how to sharpen a chainsaw chain

[sirkdev]

Well we all have our own way but I stumbled on this video and thought it was pretty well done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MujE5tObk50

 

[arff]

Really good video.

I use something like this
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[doorfx]

I just buy a 6 pack of chains when they are on sale lol.

 

[Ronaha]

I just buy a 6 pack of chains when they are on sale lol.

6 chains should last you over 10 years, be kind to your money! Lol

 

[Stg2Suby]

Great video thanks. Took a couple screenshots to show the tooth vs raker and how to use the depth gauge to take the rakers down to the correct height.

 

[moyiesledhead]

I take it to the local logging supply place and pay them 6 bucks to do it.

 

[arff]

I take it to the local logging supply place and pay them 6 bucks to do it.

Way easier.

 

[moyiesledhead]

Way easier.

Ha, ha! It cuts in a straight line after they're finished with it too!

 

[Bnorth]

Yup I'm brutal at chain sharpening so I just carry two. When it gets dull switch it out and drop it off at the local saw shop.

 

[arff]

Ha, ha! It cuts in a straight line after they're finished with it too!

I find it easier to drop saw off at the shop. It magically gets sharp.

 

[neilsleder]

I find it easier to drop saw off at the shop. It magically gets sharp.

Yup. When I was buying my chainsaw I told them to sell me a sharpener to. He then said told be it was $10 to sharpen a blade. I told him to keep his sharpener.

 

[LUCKY 7]

which logging supply place?

I take it to the local logging supply place and pay them 6 bucks to do it.

 

[moyiesledhead]

which logging supply place?

Kootenay Truck & Saw in Cranbrook

 

[sirkdev]

If you are any kind of a volume user with a chainsaw sharpening is not really an option it is a necessity. I usually field sharpen mine 6-8? Times before taking to the shop to get done on a machine. Honestly once you figure it out it’s faster to sharpen than change a chain. Way easier on the bar and saw as well as the user having a ripper of saw vs trying to cut down a tree with a grinder..

 

[Dooitorbust]

I can’t sharpen a chain for chit, but this little guy works pretty well. Files the tooth and the raker with every stroke.

 

[09 arctic cat m8]

Try this guys, the new style of chain throws chunks of wood like mini 2/4s works wonders

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OcrXlD-xCiU

 

[Caper11]

Patients, practice and lock your wrist, biggest thing I see is a chain is sharpened to much on one side and it cuts crooked and wears the bar uneven making it worse.

Its easier to learn not to dullen the chain. Lol

 

[fj40]

I do what they said at the beginning of the video.
Sharpen it every time I add gas and oil
Takes a few minutes, but I always have a nice sharp saw.

 

[LBZ]

I do what they said at the beginning of the video.
Sharpen it every time I add gas and oil
Takes a few minutes, but I always have a nice sharp saw.

This is what I’ve always done. A quick fuel oil and beer while I file and then back at it. Saves time in the long run not having to try and cut with a dull chain and spend more time filing after.

 

[fj40]

Patients, practice and lock your wrist, biggest thing I see is a chain is sharpened to much on one side and it cuts crooked and wears the bar uneven making it worse.

Its easier to learn not to dullen the chain. Lol

The best way I found to keep the chain even is, I sharpen the side that I find hardest to sharpen first.
I have used a chain all the way to the wear marks.