Chainsaw sharpening

[MrHankey]

Wish I could file better right handed so I counter 5 strokes left 7 right lol and 2 on the rakers

 

[Rbrduk]

I'm by no means an expert, there are some good points above. I like using a vise when at home, but can do just as good a job in the field. My uncle showed me how to file a chain when I was a young teenager. Big thing is to keep it out of the dirt.

 

[tripster]

I'm not to bad at filing a saw but am considering an auto sharpener on the small saw I carry on the rzr. It would make trailside sharpening quick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXutVOBL-mg

 

[doorfx]

Any idea the price on that ?

 

[tripster]

I haven't priced yet since it's only avail in 3/8 and they are still working on a .325 which my small saw is.

 

[the_real_wild1]

I had two of those for my shindaiwa chainsaw and wouldn't recommend it. The chain is weak and if you hit anything at all like a nail or rock the chain is toast. With a standard chain it doesn't get destroyed.

 

[LBZ]

I've always hand filed in the vice if I'm home but it gets done more on the tailgate than anywhere else as I sharpen it after every tank.
I should do the rakers more often though. Need to buy a new file for them. What do you guys usually use for a raker file?

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[the_real_wild1]

I bought the round and flat file plus the gauge in a kit but any small flat file with fine teeth will work.

 

[arff]

I bought the round and flat file plus the gauge in a kit but any small flat file with fine teeth will work.
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Can you use it with chain on the saw

 

[imdoo'n]

Can you use it with chain on the saw

yes ray, I will show you this spring. I've been tailgate and stump sharpening since trees started to grow. that mini saw you have should take about 2 minutes.

 

[arff]

yes ray, I will show you this spring. I've been tailgate and stump sharpening since trees started to grow. that mini saw you have should take about 2 minutes.

Good. Give me 4 beer and I will watch you.

Neil will need beer also

 

[imdoo'n]

no problem, i always assumed the way you tossed the mini- me around you new how to field sharpen. i would also recommend some chain saw chaps. or a beaver tied to tree. lol.

sorry off track.

 

[moyiesledhead]

This one looks pretty idiot proof.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx-byWsYdBc

 

[Bnorth]

Used to always sharpen mine on the tailgate and I'm bad at it. I'd always carry a spare chain and swap them if they got too bad. Would get both sharpened at the saw shop once a year. Between starting with two good chains and doing my best to keep them up I could get through a season of firewood.

 

[X-Treme]

This one looks pretty idiot proof.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx-byWsYdBc

Well, that looks slicker than snot. Doesn't take care of the rakers tho.

 

[the_real_wild1]

Thats what I was going to say. I bet it is up there in price.

 

[iceman5689]

After learning the proper sharpening techniques in forestry camp, I now prefer the stihl powered sharpener for quick work of a chain. If you have DC power avail great little tool. Between that and grinding the rakes makes for quick cutting.

 

[Lem Lamb]

I tree stump sharpen with the cheap angle finder since I'm not a logger who needs tech.

A couple of passes on the cutting edge, then a light scuff on the depth bumpers to give the teeth a better chance of biting into the wood. My frugal guide gives me both readings of cut-angle & bumper depth. It normally works out to 3 sharping's too 1 bump filing.

I wrecked a chain by over doing it on the bumper stops, so old logging dude showed me where how to measure.

 

[imdoo'n]

Thats what I was going to say. I bet it is up there in price.

lee valley tools list them for $115.

 

[Trashy]

I have no problems tailgate sharpening, to get me through for the day if needed..... But in all honesty, I get my chains sharpened for about 12 bucks a chain and I could never do that good of a job. I also have 6 chains which having 3 or so ready always isn't an issue. I personally find it faster to replace the chain, than to clean it up for the rest of the day. A pro sharpened chain lasts me about 2 Saturdays of none stop running.
But there are some extremely good points here, on how to sharpen chains.