I have a little chainsaw much like this one, although it came straight from China via the big river and not from HS. Can vouch for the writeup sentiment, it’s not heavy duty but it’s pretty damn useful for pruning little stuff.
If you spend the extra (currently $10) bucks at HS directly, you get a lifetime satisfaction guarantee… But what the normal life of a baby chainsaw or circular saw is is not defined, so YMMV.
In related news, I made my first Hammacher Schlemmer purchase today.
Looks like you need to manually oil the chainsaw chain. More serious saws have a reservoir but they also leak if you don’t pour it out when you’re done.
I’ve got a couple similar to these mini chainsaws. Definitely useful (as long as battery is charged when you decide to fetch it). Yes, frequent manual oiling is required. Also frequent retensioning of the chain to keep it on the sprocket. But would still buy another if lost mine.
WARNING! These are not toys. Replacements fingers not included.
Got a similar mini chainsaw from the the jungle website for the RV about two years ago. The idea was if it worked out and lasted a trip or two I’d replace it with a “real” one but it’s still going strong (and it’s used A LOT). It’s definitely not a Milwaukee but for what it is, it does great job at a tenth of the price. Just a few drops of oil and adjust the chain before use and good to go.
It’s always fun at campgrounds hearing others chopping away at firewood with axes while I’m already enjoying the campfire after only a few minutes of quietly cutting with the little mini chainsaw.
@IWUJackson
Not sure if you’re using the blade that came with it, but the one above is listed as including a “metal cutting blade”. You will probably need a different blade if you’re going to cut wood with this (needs to have less teeth per inch).
@IWUJackson
Ok, my bad. I was going by the specs above, which do not mention anything about a wood blade (only a grinder blade & metal blade). if an included wood blade doesn’t do the the trick that is, in fact, lamentable.
@rpstrong I honestly don’t remember… I’ll remember that for next time and pay attention. That could very well be the issue. Thanks!!
I probably assumed it went like a circular saw.
I’m wondering if that circular saw would be useful for cutting down boxes to recycle? Especially the stupid big Costco ones that have to be chopped into pieces to fit in the recycle bin.
@macromeh - Arthritis makes it painful to apply the pressure needed to use manual tools. sigh.
Aging is . . . interesting.
Always on the lookout for adaptive stuff.
Would really like to find some kind of electric sharp paring knife - but nothing like those big Thanksgiving carving knives.
As usual, there are cat-sat-on-a-keyboard brands that are even cheaper, but their quality is always a gamble. In any case, I would NOT suggest the mini saw here for cardboard due to the danger factor.
@narfcake@walarney - Thanks so much!
Looks like those really could could help with the box problem.
The paring knife idea would be for kitchen use.
Glad to know about the circular saw.
@sagergen giphy slash command doesn’t work anymore? bummer!
anyway, i have been wanting a little chainsaw for hacking up pruned limbs from crepe myrtles and some other shrubbery around the house. i’m looking forward to this one
I bought the chainsaw even though I didn’t need it. For basic cleanup/trim in yard. Hope I can find replacement saw chains.
The “21 V” battery looks almost like a B&D 18V (which can be called 20-21V if you go by full charge unloaded voltage). Will be fun to see if I can hack.
@pmarin In a prior offer, I mentioned that the 21V looked most similar to a Dayi battery due to its 3 terminals and smaller clip/latch. They’re a common brand in Asia; not so much here in the US.
I have a couple of these that I’ve gotten as review items through vine. I love mine. I use it quite frequently for limbing after I’ve cut down large branches, or pruning my crepe myrtles or fruit tree limbs. It is small enough and dexterous enough that you can get it in the middle of a space that’s hard to get even a 10-in chainsaw in.
I’ve had good luck finding placement chains (cheap enough it is not worth sharpening them) and as long as you apply oil while you use it and practice a bit of chainsaw safety I have found both of mine a pleasure to use. One of them is actually a pole saw variety that extends about 8 to 10 ft, but you can break it down to a handheld as well. Several of the yard tools I’ve gotten through Vine have been the same battery format, so I have no lack of batteries (or chargers) at this point.
Annoyingly, I ordered one recently to use as a spare or possibly a gift for my son-in-law. That one came with a hard case similar to this one but stupidly it was not big enough to fit the saw in once it was assembled with the bar and chain in place! Who thought that was a good idea??
@chienfou oh well… I ordered one also and it looks like it comes with the hard case. If it doesn’t fit I’ll just use an extra tool bag. But seems like a waste of plastic and generally not even recyclable.
@pmarin
This one looks like it might be large enough to keep the assembled tool in. Part of my problem with these cases is that leaving them in the shop in the local summer heat over the span of a few years, they get brittle and break.
