Like any other tool in your arsenal, a chainsaw must be properly and consistently maintained in order to perform effectively. Of course, you can hire a professional to sharpen your chainsaw, but most ...

Chainsaw sharpening is an essential skill if you're going to make the most of your chainsaw. Luckily, regular maintenance isn't as hard as it seems. The video below reviews the product in more depth.

I love primitive and colonial tools like stone axe heads, bucksaws, and such—but I also love a modern chainsaw just as much. For many years, I have used chainsaws for farmwork, firewood cutting, trail ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cutting wood with a dull chainsaw is inefficient and often downright dangerous. A chain with even a ...

To keep their saw chains in safe and efficient working condition, experienced operators use a two-step approach. They use either a small, portable electric chainsaw sharpener or a set of files for ...

Everyone who uses a chainsaw has been there: You’re at full throttle, the beautiful two-stroke symphony at max RPM, but you’re only seeing fine dust exiting the log, and you aren’t getting anywhere.