While both tools are capable of cutting both materials with the right blade, which tool you should choose depends on the ...

Editor's Note 9/30/2025: We evaluated this article to make sure our selections are still in stock. We are also evaluating some new saws, including a full-size DeWalt model, and will add detailed ...

Transforming raw logs into workable wood using an assembled chainsaw brings both speed and craftsmanship to the table. The chainsaw slices through the logs effortlessly, producing smooth, even pieces ...

Chainsaws are the most brutish of power tools, which makes them seem unlikely to be used as a carving utensil. But a small band of chainsaw artists have elevated their craft, and created some amazing ...

I started milling lumber about 25 years ago with a chainsaw mill, which is just a chainsaw with an attachment to control the depth of cut. The simple device allowed me to consistently cut accurate ...

One common joinery method used in wood working is the mortise and tenon. A mortise is basically a hole in a piece of wood and the tenon is another piece of wood cut to tightly fit in that hole. The ...

With its ability to cut and shear through wood, the chainsaw is one of the most important power tools ever invented. Its power and efficiency remain unmatched, with different sizes, configurations, ...

Roadside carver Arnie Barton can tell a story with his chainsaw, giving old wood a new purpose and helping keeping a piece of history alive. Andy Russell finds out how he carved out a simpler life.