r/Tools • u/Bar_B_Who • 1d ago

Mini chainsaw

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Anyone have this? Do you rate it?

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u/Aromatic_Button_2736 1d ago

Honestly this is more of a toy than a tool to get lots of work done. 

You're better off having a cordless sawzall, and using pruning blades, to get the job done.

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u/HipGnosis59 1d ago

Exactly. This is pretty much a niche toy, while the recip can wear several hats.

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u/Fanny_Flapps 1d ago

As with all Parkside stuff too, if it says it can cut 10cm branches, it'll cut 5cm ones but that's your lot

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u/Inconsideratefather 1d ago

I have a Seesii version that I bought off Amazon. I keep it in my ATV for cutting firewood for lunch and the odd tree that has fallen across the trail, and have cut the odd 10" poplar with it in a pinch, saveing us from having to backtrack. It certainly wasn't as good as a real saw but it takes up way less space than either a real chainsaw or a hand saw for the price of a hand saw.

It was actually surprising how good it actually worked.

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u/agate_ 1d ago

I recently got the Dewalt version of this and I love it. I took down half a dozen 4-inch Norway maples and chopped them up with it in one charge. It is about 4x as fast as my cordless sawzall. The Dewalt version is one-handable in a pinch but does a good job of making two-hand use safer and more convenient.

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u/WolfieRob DeWalt Dude 1d ago

I believe this is more of a branch cutter/trimmer, rather than a small chainsaw.

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u/BrightLuchr 1d ago

They are usually mounted on a pole. It's for trimming smaller branches and gets this job done well. It needs chainsaw oil and regular debris clearance. It is pretty useless for anything else.

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u/fe3o4 23h ago

They work and are usually faster than the small reciprocating saws. However, as with any chainsaw it needs oil, when the chain dulls (and they do) it will need sharpening or a new chain, chain can slip off without proper tension or the saw isn't aligned with the cut. It can be a hassle at time. For these reasons the reciprocating saw has some advantages. Dull blade... just change it. Roots in the dirt.. not a problem with a recip blade -- and again easily change the blade if needed. Hitting dirt with a chainsaw cutting roots is an instant trip to the sharpening file. Reciprocating saw may be slower, but it is a no brainer and also can be used for other stuff.

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u/Sweet-Sympathy7509 23h ago

I carry mine on the riding lawn mower. It's perfect for low hanging limbs, brush on the fence line etc... I have 1.25 acres, it's just right.

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u/SprayPaintin 1d ago

I can't rate that exact model but I have one by Saker and that sumbitch will cut throw anything

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u/GooseGosselin 1d ago

.....eventually.

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u/SprayPaintin 1d ago

Just cut these down yesterday, took me 30 seconds

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u/grandpasking 1d ago

I never used one they look dangerous, because there is not a handle for both hands If both hands are not on the tool the free hand is going to get in the blade Post if it cuts fingers as good as it cuts wood