Chainsaws

We usually reach for a round file and a guide to keep our teeth biting true. It’s all about maintaining that 30-degree angle and giving each cutter the same amount of attention. If you’ve been working your Chainsaws through some dirty hedge logs, you’ll know pretty quick when the wood starts turning to dust instead of chips. Keeping things sharp is just part of the job, and it’s a whole lot safer than forcing a dull bar through a trunk. A little patience in the shed goes a long way toward a productive afternoon in the woods.

Coming by Nixa Hardware is your best bet for picking out a tool that actually fits the job you’ve got waiting at home. We pride ourselves on being an authorized Stihl dealer for the Ozarks, which means we carry plenty of Chainsaws in stock and have the connections to special order anything else you might need. Between our sales floor and our dedicated small engine department, we provide the full service and support required to keep your equipment running like a top year after year. It sure beats wandering the aisles of a warehouse store hoping to find someone who knows a sprocket from a spark plug.

We suggest starting with the size of the wood you’ll be cutting most often, as there’s no sense in lugging around a professional felling saw just to clean up some limbs. For the average homesteader, mid-range Chainsaws with enough displacement to pull a 16-inch chain are usually plenty for storm cleanup and firewood. It’s always tempting to go for the biggest engine on the shelf, but we’ve found that a lighter, nimble saw is the one you’ll actually enjoy using. Just remember, it’s not about having the biggest tool—it’s about having the one that doesn’t wear you out before the job is finished.