I got rid of all my gas and corded electric saws when I tried a n EGO 56v battery operated. It puts all them to shame.

@woodturnerky8556

5 жыл бұрын

Don Lyons I have heard that these modern batteries and battery powered saws really do put out a lot of power. Even my 20v dewalt drill has quite a bit of torque. How does the battery charge hold up Don? I'm going to pin your comment to the top so people can see your input. Thanks! Kyler

@donlyons8964

5 жыл бұрын

@@woodturnerky8556 I get about 1 hour cutting time on a charge and takes about 12.5 hour to recharge. Need to have 2 batteries if you are going to do much cutting.

@woodturnerky8556

5 жыл бұрын

Don Lyons That's not too bad though. I think many woodturners out there (and people doing some light trimming or firewood processing) wouldn't need more than an hour at a time.

@Jcharp12

5 жыл бұрын

Are carving bars available for the EGO saw?

@Pro1er

4 жыл бұрын

@@donlyons8964 If it's taking you 12.5 hours to recharge your battery, something is wrong. I'm guessing you meant 2.5 hours.

Excellent review, so much more thorough than every other one I’ve seen.

That was really very informative! It’s great hearing from someone who knows what they’re doing.

I just ordered the battery version of this saw. Thanks for the introduction, I learned a lot.

I watched a lot of electric chain saw reviews. I bought the Makita today based on yours. Thanks for the thoroughly informative demonstration!

Thanks for the thorough review Ky. You helped me make a decision on the Makita saw. Best wishes for the holidays.

@woodturnerky8556

5 жыл бұрын

FlyingMerf Awesome great to hear. It's a very strong saw and should last a long time. Thanks for the feedback, and happy holidays! Kyler

Thank you for sharing your opinions and experiences with this saw. I received my own Makita today. And although the enclosed manual is good, the way you show the how-to's is better. It makes the startup easier and quicker. I'm looking forward to get started with my own Makita . Enjoyed your video and tips a lot, thank you. Stay safe and healthy! Greetings from The Netherlands 👍🇳🇱

Excellent review, Ky. You've presented, clearly and thoroughly, everything a potential buyer might want to know. I'll be paying attention to any other reviews you might give in the future. Clyde

@woodturnerky8556

5 жыл бұрын

Clyde Ulmer Thank you Clyde! I was concerned I may have blabbered on too much, but I wanted to make sure I covered all I could so if someone buys one based on the review, that they didn't have any surprises. So I appreciate the feedback. Kyler

Kyler, you missed your calling! You should hire out to all the tool manufacturers as a demonstrator. You really did a nice job of describing the pluses and minuses of this saw. The video moved right along and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Great job! Now, back to the lathe for you!! LOL!

@woodturnerky8556

5 жыл бұрын

madronawoodworks Lol Thanks Phil! I was worried that the review dragged on too much but I really wanted to make sure to cover as much as I could in case someone were to buy this saw based on this review. I appreciate the kind words my friend, and you're right......back to the lathe for me! Lol Kyler

@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop

5 жыл бұрын

@@woodturnerky8556 It didn't drag on at all, Kyler! That's what I mean, you have a gift and that's the ability to give a lot of information and still keep it interesting. Great job, my friend! Phil

Finally a clear, professional and above all safe explanation. I saw other videos that were absolutely unsafe let me say should be banned. Thanks again and greatings from Belgium !

A very thorough honest review Ky. Great video. Merry Christmas. Cheers Mike

@woodturnerky8556

5 жыл бұрын

Mike Waldt Thank you kindly Mike, much appreciated! Hope your Christmas was nice, and have a Happy New Year! Kyler

That was a good review thanks, you've just sold me this saw.

Thank you for this. I just got one of these and the instructions on the chain tension system weren't clear, to me anyway. Your video helped a lot.

Great review, very thorough.

Love mine. 3yrs old and still going strong.

@woodturnerky8556

5 жыл бұрын

RedneckInCarolina Thanks for the feedback! It is a very strong and well built saw. Kyler

Thank you for this excellent review Ky. I use two stihl gas powered saws for most of my blank milling but I'm looking to get an electric saw for occasional use inside my shop. The neighbors don't like it too much when I fire up the big 660 magnum stihl at 11:00 at night. : - )

Thanks for your time, it's really a good review.

Decent review video. Looking to get this saw. Don't want to mess with battery powered because of replacement costs. 👍

As others have pointed out, the chain tensioning pin is metal, I gave it the magnet test. My saw is a couple of years old and doing very well. I learned a couple of things by watching this video.

This was so helpful. Thank you!

Just ordered one on your demo thanks.

BRILLIANT, thank you, with regards.

thank you for your info and demo. I found if you turn the saw on its side you can view through the bottom at eye level (I was sitting down and could see with no problem) the pin and then you can position the pin while turning.

