Andy Dingley wrote:

On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 19:22:36 GMT, Lobby Dosser
wrote:

IIRC, you need a license to buy a chainsaw now.

No, nor to use one on your own land.

Only if you're looking to buy a top-handle machine (which is a whole
pile more dangerous), or you're looking to do "work" with one.

I think all of our chainsaws in the US are top-handle. Don't remember
seeing anything else. I see the top-handle as offering better control.