What we like: For those who want to try chainsaw carving, plus this is also a good tool for yard work. Eight-amp motor produces reasonable power. Has tool-free chain adjustment and automatic oiling.

His big break came two years later when the Husqvarna company, which manufacturers outdoor tools and equipment, offered to sponsor him in chain saw carving exhibitions and contests. He has done ...

A chain saw seems like such an aggressive tool, but it isn’t always for taking down large pieces of lumber. Shawn and Michelle Corbin know this very well, making a living off creating delicate ...

Meredith started out carving smaller sculptures. She has done tikis, totem poles and fish. "I used the chainsaw to cut out the pieces and then I go back in with the grinder," Meredith said.