Top vs Rear Handle Chainsaws Top handle or rear handle chainsaw? That is one of the decisions you will need to make when you decide to buy a new chainsaw. This can be particularly confusing if you are not sure…
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 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)…
Which Chainsaw Should I Buy Now? So, you are considering taking the leap and buying a chainsaw? Now you need to decide which one to buy? If you have never bought a chainsaw before then the variety on offer can…
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 Working? 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…
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…
Are Chainsaws Dangerous to Use? Or put another way, are chainsaws safe to use? Since chainsaws of all sizes and descriptions are inanimate objects, the answer depends entirely on how they are used by the person operating them! Of course…
To Prune, or not to Prune with a Chainsaw? So why would you want to prune with a chainsaw? According to the encyclopedia Britannica, pruning,in horticultural terms is defined as : “the removal or reduction of parts of a plant,…
Are Electrical Chainsaws Worth it Overall? [no_toc] The question of whether electrical chainsaws are worth buying or not is best answered by defining what you want the chainsaw to do for you. While there is no doubt that there have…
