Learn how to use a chainsaw properly so you can make easier and safer work of using this handy power tool.

Chainsaws are great for cutting down trees, but you can't just take any chainsaw to any size tree and expect it to work flawlessly. As with almost any other tool-related task, you'll need the right ...

Editor’s Note, April 2026: We recently tested two new saws for bigger trees, the Stihl MS 391 and the Husqvarna 460 Rancher. And they performed well enough that we now recommend them as the most ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you think of a chainsaw, you might envision a massive cutting tool making short work of thick forest vegetation. While you can still find ...

With constant improvement in cordless technology, 60-volt chainsaws are now a reality. I recently tested the DeWalt DCCS674X2 Chainsaw to cut trees and logs at my rural home, and I was surprised at ...

A person cutting a log with a chainsaw. - Bukhta Yurii/Shutterstock Chainsaws are great for cutting down trees, but you can't just take any chainsaw to any size tree and expect it to work flawlessly.