Like any other tool in your arsenal, a chain saw must be properly and consistently maintained in order to perform effectively. Of course, you can hire a professional to sharpen your chain saw, but ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. So why bother sharpening your chainsaw? If you fail to keep up with this task, the blades will ...

We have all heard the idiom that “there’s more than one way to skin a cat”, and while I don’t know too many methods for skinning felines, I do know plenty of ways to sharpen a chainsaw. There are lots ...

Whether you're working on a professional project or doing some DIY at home, improving efficiency and maximizing safety are paramount. If you've ever worked with a dull chainsaw blade, you know you're ...

Tips on keeping your chain saw sharp and how to buy the right saw. Using a chain saw significantly cuts the time and energy devoted to homestead chores. But that’s only true if the saw’s chain is ...

When sharpening a chainsaw blade with the chain on the saw, make sure to properly tighten the chainsaw chain to minimize movement. Also keep the saw as stable as possible by holding the bar in a vise ...

I love primitive and colonial tools like stone axe heads, bucksaws, and such—but I also love a modern chainsaw just as much. For many years, I have used chainsaws for farmwork, firewood cutting, trail ...