Homeowner chainsaws typically have 1.5 to 3 horsepower, while larger woodcutting chainsaws fall in the 3 to 4 horsepower range. Professional chainsaws, built for heavy-duty and demanding work, boast the…

Gas or electric chainsaw? Which one should you choose?Gas chainsaws are more powerful, noisier, heavier, cheaper, more expensive to maintain, and offer a longer run time. On the other hand,…

While a chainsaw may appear simple, it's a complicated machine composed of several parts that operate together.And trust me, knowing the ins and outs of your chainsaw will make a…

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you ran out of chainsaw bar oil and wondered if you could use 10W-40 motor oil instead?If you have, then you're…

Yes, you can use 10W-30 motor oils for your chainsaw bar oil, but it's not recommended. Because 10W-30 oils are thinner and don't have the proper additives to provide adequate…

How to test the compression on a chainsaw?To test chainsaw compression, remove the top cover and the spark plug, then attach the adapter to the spark plug hole and connect…

Do electric chainsaws need oil?Yes, electric chainsaws do need oil to keep the bar and chain lubricated. Without oil, the friction between the bar and chain will generate a ton…

Whether you're giving your chainsaw a check-up or getting it ready for a tune-up, you need to know the RPM your chainsaw’s engine is running at! But how do you…