Chainsaw

A sharp chain and a well-tuned carburetor keep a chainsaw cutting safely. This section covers files and sharpening, carb adjustment, cordless/mini saws, and buying advice.

Files & sharpening: file size for Stihl and best chainsaw files.

Carburetor tuning: adjust a Stihl carb, carb basics, and Husqvarna carb.

Cordless & mini: best cordless mini, charge a Saker mini, best handheld, and battery saw troubleshooting.

Buying: Farmertec review and biggest Husqvarna.

For the wider saw lineup, see our tools & saws guide.

What size file for a Stihl chainsaw? It depends on the chain pitch — common sizes are 5/32″, 3/16″, and 7/32″; check your chain spec.

Why did my battery chainsaw stop working? Usually a depleted or overheated battery, a triggered safety cutoff, or a clogged/dull chain — check each before assuming a fault.