Honest chainsaw and outdoor tool guidance, researched so you do not have to
Gas Powered Chainsaw is an independent resource for choosing and installing chainsaws and outdoor power tools. We write clear, non-hyped guides for real homeowners, and we are upfront about how we make money.
What we do
We cover chainsaws, outdoor power equipment, wood processing, hand and cutting tools, safety gear, sizing, maintenance and everything in between, across 49 in-depth guides and 196 answered questions. Every guide is written to help you make a confident decision without wading through marketing.
How we research
Our guidance is general information, informed by reputable manufacturer specifications and industry sources, owner reviews and product specifications. Where a page draws on outside guidance, we list those sources in a "Sources and Further Reading" card so you can read further. We aim to separate evidence from marketing, and we say plainly when something is a matter of judgement rather than settled fact.
Important, and we mean it: Gas Powered Chainsaw is a guide, not a substitute for hands-on training. Chainsaws and outdoor power equipment can cause serious injury, so treat our guides as general information rather than professional instruction. Always follow the manufacturer's manual, wear the right protective gear (chaps, a helmet, hearing and eye protection), and learn how to avoid kickback before you make a cut. Hire a trained professional for felling large or leaning trees, any cutting near power lines, and overhead work, those are jobs for someone with real training, not a weekend saw owner.
How we make money, and stay honest
Some links on Gas Powered Chainsaw are affiliate links. If you buy through one, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. That never changes which products we recommend or what we say about them. We do not accept payment for reviews, and we only show product ratings we can verify. Full detail is on our affiliate disclosure page.
Meet the team
A small team of writers and researchers who care about getting the saw, the tool and the safety gear right, and read the fine print.
James Ferdinand
Senior Chainsaw & Cutting-Tools Writer
12+ years running and maintaining chainsaws and wood-processing gear
Gretchen Barreto
Outdoor Power Equipment Researcher
10+ years using and researching outdoor power equipment
Owen Fitzgibbon
Editorial Director & Safety Reviewer
15+ years editing consumer outdoor and buying-guide content