John McDonald When the temperature starts to drop and the snow begins to fall, it’s time to start thinking about heating your home. For many people, wood is a popular choice for keeping their homes warm during the winter months. But how much wood do you need to get through the winter? The answer varies depending on … Read more
Some people rely on burning wood in their fireplace or wood stove for heat. The firewood is sold in a measure called a “cord.” Although the legal definition in the United States and Canada is a full or bush cord. The regulations for the sale of firewood cords varies by the state. Let’s define these terms and … Read more
The body or casing of the chainsaw holds the 2-stroke (gas) or 3 phase AC motor (electric) and a multitude of other parts. However, the more important parts are the ones that protrude for cutting: the bar and the chain. It’s important to note that not every bar or chain will work for every saw. … Read more
Chainsaws are a very useful tool that many people own, but few people know the parts that they’re comprised of. Most of us assume that knowing the parts that make up the machine is unnecessary knowledge. Some people may not have time to study a complex piece of machinery, but we’d say it’s well worth … Read more
The sudden upward movement of the guide bar of a chainsaw is known as chainsaw kickback. Chainsaw kickback is a common cause of chainsaw accidents and injuries. That’s where proper cutting techniques become important. If the proper technique isn’t followed, lightening-fast chainsaw kickbacks can result in serious injuries to the operator. There are two common situations where … Read more
While there are several types of chainsaws available, did you know there are also different types of chains as well? Each type of chain can handle certain projects better than others due to being engineered for a particular cutting purpose. Let’s take a look at what makes these chains different. The main differences in chainsaw chain … Read more