Abstract: A chain saw stand with means to anchor a chain saw on a top surface thereof with the chain saw blade extending in front of the stand. A pair of pivotally mounted levers are provided which are connected by resilient connecting means. The top lever is disposed generally parallel with and slightly above the chain saw blade and is actuated by the log to be cut by the chain saw. Upon pressure from the log on the top lever, a second lever is pivoted to actuate the chain saw throttle trigger. The resilient connection between the levers permits the lever actuated by the log to continue pivoting until the cutting operation is complete.