Chainsaw weight is one of the most overlooked factors when buying a saw — and one of the most important ones to get right. I’ve watched guys show up to help with firewood days on the ranch hauling a 22-pound gas saw, and by the second hour they’re making sloppy cuts and setting the saw…
If you have trees or wooded land to manage, at some point you start thinking about a chainsaw. The first real decision is usually this: electric or gas? I’ve run both on my Montana property for years. Gas saws handle the heavy firewood work and the big storm cleanup jobs. My battery saw comes out…
A 16-inch bar is the sweet spot for most homeowners. It’s long enough to cut through decent-sized firewood logs and handle storm cleanup, but short and light enough that you’re not wrestling the saw after an hour of work. I’ve used everything from compact 12-inch electrics to big 20-inch gas saws on my Montana property,…
Here’s something most people don’t know when they’re shopping for an entry-level chainsaw: Husqvarna owns Poulan Pro. They bought the brand decades ago. So when you’re standing in the aisle trying to decide between a Husqvarna 240 and a Poulan Pro, you’re technically comparing two products from the same parent company. That doesn’t mean they’re…
Ripping a log and crosscutting a log are two completely different animals. Crosscutting goes across the grain — fast, clean, what most chainsaws are built for. Ripping goes with the grain, lengthwise, turning a raw log into slabs or boards. It’s slower, it’s harder on your saw, and if you don’t have the right setup,…
If you’re picking up a chainsaw for the first time — or finally getting serious about safety after years of pushing your luck — you’ve probably run into this question: do I need chainsaw chaps or chainsaw pants? They both protect your legs from a spinning chain. They both meet safety certifications. But they’re not…
I’ve run both of these saws on my Montana property, and the number one question I get from homeowners is whether the “E” on the 450E actually means anything — or if it’s just a marketing badge. Short answer: it means something. But whether it’s worth the extra money depends on where you live and…
Husqvarna’s 440 series sits in a sweet spot for homeowners — enough power to handle serious yard work without the weight and cost of a professional-grade saw. But when you start shopping, you’ll notice two versions: the 440 and the 440e. Same engine, same bar, nearly identical on paper. So what’s actually different? I’ve run…
Husqvarna has been making chainsaws since 1959, and they’ve earned their reputation the hard way — by building saws that hold up under real use. I’ve run several Husqvarna models on my Montana ranch over the years, from processing firewood to clearing downed trees after spring storms. They’re not the cheapest option on the shelf,…
Most homeowners run into the same problem: a tree limb comes down in a storm, or a branch is hanging over the roof, and they’re not sure whether to grab a chainsaw or go buy a pole saw. They’re both cutting tools, but they’re built for completely different jobs. I’ve used both on my ranch…
