If you use a chainsaw, you will know that it is important to always keep the chain and bar well lubricated. This minimizes friction as the chain turns, and if you don’t keep the chainsaw lubricated, increased friction will cause a dangerous build-up of heat that can damage the tool. All chainsaws come with a … Read more
There are many brands of chainsaw on the market, but if you want the very best, there are arguably only two real choices: Stihl or Husqvarna. Each of these brands has its own long history, and both have their fans and detractors. Here, we look at both sides of the argument and weigh up the … Read more
Chainsaws are highly effective tools for cutting trees, pruning branches and much more – but for them to work at their best, you need to have all the correct components. More than this, if you use the wrong bar or an ill-fitting chain, it could even be dangerous to use your chainsaw. You should be … Read more
Chainsaws are highly versatile tools that allow you to fell trees, prune branches, cut up firewood and even clean up after a serious storm. Many people enjoy using chainsaws, and some people take great pride in owning several models of varying sizes. However, if you are a chainsaw rookie and you are considering buying one … Read more
For those more unfamiliar with chainsaws, one chain might seem like any other. However, there are many different types designed for different uses, and every chainsaw requires a chain that is compatible. Here we look at some of the most common chainsaw chain types to give you an idea of which is most suitable for … Read more
Chainsaws are extremely useful tools, and a lot of people even take great pleasure in using them. However, gas-powered chainsaws are not always easy to start, and you need to know what you are doing if you want to fire one up. Here, we give you a basic step-by-step guide on how to start a … Read more
Chainsaws are versatile and invaluable tools that allow you to fell trees, prune branches or chop up firewood with ease. However, they can also be expensive pieces of equipment, and if you want to keep yours running efficiently and make sure it lasts as long as possible, you need to keep it clean and in … Read more
Chainsaws are invaluable tools for felling trees, pruning branches and cutting up firewood. Yet like all power tools, they can sometimes be a little stubborn starting up. With gas-powered chainsaws, there are quite a few things that can go wrong, but fortunately, most of them are relatively easy to fix. Here, we look at the … Read more
Chainsaws are highly practical tools that allow us to take care of yard maintenance, fell trees, clear up after storms, chop up firewood and so much more. There are many kinds, from small electric versions to large commercial-grade monsters, and there is just as broad a range of operators, from the casual home user to … Read more
Chainsaws can be expensive machines, and if you own one, you are sure to want to keep it in good working order. If you have a gas-powered one, part of this will mean always using the correct fuel – and since most chainsaws are 2-stroke models, this will involve mixing up the right gas-and-oil mix. … Read more