For around $300, you can purchase a chainsaw like the CS-4010 worthy of regular professional use, and that gives comparable models from premium brands Husqvarna and Stihl a run for their money.
[Making Stuff] wanted to do just that, but didn’t have a chop saw lying around. Instead, an old Stihl chainsaw was placed on the bench, and hacking ensued (Youtube link, embedded below).
Stihl is a brand that is well-known for its chainsaws, which they have been producing for nearly 100 years. To this day, the legacy of Stihl is wrapped up in their identity for being the No.