"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you need to prune a few limbs or bring a tree down, you need a chainsaw when you’re taming trees.

It's hard to imagine how difficult it was for lumberjacks to chop down big trees using axes and other hand tools (powered only by serious upper body strength) before the invention of chainsaws. When ...

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 ...

The chainsaw is a useful, versatile tool to have around the home and can be more beneficial than you might realize. Whether ...