Category: General Info

Chainsaw Safety Gear For The Homeowner

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Ignore Chainsaw Safety Gear at your Peril Once you have bought your chainsaw, the last thing you probably want to think about is spending more money on a range of chainsaw safety gear. The truth is though that chainsaws probably…

Some Ideal Mini Chainsaws for Women

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The Best Mini Chainsaws for Women Is there such a thing as the best mini chainsaw for a woman? What would qualify a mini chainsaw as being suitable for women? Its a loaded question fraught with chauvinistic assumptions that might…

Do All Mini Chainsaws Actually Need Oil?

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Why do Mini Chainsaws Need Oil? So lets get it out there from the start! ALL chainsaws, including mini chainsaws , electrical corded and battery powered chainsaws, need oil. It just depends where you need to apply it and when!…

How Much do Mini Chainsaws Cost?

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How Expensive Are Mini Chainsaws? Mini chainsaws (defined as chainsaws that are battery driven and usually used with one hand only) vary quite considerably in price. Lets say roughly between $35 & $200 (see below for a more detailed breakdown)…

Can Chainsaw Chains be Sharpened?

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Should Chainsaw Chains be Sharpened At All? Chainsaw chains can certainly be sharpened! In fact they need to be sharpened to get the best performance out of your chainsaw. The benefits of a sharp chain include: a better cutting experience Gets…

Can Chainsaws Overheat While Being Used ?

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Can Chainsaws Overheat While Working? [no_toc] The simple answer to the question posed is yes, chainsaws can overheat while doing what they are designed to do – cutting wood! This is true of both gas powered as well as battery…

Why Do Chains Come Off Chainsaws?

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Reasons Why Chains Jump Off Chainsaw Bars Chains coming off the bar of the chainsaw is a common complaint heard especially from first time owners of chainsaws. And when you look at a chainsaw, you can understand why this baffles…