@thendrix I don't know why electric chainsaws are so popular. The last chainsaw I was using was a Husqvarna Magnesium block with a 28in bar. I used that and a regular block version. I would swap to the other one when out of gas.

They absolutely rip. I can't say that it's the same savage ripping I've seen a 12v starter do to a steel flywheel. That torque would be uncontrollable.

About the bar and chain oil, use a large plastic container and have the saw on wood over a couple of inches of cheap clay cat litter. Keep purple power or automotive degreaser around with Scott's shop towels. There's no stopping a saw from being an absolute mess.

The 2 strokes are worse because the gas mix will expand and push into the cylinder in the summer. A hydro locked block that has to be drained and the spark plug replaced before it will run again.

@AmpBenzScientist I don't live on 40+ woodland acres, so it's just enough to get by and it's less wear and tear on you as you get older. For like handling storm damage and some clean-up it's fine. I wouldn't put it in a mobile sawmill jig to cut boards. :3

Yeah, but with such a simple fix for a simple product you would think they would mention it.

@thendrix I've made green lumber with a woodmizer at the same place. Too much downed oak to let go to waste.

@thendrix Anywhere there's a jug or bar and chain oil that has been opened, there will be oil everywhere.