chain saw sharpening

[dqdave1]

I also have a oregon sharpener and it is what most "professional" people use.

 

[automech]

I bought a little hand file sharpening kit for 20 bucks or so that works fine for home use. It has the right size round file for my chain, and incorperates a flat file for the rakers. Has some guide lines to help with the angles. Follow the directions and it works. It fixes up a dull chain nicely. I keep a spare chain nice and sharp in case I destroy the one on the saw.

 

[workinallthetime]

I bought a little hand file sharpening kit for 20 bucks or so that works fine for home use. It has the right size round file for my chain, and incorperates a flat file for the rakers. Has some guide lines to help with the angles. Follow the directions and it works. It fixes up a dull chain nicely. I keep a spare chain nice and sharp in case I destroy the one on the saw.

sounds like the kit i bought, I just bought the stihl branded one because non of the other companies listed stihl in their guides, now i know what to look for if i ever need another one.

 

[grnspot110]

I have never had a chain 'ground' in over 40 years of using a chainsaw. My methods are not going to work for every individual, but they work for me. I hand file mine every nearly time I fill with gas, depending on what I'm cutting. This keeps the chain sharp & gives me a break! 2 to 3 strokes on each tooth, same number on each. I file the from right side with my right hand, from the left with my left hand. The main thing is to keep things even. I've never had to file a raker, if a chain is filed properly, the rakers will wear on their own. The Stihl chains I use have the angle mark on them to keep you straight. No vice needed, just a good solid suface and hold the saw under my opposite elbow. Again this won't work for everybody, it takes time to learn & practice to keep a "true" hand.
Just keep your chains sharp! It's easier on both you and your saw! ~~ grnspot110

 

[Egon]

Out in the "Woods" it may be hard to find a vise. Out there I usually try to find the right sized log to rest the bar on.

 

[SPYDERLK]

I have never had a chain 'ground' in over 40 years of using a chainsaw. My methods are not going to work for every individual, but they work for me. I hand file mine every nearly time I fill with gas, I've never had to file a raker, if a chain is filed properly, the rakers will wear on their own.
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Just keep your chains sharp! It's easier on both you and your saw! ~~ grnspot110

You read my mind - Ive just been holding my peace. Its not rocket science. I dont sharpen quite that often tho. I just watch for dusting in the shavings or a curve cut. I also spot check the edges on both sides with fingernail at each gasup
larry

 

[Marc L.]

Good day everyone,

I started using an Oregon sharpening Kit (flat and round file ant guides for the files). Now I only use the guide for the rakers. Do not forget to turn your plate around every 3 sharpening sessions and keep good tension on your chain (the cutters will not rock back and forth so much).

Marc

 

[yomax4]

Greetings..How you sharpen depends on how much you cut. I burn wood and use 3 Stihl Saws weekly. Electric is by far the fastest and easiest.

Thanks..