Choose capital, don't complain - VIOLEWORKS mini chainsaw test 2.

I bought a bigger one next to the small one because I had to.

Introductory

After I wrote my previous mini chainsaw test, I received a lot of criticism about the machine. I feel that the criticisms are not justified, which is also shown by the fact that I just bought a second one, a bigger one. No, the little one was not destroyed, it was just that it was often too small.

So I bought a new one, I cut all the branches well with it, even very thick ones, so it's time to write down my opinion and my experiences about it as well.

Packaging, accessories

Well, the packaging has improved dramatically compared to the previous version. I received the bit specifically thrown in a cardboard box, next to it were the batteries, chargers and whatever else was there. This larger piece already received a proper box, the machine lies in a foam bed, and the batteries and accessories also received proper impact protection. This immediately put a big red dot in my eyes!

There are only accessories that are absolutely necessary for use. A charger with an EU plug (the small one had a Chinese plug), a chainring, no longer 4-inch but 6-inch, a chain, two batteries, a socket wrench and a small screwdriver.

I would like to note here that the battery is exactly the same as the one that came with my previous machine, so I can get to work with 4 batteries.

External, commissioning

The basic machine itself has not changed much. The difference is that there is a frame in front of the trigger that protects our fingers, and that instead of the upper branch-catching grid, there is a springy, toothed plastic that helps the cut. The motor, the handle and, as I wrote, the battery remained the same.

Commissioning the machine didn't change anything either. There is a nut on the part opposite the engine, it holds the cover plate, but at the same time it holds the chain in place, and if you tighten it, it fixes the chain plate as well.

The first thing we do is to remove this nut and remove the cover. As a second step, I put the chain on the chain plate, then I put the two together in place and then I hook the chain into the sprocket, which will move it.

We can then put the cover back on and gently tighten the screw, but only enough to allow the chainring to move. Then we can take out the screwdriver, which we can use to adjust the tension of the chain. If this is also the case, then the nut is well tightened and the work can begin.

Paper form

Before I describe my experience, a few words about the specification.

So, as I wrote above, the machine has a 6-inch chain plate and it needs a chain of this size. This is a standard size, later, if the chain plate wears out or the chain is no longer worth sharpening, we will get a replacement in a thousand places.

The motor in the machine is brushless, which is good news, much more performance can be expected from it. It's true, the 2400 watts indicated on the data sheet still seems a bit excessive. I say this because the system is 21 volts, so you need to know more on paper than an average cheap work machine.

That much information was enough for me to make a decision. On paper, it is weaker than this on my smaller machine, but it took away the branch thickness that can reasonably be cut with the 4-inch blade. So I was confident that the higher performance would be enough for the larger 6-inch board.

Experiences

The fact is that compared to the smaller machine, I did not experience any difference in operation, but it is a fact that the operation of these small machines takes some getting used to. What is it about?

I got a lot of messages because of the older test, that the machine is weak, the battery dies in seconds, the chain wears out, the chainring burns, and the like. I always read these sadly and tried to explain how to use these machines. Then there were those who reacted with offense and/or anger that I had tricked them, while others understood the point and have been sawing happily ever since.

But what is the point?

The most important thing is that these are not industrial machines, they are not designed to cut wood with them at zero to twenty four. As with all smaller machines, intermittent operation is to be expected.

The other thing that is very important is lubrication. Large chainsaws are filled with oil, which automatically lubricates the chain. Not by chance, since there are no rollers in the chain plate, the chain slides in it, and lubrication is required. If you don't use lubrication, the chain will heat up, the chain plate will burn, the chain will tighten and stretch.

In this case, you will definitely experience two things. One is that the battery runs out in seconds, the other is that you have to constantly pull on the chain. Impatient people think that the chainring fastener is not tightened enough and tighten the nut until the entire bolt is torn from its seat.

So the most important thing is to lubricate the chain!

I use a Teflon chain spray for this purpose. I bought this for my motorcycle, but it didn't work, it stayed. I tried it with the saw, it's great. I don't need a lot of it, if I work continuously with the machine, I blow a little on the moving chain every 10-15 minutes.

The other thing that is very important is that this is a small chainsaw and not a shield. This is not to stress the tree while cutting, when it will break. The thin chain plate bends, the chain tightens, stretches, and the job is done.

If you are cutting a tree, place the already moving chain neatly on the branch, and it will eat and cut the tree almost by its own weight. You don't have to push it like a madman, it goes by itself.

If you follow these things, you will notice that the machine does not drain as quickly, and the chain and chainring do not break down every day. In more than a year, I had to buy a new chainring and a new chain for the smaller machine. It has been working flawlessly since I bought it.

As I wrote, I didn't buy this bigger one because the small one was broken, but quite simply because of the size. I do have a large motorized chainsaw, a gasoline monster, but lately I've noticed that whenever possible, I prefer the small machine, and I suffer with it even on slightly thicker branches, rather than struggling with the big saw. Mix the gasoline, fill the oil.

So I decided to buy a bigger one, a 6-inch one, with which you can overcome quite serious branch thickness. The idea followed, I bought it, it arrived and I tried it out well. The first victim was a pear tree.

Since the use of the saw did not cause any surprises for me, I assembled the machine in a matter of seconds, pumped it up and went to work. I have to say that the 10-centimeter branch thickness does not suit the machine, so for the sake of the test, I also tried a 15-centimeter diameter one. This was also successful, although here I had to move the machine a bit to get through it.

Summary

This article wasn't too long, but I'll link to my previous article at the end, where you can also find a video presentation. I only took photos for this article, but if I have the energy I might put together a video sooner or later.

The point is that the machine worked. It's strong enough and big enough to handle branches the length of your arm or a little thicker. This is what I needed!

You can now also buy the saw from a Czech warehouse. THE BGXIFD010 with a coupon code, you can buy the two-battery version for the price of the one-battery version, i.e. HUF 29 instead of HUF 23. Purchase by clicking on the link below:

VIOLEWORKS 6 Inch Mini Chainsaw

You can read my previous chainsaw article here: TOWARDS THE GARDEN WORK - MINI CHAIN ​​SAW TEST