Stihl MS 170 Chainsaw
The Stihl MS 170 Chainsaw Delivers a Value-centric Solution for Homeowners While Stihl chainsaws possess almost superhero status among professionals, we love when their more consumer-oriented models generate some love among residential users and homeowners. Why pay for the additional power and bar capacity when you don’t need professional-level capabilities? Consumers also appreciate compact saws […]
Chainsaw Basics for Beginners
It occurred to us that an article on chainsaw basics might be just the ticket for beginners. A refresher might also help new apprentices just getting into the field. The average chainsaw injury requires 110 stitches. Any tips we can impart along the way to helping you work more safely and confidently marks a big […]
Best Greenworks Chainsaw Reviews for 2022
If you want to buy the best Greenworks chainsaw, you have a lot of options. They make excellent electric and cordless chainsaws, including some of the most powerful in the industry. The company increases your options of finding a good solution by providing tools in many different sizes and voltages. Obviously, you want to stick […]
EGO 16-inch Battery-Powered Chainsaw Review
EGO 16-inch Battery-Powered Chainsaw Gets a Performance Upgrade EGO already has an extensive line of 56V battery-powered lawn care equipment. Pushing the boundaries further, this latest-generation EGO 16-inch battery-powered chainsaw (CS1611) has us wondering what they improved. Pros Cons EGO Battery-Powered 16-Inch Chainsaw Design Upgrades One immediate upgrade to the EGO CS1604 chainsaw includes the […]
How Does a Chainsaw Oiler Work?
When it comes to 2-cycle engines, lubrication is important. Without proper lubrication, the friction caused by your chainsaw chain moving across the guide bar causes excess heat and wear. This hot, metal-on-metal action damages the chain, the bar, and the engine. In fact, you can eventually break the whole chainsaw. Keeping that bar and chain […]
How to Know When to Replace a Chainsaw Chain
Chainsaws can be finicky. Its job involves spinning a barbed chain at high velocity to rip and shred through logs. Between gas, oil, tension, and general wear and tear, your chainsaw needs a fair amount of TLC. The biggest area of concern—and one that arrives frequently—involves the chain. Many chainsaw users question how to know when […]
Greenworks 60V 16″ Chainsaw Review
Greenworks 60V Chainsaw Gets a Major Power Boost Having written several Greenworks chainsaw reviews, we wanted to get our hands on their latest model. Testing the claimed increased power, we tested the Greenworks 60V 16″ chainsaw using the same kind of tried and true methods to mark any improvements. Our resident rancher, Eli Mosley , […]
How to Tell if a Chainsaw Bar is Worn Out
Ah, the noble chainsaw bar, the unsung hero. We often focus on the more prominent aspects of these saws—like the chain or the motor. We likely don’t spend much time considering the bar that holds it all together. A chainsaw bar in good working order will provide stability, guidance, and efficiency. But what about a […]