Matthew Jackson
The best portable table saw is the one that matches your rip capacity needs, your power source, and your budget without dragging around more saw than you’ll ever use. Three models worth knowing right away are the DEWALT DWE7491RS, the benchmark jobsite saw most contractors compare everything else against, the SKIL TS6307-00, the best-selling budget … Read more
If you’ve been shopping for a cordless chainsaw, chances are Milwaukee’s M18 lineup has come up more than once. This Milwaukee M18 Chainsaw Review focuses specifically on the Milwaukee 2727-20 M18 Fuel 16″ chainsaw — the tool-only version, sold without a battery or charger. It’s the same saw at the heart of Milwaukee’s newer 2727-21HD … Read more
Age shouldn’t decide whether you can keep up your own garden. Today’s mini chainsaws weigh as little as 2.7 lbs, start with the push of a button, and handle the branch trimming and light cleanup work that used to mean calling in help. If your last mental image of a chainsaw involves a heavy, loud, … Read more
The Seesii M6 Lite is the better pick if you want the lightest, cheapest saw for branches under 4 inches, while the Seesii M8 Boost is the better pick if you want more cutting power, a brushless motor, and tool-free maintenance for a bit more weight and money. Both are made by the same brand, … Read more
The Seesii Mini Chainsaw is the better all-around pick for most buyers, thanks to its Amazon’s Choice badge, 4.5-star average across more than 2,400 reviews, and slightly faster chain speed. The Tietoc Mini Chainsaw is a close second, offering a more powerful 880W motor and a lower price on most listings. Below, we break down … Read more
By the Editorial Team at SawTheory.com | Updated May 2026 You may have come across the phrase in a textbook, a tool guide, or a trade school quiz: a power miter saw combines a miter box with a circular saw. It is a technically accurate statement, but it tells you almost nothing if you are … Read more
By the Editorial Team at SawTheory.com | Updated May 2026 Cutting tile by hand with a snap cutter works — until it doesn’t. The moment you need a diagonal cut, a notch around a pipe, a clean edge on porcelain, or a tile larger than 12 by 12 inches, a snap cutter becomes a liability. … Read more
By the Editorial Team at SawTheory.com | Updated May 2026 For as long as battery chainsaws have existed, professional arborists and timber fallers have answered the question the same way: gas wins. Full stop. The runtime was too short, the power ceiling was too low, and the price-to-performance ratio made no sense for anyone billing … Read more
By the Editorial Team at SawTheory.com | Updated May 2026 If you run a tree service, manage timber acreage, or simply depend on a professional-grade gas saw to do serious work, the policy landscape shifted under your feet — quietly, and faster than most operators realized. California no longer sells new gas-powered chainsaws under 45cc. … Read more
Quick Answer: Chainsaws were originally invented in the late 18th century as a medical tool — not for cutting wood. Scottish doctors John Aitken and James Jeffray designed the first chainsaw-like device around 1783–1785 to assist with dangerous childbirth procedures. The power tool we recognize today didn’t emerge until the early 20th century. If you … Read more
