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 ...

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 ...

How to sharpen a chainsaw fast without ruining the teeth Posted: March 6, 2026 | Last updated: March 6, 2026 This video shows how to make a wood rocket stove for cooking and outdoor heat using a ...

To get the best performance from a chain saw, you need to keep the chain properly adjusted and the saw sharpened. First-time users, growing in number with every major storm, may not be prepared for ...

Makita has released two saw chain sharpening kits to retain sharpness levels for both chain saws and pole saws. The kits are self-contained and can be used to maintain saw chains. The new kits are ...

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 ...

Tools may not make the craftsman, so the saying goes, but sharp tools will definitely improve your work. “Fundamentals of Sharpening” offers solid, straightforward advice for keeping saws, chisels, ...