I spotted this one handed cordless chainsaw on the bottom of the nine.com.au news web site. Cost was given as (American) $58 and it was shown cutting through a log about 150mm (6-inches) in diameter.
A check on eBay reveals that they are available in two sizes - 100mm (4-inches) and 150mm (6-inches) for around double the US price. The link above is for a 150mm (6-inch) model.
While there are larger cordless chain saws around costing less - Aldi often has them for around $100 - the small size of these 'one handed' ones might appeal to some with limited space to have for a 'just in case.'
Murray
dorian said
05:55 AM Sep 16, 2021
Are these designed for those guys who have lost their other arm to a two-handed chainsaw?
The other day I cut down the remains of a tree, up to 110mm diameter into small pieces to fit into two 240L wheelie bins with a bow saw. Two weeks earlier I did the first half of the tree. So all up 4 wheelie bin loads.
There is nothing wrong with the Bummings one per see. The other ones mentioned by the OP are attractive to those who wish to have something more compact.
Whenarewethere said
08:27 AM Sep 16, 2021
Bosch make a nano chainsaw to cut off small things. Just don't leave it lying around the home!
PeterInSa said
10:28 AM Sep 16, 2021
Hi LW recently purchased the 6 Inch Chainsaw below for $77.79 with 2 batteries. It does not have the trigger or saw guard that your item shows. ( which to me is a lot better)
Has no way to oil the chain in with this item, so have oil in a Tomato sauce bottle to apply as needed.
Purchase a separate chain, guide bar and pinion for $21.
Seems to work ok, keep it without battery connected in the box it came in.
Have a standard 18v Ozito or? that is a lot bigger for home use.
iana said
10:38 AM Sep 16, 2021
One handed chainsaws are not recommended for general work, two handed give a better grip, and in the case of a kick back are safer. The one handed chainsaws are for arborists high up in the trees.
rgren2 said
07:28 PM Sep 16, 2021
iana wrote:
One handed chainsaws are not recommended for general work, two handed give a better grip, and in the case of a kick back are safer. The one handed chainsaws are for arborists high up in the trees.
The chainsaw in the OP can definitely not be used with two hands unless you use the two handed pistol grip.
iana said
10:51 PM Sep 16, 2021
Just had a look, that's a strange toy.
dogbox said
09:18 AM Sep 17, 2021
iana wrote:
Just had a look, that's a strange toy.
dangerous toy for the untrained
Northernblue said
09:34 AM Sep 17, 2021
I know a couple of people with the units the op describes, they are very happy with them.
elliemike said
09:46 AM Sep 17, 2021
I have been away camping since April (about 19 weeks) this year mostly up in W.A's North West. While camping at Mary Pool (Halls Creek area) we estimated about 100 +/- vans overnighted there each day. We stayed twice for a few days each time. One morning we counted 71 vans leaving from 0600 till 1000 hrs and still 20+. in the campground
The afternoons were increasingly filled with the sound of chainsaws doing their thing to the surrounding bush.
I'm with "Whenarewethere" and use a single handed bow saw when i need to cut wood.
I remember being out with the 4x4 club when we were stopped by a small tree across the track. The chainsaws were being got out and prepared, while I cleared the tree with the Bow Saw.
PeterInSa said
09:55 AM Sep 17, 2021
Re ( stopped by a small tree across the track. The chainsaws were being got out and prepared, while I cleared the tree with the Bow Saw. )
Have a Bow Saw but am not keen on using same on dry wood, hence the small chain saw..
Whenarewethere said
07:23 AM Sep 18, 2021
A tow rope & extension if needed are quick to remove obstacles.
Mobi Condo said
08:51 AM Sep 18, 2021
As a long time wood / timber worker who is able to sharpen a great variety of tools, I recently spent a few weeks with older and seriously ill Sis in law and not so seriously ill Bro in law and assisting around the yard etc. One task was to keep his chain saws sharp as we worked. He had a few chain saws including a very small single hand battery powered chain (you know a few $$ off a Face Book ad type) saw badly in need of sharpening and chain servicing. This was quite manageable, but I did wonder about replacement chains when needed. What I had thought was a cheap toy type tool was quite robust for pruning etc up to 100mm dia branches.
Any body solved the problem of obtaining new chains or is it just a buy use - throw away, buy use - throw away etc scenario
rgren2 said
09:48 AM Sep 18, 2021
You can get chains made to any length you require, just go to a chainsaw repair place.
Aus-Kiwi said
10:16 AM Sep 18, 2021
Good ole bow saw does it for me !! Im dangerous with a chain saw ! Im well experienced being a lineworker . Its just I DONT know when to stop !! Should see me with secatures !! Aha
PeterInSa said
10:22 AM Sep 18, 2021
Re ( but I did wonder about replacement chains when needed.)
I purchased similar to below for my 6inch saw, plus a pinion gear for around $22.
