§ Journal
From the workshop
Field reports, buyer guides, and the occasional rant about proprietary fasteners.
Field report
Oregon S52 vs S56 vs S62 Chains: What the Numbers Actually Mean
Jun 5, 2026
Field report
Bought the Wrong Chain for Your Husqvarna 240? Here Is How to Get It Right
Jun 3, 2026
Field report
Best Replacement Chain for Battery Chainsaws in 2026 — Buyer's Guide
Jun 2, 2026
Field report
Clearing Storm Damage — Which Chain to Run on Dirty, Unpredictable Wood
Jun 2, 2026
Field report
Craftsman V20 Chainsaw Chain Guide — Every Model, Every Chain Size
Jun 2, 2026
Field report
EGO CS1815 18-Inch Chainsaw — OEM vs Aftermarket Chain Comparison
Jun 2, 2026
Field report
Stihl MSA 190 T Battery Chainsaw — Aftermarket Chain Options
Jun 2, 2026
Field report
Stihl MSA 300 C-O — Which Chains Fit Their Flagship Battery Chainsaw
Jun 2, 2026
Field report
Weekend Firewood Project — Pick the Right Chain for a Day of Bucking
Jun 2, 2026
Field report
Winter Chain Storage — How to Prevent Rust and Keep Your Edge
Jun 2, 2026
Field report
Atlas 40V 16-Inch Chain — The Aftermarket Fix for Harbor Freight's Best Saw
May 28, 2026
Field report
Best Value Replacement Chains by Pitch — 3/8 LP vs .325 vs 3/8
May 28, 2026
Field report
Sharpen or Replace? A Cost Guide for Chainsaw Chains
May 28, 2026
Field report
DeWalt DCCS670 Chain — Best Aftermarket 16-Inch Replacement
May 28, 2026
Field report
Harbor Freight Portland Pole Saw Chain — The $10 Replacement That Fits
May 28, 2026
Field report
Matching Bars and Chains by Brand
May 10, 2026
Field report
Full Chisel vs. Semi-Chisel Chain: Which to Run
May 9, 2026
Field report
Guide Bar Gauges: .043 vs .050 vs .058 vs .063
May 8, 2026
Field report
Chainsaw Pitch vs. Gauge, Explained
May 7, 2026