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Where to get chain saw chains sharpened in Zachary/ Felicianas/ north baton rouge

Posted on 7/28/21 at 5:47 pm
Posted by Tiger In the Swamp
Louisiana
Member since May 2014
839 posts
Posted on 7/28/21 at 5:47 pm
Subject says it all. Thanks.
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
15102 posts
Posted on 7/28/21 at 6:28 pm to
It's really not all that hard with the proper file to sharpen the chain yourself.

Hell, buying a new chain on-line is probably cheaper than bringing a chainsaw to a place to have the chain sharpened and then having to go back and pick it up.
Posted by WPBTiger
Parts Unknown
Member since Nov 2011
30999 posts
Posted on 7/28/21 at 6:34 pm to
quote:

buying a new chain on-line is probably cheaper than bringing a chainsaw to a place to have the chain sharpened and then having to go back and pick it up.


This is my method for sharpening a chain saw chain.
Posted by Bionicknee
Northeast of Clinton
Member since Jun 2014
135 posts
Posted on 7/28/21 at 7:20 pm to
Clinton, up the hill behind the Chevron station.
Posted by Tiger In the Swamp
Louisiana
Member since May 2014
839 posts
Posted on 7/28/21 at 7:35 pm to
I have 5 chains. Bring them once I’m down to one sharp one. Thanks
Posted by Cypressknee
Member since Jul 2017
1195 posts
Posted on 7/28/21 at 8:06 pm to
Almost all lawnmower shops will sharpen them. Give or take $7 a chain depending on the size. Like another poster mentioned I let a pile build up then bring them in. $7 is better than a new chain on the ones I run..
Posted by boudinman
Member since Nov 2019
5042 posts
Posted on 7/28/21 at 8:11 pm to
For $40 you can buy your own sharpener and grinding disc wheel at Harbor Freight. Set it up on your own bench, and DIY.

LINK
This post was edited on 7/28/21 at 8:15 pm
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 7/28/21 at 8:14 pm to
Just get a hand file. Only takes a few minutes. Be sure to touch up your rakers too
Posted by Flats
Member since Jul 2019
21756 posts
Posted on 7/28/21 at 8:25 pm to
After Hurricane Michael I didn't have many options and bought the Stihl hand sharpener. Live oak is pure hell on chainsaw blades as it turns out. Works great, doesn't take long and it's dummy proof. It was $40 if I remember correctly, and there are generic versions that are half that or less. They probably work just as well, and it's nice to do a quick touch-up and not wait until it's throwing burnt sawdust so you feel like you're get your money's worth from a sharpening service.

Posted by sleepytime
Member since Feb 2014
3579 posts
Posted on 7/28/21 at 9:37 pm to
quote:

After Hurricane Michael I didn't have many options and bought the Stihl hand sharpener. Live oak is pure hell on chainsaw blades as it turns out. Works great, doesn't take long and it's dummy proof. It was $40 if I remember correctly, and there are generic versions that are half that or less. They probably work just as well, and it's nice to do a quick touch-up and not wait until it's throwing burnt sawdust so you feel like you're get your money's worth from a sharpening service.


Another vote for the stihl sharpener. I’m good at hand filing with a standard chainsaw file and have a good electric sharpener on a stand. This thing is faster and better then either methods because you don’t have to take the chain off or use separate files for the teeth and rakers. It does both at the same time.
OP: check out LINK / and call the places closest to you.
Posted by TheDrunkenTigah
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2011
17317 posts
Posted on 7/28/21 at 9:39 pm to
Already been said, but it takes one YouTube video and 10 mins to sharpen it as good as it needs to be. Buying a new one is fine but once you cut with a sharp chain you realize how quick it dulls every time you hit dirt, and sharpening yourself looks a lot better.
Posted by Big Shote
Alabama
Member since Nov 2020
23 posts
Posted on 7/29/21 at 2:54 pm to
Another vote for the stihl sharpener. Easy to use and works great.
Posted by dstone12
Texan
Member since Jan 2007
30215 posts
Posted on 7/29/21 at 3:49 pm to
buy three more chains for 60 bucks and when they all go dull, the bring them in on a bulk-sharpen deal.
Posted by mallardhank
Atlanta
Member since Feb 2006
1276 posts
Posted on 7/30/21 at 1:14 am to
Another Stihl vote
Posted by SoFla Tideroller
South Florida
Member since Apr 2010
30099 posts
Posted on 7/30/21 at 6:33 am to
Does that Stihl tool work for their Kombi pole saw size chain, also?
Posted by ToroTiger
Member since Dec 2014
175 posts
Posted on 7/30/21 at 11:07 am to
I have a cordless Dremel along with the chainsaw sharpening attachment and kit, and I can sharpen a chain anywhere in about 3 mins. Works great. It's so easy that I sharpen every time my saws run out of fuel.
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