As a long time wood / timber worker who is able to sharpen a great variety of tools, I recently spent a few weeks with older and seriously ill Sis in law and not so seriously ill Bro in law and assisting around the yard etc. One task was to keep his chain saws sharp as we worked. He had a few chain saws including a very small single hand battery powered chain (you know a few $$ off a Face Book ad type) saw badly in need of sharpening and chain servicing. This was quite manageable, but I did wonder about replacement chains when needed. What I had thought was a cheap toy type tool was quite robust for pruning etc up to 100mm dia branches.
Any body solved the problem of obtaining new chains or is it just a buy use - throw away, buy use - throw away etc scenario
a dull chain is much more dangerous than a sharp one
oldbloke said
10:49 AM Sep 18, 2021
Whenarewethere wrote:
The other day I cut down the remains of a tree, up to 110mm diameter into small pieces to fit into two 240L wheelie bins with a bow saw. Two weeks earlier I did the first half of the tree. So all up 4 wheelie bin loads.
Amazing how quick the old bow saw is!
Yep, bow saw does the job. It's just about how much you need to cut.
When away we only have the occassional camp fire and often scrounge wood. So it's good enough for me and very light weight.
Mobi Condo said
06:30 PM Sep 18, 2021
PeterInSa wrote:
Re ( but I did wonder about replacement chains when needed.)
I purchased similar to below for my 6inch saw, plus a pinion gear for around $22.
Thankyou PeterInSA, very helpful, will pass info onto my Bro in law
Mobi Condo said
06:31 PM Sep 18, 2021
dogbox wrote:
Mobi Condo wrote:
As a long time wood / timber worker who is able to sharpen a great variety of tools, I recently spent a few weeks with older and seriously ill Sis in law and not so seriously ill Bro in law and assisting around the yard etc. One task was to keep his chain saws sharp as we worked. He had a few chain saws including a very small single hand battery powered chain (you know a few $$ off a Face Book ad type) saw badly in need of sharpening and chain servicing. This was quite manageable, but I did wonder about replacement chains when needed. What I had thought was a cheap toy type tool was quite robust for pruning etc up to 100mm dia branches.
Any body solved the problem of obtaining new chains or is it just a buy use - throw away, buy use - throw away etc scenario
a dull chain is much more dangerous than a sharp one
precisely dogbox, that is why I did all of the sharpening for Bro-in-Law
Radar said
07:55 PM Sep 18, 2021
Gee! I Was ready to let the my darling buy me a chain saw to match all our new battery powered tools but now I think I will keep on using our $10 hand saw from Aldi.
PeterInSa said
08:35 PM Sep 18, 2021
MC re (a very small single hand battery powered chain (you know a few $$ off a Face Book ad type) saw badly in need of sharpening and chain servicing.)
Have one of those 12v chain saw sharpeners for my petrol CS hat I sold on gumtree and now can use it on my Bunnings Green18V CS. have the spare chain for the 6inch but may in future want to sharpen said chain, ( when I get home), what size file did you use to sharpen mates small saw 5/16 or.... so will buy the appropriate fitting for the 12v unit.
Thanks
Mobi Condo said
09:33 PM Sep 18, 2021
I carry a range of general, multi-use tools (being one of those "it might come in handy some day" persons) and included are some files, one pack of which is a range of needle files - about 18 in a plastic pack with a handle to suit - and the small "Rat Tail" file of that set being about 3-4mm dia, fits the teeth of the chain saw just dandy.
peatop said
02:47 AM Sep 23, 2021
The thought of a one handed chainsaw is too scary for me, give me a bow saw any day. do they supply a steel hard hat with those saws? I only ask as I've seen photo's of the results of one handed chainsaw work.
Whenarewethere said
09:09 AM Sep 23, 2021
Recently I put wood/plastic cutter on my Bosch 10.8v angle grinder to trim small branches off a tree. Absolutely brilliant. Just made life so much easier to reduce the branches to compost size.
(10kb photo for those on less than 80gb/12month/$150 pre pay)
Re (Recently I put wood/plastic cutter on my Bosch 10.8v angle grinder to trim small branches off a tree)
I looked at similar, but was told about kickback if cutting dried wood ( because of the high speed cutting action??), so did not go down that track. ( Don't know how factual)
Whenarewethere said
01:58 PM Sep 23, 2021
It has electronics in it & the instant it gets stuck on something it stops absolutely instantly. Really impressive stuff. Then you have to press the switch to get it going again. It also doesn't cut out unnecessarily, so Bosch have got it spot on. It's probably my favourite battery tool.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/174823718042?epid=17045479900&hash=item28b44e3c9a:g:SDkAAOSw0lNgYUBN
I spotted this one handed cordless chainsaw on the bottom of the nine.com.au news web site. Cost was given as (American) $58 and it was shown cutting through a log about 150mm (6-inches) in diameter.
