Mark … Excellent review and comments. I don’t backpack or hike in; back and knee problems! I do car camping and deer camps. That would be ideal for my smaller wood tasks and much easier on my 69 year old back!!! I feel something like that coming on!!! Thanks for the legit and untarnished review!! Your channel is such a blessing!!! Happy trails, best wishes, take care, be safe & God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Atascocita, Texas, USA. ✝️🎣 👨🌾🦌🙏
Thanks for another excellent review Mark. i also get the opportunity to perform trail maintenance on our national forest trails not far from where I live. This will be an excellent tool along with my Silky Bigboy. Thanks for the honest review!
Nice review, Mark! A couple things I would like to add; one that may be a bit off subject is that this is the perfect tool for anyone interested in wood carving. The pointed bar tip helps you to make clean small details not available with a standard size chain saw and without the strain of holding a larger saw at different angles for periods of time. Another is that your viewers may want to get one that uses Delta 21v batteries as many people have those in their tool box already. I bought another one of these saws recently for the oiler and the easy "no tool" bar tensioner and chain changing, and without the batteries it was substantially less $$. It has a large knurled wheel that you tighten the chain tension with and a thumb turn nut to tighten it, very handy in the field.
You are more than welcome, Mark! As you did in a recent video, I made some feet for my pack chair yesterday. Only my foot rubber was slightly different sizes. I couldn't get the holes just right, so I made them bigger so they slip over the feet on the chair and riveted pieces of concentric hard rubber offset slightly so when I put the foot on, I turn the rubber part against the leg to hold it on and being rubber if the angle pushes against the rubber it conforms without being a problem, yet still holds the PVC foot on. I want to thank you for that great idea also! Efficiency follows simplicity!
Thanks, Mark! Another one of those things I've been wondering about living up to the idea & expectations. I heat with a woodstove but with 'old-guy' issues with arthritis in my neck and hands, I get tired of sawing small logs. I ordered one of the 8" models with upgraded battery. The coupon offered, plus current sale knocked $65 off the original price. That makes it worth the try, I think.
Interesting mini-chainsaw. I followed your link and I think the 8" version shows more promise and versatility as it has 2x the battery capacity and the longer bar yet still has 1 handed operation.
Great review! I've been thinking about getting a battery powered chainsaw. This was helpful information.👍 I just want to mention that you still have some noise on the left channel in parts of the video. It's only kn the tabletop part that starts 1:33 into the video, and it ends when that part is over.👍 I'm listening with a headset and I believe it's hard to hear otherwise.
Yeah, I still can't figure out the cause. I am thinking now it is the camera and not the microphone. Will need to get it looked at. Thanks for commenting
Hi Mark. Like most things, this mini chainsaw has its place and purpose. I had looked at this earlier for doing work around the yard and wondered if it was gadgety, but it looks like it can do the job as intended. Good to know and thanks for the review. Blessings.
I have the 8" bar Ryobi battery chainsaw and I literally love it. I can't speak to this brand specifically but to anyone who wonders are these little saws worth it? Yes. Yes they are. I've lost track but I've got over a hundred hours on mine and I just can't say enough how much I believe one of these should be a part of ones Preps for SHTF at minimum, as well as for camping etc. Consider if you are hurt or dreadfully sick,and need fire to stay warm, you can cut a tonne of branches and whatnot one armed and while laying on your side even, minimal effort required-- in a worst case scenario. This is like a nice little unit.
Hi Mark,,,,,,I Been Using A Chainsaw Off & On Now Since I Was 13 & A Little Suggestion. Tighten Up The Chain So It Don't Sag & Droop Like That. When You Got A Loose Chain,,,,,Sometimes When You Hit A Limb It Can Throw The Chain Off The Bar. Believe Me,,,,,It Happened To Me Many Times Over The Year's In The Woods Working With My Dad. Awesome Video Mark.
Very cool idea. Thanks for this review. Also - not sure if you hear the problem with the audio, the maniacal mosquito sound... but it is hard to listen to the video without wanting to spray DEET all over my computer.
Audio DEET.. If I could find some I would use it..LOL. Seriously, I am being plagued with sound issues. I cannot hear the high pitch myself but I often get a hiss I can hear. It is intermittent making it hard to ID the reason. Thanks for commenting
Sounds like some kind of interference from something producing high voltage... Maybe a florescent light? I'm surprised how the charge lasted in that saw, amazing. Could be convinced to bring one on canoe camping trip! I'm in Toronto, have enjoyed your channel for years. Cheers.
Thank you for another excellent review, Mark! I looked at a number of these mini chainsaws and ultimately decided on a one handed reciprocating saw that uses the same batteries as my drill. My guess is that it's not as aggressive or fast cutting as the chainsaw, but for me it might end up being more versatile. Do you have any experience using a recip saw for cutting small branches and how do you think it would compare with the mini chainsaw?
