A friend of mine grew up with chainsaws all his life and still managed to get caught and confused by a new chain type. He was given a spare chain that fit his saw by an acquaintance who had purchased the wrong length. When his old chain wore down he switched it out in...
Anyone looking to purchase a new chain saw is familiar with the fact that there is a vast array of choices in the field. So many, in fact, that those with little saw experience will have a difficult time selecting the saw that is right for them. There seem to be two...
Self-sharpening chainsaws have been around for over fifty years with the earliest models emerging in the 1960s. Self-sharpeners have made periodic come-backs, but have never gained massive popularity, likely because most models tended to be less effective, and/or...
Have you ever had a bar or chain wear out too quickly? Had a bar suddenly discolour along the edges? This is likely due to an issue with your chainsaw oil, either the flow rate or the oil itself. Every chainsaw – I mean every single one – requires a constant...
Portable mills are not a new idea. Indeed, many a lumber town started as two men with a few saws and a portable mill. Today, the portable lumber mill falls into the realm of the dedicated do-it-yourselfer. There are many uses for a chainsaw mill. Recently, two of my...
