Print

[artbaldoni]

What I use because I run full skip chain.
http://www.amazon.com/Husqvarna-505698191-8-Inch-Chain-Filing/dp/B0035AKJN0

What I would use if I ran full comp...
http://www.pferdusa.com/products/201b/201b01/201b010503P.html

What I would use if I had an extra $125...
http://www.timberlinesharpener.com/

[slosh250]

I have always wanted a stihl FG 2 but never had the money for one, guess i'll stick to hand fileing

[ghitch75]

this for hand sharpen.....

[Jcl]

i bought the Timberline chain sharpener  for my wood processor it works good i have to make 2 passes on each chain and the chains stay sharper longer then when i was sending them out .  just have to make sure it stays at same height  while sharping if it moves you got to start over.

i have a 511ax, save a edge files and also paided people.     Timberline chain sharpener  the chains cut better  and stay sharper longer  for me and my sharping skills.   i also have 14 chains  4 different sizes of chains  i got mine for $99 with thier prom code  i dont take it out in the woods with me still carry my trusty file but back at the shop its my best way i've found for me.

[Ohiowood]

Hand sharping, by far the best . IMO. 

[XJCraver]

I bought one similar to the Harbor Freight sharpener, from a local farm store.  So far, so good.

I envy you guys that can sharpen with a file...  I've watched a dozen videos, had TWO different guys show me how to do it, and I just can not get it figured out.  Must be my impatience - I just can't do it!   

[MattyNH]

Hand sharping, by far the best . IMO.

Absolutely!  I dont care what people buy for a sharpener..You cant beat the hand sharpening..

[MattyNH]

I bought one similar to the Harbor Freight sharpener, from a local farm store.  So far, so good.

I envy you guys that can sharpen with a file...  I've watched a dozen videos, had TWO different guys show me how to do it, and I just can not get it figured out.  Must be my impatience - I just can't do it!   

It takes practice...Gotta have patience..You'll get it..Just follow the line on the tooth for the correct angle..Also file your rackers down a bit with a flat file....Gives more of a bite when cutting..