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Jason

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12 volt sharpener
« on: January 29, 2009, 06:56:23 PM »

My dad was at Lowe's a couple weeks ago and he picked up an electric chain sharpener.  Oregon makes it.  It's 12 volt with both a cigarette lighter plug and a set of clips to run right off an automotive battery.  It's basically a little router with a guide on it to maintain proper angle and depth.  It came with 3 bits-3/16, 5/32, and I forget what the last one was.  It was big.  Anyway, it spins at 20,000RPM and seems to do a nice job.  The motor case is red plastic.  I think it cost about $20.00.  I've seen replacement bits for like $5 a set.  I like it so far.  I like the 12 volt because (obviously) you can use it in the woods.  So far, so good.
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Re: 12 volt sharpener
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2009, 09:39:04 PM »

Does it eat up your chains?  I've always wanted to try one but was always afraid I'd start going through chains like crazy.
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Re: 12 volt sharpener
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2009, 06:43:16 AM »

Not so far. You just have to be careful with it.
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Re: 12 volt sharpener
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2009, 01:36:50 PM »

I bought one of these a few months back.  I used it once, and it did alright.  I think I was in to big of a hurry though and didn't sharpen the chains completely.
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Re: 12 volt sharpener
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2009, 08:17:43 PM »

I have one of these. The "bits" aren't bits, they're stones, and they wear out fast. Better buy lots, because the diameter changes as they wear. Soon they are too small. Better just get a good Oregon hand file and roller guide!!
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