Chainsaw chains get worn out. It just happens. When you spend a lot of time cutting through thick wood with your chainsaw, it is only natural that the chain eventually gets worn down. The most important thing is to keep your eye on the chain and understand when it is worn beyond repair. If you … Read more
Learning how to replace a chainsaw chain is a critical part of owning a chainsaw. At some point in time, your chain is going to need a replacement. The teeth on your chain will eventually get dull from cutting through so much wood, and there is only so much sharpening you can do. When sharpening … Read more
Keeping your chainsaw chain tight is absolutely critical if you want your tool to perform its job properly. In fact, you should always check the tension of your chain before getting to work. And throughout the job, you should be regularly checking the tension of your chain. If the chainsaw chain becomes loose, it dramatically … Read more
Nothing is more annoying than when your chain falls off your chainsaw. This can happen for a number of reasons, and it is not as uncommon as you may think. But, if you are not a machine expert, you may not know how to put a chain on a chainsaw. And if your chain falls … Read more
It is absolutely critical that your chainsaw has a well-maintained chain. The chain is what allows you to cut through wood, and after a lot of hours of use, the chain eventually becomes worn. Once the chain has become worn, you will have a much more difficult time cutting through wood. You will find yourself … Read more
Today we are going to look at a chainsaw chain sizes chart. This article is going to detail how to measure the bar and chain of your chainsaw. We will start with the very basics. First of all, the bar is the long piece of metal that the chain wraps around. This is the part … Read more
Today we are talking about the chainsaw chain direction. If you are not an avid outdoors person who spends all their time working with chainsaws and other power tools, you are probably like the rest of us and have no idea what is going on with the direction of the chainsaw’s chain. But today I … Read more
There is an almost endless variation of chainsaw chains. There are many types available. Certain chains are better for certain projects, while most chains are standard. The chains you find on any chainsaw you order from the internet or pick up at your local hardware store are going to be pretty basic, and probably the … Read more
Do you have an old chainsaw in need of replacing? Is the bar of your chainsaw warped, or is the chain dull? You may be able to simply replace the bar on your chainsaw without needing to rebuy a whole new unit. For you to get yourself a replacement chainsaw bar, you first need to … Read more
Thinking about how to sharpen a chainsaw may feel overwhelming and a little scary. But sharpening a chainsaw is not dangerous at all. It is not even expensive. You can always sharpen your chainsaw at home with a few simple tools. And it will only take you about 10 or 15 minutes. All you need … Read more