About Us
Battle-Tested Forestry & Woodcutting Authority
Our Story & Logging Mission
ChainsawSkill.com was founded in the Pacific Northwest by experienced timber professionals, certified arborists, and mechanical power tool specialists. When you step into the woods with a 70cc chainsaw, bad advice doesn’t just cost time — it causes catastrophic engine damage or severe bodily injury.
We created ChainsawSkill to cut straight through the generic AI-generated fluff and provide real, battle-tested knowledge. Every bar measurement, every chain filing angle, and every fuel ratio published on this site has been verified on our workshop bench and tested under actual cutting load.
Our 4 Core Organizational Pillars
100% Bench & Field Tested
We run the saws, file the cutters, and record tachometer RPMs ourselves.
Zero Marketing Hype
No paid sponsor reviews. If a tool has flawed bar oiling, we call it out directly.
Safety Above All
We advocate certified ballistic chaps, full face shields, and strict stance control.
Practical Mechanics
Demystifying carburetor H/L screws, spark gap tolerances, and pitch specs.
Our 4-Step Editorial & Testing Process
Every field guide undergoes rigorous scrutiny before publication:
- Physical Measurement & Tolerances: We physically inspect bar tail mounts, pitch gauges, drive link thickness, and oiler passage ports.
- Real Timber Stress Testing: Guides are tested in seasoned hardwood (oak, hickory) and fibrous softwood (pine, fir) to verify cutting speed and heat dissipation.
- Safety Review & Compliance: All felling notches, bucking wedges, and limb-cutting advice are cross-referenced with OSHA 1910.266 logging standards.
- Continuous Maintenance Updates: When manufacturers change chain oil formulations or saw specifications, our guides are updated immediately.
Have a technical question or saw problem?
Reach out directly to our editorial testing desk for expert advice.