- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Chainsaw Sharpener
Posted on 7/19/23 at 10:05 am
Posted on 7/19/23 at 10:05 am
What is the best, easiest chainsaw sharpener?
15
Posted on 7/19/23 at 10:06 am to 07Tiger
a new chain
Posted on 7/19/23 at 10:07 am to 07Tiger
Round file like the loggers use! Never failed me.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 10:09 am to 07Tiger
I use the Husqvarna one and it seems to work well. Just set the guide down in the correct orientation and glide the file along the two rollers. It's also small, so can throw it in a pocket with a file if sawing a good distance on foot and you need to touch it up.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 10:28 am to 07Tiger
A round file of the correct diameter is all you need.
If you have never done it watch a YouTube video.
I find it easiest to work with the saw on a tail gate or at waist height and as with any sharpening try to maintain the same angle, the chain will somewhat align the file and a easy slow push stroke is all that’s needed most of the time. Unless you got into some rocks or metal.
If you have never done it watch a YouTube video.
I find it easiest to work with the saw on a tail gate or at waist height and as with any sharpening try to maintain the same angle, the chain will somewhat align the file and a easy slow push stroke is all that’s needed most of the time. Unless you got into some rocks or metal.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 10:34 am to 07Tiger
As others have said, you can use a rat tail file. They also make a power tool specific for this. I usually just run to Charlie at C&M and drop off the chain that needs sharpening and buy another new one at the same time. I think most places only charge a $5-10 to sharpen one, and they're gonna get it waaaayyy sharper than I can.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 11:09 am to 07Tiger
Stihl Filing Guide & Chain Sharpener
It takes down the depth gauges and sharpens the teeth at the same time. $45 - $50. use it in the field or home. It's handy to keep on you while you're working and it works.
I've seen too many men "sharpen" their chains but don't file down the gauges. All they get is sawdust or throw down their saw cause it won't cut, then run and go buy another chain.
Just match up the round file sizes to your chain. You can swap the round files out as well if you're using two chain saws with different sized chains.
It takes down the depth gauges and sharpens the teeth at the same time. $45 - $50. use it in the field or home. It's handy to keep on you while you're working and it works.
I've seen too many men "sharpen" their chains but don't file down the gauges. All they get is sawdust or throw down their saw cause it won't cut, then run and go buy another chain.
Just match up the round file sizes to your chain. You can swap the round files out as well if you're using two chain saws with different sized chains.
This post was edited on 7/19/23 at 11:15 am
Posted on 7/19/23 at 11:21 am to 07Tiger
I bought the harbor freight electric one a few weeks back. I had 5 chains needing a a sharpening. Knocked em out quick and they’re sharp. Ground down the guides with an air sander. For $35 it was worth it. Lawn mower shop in town actually uses the same unit to sharpen customers chains lol.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 12:11 pm to 07Tiger
I’ve learned to use the round file. Check out some YouTube vids. I used to get frustrated but once you get the hang of it you can file a dull edge in just a few mins. 
Posted on 7/19/23 at 12:52 pm to Cypressknee
quote:
I bought the harbor freight electric one a few weeks back. I had 5 chains needing a a sharpening. Knocked em out quick and they’re sharp.
Yep, I bought one for around that price. Worth the money for what it does.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 1:32 pm to 07Tiger
Buy a file.
Look at a couple vids.
Once you see how the file fits in each tooth you can sharpen a chain in a few minutes. I had never done it and was successful on first try.
Look at a couple vids.
Once you see how the file fits in each tooth you can sharpen a chain in a few minutes. I had never done it and was successful on first try.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 2:57 pm to Harlan County USA
As dumb as it looks....I have one for my 462 - it is great. When a new chain costs $50-60...
This little guide works well.
This little guide works well.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 3:10 pm to mylsuhat
quote:
a new chain
I'm glad someone said this because this is my typical way to handle this.
I have one of those Stihl guide/sharpener things mentioned earlier and I use it sometimes, but most of the time I just buy a new chain because I am lazy.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 3:21 pm to Junky
quote:
.I have one for my 462
Nice saw.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 3:21 pm to Junky
dupe
This post was edited on 7/19/23 at 3:22 pm
Posted on 7/19/23 at 3:35 pm to Harlan County USA
quote:
Stihl Filing Guide & Chain Sharpener
This is the correct answer.
Can sharpen the chain in 5 mins. Tops.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 3:53 pm to 07Tiger
I think your best bet is to buy two more Chains and then when the last one goes full, bring all three to the tractor supply or wherever to hav e a baw sharpen all three at the same time. Unless you want to learn.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 3:59 pm to dstone12
quote:I have 3 chains and do this. I know how to sharpen but just hate to stop and do it while cutting.
hink your best bet is to buy two more Chains and then when the last one goes full, bring all three to the tractor supply or wherever to hav e a baw sharpen all three at the same time. Unless you want to learn.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 4:49 pm to btrcj
quote:
Nice saw.
The best power to weight ratio minus the 500i.
The 500i has been a complaint to the wildland firefighters I hear because they won’t start in the heat. No idea why, just relaying that tidbit.
The 462 is a very nice saw. I want to pair it with the 262 in a couple of years for the farm.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 5:52 pm to Harlan County USA
The guys that would rather have multiple chains because you 1) don't want to stop to sharpen but would rather stop to swap chains 2) are too lazy 3) know how to sharpen/file but still don't. Is it because y'all don't know to file down the depth gauges in addition to sharpening the cutters? I get the impression reading responses y'all don't know to file down the depth gauges.
If yer just getting sawdust from yer cuts, yer depth gauges need filed down. Hope y'all know that.
If yer just getting sawdust from yer cuts, yer depth gauges need filed down. Hope y'all know that.
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News