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re: Chainsaw Sharpener
Posted on 7/19/23 at 6:13 pm to Quatrepot
Posted on 7/19/23 at 6:13 pm to Quatrepot
A good buddy’s family has had a tree cutting company for over 70 years. He doesn’t sharpen anything himself. He would get them sharpened or just use a new chain. Time is money. He also fired anyone on spot that stuck a saw in the dirt. That’s the main culprit in buggering up a saw.
I sharpen mine with a round file every tank of gas. 3 strokes and flip the bar, then hit the dogs with a flat file. I cut wood as therapy, not to make money though.
I sharpen mine with a round file every tank of gas. 3 strokes and flip the bar, then hit the dogs with a flat file. I cut wood as therapy, not to make money though.
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Posted on 7/19/23 at 7:00 pm to 07Tiger
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What is the best, easiest chainsaw sharpener?
This was the easiest for me.
When Ida hit the Oregon company sent about eight guys down here to sharpen chainsaw blades for free. They were here for weeks. All you had to do was take it off the saw for them. Luckily I haven’t had to use them yet
Posted on 7/19/23 at 7:10 pm to Harlan County USA
I use the Stihl File Guide also.
I could freehand sharpen a chain pretty well but never could get the depth gauges filed down right.
I sharpen my chain every 2nd tank of gas.Easy to sharpen if don’t ever let it too dull.
I could freehand sharpen a chain pretty well but never could get the depth gauges filed down right.
I sharpen my chain every 2nd tank of gas.Easy to sharpen if don’t ever let it too dull.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 7:33 pm to LSUA 75
You need a flat file and a gauge appropriate for your chain to adjust the Rakers (depth gauges) also. As you sharpen a chain, the tooth gets shorter and lower, hence the need to adjust the rakers. The best cutting chain is one that's on its very last sharpening!
A 462 vapor locks pretty easily in the heat also. The solution to either is to pull with the trigger depressed (just like the old school days). Not hard once you practice a few times.
A 462 vapor locks pretty easily in the heat also. The solution to either is to pull with the trigger depressed (just like the old school days). Not hard once you practice a few times.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 7:41 pm to 07Tiger
I’m in the new chain crew. I don’t even get the old ones sharpened. I throw them away.
My saw is only an 16 inch. Unless it’s a hurricane or a tree falls at the camp I only use it a couple times a year. A couple chains is little to pay.
My saw is only an 16 inch. Unless it’s a hurricane or a tree falls at the camp I only use it a couple times a year. A couple chains is little to pay.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 7:56 pm to Harlan County USA
1) don't want to stop to sharpen but would rather stop to swap chains 2) are too laz 3) know how to sharpen/file but still don't.
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A chain lasts me a while as I do not cut all the time. Just trim occasionally.
For $15 when that sucker is dull, it's history.
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A chain lasts me a while as I do not cut all the time. Just trim occasionally.
For $15 when that sucker is dull, it's history.
Posted on 7/19/23 at 8:47 pm to 07Tiger
A quality round file will be all you need.
I like to file the rakers down enough that the chain will grab sticks of firewood and throw it into my shins. Lol
I like to file the rakers down enough that the chain will grab sticks of firewood and throw it into my shins. Lol
This post was edited on 7/19/23 at 9:49 pm
Posted on 7/19/23 at 8:56 pm to 07Tiger
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What is the best, easiest chainsaw sharpener?
You should have about 4-6 chains per saw. When you get down to the last one or second to last one, bring the worn ones to the Stihl dealer and get them to sharpen them for $5. Rotate.
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