Keep Your Chainsaw Sharp!

We’re deep into the middle of summer, and for a lot of us–even those of us who live in the second-driest U.S. state–that can mean freak thunderstorms that knock branches right out of trees. That’s when the storms aren’t knocking the trees themselves over, of course, 

To celebrate that time of year when we have to figure out what to do with that 20-foot branch in the backyard, I’m posting some chainsaw videos today. Because if your chainsaw isn’t sharp and in good working order, you’re going to have a hard time getting rid of all that soon-to-be firewood. 

 

Up first: three methods for sharpening a chainsaw chain.

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How to replace a chainsaw chain: 

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And finally, how to maintain and tune a chainsaw: 

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