Category: General Info

What is the Ideal Chainsaw to Take Camping?

Which Chainsaw to clear up the storm damage

Camping & Chainsaws: Which Chainsaw & Why? Apart from all the normal camping equipment you take when you go on a camping trip,  it’s a good idea to take a small chainsaw along with you. That is especially true when…

Chainsaw Safety Gear For The Homeowner

Chainsaw safety gear

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?

Chainsaw Oil

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?

how much do mini chainsaws cost

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?

Chainsaw maintenance

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…