I have four "professional" Stihl saws from a small top handle for in-tree work to a behemoth that can fell a very large oak or elm without issue. I love them all and won't be replacing them with electric saws any time soon. I don't see the inconvenience of a good two-stroke saw that some of you see, but I'm a two-stroke engine lover, so there's definitely some bias there. BBRRRAAAAPPPPPP!
Maybe not replace them, but if you grab that little M18 Hatchet, no matter how much you like a gas saw, you'll find yourself more than a bit pleased with the absolute ease and convenience of being able to make a couple of cuts (or more) and the only thing you need is a battery (that you already own).I have four "professional" Stihl saws from a small top handle for in-tree work to a behemoth that can fell a very large oak or elm without issue. I love them all and won't be replacing them with electric saws any time soon. I don't see the inconvenience of a good two-stroke saw that some of you see, but I'm a two-stroke engine lover, so there's definitely some bias there. BBRRRAAAAPPPPPP!
Anyone who owns greenery in most any form from small bushes to large trees that need pruning from time to time and DOESN'T own that little pruner is simply not paying attention.
For suburban or urban residential use, I certainly wouldn't own four saws. In fact, way back when we were first married and lived in a suburb, I made due without a saw. The first Stihl I bought was their professional top-handle saw. It's nice and light, easy to handle, and punches way above its weight. It worked for many years for me before I bought saw #2. That said, I can certainly see the K.I.S.S. appeal with the cordless electric saws. My elderly neighbor has the M18 one. I've used it, but I still prefer my Stihls, personally.
Is the M18 Hatchet worth it if I have the M18 Super Sawzall and occasionally use in the situation you describe? I've used that to quickly trim one or two limbs before and it works for that. In fact, I posted recently about repairing an underground rainwater pipe. I used my M18 Hackzall to cut the tree roots that had grown around the leaky pipe. That's a situation where I won't use a chainsaw because the dirt and rocks will dull a chain quickly.
You are acutely aware of my fondness for my Dynabrade die grinder. I recently picked up the Milwaukee newest M12 version. I haven't used the air version since. I will when I need a cut-off wheel for frame work but everything else has been more than readily handled by the battery stuff. Point being, some of this stuff is good enough you find reasons not to fuck with gas, cords, or air hoses.
If I send over a little sachet that mimics the smell of a 2 stroke running, will that help? You can hang it around your neck when you grab the Hatchet.
Only if it also plays the sound of a two stroke running. You gotta have both senses engaged!
There's an app for that and you can even turn it up to vibrate.Only if it also plays the sound of a two stroke running. You gotta have both senses engaged!
Unsure of deals but there was some debate as to whether one should acquire the regular or the Fuel version in the 2ish gallon size. When it was mentioned that the Fuel was a whole bunch more sucky, I bought one as a test. No contest and my non Fuel 2 gallon left here with a quickness as a gift to a buddy. I don't give a shit about the Packout function, but the rest of it is stellar. It only has one quirk, there is a little cone adapter that has to be stored in the trash section.
