That story was originally (I think) told on a "Bert and I" record back
in the late 50's. Bert and I were a couple of Yale students named
Marshall and Dodge, who became pretty well known for their humorous
stories told in heavy Maine accents. This one was "The Silent Chain
Saw". It's possible and even likely that they heard the story from
someone else, but they were the ones who made it popular.

"Harry Sleeps at L.L. Bean" and "Gagnon, The Champion Moose Caller"
were a couple of other favorites.

John Martin

I heard the saw story from my dad... probably in the early 60's.

A quick search turned up this on Bert & I... I'm sure there is much more
if you poke around a little.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert_&_I

http://exiles.stores.yahoo.net/bestofbertandi.html

Erik