Several of the yard tools I’ve gotten through Vine have been the same battery format …
@chienfou@pmarin Alas, this one doesn’t appear to use the Makita LXT style batteries as many of the cat-sat-on-the-keyboard brand offerings use. Instead, this H/S uses one that looks more like a Dayi battery.
@chienfou I just received my chain saw. Haven’t used it yet, but I did remove it from the hard shell case - and now I can’t quite see how to get it back in. (That’s what he said.)
Anyway, 'tis plain to see that the battery has to come off (not a bad safety feature) but it came with the bar in place.
Specs
Product: Hammacher Schlemmer Rechargeable Mini Circular Saw or Chainsaw
Model: 7035245010, 7061174010
Condition: New
Hammacher Schlemmer 12V Mini 3" Cordless Circular Saw
Hammacher Schlemmer 21V Mini 4" Cordless Chainsaw
What’s Included?
OR
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Jun 29 - Wednesday, Jul 1
I have a little chainsaw much like this one, although it came straight from China via the big river and not from HS. Can vouch for the writeup sentiment, it’s not heavy duty but it’s pretty damn useful for pruning little stuff.
If you spend the extra (currently $10) bucks at HS directly, you get a lifetime satisfaction guarantee… But what the normal life of a baby chainsaw or circular saw is is not defined, so YMMV.
In related news, I made my first Hammacher Schlemmer purchase today.
Standards have indeed fallen at Ham/Shlem…
I don’t think these would qualify as THE mini chainsaw or THE mini circular saw…
No poll today? I won’t make a pun about one of the saws cutting the pole.
@andyw
Poll saws to offer
Vote early and vote often
Yours might be the one(s)
Looks like you need to manually oil the chainsaw chain. More serious saws have a reservoir but they also leak if you don’t pour it out when you’re done.
@tweezak More serious sawyers leave oil in the reservoir (and stabilized fuel in the tank) so that the hose/seal/etc. systems don’t dry out.
And I’d rather deal with a bit of weeping oil vs. a dry chain due to forgetting to fill the reservoir.
Have you tried storing your leakers inverted? I have two small “tree” saws - one leaks, the other doesn’t. I think I’ll try flipping the leaker.
I came, I sawed, I moved all to the cutb.
I’ve got a couple similar to these mini chainsaws. Definitely useful (as long as battery is charged when you decide to fetch it). Yes, frequent manual oiling is required. Also frequent retensioning of the chain to keep it on the sprocket. But would still buy another if lost mine.
WARNING! These are not toys. Replacements fingers not included.
@phendrick
/showme a mini chainsaw with a box of replacement fingers.
@mehcuda67 Here’s the image you requested for “a mini chainsaw with a box of replacement fingers.”
@mediocrebot sigh.
/showme a mini chainsaw with a box of replacement human fingers of various sizes and colors.
@mehcuda67 Here’s the image you requested for “a mini chainsaw with a box of replacement human fingers of various sizes and colors.”
@mediocrebot Grim, but well done!
I have 1 of each… I say save your $$$
@Mandamm Because we can just borrow yours? What a generous offer!
Got a similar mini chainsaw from the the jungle website for the RV about two years ago. The idea was if it worked out and lasted a trip or two I’d replace it with a “real” one but it’s still going strong (and it’s used A LOT). It’s definitely not a Milwaukee but for what it is, it does great job at a tenth of the price. Just a few drops of oil and adjust the chain before use and good to go.
It’s always fun at campgrounds hearing others chopping away at firewood with axes while I’m already enjoying the campfire after only a few minutes of quietly cutting with the little mini chainsaw.
If it ever dies, I will definitely get another.
@BioBill here is your chance, you know that they will be gone soon.
@BioBill
That’s a brilliant use case. One of those things that can make camping much more pleasant.
I picked this up the last time it came around. Works for pruning and cutting up branches, at least.
I got this last time and I appreciate the chain saw, but the circular saw is not good at all. It burns the wood for any cut past a quarter inch.
@IWUJackson
Not sure if you’re using the blade that came with it, but the one above is listed as including a “metal cutting blade”. You will probably need a different blade if you’re going to cut wood with this (needs to have less teeth per inch).
@chienfou It also comes with a wood blade. I used the wood blade.
@IWUJackson
Ok, my bad. I was going by the specs above, which do not mention anything about a wood blade (only a grinder blade & metal blade). if an included wood blade doesn’t do the the trick that is, in fact, lamentable.
@IWUJackson did you realize that it is a reverse cutting saw? That is you have to draw it towards you instead of pushing it away.