I did own a reciprocating saw but it was corded (it since quit on me) I used the limb blade to cut branches. I found it was way heavier than this saw and had a tendency to bounce a bit. It was more versatile for the other jobs I used it for, like construction. Thanks for commenting
.I know it doesn’t look bushcraft, but I don’t see a problem using something like that. If it makes the job easier, why not? Having a backup saw is a good idea. It would have been funny if you took a gulp of Rampage coffee, and sped up the video of you cutting the tree….✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️
Battery life is one of the bigger issues with these, but if you could do that job, and then do it again on one battery, that’s not too bad. I think I already mentioned that "Project Farm" did an awesome comparison of small and large electrics. You’d be surprised that some of these unknown brands actually did better than companies like Stihl or dewalt…..some completely sucked. I’m tempted to get one for family camping trips, just because I have enough to do other jobs, but I’ve always wondered how something like a battery saws all would compare. Even if it’s not quite as good, it’d have other uses too, and no chain to sharpen.
I have been meaning to watch that video. Guess I will have to make a point of it now. My only reservation for this saw would be cutting big stuff like kiln dried firewood often supplied at campgrounds. Your new TS200 should be able to split most of that. Thanks for commenting Jim
Mark … Excellent review and comments. I don’t backpack or hike in; back and knee problems! I do car camping and deer camps. That would be ideal for my smaller wood tasks and much easier on my 69 year old back!!! I feel something like that coming on!!! Thanks for the legit and untarnished review!! Your channel is such a blessing!!! Happy trails, best wishes, take care, be safe & God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Atascocita, Texas, USA.
✝️🎣 👨🌾🦌🙏
Hi Chuck. I agree, this is a good choice for people like yourself. Thanks for commenting
Great Saw Demo, Thanks For This Mark ! ATB T God Bless
Thanks for commenting Terry
Thank you for this honest review. I don't have a need for this saw but it's good to know that I can recommend it to friends.
Glad you liked the video. Thanks for commenting
Cool little unit, I like it👍
Be great to have around your new man-cave😉. Thanks for commenting Wade
Thanks for another excellent review Mark. i also get the opportunity to perform trail maintenance on our national forest trails not far from where I live. This will be an excellent tool along with my Silky Bigboy. Thanks for the honest review!
I love my Silky but this is so much easier to use, at least on the small stuff. Thanks for commenting
Nice review, Mark!
A couple things I would like to add; one that may be a bit off subject is that this is the perfect tool for anyone interested in wood carving. The pointed bar tip helps you to make clean small details not available with a standard size chain saw and without the strain of holding a larger saw at different angles for periods of time. Another is that your viewers may want to get one that uses Delta 21v batteries as many people have those in their tool box already. I bought another one of these saws recently for the oiler and the easy "no tool" bar tensioner and chain changing, and without the batteries it was substantially less $$. It has a large knurled wheel that you tighten the chain tension with and a thumb turn nut to tighten it, very handy in the field.
I had not thought about the saw as a crafting tool. Thanks for the information as well
You are more than welcome, Mark!
As you did in a recent video, I made some feet for my pack chair yesterday. Only my foot rubber was slightly different sizes. I couldn't get the holes just right, so I made them bigger so they slip over the feet on the chair and riveted pieces of concentric hard rubber offset slightly so when I put the foot on, I turn the rubber part against the leg to hold it on and being rubber if the angle pushes against the rubber it conforms without being a problem, yet still holds the PVC foot on.
I want to thank you for that great idea also!
Efficiency follows simplicity!
Because of it's size, it has limitations but for the tasks that it is capable of, it could be pretty handy.
Hi Lonnie. Great for little jobs where getting a full size saw out is too much hassle. Thanks for commenting
Thanks, Mark!
Another one of those things I've been wondering about living up to the idea & expectations. I heat with a woodstove but with 'old-guy' issues with arthritis in my neck and hands, I get tired of sawing small logs. I ordered one of the 8" models with upgraded battery. The coupon offered, plus current sale knocked $65 off the original price. That makes it worth the try, I think.
I am sure you will like it. You may find it slow on large pieces of dry hardwood. Thanks for commenting
Interesting mini-chainsaw. I followed your link and I think the 8" version shows more promise and versatility as it has 2x the battery capacity and the longer bar yet still has 1 handed operation.
Does look interesting. The only offered me the 6". Thanks for commenting
This seems like a cool little useful camp tool or even for around the house. Thanks very much for sharing. Take care my friend and Cheers!
Right on. I find I use more than I thought I would. Thanks for commenting
thanks Mark, I was wondering about these. I am a bit mobility challenged but may get one of these for around the yard,
I find it great for that kind of job. Thanks for commenting
Great review! I've been thinking about getting a battery powered chainsaw. This was helpful information.👍
I just want to mention that you still have some noise on the left channel in parts of the video. It's only kn the tabletop part that starts 1:33 into the video, and it ends when that part is over.👍 I'm listening with a headset and I believe it's hard to hear otherwise.
