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Chainsaw safety. Things to do to prevent linear and rotational kickback.
AMERICAN WOODTURNER Dec 1991 (v.6#4) pg. 22

Tip shows how to make a special guard and handle to minimize kick back when carving with the tip of a chainsaw.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #60 Aug 1997 pg. 34

Tips on how to handle a mini chain saw safely. Includes a chart showing amount of time you expect to use a saw and how to match a saw to your needs.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Mar 1977 (v.55#3) pg. 8

Advice on features to look for when choosing a chain saw.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Sep 1986 (v.9#12) pg. 45

The cutting edge. An overview of some products available to the woodcutting consumer, plus tips on what to look for. Looks at chainsaws, chippers, log splitters, and portable sawmills.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Sep 1987 (v.10#12) pg. 45

Safety in the woods. Cutting trees the safe way. Looks at both equipment and techniques.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Sep 1990 (v.13#12) pg. 54

Chain reaction. How to maintain a chain saw.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP May 1991 (v.14#8) pg. 60

Tips on avoiding chain saw fires.
COUNTRYSIDE Feb 1979 (v.63#2) pg. 61

Tips on operating a chain saw safely.
COUNTRYSIDE Jan 1980 (v.64#1) pg. 53

What you ought to know about chain saws. A look at the saw and how to handle it when felling trees.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #174 Aug 1976 (v.26#6) pg. 32

Guide to buying chain saws. How to determine your needs and suggestions on special features to look for.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #189 Apr 1978 (v.28#4) pg. 48

Chain saw carryall box. Has a compartment for the saw, gas can, a quart of oil and various safety accessories.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #202 Oct 1979 (v.29#8) pg. 106

Chain saw troubleshooting. Quick tips on poor cutting, oiler not working, engine not starting, and poor engine performance.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #215 Jan 1981 (v.31#1) pg. 14

Make a chainsaw accessory case for oil, gas, and tools from a 5-gallon plastic pail.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #222 Oct 1981 (v.31#8) pg. 80

Tip: Dip entire chain saw blade into a container of oil if you have trouble with oil system pluging up.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #226 Feb 1982 (v.32#2) pg. 106

Tune up your power equipment for spring.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #227 Mar 1982 (v.32#3) pg. 57

Complete guide to troubleshooting chain saw problems.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #231 Sep 1982 (v.32#7) pg. 96

Chain saw caddy. A portable cabinet, which can be pulled along on 2 wheels, is large enough to store chain saw, helmet, axe, maul, wedges, oil, etc. Est. cost: $50-$75.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #241 Sep 1983 (v.33#7) pg. 102, 104

How to replace the nose sproket on a chain saw guide bar.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #287 Mar 1988 (v.38#3) pg. 88

What to look for when you buy a new gas-powered trimmer, chain saw, or snow thrower.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #292 Oct 1988 (v.38#8) pg. 64

Chain saw know-how. Personal safety equipment, proper cutting technique and technique for felling a tree summarized.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #322 Oct 1991 (v.41#9) pg. 24

Chain saw safety and techniques.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #391 Sep 1998 (v.48#8) pg. 76

Chainsaws come out of the woods. A log builder tells about chainsaw safety, maintenance and how he uses chainsaws to work logs and timbers.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #61 Jun-Jul 1990 pg. 81

Using small chainsaws in house framing and remodeling. Includes instructions on maintenance and sharpening on the job site.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #78 Dec 1992-Jan 1993 pg. 38
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #79 Feb-Mar 1993 pg. 6

Chainsaw carving. Tips on making furniture and sculpture from green logs with a chainsaw.
FINE WOODWORKING #10 Spring 1978 pg. 76

A guide to using chain saws. Includes a use test of the Poulan Micro XXV chain saw with 10" bar.
FLOWER & GARDEN Oct 1979 (v.23#10) pg. 14

A look at safety devices on chain saws and how to identify low-kickback chains. Insert explains the basics of felling a tree.
FLOWER & GARDEN Oct-Dec 1988 (v.32#6) pg. 66

