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[farmboythegreat]

I got one and ..  man  did it  sharpen it up nice 

[Uponthehill]

Really like the chain sharpener.  I'm going to order another bit and weld a quick disconnect end to the bit.  This way I can use my small 10 volt cordless drill to turn the carbide bit.  I think this will shorten sharpening times even further...

[kommandokenny]

I bought one a few weeks ago and have only used it twice.  I don't know if I'm not taking enough material off or what, but it didn't do a whole lot for me.  I'll watch the video and try it again sometime soon.

Like the man says....raker teeth!! =sawdust

50's right,,,,getting them sharp is 2/3rds the battle. The right height is paramont

[kommandokenny]

In Timberlands defence,you only have to file the rakers every once in a while.
It's a seperate function and I don't know how they would incorperate a top file into that tool.

On the other hand,,, after we have all bought one,,,, they will come out with .002 that sharpens and adjust's the height

[mlappin]

In Timberlands defence,you only have to file the rakers every once in a while.
It's a seperate function and I don't know how they would incorperate a top file into that tool.

On the other hand,,, after we have all bought one,,,, they will come out with .002 that sharpens and adjust's the height

Exactly, twice or maybe three times is all the rakers need messed with thru the life of the chain.

[kommandokenny]

AND...........by the time you get that thing on the saw,,, and ready to rock,,,, you couldof done one side of your chain by hand.

It's very precise on the angle,,, and I like that there is no rocking.

It's a cool tool but$$$

[farmboythegreat]

Really like the chain sharpener.  I'm going to order another bit and weld a quick disconnect end to the bit.  This way I can use my small 10 volt cordless drill to turn the carbide bit.  I think this will shorten sharpening times even further...

PLEASE DON'T WELD TO THE CARBIDE BIT ..... IT WILL LIKELY EXPLODE  carbide won't weld .... you can silver solder it

[Rscott]

Sharpening a chain isn't a huge deal by hand. I'd rather hand sharpen a chain without guides. Takes me about 8 minutes. Then take the time to disassemble everything and still do rakers by hand. Its just so easy to keep them sharp by hand every time I put gas in.

 I've cut at least 50 10"+ trees since January. So frozen wood, and still have the chain that came on my saw on it. Bought about the same time

  I am careful about what and where I cut.  But have logged or firewood cut at least 50 cord of wood I'd guess with that chain.

 Don't get me wrong, it's not pristine. But it's still cutting good.

 Cut through 2" of ice and log last cut and I cleaned her up and still cutting.

 I guess my point is, why run the chain till it needs sharpening?  Keep it sharp and keep cutting. Just seems silly to me to have 10 chains that you have to sharpen, when if you can keep 1 sharp constantly?

 That being said, I always have 2 saws and extra chains. But I also have a "chainsaw kit"   

 Which is a plastic tote that holds my saw,  gas, bar oil, felling  wedges,  hammer, files,  tools,tow strap,  splitting wedges and maul, and toilet paper. (Gotta be prepared ) and I keep it in or on my truck at all times.

 If I take a different truck? I grab the case and have everything. 
 

[kommandokenny]

Thats one way of doing it allright.
Don't think sharpening the chain every tank of gas would help the longevity of the chain though.

I guess you just take a few strokes with the file, at that point.
Everyone's got there own ideas and if it works for you, then, ok.

For me,, when the chain gets dull,, I'm done for the day,,, and open up a cowboy

[mlappin]

Different strokes for different folks 

I have a Oregon electric sharpener, found if the guy sharpening the chain is the same guy who buys the chains they tend not to be overly ground then. Most times I'm just touching them up and just barely throw any sparks. Besides, over grinding heats the edge of the cutter up then you lose the temper in the metal.

[aries9245]

I got one too it's ok.. Gotta be careful it's doesn't move on you it shifted once screwed up all my angles

[Bondo]

Different strokes for different folks 

I have a Oregon electric sharpener, found if the guy sharpening the chain is the same guy who buys the chains they tend not to be overly ground then. Most times I'm just touching them up and just barely throw any sparks. Besides, over grinding heats the edge of the cutter up then you lose the temper in the metal.

Ayuh,....    I hand sharpened my chains for years, 'n although I do a pretty darn good job of it freehand,...
It still ain't like a brand new chain,....

So, 'bout a year or two ago, I picked up the $30. chain sharpener from Harbor Fright,.....
It did Ok, but as time went on, the plastic housin' gained movement, 'n slop,....

Last fall, I went on a hunt for a Nice chain grinder,....
I ended up with the Oregon, top of the line grinder, with the hyd. vice,....
Found one, 'n bought it for 'bout $150. Below list,....
Talk 'bout Sharp chains,....    I'm spoiled now,....

I demoted the plastic chain sharpener to do Just the rakers,....
Now I use my depth mic. 'n cut the rakes to .040 below the teeth, 'bout every 3rd or 4th sharpenin',...

Now when I sink the ole 044 into a log, I see strings of saw shavin's, 'n little to no dust,.....
When I see dust, it's time to swap to a fresh chain,....

[kommandokenny]

Sharp as a new chain, and digs in

"HOLD ON TO ER DUKE, WERE HEADED FOR THE RHUBARB" 

[mlappin]

Different strokes for different folks 

I have a Oregon electric sharpener, found if the guy sharpening the chain is the same guy who buys the chains they tend not to be overly ground then. Most times I'm just touching them up and just barely throw any sparks. Besides, over grinding heats the edge of the cutter up then you lose the temper in the metal.

I demoted the plastic chain sharpener to do Just the rakers,....
Now I use my depth mic. 'n cut the rakes to .040 below the teeth, 'bout every 3rd or 4th sharpenin',...

Now when I sink the ole 044 into a log, I see strings of saw shavin's, 'n little to no dust,.....
When I see dust, it's time to swap to a fresh chain,....

Huh, my old guide for the rakers was a .030 and it seemed like the chain wanted to grab too much when making plunge cuts when dropping trees, went with a .025 from Oregon to do rakers and it seems to cut just as fast but doesn't grab during a plunge cut.

[Bondo]

Different strokes for different folks 

I have a Oregon electric sharpener, found if the guy sharpening the chain is the same guy who buys the chains they tend not to be overly ground then. Most times I'm just touching them up and just barely throw any sparks. Besides, over grinding heats the edge of the cutter up then you lose the temper in the metal.

I demoted the plastic chain sharpener to do Just the rakers,....
Now I use my depth mic. 'n cut the rakes to .040 below the teeth, 'bout every 3rd or 4th sharpenin',...

Now when I sink the ole 044 into a log, I see strings of saw shavin's, 'n little to no dust,.....
When I see dust, it's time to swap to a fresh chain,....

Huh, my old guide for the rakers was a .030 and it seemed like the chain wanted to grab too much when making plunge cuts when dropping trees, went with a .025 from Oregon to do rakers and it seems to cut just as fast but doesn't grab during a plunge cut.

Ayuh,.....    No doubt .025 will cut wood,....    I like .030 as a Minimum myself,.....

As with everything, there's trade-offs,....
I'll take the increased risk of lower rakers, over the safety of safety chains,....

90% of the cuttin' done with the ole 044 is blockin' up residential wood,....
I'll take the added speed of chewin' through 4' logs over the occasional issues of buckin' through brush with it,....

My Tree Guy has all his chain rakers cut to .035",...
Matter of fact, Frank is the one who talked me into knockin' the 'ell outa the rakers,....