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Electric chainsaws and the gorge of misery
Lithium batteries are making everything better. So why do mid-size electric power tools suck?
Countless YouTube influencers gush over battery-operated snowblowers, wood chippers, chainsaws, and other gear they receive from their sponsors for free. The issue is that nearly the entire body of the electric saw is occupied by the battery; there is a fairly puny motor that spins fast, delivers little torque, and is prone to overheating. Heck, for routine work, ratcheting loppers and a hand saw are usually enough; “whole tree” problems often require getting a permit and hiring a licensed arborist.
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