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[Scott7m]

Anyone ever use one of those electric sharpeners from Harbor Freight or similar?  I just wondered if they really work or do you need the $300 one from Stihl or whatever brand that seems over priced?  I have a dozen chains from over the years that need to be sharpened, just thought this might be an economical way to do it.

my dad has one that he bought at the flea market.  its not a fool proof method of sharpening for sure, you can easily ruin a good chain with an electric sharpener if you have it set at the wrong angle.  once you get the hang of it, they do a great job.

however, there aint nothing wrong with using a good old hand file, do a few chains and you'll get the hang of it.

[Ridgekid]

I'm too lazy to sharpen mine. For $7 the local Stihl dealer can do it.

[Scott7m]

I'm too lazy to sharpen mine. For $7 the local Stihl dealer can do it.

$7?  to sharpen a chain....   That takes about 4 minutes.   Thats pretty good money per hour geez 

Take one of your old chains, get a simple hand file, give it a whirl, you'll catch on to it pretty fast. 

[RSI]

You must not get your chains as dull as me.  A file won't work when they are that dull. Only $12 each new so not worth spending the extra time and effort to keep them from hitting dirt.

[Scott7m]

You must not get your chains as dull as me.  A file won't work when they are that dull. Only $12 each new so not worth spending the extra time and effort to keep them from hitting dirt.

LOL noo.. i guess that is a difference.  The chains I get are about 28 bucks.

[RSI]

  what size do you use?

[Scott7m]

Ahh depends on the saw.  Most are 3/8" .050 full chisel rapid cuts.  Then
I have some that are .325 and .063 with full chisel.  I'm
putting together a 460 magnum now, can't wait to try it out

[RSI]

How many link are your 3/8"?

[Bull]

You must not get your chains as dull as me.  A file won't work when they are that dull. Only $12 each new so not worth spending the extra time and effort to keep them from hitting dirt.

Where do you buy your chains I need to get a couple?