A check on eBay reveals that they are available in two sizes - 100mm (4-inches) and 150mm (6-inches) for around double the US price. The link above is for a 150mm (6-inch) model.
While there are larger cordless chain saws around costing less - Aldi often has them for around $100 - the small size of these 'one handed' ones might appeal to some with limited space to have for a 'just in case.'
Murray
www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-254mm-18v-cordless-chainsaw-kit_p0035933
The other day I cut down the remains of a tree, up to 110mm diameter into small pieces to fit into two 240L wheelie bins with a bow saw. Two weeks earlier I did the first half of the tree. So all up 4 wheelie bin loads.
Amazing how quick the old bow saw is!
There is nothing wrong with the Bummings one per see. The other ones mentioned by the OP are attractive to those who wish to have something more compact.
Bosch make a nano chainsaw to cut off small things. Just don't leave it lying around the home!
Has no way to oil the chain in with this item, so have oil in a Tomato sauce bottle to apply as needed.
Purchase a separate chain, guide bar and pinion for $21.
Seems to work ok, keep it without battery connected in the box it came in.
www.ebay.com.au/itm/402831573931
Have a standard 18v Ozito or? that is a lot bigger for home use.
The chainsaw in the OP can definitely not be used with two hands unless you use the two handed pistol grip.
dangerous toy for the untrained
I have been away camping since April (about 19 weeks) this year mostly up in W.A's North West. While camping at Mary Pool (Halls Creek area) we estimated about 100 +/- vans overnighted there each day. We stayed twice for a few days each time. One morning we counted 71 vans leaving from 0600 till 1000 hrs and still 20+. in the campground
The afternoons were increasingly filled with the sound of chainsaws doing their thing to the surrounding bush.
I'm with "Whenarewethere" and use a single handed bow saw when i need to cut wood.
I remember being out with the 4x4 club when we were stopped by a small tree across the track. The chainsaws were being got out and prepared, while I cleared the tree with the Bow Saw.
Have a Bow Saw but am not keen on using same on dry wood, hence the small chain saw..
A tow rope & extension if needed are quick to remove obstacles.
As a long time wood / timber worker who is able to sharpen a great variety of tools, I recently spent a few weeks with older and seriously ill Sis in law and not so seriously ill Bro in law and assisting around the yard etc. One task was to keep his chain saws sharp as we worked. He had a few chain saws including a very small single hand battery powered chain (you know a few $$ off a Face Book ad type) saw badly in need of sharpening and chain servicing. This was quite manageable, but I did wonder about replacement chains when needed. What I had thought was a cheap toy type tool was quite robust for pruning etc up to 100mm dia branches.
Any body solved the problem of obtaining new chains or is it just a buy use - throw away, buy use - throw away etc scenario
I purchased similar to below for my 6inch saw, plus a pinion gear for around $22.
www.ebay.com.au/itm/353439365048
a dull chain is much more dangerous than a sharp one
Yep, bow saw does the job. It's just about how much you need to cut.
When away we only have the occassional camp fire and often scrounge wood. So it's good enough for me and very light weight.
Thankyou PeterInSA, very helpful, will pass info onto my Bro in law
precisely dogbox, that is why I did all of the sharpening for Bro-in-Law
Gee! I Was ready to let the my darling buy me a chain saw to match all our new battery powered tools but now I think I will keep on using our $10 hand saw from Aldi.
Have one of those 12v chain saw sharpeners for my petrol CS hat I sold on gumtree and now can use it on my Bunnings Green18V CS. have the spare chain for the 6inch but may in future want to sharpen said chain, ( when I get home), what size file did you use to sharpen mates small saw 5/16 or.... so will buy the appropriate fitting for the 12v unit.
Thanks
I carry a range of general, multi-use tools (being one of those "it might come in handy some day" persons) and included are some files, one pack of which is a range of needle files - about 18 in a plastic pack with a handle to suit - and the small "Rat Tail" file of that set being about 3-4mm dia, fits the teeth of the chain saw just dandy.
The thought of a one handed chainsaw is too scary for me, give me a bow saw any day. do they supply a steel hard hat with those saws? I only ask as I've seen photo's of the results of one handed chainsaw work.
Recently I put wood/plastic cutter on my Bosch 10.8v angle grinder to trim small branches off a tree. Absolutely brilliant. Just made life so much easier to reduce the branches to compost size.
(10kb photo for those on less than 80gb/12month/$150 pre pay)
I looked at similar, but was told about kickback if cutting dried wood ( because of the high speed cutting action??), so did not go down that track. ( Don't know how factual)
It has electronics in it & the instant it gets stuck on something it stops absolutely instantly. Really impressive stuff. Then you have to press the switch to get it going again. It also doesn't cut out unnecessarily, so Bosch have got it spot on. It's probably my favourite battery tool.