It’s probably easier to cut larger limbs, then a trunk with the pole saw, but the EGO pole saw seems to have as much power as the 16″ EGO chainsaw. The biggest issue I see with a lot of cordless chainsaws is that the chains are thinner and you need to really square up the cut or things happen (chain comes off).

There is a good reason that…[Read more]

Skillman wrote:New ego self propelled 24” snow blower . Two stage blower 50’ snow throwing from chute . Coming to lowes sometime in august with a price tag at $899 . With a five year warranty seems like it’s going to be another great addition to there line up .

That was a big wish on the old EGO Forum. I have the original EGO single stage…[Read more]

I can’t even imagine putting a full size chainsaw at the end of a pole. My EGO pole saw is a 10″ model and very powerful. I’ve used it on the ground without the extension with success, but still not like a handheld chainsaw.

If I’m reading it right, there are multiple companies with cordless offerings that work that way, including EGO, Greenworks and Makita.

convertible chain/pole saw

What exactly is that? EGO’s pole saw works with a separate powerhead unit. There are multiple tools that work with the powerhead.

I’m assuming it was both. EGO picked up Lowes within 24 hours of HD’s announcement. That must account for something. I’m assuming there were negotiations that EGO and HD couldn’t come to terms. The company that owns Chervron also owns Skil and Lowes has agreed to carry that brand, as well. HD probably balked at that.

I’m going to assume that this model can be used as a small demo hammer and tamper, as well. I have a much older Bosch Roto hammer, that works like that. Now a days, I use it more to dig holes with a spade bit, then to drill with it.

I just looked at the Home Depot (US) web site and they still have all the EGO products for sale.

To date, the auction hasn’t had very many EGO products, maybe one or two a month. Last week, the select cut mower with battery went for $ 140. I almost went for it just for the battery. It wasn’t the self propelled model or I would have tried to get it.

I’ve never seen the Nexus Power Station at the auction.

I don’t know actually. I have successfully registered those items I’ve gotten at the auction, including sending them the receipts. Hopefully, I won’t have to test it.

Regarding lemons, the auction site will take back items that don’t work. They don’t have to, but they have for me in a couple of instances.

Well that news might be good for me on two fronts. The nearest Lowes is a 1/2 hour closer to me then HD. Also HD funnels their discontinued stuff to the semi local auction site I use, so maybe more EGO products real soon.

I’m not sure if I mentioned here or not, but I’m making new Tee signs for the local golf course, 4 min. from my house. Part of the payment is free dining at their restaurant. I’ve done 10 signs so far, around 30 to go. I sure hope they don’t go out of business or I’ll have to relearn to cook.

There have to be hundred’s of youtube videos on smoking jerky. It’s probably the seasoning that makes or breaks it.

We have a few more options in the US. Amazon, Aces Hardware, and I think Acme tools.

Another thing that concerns me is that they shutdown their forum, last time I checked. Their word was that they were upgrading it, but why shutdown the existing until the new one is ready.

If at all possible, get the batteries with the tool. Sometimes you can get a tool and the battery for the cost of a battery, or very close.

If I am not mistaken, the EGO batteries have a 3 year warranty, which is longer then most companies. I’m only about 1 1/2 years into EGO ownership and have had no issues with anything.

As far as customer service goes, the biggest gripe I’ve heard is the time it takes to get things repaired. If you buy EGO from Home Depot, you will probably have…[Read more]

Miami, I would definitely trade those corded tools for cordless.

As to what platform, hard to say. I’m not that familiar with the Milwaukee landscape tools. But if you have lot’s of batteries that work with their landscape tools, you should definitely evaluate them.

I was heavily invested into Makita Cordless and I actually had a early model…[Read more]

I love the pole saw and since I got it, I probably use it more then the 16″ chainsaw. But if I could only have one, I would get the stand alone chain saw. If you are just cutting up limbs, even smaller ones, it’s a little easier because you are closer to the work. The pole saw excels when you can’t get close to the area you are cutting.

No, the chainsaw is it’s own entity, while the pole saw requires the powerhead. So far, they are both very good.

I really lucked out on the battery end. When I got my snowblower and lawnmower, at a auction, I got 4 batteries with them.