Chainsaw Education

If you've ever been near a chainsaw your initial reaction was probably like mine, besides feeling irritated, you wonder: "Why are chainsaws so loud?" It's 2024 and engineers still haven't figured out how to make chainsaws quieter. Are you kidding me? It seems … [Read more...] about How Loud Is A Chainsaw? Decibel Levels + Quietest Chainsaws

Who Makes Craftsman Chainsaws? Makita? Husqvarna? Black+Decker? Echo? Ryobi? Dewalt? The story behind the most popular chainsaw brands. Craftsman is a power tool brand with a long and proud history. Though, over the years the brand has undergone changes of … [Read more...] about Who Makes Craftsman Chainsaws? & Other Major Brands

Where are Husqvarna Chainsaws made? In this article we go on a long tour, extracting anything noteworthy to satisfy your curious mind. Welcome to everything you've ever wanted to know about the Husqvarna Brand, and probably a few things you didn't even … [Read more...] about Where Are Husqvarna Chainsaws Made? Brand History

Today we answer a common question that chainsaw owners ask : How Tight Should A Chainsaw Chain Be? This is an important issue that every chainsaw user should know how to do and understand why. An incorrectly tensioned chain affects both the performance of the … [Read more...] about Q&A : How Tight Should A Chainsaw Chain Be?

Why does my chainsaw chain direction matter? What is the correct chainsaw chain direction? This is common knowledge to folks who have owned and operated chainsaws, but newcomers often get confused with chain direction. Cutting teeth on a saw chain are … [Read more...] about Help! Chainsaw Chain Direction Facts

Chainsaw Maintenance —  How to keep your chainsaw running smoothly. What do you need to do to keep your chainsaw running smoothly? how do you maintain your chainsaw? What do you do if the chain won’t stop? If you are grappling with these … [Read more...] about Chainsaw Maintenance Tips, Advice & Checklist

What are the main types of chainsaws and what are they used for? This will be a helpful guide for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of chainsaws in general, or if you're in the market to buy a chainsaw but aren't sure which chainsaw type is most suitable … [Read more...] about Types of Chainsaws | An Overview of Chainsaws

Learning How to Start a STIHL Chainsaw is fairly easy once you know the correct steps. In this article we tell you everything you need to know about starting a STIHL chainsaw and also what to do when your chainsaw won't start. So, if you're having any problems … [Read more...] about How to Start a STIHL Chainsaw | A Step by Step Guide

What are the Best Chains for Your Chainsaw? Chainsaws are extremely versatile tools, used in all sorts of woodcutting work from felling giant trees to ripping and resizing lumber. Homeowners use them for pruning ornamental trees, cutting overgrown branches, … [Read more...] about Best Chains for Your Chainsaw | A Beginner’s Guide to Chainsaw Chains

Stihl vs Husqvarna Chainsaws — when it comes to chainsaws, this is a classic debate with plenty of passion on both sides of the fence. In this article we give you both sides of the story so you can decide which chainsaw brand is right for you. … [Read more...] about Stihl vs Husqvarna Chainsaws | Which Brand is Better for you?

How to measure your chainsaw bar? This is a very common question that our readers want to know so we've put together this guide, filled with facts and advice on measuring your chainsaw bar. … [Read more...] about How to Measure Your Chainsaw Bar? Practical Advice

Chainsaw kickback is akin to a sleeping giant. It lies dormant, unnoticed until it awakens with a jolt, often leading to disastrous consequences. But what exactly triggers this giant? It's the sudden deceleration or stoppage of the chainsaw's chain. Imagine … [Read more...] about Preventing Chainsaw Kickback – Guide to Safety and Prevention

What's the Most Reliable Chainsaw? Buying tools is something that I’ve been doing for decades. So, speaking from experience, I know that it’s not easy to determine what you’re getting before you’ve used the tool or machine for some time. When you buy a … [Read more...] about What’s the Most Reliable Chainsaw? Reviews, Brands & More…

The world has changed a lot since March of 2020 when the pandemic began to affect our lives in every way imaginable. One of the biggest concerns for people in 2021 is how get what we need by spending as little money as possible. If you own a home and have … [Read more...] about 2024 Reviews : TOP 5 Chainsaws for Homeowners

Chainsaws are an essential tool for most homeowners but they are also a dangerous tool that needs to be handled correctly. We know that many of you have questions about chainsaws so we wrote this comprehensive guide that covers every aspect of the … [Read more...] about Chainsaw : Complete Guide to Buying & Understanding Chainsaws

Electric vs gas chainsaw — which one is right for you? This article will provide you with an in-depth analysis of the different chainsaws available (gas, battery, corded electric) and give you the advantages and disadvantages of each one so you can make an … [Read more...] about Explained / Electric vs Gas Chainsaw — Which Type Should you Buy?

Proper chainsaw oil is essential for preserving the life of your chainsaw. Understanding your chainsaw oil will help you make the right decision when it comes to purchasing the right type of oil and making sure your chainsaw is properly maintained. Owning a … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Right Chainsaw Oil | Chainsaw Oil Guide

Let's be honest, we're not all lumberjacks, born with an axe and chainsaw from birth. Most homeowners need to be guided on how to cut down a tree. There are a lot of things to consider, which is why we've put together this tree feeling guide — just for … [Read more...] about How to Cut Down a Tree | Tree Felling Guide

What's the best chainsaw brand? Everyone has an opinion and today I'm going to let you know what I think. Yep. I'm one of those. A woman that likes tools. No, scratch that, I LOVE tools. I would rather be given a nice table saw than a big diamond. I'm not … [Read more...] about What’s the Best Chainsaw Brand for Home Use?

If you're using a chainsaw and you don't wear chainsaw chaps every time you fire up your saw then I have to say that you're a fool. Yes, you read that correctly. Far too many homeowners underestimate the risks of using a chainsaw and as a result, they put … [Read more...] about Reviews: Best Chainsaw Chaps / Leg Protection Safety Gear

Husqvarna currently has an excellent extended warranty program for all of their 2-stroke gasoline-powered products. If you didn't already have an incentive to buy Husqvarna products – which I'm a big fan of due to their long history and commitment to … [Read more...] about Husqvarna Extended Warranty Program

It's not often that chainsaw manufacturers announce innovative and exciting news related to the development of thrilling new products. It's no secret that chainsaws haven't changed all that much in the past decade. Sure, there are incremental changes and … [Read more...] about Amazing! STIHL Carbon Concept Chainsaw.

The best way to sharpen a chainsaw is simple — buy the Oregon bar-mount Chainsaw Chain Sharpening Kit (see above). This practical tool allows you to quickly sharpen (🕑>in SECONDS) your chain when it's still on the saw. It doesn't get any easier than … [Read more...] about How To Sharpen A Chainsaw? — Or Buy an Oregon Chainsaw