@IWUJackson @rpstrong
Wait… What?? That’s crazy.
@rpstrong I honestly don’t remember… I’ll remember that for next time and pay attention. That could very well be the issue. Thanks!!
I probably assumed it went like a circular saw.
I’m wondering if that circular saw would be useful for cutting down boxes to recycle? Especially the stupid big Costco ones that have to be chopped into pieces to fit in the recycle bin.
@kdemo I just use a razor utility knife - works for me.
@macromeh - Arthritis makes it painful to apply the pressure needed to use manual tools. sigh.
Aging is . . . interesting.
Always on the lookout for adaptive stuff.
Would really like to find some kind of electric sharp paring knife - but nothing like those big Thanksgiving carving knives.
@kdemo maybe someday meh will get some of these to try
@kdemo @walarney Or the Worx Zipsnip.
https://www.amazon.com/Cordless-Electric-Rechargeable-Cardboard-WX082L-2/dp/B0DGXHKM1Y/
As usual, there are cat-sat-on-a-keyboard brands that are even cheaper, but their quality is always a gamble. In any case, I would NOT suggest the mini saw here for cardboard due to the danger factor.
@narfcake @walarney - Thanks so much!
Looks like those really could could help with the box problem.
The paring knife idea would be for kitchen use.
Glad to know about the circular saw.
@kdemo @narfcake @walarney That Zipsnip looks really cool! It’s lighter, too, at less than a lb. than this circular saw, which is 3lbs.
/giphy special-gifted-tortellini
@sagergen giphy slash command doesn’t work anymore? bummer!
anyway, i have been wanting a little chainsaw for hacking up pruned limbs from crepe myrtles and some other shrubbery around the house. i’m looking forward to this one
@sagergen
I got it to work:
@Kyeh @sagergen now I am hungry for tortellini. I found a jar of pesto sauce I am eager to use
@pmarin @sagergen Yum.
Does this come with a bag? (Dangerous?)
/giphy dangerous-astute-bag
I bought the chainsaw even though I didn’t need it. For basic cleanup/trim in yard. Hope I can find replacement saw chains.
The “21 V” battery looks almost like a B&D 18V (which can be called 20-21V if you go by full charge unloaded voltage). Will be fun to see if I can hack.
@pmarin In a prior offer, I mentioned that the 21V looked most similar to a Dayi battery due to its 3 terminals and smaller clip/latch. They’re a common brand in Asia; not so much here in the US.
/image Dayi 21V battery
“Well, the answer turned out to be pretty simple: we were in the process of getting our hands of Hammacher Schlemmer itself.”
Do you mean getting your hands ON Hammacher Schlemmer?
(Also, I just searched and learned that they aren’t kidding, Meh actually bought Hammacher Schlemmer.)
@gominosensei
This was actually mentioned a while back. And yes, it’s now under the stores.com umbrella…
None.
I have a couple of these that I’ve gotten as review items through vine. I love mine. I use it quite frequently for limbing after I’ve cut down large branches, or pruning my crepe myrtles or fruit tree limbs. It is small enough and dexterous enough that you can get it in the middle of a space that’s hard to get even a 10-in chainsaw in.
I’ve had good luck finding placement chains (cheap enough it is not worth sharpening them) and as long as you apply oil while you use it and practice a bit of chainsaw safety I have found both of mine a pleasure to use. One of them is actually a pole saw variety that extends about 8 to 10 ft, but you can break it down to a handheld as well. Several of the yard tools I’ve gotten through Vine have been the same battery format, so I have no lack of batteries (or chargers) at this point.
Annoyingly, I ordered one recently to use as a spare or possibly a gift for my son-in-law. That one came with a hard case similar to this one but stupidly it was not big enough to fit the saw in once it was assembled with the bar and chain in place! Who thought that was a good idea??
@chienfou oh well… I ordered one also and it looks like it comes with the hard case. If it doesn’t fit I’ll just use an extra tool bag. But seems like a waste of plastic and generally not even recyclable.
@pmarin
This one looks like it might be large enough to keep the assembled tool in. Part of my problem with these cases is that leaving them in the shop in the local summer heat over the span of a few years, they get brittle and break.
@chienfou @pmarin Alas, this one doesn’t appear to use the Makita LXT style batteries as many of the cat-sat-on-the-keyboard brand offerings use. Instead, this H/S uses one that looks more like a Dayi battery.
@chienfou I just received my chain saw. Haven’t used it yet, but I did remove it from the hard shell case - and now I can’t quite see how to get it back in. (That’s what he said.)
Anyway, 'tis plain to see that the battery has to come off (not a bad safety feature) but it came with the bar in place.