@martinelectraglide8490

3 жыл бұрын

I followed your advice and it is indeed like you mentioned: positioning the pin is quite easy this way. Thanks for your contribution!

Thanks for the review.

Kyler that was a top notch review. I have been thinking of getting an electric chain saw. Lot of great features as you pointed out plus I didn't care for the how you tension the chain either. Seemed a bit flimsy. The nice thing about an electric is when you set it down its off and not vibration across the ground. I have an older McCullough Pro Mac 20 inch that even with the chain locked can vibrate 6 feet away while I get another log ready. Well maybe not 6 feet. Great review except for one thing....AHH down here in Oregon we call it Oregun. Don't ask me why it has always been that way. We even had bumper stickers that said OREGUN! Just teasing...every where else in the US they call it OreGone Great job Kyler, Gary

@tonyneufeld6860

5 жыл бұрын

Lol we call it oregun in canada as well.

Rented one from Home Depot to cut down an apple tree, worked perfect for that situation. Probably a good saw for small projects like such

Great review, thanks! Looking into buying a Makita UC4551A with a 45 cm sword to use for splitting logs into boards.

that was amazing, thanks

Thank you! Just bought one for $50 from an older fella that got one for Christmas & he never even plugged it in

Thanks you very much 👏👏👏

Very professional review. WEN or whatever Chinese factory makes the thing ought to be reimbursing him after the fact.

Great review, convinced me to purchase this saw. 👍

@8:39 The pin in the saw which I bought today is of metal. May be that Makita saw your video and changed it. Originally I wanted to buy the UC4550A but somehow I was not much concentrated during online buy. So I will take it as you did: no additional tool neccessary to tighten the saw chain.

I have the same saw. The pin for the chain tensioning is not plastic, it's metal. Mine was made in 2021 so maybe it was upgraded at some point.

All the things you pointed oùt are actually very durable. Ive had mine for years. My one is made in germany and the germans engineer things perfectly. Way better than American junk.

thanks great info! Fidsta UK

I'm new to chainsaws and liked your review especially the lifting of the bar to tighten the chain

Nice review. Ken

@woodturnerky8556

5 жыл бұрын

Moonpie Creations Thanks Ken!

I have a UC4000 and put thousands of hours on it. It is very durable. If you cut level or nose up you will not hit ground with the chain. The chains are cheap, don’t bother sharpening them.

I think you did say attentioning 😂 great review Kyler that looks like a great bit of kit. I may have to get one as my gas one still wont run properly even after changing piston and cylinder. I get what you mean about the plastic parts pitty they went with that but as you say probably easy to replace. All the best al 👍

@woodturnerky8556

5 жыл бұрын

Woodturning by Alan Scannell Lol thanks Alan! It's nice because you can use it indoors if need be. It's funny how everybody has a problem with the plastic parts, makita really goofed up there! Lol

@alanscannell

5 жыл бұрын

@@woodturnerky8556 yea they sure did plastic is not the way to go on a unit like that but I'm sure if you where stuck you could mock up a sturdier adjustment knob. Seriously thinking about getting one of these though. Cheers buddy 👍

Wow it worked alot better than I thought an electric chainsaw would pretty impressed but makita is a good brand. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

@woodturnerky8556

5 жыл бұрын

Joe Blow Yea I was impressed with it as well John! It really makes a pile of chips in no time. Really strong motor. Thanks for watching! Kyler

@woodturnerky8556

5 жыл бұрын

Joe Blow and happy holidays to you as well!

🔥🔥🔥

I get your gripes on all the plastic parts. Hopefully they do sell the whole assembly in case something fails in there.

@woodturnerky8556

5 жыл бұрын

D Kropelnicki Hey buddy! Yea I just don't understand that after everything else has been engineered so well, that they would throw one cheap part in the mix. Maybe it's stronger than I think but most people cringe when they see it lol time will tell!

I noticed the wooden jig you have that holds the log. It appears to have two difference configurations to hold the log in place. Do you have the plans on how you made it? Thanks. I got this Makita electric chain saw two years ago and I'm really pleased with it. Great video, you did a great job explaining it's various parts and how to remove the cover for maintenance.

Imagine Billy cutting with this saw. He would go nuts. I'm not sure if this will be a good option for me. I live in 5 acres would mostly have access to electric but ahhhhh idk. Great video though! Thank you.

do you have to fill bar oil both in the needle spots and in the chamber? I got one of these saws for free, brand new, without instructions so im happy this video is up.

cheers m8 made my mind up for buying it, im gunna try make a table out of a yew log i got im buying a chainsaw mill to go with this chainsaw, any recomendations?

Does anyone know if the Canon dime tip carving bars and a 1/4 pitch sprockets and chain would be compatible with this saw? I’d love to use this for some light duty carving work if so! Thanks in advance. 🙌🏼👍🏼💪🏼

Great video- can you tell me how it has performed for you long term over the years? Thanks!

