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Sharpening, saw chains
« on: March 21, 2014, 03:52:23 PM »
What is the best way to sharpen the chains 
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Re: Sharpening, saw chains
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2014, 04:58:04 PM »
All up to personal preference.

I prefer to use a power sharpener from Oregon. Touch em up before they get too dull and you barely throw any sparks when touching up each cutter.

Other members prefer to hand file.
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Re: Sharpening, saw chains
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2014, 05:51:12 PM »
Put the saw in a vise and file it by hand.  Burn two tanks of gas and sharpen it again.
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Re: Sharpening, saw chains
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2014, 06:07:06 PM »
Harbor Freight chain saw sharpener. $29 with coupon. Worth every penny. 
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Re: Sharpening, saw chains
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2014, 07:37:38 PM »
http://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/accessories/filing-tools/2in1file/
I started using this a couple months ago. Pretty slick.
I also have a Northern Tool grinder for occasional tuneup.
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Re: Sharpening, saw chains
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2014, 09:53:32 PM »
Quote from: tawilson1152 on March 21, 2014, 07:37:38 PM
http://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/accessories/filing-tools/2in1file/
I started using this a couple months ago. Pretty slick.
I also have a Northern Tool grinder for occasional tuneup.

Thats pretty cute actually. I have a separate wheel for my sharpener that I shaped specifically for doing the rakers.
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Re: Sharpening, saw chains
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2014, 09:12:30 PM »
I use this.....from Amazon.com     Oregon 7/32-Inch Chain Saw Sharpening Kit 38275

Go to YOUTUBE and watch the oregon chainsaw sharpening video....
OREGON Chain Sharpening

or read this:  http://www.wikihow.com/Sharpen-a-Chainsaw

Depending on the wood, and how well I sharpened, I resharpen after the 2nd or 3rd tank of gas.

Basically
Mount the saw in a vise or purchase a free standing holder
you sharpen 1 side at a time, from the inside out....
Turn the saw around and sharpen the other side...
every 3 or 4 sharpens file down the rakers...

Happy Sharpening
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