Chainsaws were invented in the early 20th century, but they were only used for cutting trees.

Chainsaws are a very common tool used by many people today. They are used to cut down trees and wood for building materials, as well as for firewood. While chainsaws are commonly associated with horror movies and murder, they were actually invented to help people cut down trees faster and more efficiently. In fact, chainsaws have been around since the early 20th century.

When were chainsaws invented?

The first chainsaw was created in 1905 by an American inventor named Elmer A. Peterson. It was called the “Peterson saw” and it was a small gasoline-powered machine that had no chain or blades attached to it yet. However, it did use a sharpened metal disk that would be placed between two wooden handles so that it could be powered by hand.