21/05/2026
Big news from the shop!
We’re proud to welcome Gregg Brewer to the team — one of the most respected names in the world of professional saw building and race chain performance.
Gregg brings over 50 years of combined experience falling massive old-growth timber in Oregon and Alaska, along with decades of building high-performance saws and championship-level race chains. Gregg learned directly from the legendary Ace Morgan himself and has built saws and race chains for some of the world’s best, including Nate Hodges, who currently holds the STIHL Timbersports Hot Saw world record with a time of 4.28 seconds.
At Ripsaw, we’re combining modern CNC technology with decades of old-school engine-building knowledge to push high-performance saws even further. Gregg’s experience building elite-level race saws and chains by hand — using manual mills, lathes, and hand-porting techniques — paired with our advanced CNC manufacturing capabilities creates a blend of craftsmanship and precision that few in the industry can offer. From world-record race setups to professional timber cutting applications, this is the next evolution of performance saw building.
This partnership brings together generations of knowledge, innovation, and hands-on experience that will help shape the future of high-performance saws and race chains.
Having someone with Gregg’s background, reputation, and experience join the crew is a huge step forward, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead.
Welcome to the team, Gregg!
