Thread: too good to be true? Chain Saw sharpening.

Hi,

I bought something very similar to this. I thought "it's cheap and if it works - then why not! I will give anything a go once."

Anyway - it didn't fit my saw. The unit that I purchased had a fixed point that you put in the hole at the end of your saw, and it wasn't adjustable.. I had a mate look at it (it case I was missing something) and he agreed - it simply wouldn't work with my chainsaw... In the bin it went.

Just make sure that it fits is the only advice that I can give...

Cheers,
Grey Ghost.

If your filing is good enough, then be like your local butcher... if you still have one that is. Notice how every time he goes to cut he will give a couple of passes with his steel. Ok, obviously that would be tedious when chainsawing, but the idea is to not wait until it is blunt before sharpening.

BTW, I also bought a miracle sharpener. Not quite the same as that one. IMO a total waste of time and money.

I do have one a little like this with is very quick.

The file that came with mine was not so good. I cut up a better round file sized specific to my teeth size and that made it work much faster and better Mine is battery powered for remote location use it tended to be used at.


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My solution was simpler, if not a little more expensive…

I just fit a new chain and toss the old one

start with a high quality chain which should last longer and won't dull easily.

Best Chainsaw Chain Brand? (10 BRANDS), Stihl vs Oregon, Husqvarna, Carlton, Forester - YouTube

Then have a look at his sharpener review too.

Which Chainsaw Sharpener is Best? Let's find out! Stihl, Granberg, Chicago Electric, Oregon - YouTube

He picked the two Grandberg tools, and also the Stihl file, which made the chain sharper than a new one, but the Oregon file also did well too.
Important point in his video for the sharpener is to take time to use the tool 'more correctly' and get ideal grinds for the profile of the chain teeth, and the improvements are noticeable.
If you don't follow Project Farm, I suggest watch some of his testing vids ...

I give mine a touch up, with the correct file, every few cuts, more frequently for hardwood, less for for softwood and before packing it up.

Originally Posted by NavyDiver

My file work is usually good yet a bit slow. I tool to hold the file helps. Saw this on a click bait and had to wonder if its me doing it all wrong or is it just Click bait for the boys?

(A little battery powered round sharpener is now my tool of choice)


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I don't see how that could possibly work. Does it need a special chain? All its going to do is grind the cutters and rakers down , while not sharpening the cutting edge.

I like attempting (badly) to file my own. It cuts better than one of the cheap sharpeners.



This guy is awesome