A general guide to chain saws and log splitters. Tips on features to look for when selecting one.
FLOWER & GARDEN Oct-Nov 1994 (v.38#5) pg. 20

How to keep your chain saw cutting well. Covers fuel and chain lubrication, chain maintenance, bar and sprocket maintenance, engine maintenance and replacing a starter rope.
HANDY ANDY Oct 1979 (v.4#1) pg. 81

Chain saw know-how. A field test of the new faster, quieter, lighter chain saws. Maintenance tips and a comparison of what jobs different size saws will do.
HARROWSMITH COUNTRY LIFE #130 Oct 1996 (v.21) pg. 69

Make a chain saw do more than cut wood. Eight ways to increase the saw's usefulness by adding attachments you can buy or make. Includes instructions for making a planer/surfacer jig and a miter/cutoff jig.
HOME MECHANIX #683 Mar 1985 (v.81) pg. 58

Tips on maintaining a saw chain, guide bar, and drive sprockets.
HOMEOWNER Jan-Feb 1984 (v.9#1) pg. 79

How to choose, use and maintain a chainsaw.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO #3 Fall 1976 (v.1#3) pg. 40

How to maintain a chain saw.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Mar-Apr 1978 (v.3#2) pg. 61

How to use and maintain chain saws.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Nov-Dec 1978 (v.3#6) pg. 105

Field test of chainsaws. Covers Homelight VI Super 2, McCulloch 310, Sears 35377, and Stihl 028WB.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Mar-Apr 1980 (v.5#2) pg. 91

Tips on cleaning chain saw bar.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jul-Aug 1981 (v.6#4) pg. 8

A look at professional-grade garden equipment. The differences between consumer and professional grades noted.
HORTICULTURE Oct 1996 (v.74#8) pg. 61

A comparison of lightweight gasoline-powered chain saws.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #525 Feb 1972 (v.68) pg. 84

How to care for a chain saw. Tips on motor and chain maintenance.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #556 Sep 1974 (v.70) pg. 44

Wood and pegboard case for your chain saw has room for saw, oil, sharpening tools, instruction book and other useful items.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #559 Dec 1974 (v.70) pg. 46

A comparison of electric and gas chain saws.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #587 Apr 1977 (v.73) pg. 90

How to select and set up a chain saw.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #644 Jan 1982 (v.78) pg. 87

Ventilated chain-saw case made from wood and pegboard.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #649 Jun 1982 (v.78) pg. 66B

Excerpt from Barnacle Parp's Chain Saw Guide. Part 1. Covers guide bar size, hazards, handling and starting, making the first cut and readjusting the bar and chain.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #54 Nov-Dec 1978 pg. 114

Excerpt from Barnacale Parp's Chain Saw Guide. Part 2. Cutting techniques. Bucking, felling a small tree and felling a larger tree.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #55 Jan-Feb 1979 pg. 58

Mother's guide to mid-sized chain saws.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #60 Nov-Dec 1979 pg. 101

Cordwood cutoff saw. Angle iron stand supports a chain saw and allows small logs and slab wood to be cutoff to a uniform length. Useful when doing cordwood construction.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #75 May-Jun 1982 pg. 110

Maintenance tips to keep your chain saw running.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #83 Sep-Oct 1983 pg. 142

Tips on chain saw selection, safety, lumber milling, sharpening, etc.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #89 Sep-Oct 1984 pg. 56

A saw chain troubleshooting guide.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #95 Sep-Oct 1985 pg. 64

Cutting wood safely with a chain saw.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #100 Jul-Aug 1986 pg. 50

Six basic chainsaw carving techniques are illustrated.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Winter 1979 (v.10#4) pg. 17

Chainsaw checkup. 14 steps to a long and trouble-free saw life.
NEW SHELTER Sep 1982 (v.3#7) pg. 41

A buyers guide to 19 of the top chain saws.
ORGANIC GARDENING Sep 1979 (v.26#9) pg. 85

Tip: Use motorcycle helmet as head and face protection when using chainsaw.
ORGANIC GARDENING Sep 1981 (v.28#9) pg. 21

