Chainsaws have long been an essential tool for farmers and forestry workers where the need for a powerful wood cutting device has replaced the time consuming and labour intensive methods of the past, using bow saws and band saws to prepare large amounts of timber. Great leaps in technological know-how have reduced the size and weight of these professional and farmer chainsaws into products that can now be used by the man on the street in a domestic environment. Modern petrol chainsaws have become easy to start and extremely comfortable to handle, ideal for property maintenance, whilst the electric chain saw has improved beyond belief; offering top quality performance from the use of powerful motors and high-grade components, they are an excellent choice to prepare firewood with. Bear in mind though that chainsaws are potentially dangerous tools when used by inexperienced hands and safety should always be the top priority. When buying a chainsaw, ensure that you also purchase the appropriate chainsaw safety clothing and accessories to protect yourself in case of accidents.