§ Journal

From the workshop

Field reports, buyer guides, and the occasional rant about proprietary fasteners.

"I Loaned Out My Saw and the Bar Came Back Cooked" — What No Bar Oil Does to a Chainsaw

"I Loaned Out My Saw and the Bar Came Back Cooked" — What No Bar Oil Does to a Chainsaw

DeWalt 60V MAX Chainsaw Chain & Bar Replacement — DCCS677 vs New 12-Inch Model

DeWalt 60V MAX Chainsaw Chain & Bar Replacement — DCCS677 vs New 12-Inch Model

Echo 58V to 56V eFORCE — Which Parts Carry Over and Which Don't?

Echo 58V to 56V eFORCE — Which Parts Carry Over and Which Don't?

Echo eFORCE 56V Chainsaw Parts — What Carries Over from Gas Models

Echo eFORCE 56V Chainsaw Parts — What Carries Over from Gas Models

Firewood Season Bar and Chain Prep — Get Ready for Fall Cutting

Firewood Season Bar and Chain Prep — Get Ready for Fall Cutting

Husqvarna 550i XP Battery Chainsaw — Same Bar and Chain as the Gas 550 XP?

Husqvarna 550i XP Battery Chainsaw — Same Bar and Chain as the Gas 550 XP?

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16-Inch Chainsaw — Bar and Chain Specs You Need to Know

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16-Inch Chainsaw — Bar and Chain Specs You Need to Know

Spring Tree Pruning — Choosing the Right Bar Length and Chain for the Job

Spring Tree Pruning — Choosing the Right Bar Length and Chain for the Job

Stihl MSA 220 C-B — Bar and Chain Compatibility for the Battery Pro Saw

Stihl MSA 220 C-B — Bar and Chain Compatibility for the Battery Pro Saw

Storm Cleanup Chainsaw Checklist — What to Inspect Before Cutting Downed Trees

Storm Cleanup Chainsaw Checklist — What to Inspect Before Cutting Downed Trees

Best Aftermarket Bar and Chain Combos — Value Guide

Best Aftermarket Bar and Chain Combos — Value Guide

Echo SRM-225 Gear Head — The Best Aftermarket Replacement for $36

Echo SRM-225 Gear Head — The Best Aftermarket Replacement for $36

Full Chisel vs Semi-Chisel Chain — Which One Should You Buy?

Full Chisel vs Semi-Chisel Chain — Which One Should You Buy?

STIHL 80T Brush Cutter Blade — When Thick Brush Defeats Your Trimmer Line

STIHL 80T Brush Cutter Blade — When Thick Brush Defeats Your Trimmer Line

Matching Bars and Chains by Brand

Full Chisel vs. Semi-Chisel Chain: Which to Run

Full Chisel vs. Semi-Chisel Chain: Which to Run

Guide Bar Gauges: .043 vs .050 vs .058 vs .063

Guide Bar Gauges: .043 vs .050 vs .058 vs .063

Chainsaw Pitch vs. Gauge, Explained

Chainsaw Pitch vs. Gauge, Explained