Tip: Make a protector for chainsaw teeth from a length of split garden hose.
ORGANIC GARDENING Sep 1982 (v.29#9) pg. 22

Chain-saw sense. Safe equipment and the right attitude are your best protection.
ORGANIC GARDENING Oct 1983 (v.30#10) pg. 76

Chain-saw sense. How to use a chain saw and some basics of firewood cutting.
ORGANIC GARDENING Oct 1985 (v.32#10) pg. 62

Chain saw maintenance guidelines.
ORGANIC GARDENING Oct 1988 (v.35#10) pg. 73

Preventive maintenance for chain saws.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1968 (v.129#5) pg. 150

How to maintain a chain saw for optimum performance.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1971 (v.136#5) pg. 174

Fun with a chain saw. How to cut firewood, make a log table, cut chairs out of logs, make a totem pole, child's toys and other chain saw artistry.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1974 (v.142#1) pg. 42

How to keep your chain saw cutting. How to select the right chain saw blade and troubleshooting your saw.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1975 (v.143#6) pg. 118

This sawhorse miterbox uses a chain saw to do the cutting for house framing work.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1975 (v.144#5) pg. 112

Wooden carrying case for chain saw and accessories.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1976 (v.145#1) pg. 148

How to keep your chain saw operating at peak efficiency. How to service the six basic systems found on a chain saw: (1) cooling, (2) fuel, (3) ignition, (4) control, (5) starting and (6) cutting.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1978 (v.150#4) pg. 130

Ten features to look for when you buy a chain saw.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1979 (v.152#4) pg. 129

Build a wooden box to hold a chainsaw and its accessories, including a gallon of fuel, oil, tools, etc.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1980 (v.154#4) pg. 189

11 chain-saw maintenance tips from a master sawyer.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1981 (v.156#4) pg. 108

A master sawyer's tips for safe chain sawing.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1982 (v.158#5) pg. 70

Tip: Carry chain saw oil in a liquid detergent bottle (with a built-in pour spout) to eliminate the need for a funnel.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1986 (v.163#1) pg. 168

How to maintain your chain saw.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1989 (v.166#1) pg. 101
Added Info POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1989 (v.166#4) pg. 7

Tips on selecting and using the new lightweight chain saws.
POPULAR SCIENCE Mar 1972 (v.200#3) pg. 116

The care and proper feeding of chain saws.
POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1972 (v.201#4) pg. 113

Chart helps you pick the right saw for your cutting needs.
POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1975 (v.207#4) pg. 134

The correct method for using a chain saw is illustrated in photos and text.
POPULAR SCIENCE May 1976 (v.208#5) pg. 113

New saws, saw accessories and tips to prevent chainsaw kickback.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1976 (v.209#5) pg. 130

Buyer's guide to chain saws. A comparison of gas and electric models.
POPULAR SCIENCE Sep 1978 (v.213#3) pg. 110

Chain-saw trouble-shooting.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1981 (v.219#2) pg. 99

Chain saw maintenance tips.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Sep 1988 (v.3#7) pg. 66

Chain saw maintenance tips.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Jun 1966 (v.37#6) pg. 52

Choosing a chain saw. A buyers guide to today's safer and lighter saws.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #810 Nov 1996 (v.92) pg. 71

Tips on avoiding kickback when using a table saw, portable circular saw, and chainsaw.
WOOD MAGAZINE #140 Mar 2002 (v.19#2) pg. 12
Added Info WOOD MAGAZINE #143 Sep 2002 (v.19#5) pg. 11

A chain saw operator's maintenance checklist.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1973 (v.29#2) pg. 34

A look at the Safe-T-Tip device that helps eliminate "kickback" in a chain saw.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1976 (v.32#6) pg. 102

Tips: How to select a chain saw and use it safely.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1981 (v.37#1) pg. 31

Safety with a chain saw depends on operator and proper equipment. Some tips.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1984 (v.40#1) pg. 64

Troubleshooting your chain saw. A checklist.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1985 (v.41#5) pg. 93

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