Comments on: Dealmonger: A Black & Decker Cordless Chainsaw For $80 http://toolmonger.com/2007/12/12/dealmonger-a-black-decker-cordless-chainsaw-for-80/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:47:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Jason http://toolmonger.com/2007/12/12/dealmonger-a-black-decker-cordless-chainsaw-for-80/#comment-179895 Jason Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:31:28 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/12/12/dealmonger-a-black-decker-cordless-chainsaw-for-80/#comment-179895 I've got the Ryobi One+ and it's fine for around the yard work, although it'll eat batteries on bigger jobs. I’ve got the Ryobi One+ and it’s fine for around the yard work, although it’ll eat batteries on bigger jobs.

]]> By: Matthew http://toolmonger.com/2007/12/12/dealmonger-a-black-decker-cordless-chainsaw-for-80/#comment-179154 Matthew Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:00:34 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/12/12/dealmonger-a-black-decker-cordless-chainsaw-for-80/#comment-179154 Of course, now that I think of it and look around the One+ website, I might should just get the pole pruner. With a 5" blade, that might be preferable for various tree trimming. Any comments on the pole pruner vs. the chain saw for a new home owner like me? I have loved the One+ line, although I have now burned through 4 of the NiMH 18V batteries. (That's why I am looking forward to the Li-Ion.) Of course, now that I think of it and look around the One+ website, I might should just get the pole pruner. With a 5″ blade, that might be preferable for various tree trimming. Any comments on the pole pruner vs. the chain saw for a new home owner like me? I have loved the One+ line, although I have now burned through 4 of the NiMH 18V batteries. (That’s why I am looking forward to the Li-Ion.)

]]> By: Matthew http://toolmonger.com/2007/12/12/dealmonger-a-black-decker-cordless-chainsaw-for-80/#comment-179153 Matthew Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:56:50 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/12/12/dealmonger-a-black-decker-cordless-chainsaw-for-80/#comment-179153 I was actually thinking about picking up the Ryobi One+ version of rechargable chain saws. I am thinking that in combination with the new lithium-ion batteries (which cross my fingers, I will get for Christmas), it will be acceptable for my around the (fairly small) yard duties it will be acceptable. Has anyone out there used any rechargable chain saws? The Ryobi has a 10" cutting bar, which is more than enough for anything I would want to do... The Ryobi was 59.99 at the HomeDepot when I was looking, though obviously, that doesn't include the batteries or charger (which I already have). I was actually thinking about picking up the Ryobi One+ version of rechargable chain saws. I am thinking that in combination with the new lithium-ion batteries (which cross my fingers, I will get for Christmas), it will be acceptable for my around the (fairly small) yard duties it will be acceptable. Has anyone out there used any rechargable chain saws? The Ryobi has a 10″ cutting bar, which is more than enough for anything I would want to do… The Ryobi was 59.99 at the HomeDepot when I was looking, though obviously, that doesn’t include the batteries or charger (which I already have).

]]> By: PutnamEco http://toolmonger.com/2007/12/12/dealmonger-a-black-decker-cordless-chainsaw-for-80/#comment-179102 PutnamEco Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:17:55 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/12/12/dealmonger-a-black-decker-cordless-chainsaw-for-80/#comment-179102 Makita makes one also, not vouching for its quality. I think I would be more inclined to chuck up an aggressive wood cutting blade in my sawzall, if I was making couple of quick cuts than think about a cordless chainsaw. For any real work your going to need a real saw. Makitas saw. www.makita.com/menu.php?pg=product_det&tag=UC120DWD Makita makes one also, not vouching for its quality. I think I would be more inclined to chuck up an aggressive wood cutting blade in my sawzall, if I was making couple of quick cuts than think about a cordless chainsaw. For any real work your going to need a real saw.

Makitas saw.

http://www.makita.com/menu.php?pg=product_det&tag=UC120DWD

]]> By: WardenStreets http://toolmonger.com/2007/12/12/dealmonger-a-black-decker-cordless-chainsaw-for-80/#comment-179003 WardenStreets Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:59:40 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/12/12/dealmonger-a-black-decker-cordless-chainsaw-for-80/#comment-179003 I can't speak for the chainsaw, but I bought a B&D cordless combo pack a couple years ago, and the recip saw was absolutely miserable, same with the mini circ. Both burned through batteries at an amazing rate. A fully charged, nearly new battery would only get a few cuts before it would be dead. Both were good only for the occasional, short cut, when convenience was above all else. Otherwise, buy a cheap corded model for any serious project. I think you'll be more pleased with a Harbor Freight tool, even if it breaks after a year, than investing in one of these tools that chews through batteries. I can’t speak for the chainsaw, but I bought a B&D cordless combo pack a couple years ago, and the recip saw was absolutely miserable, same with the mini circ. Both burned through batteries at an amazing rate. A fully charged, nearly new battery would only get a few cuts before it would be dead. Both were good only for the occasional, short cut, when convenience was above all else. Otherwise, buy a cheap corded model for any serious project. I think you’ll be more pleased with a Harbor Freight tool, even if it breaks after a year, than investing in one of these tools that chews through batteries.

]]> By: Jim K. http://toolmonger.com/2007/12/12/dealmonger-a-black-decker-cordless-chainsaw-for-80/#comment-178537 Jim K. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:59:54 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/12/12/dealmonger-a-black-decker-cordless-chainsaw-for-80/#comment-178537 Anyone actually used one of these. I can't think it'd be powerful enough to be really useful, but then again... Of course the B&D brand makes me a bit suspicious. IMHO they've been putting out a bunch of inferior gadgets lately rather than useful tools. Anyone actually used one of these. I can’t think it’d be powerful enough to be really useful, but then again… Of course the B&D brand makes me a bit suspicious. IMHO they’ve been putting out a bunch of inferior gadgets lately rather than useful tools.

]]> By: Terry Kane http://toolmonger.com/2007/12/12/dealmonger-a-black-decker-cordless-chainsaw-for-80/#comment-178236 Terry Kane Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:07:50 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/12/12/dealmonger-a-black-decker-cordless-chainsaw-for-80/#comment-178236 I've got a more powerful cordless - It uses unleaded gas and make a lot of noise ;) I’ve got a more powerful cordless - It uses unleaded gas and make a lot of noise ;)

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