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Why juggling chainsaws doesn't usually cut wood

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Whenever you see a manic entertainer throwing roaring power tools into the air, you can relax knowing they are completely useless for cutting wood. The chainsaws are heavily modified with completely dull, filed-down chains, and the terrifying noise is just the motor running. It's still dangerous to drop a heavy engine on your foot, but you definitely aren't going to lose an arm.

Why juggling chainsaws doesn't usually cut wood
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