From Forests to Delivery Rooms: The unbelievable origin of the 'Chainsaw' When we think of chainsaws, the image that springs to mind is one of rugged lumberjacks felling towering trees or horror movie props sparking fear. However, the tool’s origin tells a story far removed from sawdust-covered forests—it was first invented for childbirth. Yes, the chainsaw, now a symbol of power tools, began its journey in the medical field. In the late 18th century, two Scottish doctors, John Aitken and James Jeffray, designed a small, hand-cranked chainsaw to assist in a...