Nice

@benglasheen7658

2 жыл бұрын

Lovely video very informative, can the oil leaking while off be controlled by the oil flow screw from underneath the chainsaw?

Could you tell me the length of the main body of this saw? Thanks.

I have the same chainsaw. The pin you mentioned isn't made of plastic. It's a metal pin. I've try it with a magnet.

Just wondering how the saw is holding up. I am thinking of buying the same model

Hi, will this saw accept a 10 or 12 inche dime tip bar and an appropriate sprocket ,I am newbie to wood carving so sorry for my ignorance. Thanks.

If Makita and Oregon would combine features we would have the worlds best electric saw. A shelf sharpen is priceless, and Oregon tension system is much better. Makita has the more durable saw.

would you say its as loud as a 9" grinder

You mentioned plugging the chainsaw into an inverter. Is an inverter a required accessory?

Ky, have you ever had the electric saw 'bogdown' while cutting? I'm probably missing something basic.

Been thinking about one of these, since Wifey won’t let me get a bandsaw till we move house.

I am also using a UC4051A. Can i use 18" or longer guide bar for UC4051A? 16" seems short for me.

@sebna

2 жыл бұрын

You can use 18". In EU there version of this saw sold with 18" bar - this is how big those go as stock option.

Do you still have this saw? How's it holding out long term? Thinking of picking one up, not much more that the Oregon CS1500 but looks better built with metal components

can it chop down the 50cm diameter tree?

works pretty good there Eh ! LOL (DAD) has that in cordless. battery powered, it's a beast as well but all the same design.

@woodturnerky8556

5 жыл бұрын

The Pohl Barn Projects Lol honestly I can't avoid saying eh if I tried! I have heard that these modern battery powered saw have really come a long way in the last few years. Lots of power and charge life. They are a bit more money but you can take them anywhere. Thanks for watching Doug! Kyler

@PohlBarnProductions

5 жыл бұрын

I'm just messing with ya, if you only knew how many UMMM"S and ANYWAY"S I edit out of my video's LOL You don't really say it all that much, I like watching your videos.

There is a version with normal chain tensing system.

Yeah. My tensioning pin snapped day 1

Have you had the gearbox apart? Every corded chainsaw I've checked, including some Makita saws, have a plastic drive gear.

@rudiooijman5958

4 жыл бұрын

It is a metal gearbox The smaller one looks similar but has 1700 watt and has a plastic part in the gearbox. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYCCzrGMg7fclrQ.html

@Pro1er

4 жыл бұрын

@@rudiooijman5958 Good to know there's one left!

Great review KY. New to chain saw . So probably a stupid ? But here goes . Do All chainsaws have the little hole at the end of the bar? And is it hard to find that tool you used for when you showed oiling the bar.

@woodturnerky8556

5 жыл бұрын

Mr. B Thanks Mr. B! From what I've seen, many bars don't have the little greasing hole at the nose. None of my Stihl saws have them, can't remember seeing them in husky's either. Oregon might have them. But I'm not totally positive. The little greaser tool was only about $10 (CDN) and I found it at Canadian Tire. It should be available at any store that sells chainsaw supplies (bars, chains, sharpening tools) including Amazon. One other point I should make is if you are planning on going electric, make sure you have a good heavy gauge (12 gauge) extension cord. Especially if it's going to be as long as 50'. Smaller cords have too much resistance and may make the motor run hot. Hope this helps! Kyler

@martinelectraglide8490

3 жыл бұрын

@@woodturnerky8556 He, that's a very good tip. It is true that a cable that's too tin can overheat or cause trouble. Thanks for the good advice!!

How much oil spending ?

Dang! I thought I decided on a great saw but the plastic pin and it only having one stud to secure the bar bummed me out..for that price you'd think the Makita brand would opt for more metal...that's irritating..very competent review, BTW..

@victrith1

3 жыл бұрын

There is a version of this saw with normal tensioning system.

@guysolis5843

3 жыл бұрын

@@victrith1 Good to know...I already bought the cordless Echo..

the makita 14 and 16 in saws are the same power heads.save some money and get the 14in. if you look at the husky 120v electric it is the same thing also in orange plastic sold for 100 dollars more.? i think it is the same manufactures.

Makita aasko kati ho prices

can anyone tell me the length of the cord?

@Pro1er

4 жыл бұрын

You can use up to a 100', 12 gauge (only) extension cord.

You made up my mind I think I'll get my Husqvarna fixed. That thing would start to suck. Slow.

That plastic pin is mada of metal. I have that saw several jears and cut some massive 60 foot trees with it. Not any problem. It always run😜

The pin is metal. At least here in Germany

Your own advice, "Always wear safety gear when using your chainsaw", .........but not indoors?

Ky, great review of this chainsaw. Can anyone tell me what a good price would be for this exact chainsaw? Thank you all, Bob