O.C.G.D. Thread, part two

[Dave Shepard]

The saw and battery were in Milwaukee packaging. Home Depot could have used another 6' of tape.

The saw is pretty impressive so far. The XC was still on the charger when I tried it, so I used a regular battery. Torque seems to be the way with this saw. Just lean on it.

 

[Dave Shepard]

I've got a Speed Cut Nano on the way for it. Stock chain might stand some tuning, but I'm going to skip that step.
Timber rip test is a pass:

 

[lxskllr]

I was watching this review video, and he said the chain won't free spool with the saw off(or presumably any time)...



Is that actually the case? His worry was getting the clutch or chain jammed, and having to run it through wood with it off to clear the crud out. I get that, but what I'm wondering is how the hell do you sharpen it? A saw might get crudded up once in a blue moon, but sharpening's eternal. If you have to remove the chain(and I guess put it in a jig to sharpen it), I don't see how it could be used on a jobsite unless you're a fan of just swapping out chains, and I'm not.

 

[lumberjack]

You can pull the chain around the bar by hand.

 

[lxskllr]

Oh, and if anyone wants the tl;dw of the video. He likes the saw a lot. He prefers the Husky, and that's what he'd get with his own money(Milwaukee gave him the saw to review), but he doesn't feel disadvantaged using the Milwaukee. He used it for two months on real jobs getting work done.

 

[Dave Shepard]

Very pleased. On the job:

 

[flushcut]

Be honest, you added the noodles on the bar for a better pic? Lol

 

[SeanKroll]

You gotta do what ya gotta do to get hooked up as the official Milwaukee timber framer!

 

[Dave Shepard]

Nah, that's how it landed.
Leverage is poor, but I'm not surprised with a top handle. It did exactly what I wanted. It probably saved 45 minutes of chopping and cleanup.

 

[Bermy]

Question please...
Do your Milwaukee battery saws have an inertia chainbrake function in addition to the standard manual chainbrake/handguard lever?
I've read that Stihl has a 'run down' chainbrake on their battery saws.
Need info to pass on...

I've done an initial Google search and it's too boring, thought I'd ask you lot who already have them.

Ta

 

[lumberjack]

If it’s inertia, it takes a heck of a lot of it.

 

[lxskllr]

I just looked in the manual, and saw no specific mention of it being inertial, nor did it show how to test it like they do with saws that are, so I would guess no.

 

[stikine]

Question please...
Do your Milwaukee battery saws have an inertia chainbrake function in addition to the standard manual chainbrake/handguard lever?
I've read that Stihl has a 'run down' chainbrake on their battery saws.
Need info to pass on...

I've done an initial Google search and it's too boring, thought I'd ask you lot who already have them.

Ta

 

[cory]

I know a couple of high level pro mechanics and they love their battery powered Milwaukee tools.

 

[Dave Shepard]

It turns out that the saw is already Nano. At least I have a spare chain now.

 

[Dave Shepard]

My new dog showed up today. Ready for the big timber!

 

[lxskllr]

I've been impressed with the one I got for my 355t. It's a little bigger than necessary imo, but it's solid, and makes a nice bite. Really fixes the saw in place. Enjoy!

 

[Dave Shepard]

Stock one is lame, and this saw wants to be dogged in. I got two, might try to mount dual dogs. Trying to find an eight spur sprocket. Higher chain speed would help.

 

[Dave Shepard]

Dual dogs are an option with a couple of holes.

 

[lumberjack]

Dual dogs are an option with a couple of holes.

What did you do for hardware? I might order some for my Milwaukee... I haven't found a need so far, but who knows.

 

[Dave Shepard]

I haven't mounted it yet. It will require very minimal filing of the cover. Then I'll mark and drill the cover. Some sort of bolt with a lock nut is the plan. I'll have to verify clearance to the bar/chain, but it looked good earlier. I am wondering if I'm creating a failure point.

 

[Dave Shepard]

There is definitely room to make them work, but I think one West Coaster will do the job very well. I'll probably make the extra one fit just for the fun of it.

 

[lumberjack]

Did the one fit with the stock hardware?

 

[lxskllr]

I am wondering if I'm creating a failure point.

Probably. Small saw covers aren't very robust, but I think you're using it in a fairly controlled environment, right? On the ground cutting timbers is more straightforward than cutting at weird angles in a tree. As long as the forces are inline with the cover, and not side to side, it'll probably be alright.

 

[Dave Shepard]

Yes, the stock location one went on easily. T20 torx, I think.