Chainsaws are used today as tools for cutting wood, stone and other construction materials but their original purpose is a lot more shocking. The worlds first chainsaw came into being in 1830 and was the brainchild of Bernhard Heine, a German orthopaedist. Heine's chainsaw, as his occupation suggests, was developed for use on the human body. The device had edges made up of a series of sharp teeth that were in turn attached to a chain that could be manually rotated by the turning of a handle. Heine's creation was used for cutting bone during operations and became a widely used surgical instrument during the 19th Century.
Recent History graduate living in Newcastle. I like to travel and experience new things, my favourite place on earth has got to be the Great Barrier Reef. To date my greatest achievements include completing the National Pokedex and mastering how to make cheesy nachos.
