There are many types of saws that can be used to cut metal, including hand-held saws and chop saws. Hand-held metal cutting saws come in either reciprocating or jig styles. Reciprocating metal cutting saws use a narrow blade with short teeth that rapidly cuts through the metal while the jig style uses a wider blade … Read more
To cut straight with a portable band saw, begin by securing the workpiece to a stable surface. Adjust the blade guide to be as close as possible to the material being cut and ensure it is centered on the cutting line. Make sure that both wheels of the band saw are aligned properly and then … Read more
Working with a chainsaw is already not easy, and to add more to it, the wrong blade direction can make the situation even worse. This situation must be handled before going into further trouble. In this article, I will cover all the aspects related to the right and wrong of chainsaw blade direction. So, let’s … Read more
People often ask about the tightness of a chainsaw chain that is optimal for good performance. Well, the thing to remember is that a chain with poor tension can do a lot of bad things to your chainsaw. Those can be the wearing out of clutch, crankshaft, sprocket, and guide bar. Also, the chain itself … Read more
To oil an electric chainsaw, start by ensuring that the saw is unplugged and cooled down. Next, remove the bar cover and check if it has enough lubrication. If not, fill up the tank with a high-grade chainsaw oil or bar lube recommended for your model of saw. After filling up the tank with oil, … Read more
1. Make sure to use the proper safety gear before cutting logs with a chainsaw, such as protective glasses, gloves, and ear protection. 2. Place the log in an open area where you can easily move around it while sawing without anything obstructing your movement. 3. Secure it by using wedges or chocks to prevent … Read more
To start a Stihl MS 250 chainsaw, first make sure the saw is on an even, flat surface. Then check that the chain brake is engaged by pressing down firmly on the front handle. Place your right foot against the rear handle and grip it with your right hand while pulling out the starter cord … Read more
1. Start by ensuring that the engine is off and disconnecting the spark plug wire. 2. Remove any external parts, such as covers and guards, to access the clutch mechanism. 3. Unscrew the nuts or bolts holding the clutch cover in place with a socket wrench or screwdriver, depending on your saw model’s design. 4. … Read more
To remove a link from your Stihl chainsaw chain, you’ll need an appropriate size drive link and some pliers. First, locate the damaged or worn out drive link that needs to be replaced. Then, use the pliers to twist off the old drive link. After it is removed, slide in the new drive link onto … Read more
To test a chainsaw coil, start by turning off the engine and disconnecting the spark plug wire from the spark plug. Then remove any debris from around the ignition module or flywheel area with a brush. Next, make sure that all of the wiring is secure and properly connected to their respective terminals on both … Read more