Yeah, I still can't figure out the cause. I am thinking now it is the camera and not the microphone. Will need to get it looked at. Thanks for commenting
Hi Mark. Like most things, this mini chainsaw has its place and purpose. I had looked at this earlier for doing work around the yard and wondered if it was gadgety, but it looks like it can do the job as intended. Good to know and thanks for the review. Blessings.
It definitely works within its intended use. Thanks for commenting
I have the 8" bar Ryobi battery chainsaw and I literally love it.
I can't speak to this brand specifically but to anyone who wonders are these little saws worth it?
Yes. Yes they are.
I've lost track but I've got over a hundred hours on mine and I just can't say enough how much I believe one of these should be a part of ones Preps for SHTF at minimum, as well as for camping etc.
Consider if you are hurt or dreadfully sick,and need fire to stay warm, you can cut a tonne of branches and whatnot one armed and while laying on your side even, minimal effort required-- in a worst case scenario.
This is like a nice little unit.
Great to hear your experiences
Hi Mark,,,,,,I Been Using A Chainsaw Off & On Now Since I Was 13 & A Little Suggestion.
Tighten Up The Chain So It Don't Sag & Droop Like That.
When You Got A Loose Chain,,,,,Sometimes When You Hit A Limb It Can Throw The Chain Off The Bar.
Believe Me,,,,,It Happened To Me Many Times Over The Year's In The Woods Working With My Dad.
Awesome Video Mark.
Thanks for the tip Derek
I was wondering about the performance of these small saws.
Thanks for the video
The work surprisingly well. Thanks for commenting Alex
I have the 6” SAKER. Love it.
I have the Saker as well and they are very close. Thanks for commenting
Very cool idea. Thanks for this review. Also - not sure if you hear the problem with the audio, the maniacal mosquito sound... but it is hard to listen to the video without wanting to spray DEET all over my computer.
Audio DEET.. If I could find some I would use it..LOL. Seriously, I am being plagued with sound issues. I cannot hear the high pitch myself but I often get a hiss I can hear. It is intermittent making it hard to ID the reason. Thanks for commenting
Sounds like some kind of interference from something producing high voltage... Maybe a florescent light?
I'm surprised how the charge lasted in that saw, amazing. Could be convinced to bring one on canoe camping trip! I'm in Toronto, have enjoyed your channel for years. Cheers.
You can also use the manual and gloves for fire starters! 🔥
LOL...Thanks for commenting
but seriously, that's pretty cool. I have a few Bosch battery powered tools, so maybe I'll look for a Bosch mini chainsaw. @@MarkYoungBushcraft
Thank you for another excellent review, Mark!
I looked at a number of these mini chainsaws and ultimately decided on a one handed reciprocating saw that uses the same batteries as my drill.
My guess is that it's not as aggressive or fast cutting as the chainsaw, but for me it might end up being more versatile.
Do you have any experience using a recip saw for cutting small branches and how do you think it would compare with the mini chainsaw?
I did own a reciprocating saw but it was corded (it since quit on me) I used the limb blade to cut branches. I found it was way heavier than this saw and had a tendency to bounce a bit. It was more versatile for the other jobs I used it for, like construction. Thanks for commenting
Thanks for your experience, mine is about the same size as the mini chainsaws.
To me 3"on down is enough diameter for kindling. A person can always baton down the bigger stuff. Good around home too. Great saw, great review.
Righ on. Glad you liked the video. Thanks for commenting
Yes, Thanks
You're welcome! Thanks for commenting
.I know it doesn’t look bushcraft, but I don’t see a problem using something like that. If it makes the job easier, why not? Having a backup saw is a good idea. It would have been funny if you took a gulp of Rampage coffee, and sped up the video of you cutting the tree….✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️
Not sure I could trust myself with a Rampage coffee in one hand and the saw in the other😅. Thanks for commenting
Not in the market for chainsaws, watching and commenting anyhow for the algorithms...🥰
Thanks for commenting
What kind of oil does this take?
Preferably chain saw oil but you could use a light weight motor oil. Thanks for commenting
i love mine
Good to hear. Thanks for commenting
Battery life is one of the bigger issues with these, but if you could do that job, and then do it again on one battery, that’s not too bad. I think I already mentioned that "Project Farm" did an awesome comparison of small and large electrics. You’d be surprised that some of these unknown brands actually did better than companies like Stihl or dewalt…..some completely sucked.
I’m tempted to get one for family camping trips, just because I have enough to do other jobs, but I’ve always wondered how something like a battery saws all would compare. Even if it’s not quite as good, it’d have other uses too, and no chain to sharpen.
I have been meaning to watch that video. Guess I will have to make a point of it now. My only reservation for this saw would be cutting big stuff like kiln dried firewood often supplied at campgrounds. Your new TS200 should be able to split most of that. Thanks for commenting Jim