Just another junk chainsaw

FriendwithTractor · Nov 30, 2023

two_bit_score said:
What is the opinion on the Timberline Chainsaw Sharpener | Sharpen your chainsaw the faster, easier way with Timberline Chainsaw's patented sharpener.

Im thinking seriously about getting one.

My friend had a simple stihl 2 in 1 file and I was very impressed with it. Just a few quick runs of the file and we went for a few tanks with no issues. Think it cost him 60 bucks as opposed to 124 here.

stevem5215 · Nov 30, 2023

Personally, I've found the easiest thing is to carry a couple extra chains. Lots of times when the saw looses the chain anyway (falls off on the cheaper saws) it messes up the sprocket teeth enough that it doesn't fit together right until grounding off the defects. Extra sharp chains work well when out on the trail and you NEED it working now.

xyz123 · Nov 30, 2023

I still say for guys learning. Just get the cheaper one with just the guide that fits across the raker and cutter.
Then only use a raker gauge to do those as needed. Rakers dont need done every time you file if they are where needed.

I do suggest the 2 in 1 to some folks that just cant get it though. But buy the pferd ones as they make them for stihl. So cheaper in blue pferd ones.

Chain saw sharpeners

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xyz123 · Nov 30, 2023

Talking to local about his Farmertec G372xp pro yesterday. He has 4 tank through it so far with zero issues.

Told him he gets to 10 or so bring her in for a retune to let her really eat. I set her little rich from new.

Then can see if all else is well too.

He is happy with his saw is all that matters. First clone for him.

Also tuned a PR5020 for him for his back up smaller saw 50cc.

He has owned saws to the pioneer homelite days when he bought new. Like hearing his tells of saws he used over the years.

two_bit_score · Nov 30, 2023

xyz123 said:
I do suggest the 2 in 1 to some folks that just cant get it though. But buy the pferd ones as they make them for stihl. So cheaper in blue pferd ones.

I have the Stihl branded version. It's good.

But what is your opinion on the Timberline sharpener?

two_bit_score · Nov 30, 2023

FriendwithTractor said:
My friend had a simple stihl 2 in 1 file and I was very impressed with it. Just a few quick runs of the file and we went for a few tanks with no issues. Think it cost him 60 bucks as opposed to 124 here.

Yes sir. I have one and like it. I was interested in the experiences people had with the Timberline jig though.

xyz123 · Nov 30, 2023

two_bit_score said:
I have the Stihl branded version. It's good.

But what is your opinion on the Timberline sharpener?

I cant give opinion.

I for one wouldnt buy it for the price they want to begin with.

I would use a bar mounted one like granberg before that. This I have used many years ago. FILE-N-JOINT BAR MOUNTED - Granberg International

GL

two_bit_score · Nov 30, 2023

xyz123 said:
I cant give opinion.

I for one wouldnt buy it for the price they want to begin with.

I would use a bar mounted one like granberg before that. This I have used many years ago. FILE-N-JOINT BAR MOUNTED - Granberg International

GL

Thanks!

xyz123 · Dec 1, 2023

46cc

Like the 2 piece muffler on the 99 2750 better then the newer 1 piece ones. So going on this 2005 295.

Funny how the newer did away with support bolt. Well she is thread and back in this one now.