Sharpening chainsaws

[Davenj4f]

I don't really enjoy sharpening chainsaw chains. Does anyone have tips on sharpening as well as a good file? Also does anyone use carbide tipped chainsaw chains. Were they worth your money? Thanks!

I use this from Harbor Freight. I can sharpen a chain in 10 minutes, and it's easy and fast.

https://www.harborfreight.com/electric-chainsaw-sharpener-63803.html

 

[anomad]

No idea how many he goes through, but he does heat with wood. I don't have any saws that the chains would fit, I guess could break them and re-fit to my size....

What about getting a bar or two to fit his chains? Handy to have an extra bar around if you have an oopsy and need to rescue the bar and chain you just pinched and/or bent. Surely none of ya'll have ever done that - LOL. And I always do it where you can only walk to.

 

[thankyouTBN]

Check out the Stihl/ Pferd 2 in 1 files, makes quick work of filing and is pretty easy to do. As for carbide chains, if you dont enjoy sharpening you will really hate carbide.

Thanks for the tip about the 2 in 1 file. I’ve never used one, I was very skeptical about it. I think I’m gonna buy one. thank you.

 

[sixdogs]

Buckin' Billy Ray Smith gives the best instruction I've ever seen. When done with this, you will know how to sharpen a saw and make the chips fly.

 

[lennypoulin]

I use this thing, there is a guide for the angle, and you can't screw the depth it works pretty good for me. As for file I am not sure a file is a file but I think I use Oregon. I simply buy lots, I am not scared to throw it out and grab a new one.

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This type of guided file maintains a sharp chain, takes away no more than needed, and also files the rake at the right depth. It works better than the little electric sharpeners, like the one Harbor Freight sells. I do like the electric grinding wheel type of sharpener when salvaging a chain after hitting metal or rock.

 

[Runner]

What about getting a bar or two to fit his chains? Handy to have an extra bar around if you have an oopsy and need to rescue the bar and chain you just pinched and/or bent. Surely none of ya'll have ever done that - LOL. And I always do it where you can only walk to.

My saw won't run a 20" bar, which is what he has. I just keep a wedge handy for pinched bars.

 

[Bud Soda]

Sold firewood for 10 years, still heat with wood. Dremel for me.