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Black & Decker 18v Cordless Chainsaw
Cut the cord. Just don't cut yourself.
By Dusty Overby
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Name: Dusty Overby
Email: doverby@gearpatrol.com
Site: http://www.gearpatrol.com
About: Gents… my name is Dusty. To date, I have been resident amongst the masses of Gear Patrol devotees. Now, I have received a different calling. My charge is to shrug off the casual and carefree life of one who solely reads; I am to eschew the selfish pleasures man-info consumption, and to, instead, contribute mighty works of journalistic prowess suitable for the enlightenment of the Gear Patrol audience.
I’m sure that we would all agree that Gear Patrol shines as a bright beacon in the world of Men’s Lifestyle and Leisure. With numerous other sites and magazines vying for your attention, you read Gear Patrol because it cuts through the worthless flotsam and jetsam the other sites and blogs rehash day in and day out, bringing you a unique perspective on the latest gizmos and whatnots that matter to you. Well, it just so happens that I majored in gizmos and minored in whatnots.
Hopefully, my background and experiences will allow me to deliver piping-hot and tasty content direct to you from my areas of expertise. I was schooled in the beautiful Southeastern U.S. of A. There I spent only a modicum of time in actual class; instead wisely opting to hone other skills such as video game dominance (Ed: Dusty’s GoldenEye skills were unparalleled - full stop), media and entertainment studies, and indulging my competitive nature.
Post graduation, I sojourned for three years in southern Germany. There, I garnered a great appreciation for European culture as well as their longstanding brewing traditions/skills. Needless to say, travel is up there on my list of personal passions. Now I am back in the States where, by day, I work in sales and marketing in the construction industry. Also, I’m an on-again, off-again runner who enjoys many outdoor activities, preeminent among them being a fanatical, though rarely fantastical, golfer.
That being said, you may have to indulge some of my written idiosyncrasies. If my posts get too wacky, surely someone will let me know (Eric?). I plan to bring a bit of wit and wisdom to a community that clearly already has them in spades. Fellow readers, I shall do you proud by helping advance Gear Patrol in advancing you. After all, it’s a good bet that at least some of what entertains me just might entertain you too.
Dusty can be reached for question or comments via e-mail at doverby@gearpatrol.com.See Authors Posts (123) on Wed, Feb 18, 2009 
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UPDATE: Just for shiggles, we threw together a short video of Dusty taking on a small tree at Gear Patrol reader Tim F’s home. Yes, the shrub (er, tree) is larger than Black & Decker approves or recommends with this chainsaw, but why the hell not. Watch it after the jump. Yes, we know it’s got some funky colors going on. Anyway, we might take on more real world challenges like this - just let us know if you want to see more. Top Gear… for Gear, if you will.
Part of being an advanced member of the human species (read: man) is possessing the ability to choose and use the appropriate tool for any given job. Sometimes, the testosterone coursing through my veins encourages me to overpower a task with brute force, a technique that often proves ill-advised. After all, just because you know how to fire up a 100cc professional chainsaw, doesn’t mean that you always should.
I’m learning, instead, to choose more efficient and manageable solutions, like the Black & Decker 18v Cordless Chainsaw. This little guy combines a big bite with the ultimate in wieldability. With its 8” bar and a heft of just over 6 pounds, it’s had me running around the yard just looking for things to chop into smaller pieces. It’s 18v power source is interchangeable with several other B&D lawn electrics, to boot. Just take my advice if you wish to avoid the ire of your loved ones. Ask if there are any “special” trees around your property before you connect battery to blade and forever alter your landscape and destiny.
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My Dad’s office growing up was literally across the street from Smutty’s brew house. Old Brown Dog from them will MESS you up, wicked strong stuff.
I just like the idea of chainsawing things and videotaping them…
Funky colors? No, it was just a very yellow day.
You rock Dusty. Glad you’re not drinking then sawing though..
sweet! does it come with attachments to mount it on like a….shotgun?
I think someone has been playing too much Gears of War. But a shotgun chainsaw would be great for the Zombie uprising.
This video convinced me. I just ordered one for my wife. It should be here in about 2 weeks. I’ll let you all know how well she can use it.
PapaJack,
I hope that she will find the chainsaw as useful as I have. I look forward to hearing your report back, but please consider my ego before saying that your wife can wield the saw more adeptly thank I can. Also, leaning off the edge of your roof and flailing one-handed at an offending limb is not an approved use of the tool. Not even if I did try that.
Dusty
I have one and I must say that I am not impressed!!