wah, wah, wah. Haha!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

Hey Todd, I was wondering if you’d ever considered testing all the different brands of windshield wiper blades? I know it’s a pretty subjective topic but it’d be interesting to know which ones actually last and which streak right away

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

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Nice comparison on the different brands of saws.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the constructive feedback.

Thank you for good reviews.

@ProjectFarm

7 ай бұрын

You are welcome!