Why were chainsaws invented? The incredible origin of this tool

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They were used to separate the mother's pelvic bones when they blocked the baby's descent into the birth canal.

Chainsaws weren't indeed used to cut wood until almost the 20th century.

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But they weren’t always like this. The history of the chainsaw is full of different models with different characteristics, although its evolution is mainly based on its operability.

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Prototype after prototype, chainsaws became easier to use and eventually replaced traditional axes and hand saws

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The oldest predecessor of the chainsaw is the hand saw, which uses a blade with teeth to cut wood and other materials.

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Why were chainsaws invented? The incredible origin of this tool

BY MAIA MULKO

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Chainsaws were originally initially invented in Scotland to help with childbirth.

They were used to separate the mother's pelvic bones when they blocked the baby's descent into the birth canal.

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Chainsaws weren't indeed used to cut wood until almost the 20th century.

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Dr. Jenna Crowe-Riddell

Modern chainsaws are portable, motorized saws cut with a row of teeth affixed to a rotating chain across a guide bar.

INNOVATION

But they weren’t always like this. The history of the chainsaw is full of different models with different characteristics, although its evolution is mainly based on its operability.

INNOVATION

Prototype after prototype, chainsaws became easier to use and eventually replaced traditional axes and hand saws

INNOVATION

The oldest predecessor of the chainsaw is the hand saw, which uses a blade with teeth to cut wood and other materials.

INNOVATION

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