Remodeling Tools & Equipment

The most efficient way to find out the length of a chainsaw chain is to measure the chainsaw bar. To do this you will need to remove the chain and blade of the chainsaw. Based upon the length of...

Over time, the teeth on your chainsaw will get dull and no longer cut as well. You need to sharpen those teeth, or else you may find yourself needing to replace the chainsaw altogether. A Dremel...

A chainsaw bar may need to be replaced if it was damaged or bent, or if you're replacing the chain with one that doesn't fit the old bar. Replacing the bar is pretty simple if you follow this...

The Husqvarna 350 chainsaw is well known for being an incredibly powerful and versatile professional-level chainsaw. Chainsaws, of course, can be very useful as it pertains to outdoor work, but...

The crosscut saw cuts through a tree across the grain of the wood. The crosscut saw is more convenient to use than the chainsaw because there is no need for gasoline. After extended use the saw...

If a chainsaw chain has become stretched to the point that it no longer can tense up, the chain will have to be replaced entirely. Find out about specialty tools needed to shorten a chainsaw's...

When starting a chainsaw, it's important to know that the upper position is the stop position, and this is what will shut the motor down. Learn about using half choke and full choke positions for...

Before tightening a chainsaw chain, it's important to have an understanding of what the chain tension is supposed to be, and this information can be found in the operator's manual. Use a socket...

Chainsaw maintenance procedures are laid out in the chainsaw's operation manual, and it usually provides advice on keeping a chain at the proper tension. Find out how to maintain a chainsaw's air...

Oftentimes, a chainsaw that's not making good cuts or straight cuts is a result of a problem with chain tension or sharpness. Find out how to sharpen a chainsaw and adjust the tension with help...

Keeping your chainsaw's chain sharp is the best way to extend the life of the chain and the saw itself. A sharp chain is less likely to kink and break, and because it cuts more efficiently than a...

With each use, a chainsaw will pick up sap and resin from wood and will get gummed up with a mixture of sawdust, dirt and chain lubricant. If you want to get peak performance out of your saw every...

If it's time to put your chainsaw away for the season, make sure you clean it and secure it the right way. Improper storage can lead to rapid corrosion and can cause lubricants to turn dry and...

After you purchase a new chainsaw chain, you can get far more use out of it if you carefully treat it before installation. New chains ship with a slippery coating of lubricant, but it really isn't...

Learn what NOT to do when starting a chainsaw and other chainsaw safety tips, in this free video.

Learn the do's and don't's of cutting with a chainsaw, in this free video.

Learn how to change the spark plug on a chainsaw, in this free video.

Learn how to start a Husqavarna Chainsaw, in this free video.

Learn how to start a Stihl Chainsaw, in this free video.

Learn how to replace a chainsaw chain, in this free video.

Learn how to change the air filter on a chainsaw, in this free video.

Learn how to lubricate the front sprocket on your chainsaw bar, in this free video.

Learn how to safely sharpen the chain on your chainsaw, in this free video.

Learn how to remove a chain from a chainsaw, in this free video.

Learn how to tighten or loosen the chain on your chainsaw to achieve the perfect tension, in this free video.

Learn how to mix gas and oil to make fuel for your chainsaw, in this free video.

Learn how to add Gasoline and Bar & Chain Oil to your chainsaw

Learn what safety gear you should wear while using your chainsaw, in this free video.

Learn where the sparkplug is on your chainsaw, what it looks like, how you disconnect it and why, in this free video.

Chainsaws are useful tools if you have to cut down trees that may be damaging your home, nuisance trees and trees for firewood. Most have a two-stroke gasoline internal combustion engine. If...

Buying a chainsaw may seem a bit overwhelming, but it is no different than buying any other tool. Whether you are a professional or simply a homeowner, buying a chainsaw is easy to do. The best...

During the 1960s a dam of 50 feet or higher was constructed every day somewhere in the world. Forests were flooded, leaving over 100 billion feet of useable timber submerged underwater. The timber...