Would you buy this saw? Bought: MS271 Farm Boss

[huntingfool7]

Ed....

This one?

http://www.harborfreight.com/electric-chain-saw-sharpener-68221.html

Yes.  The only issue I have had is that if you want to keep the depth of the grind the same in both directions, you might have to adjust it one way or the other.  I figure this thing will save me some $$ and time.  I'm sure there are more expensive ones that work better, but then again, they are more expensive.....   

Will likely have to adjust for that.  If the teeth are longer in one direction, one side will do most of the cutting and the saw will not cut straight.

[Buzz2401]

Just go buy a new chain.  They are cheap and super sharp.

[lokidog]

Ed....

This one?

http://www.harborfreight.com/electric-chain-saw-sharpener-68221.html

Yes.  The only issue I have had is that if you want to keep the depth of the grind the same in both directions, you might have to adjust it one way or the other.  I figure this thing will save me some $$ and time.  I'm sure there are more expensive ones that work better, but then again, they are more expensive.....   

Will likely have to adjust for that.  If the teeth are longer in one direction, one side will do most of the cutting and the saw will not cut straight.

It does cut a curve.  It is not hard to figure out how many turns to adjust the depth between sides.  It would be easier if a person had a couple chains to do at the same time, that way there would be less adjusting for more cutting time.  I just have one chain.

Just go buy a new chain.  They are cheap and super sharp.

They're not that cheap.....   

[huntingfool7]

Just go buy a new chain.  They are cheap and super sharp.

It really is a disposable society. 

Sharpening a chain is not difficult and you can get multiple (SHARP) uses out of one.  I have something over a dozen chains for my 025.  I sharpen them all at once.  Run 'em until they aren't and throw another one on...repeat...repeat...   

Calipers help make sure both sides are the same.  Once you have a chain sharpener, you won't run a chain until it is completely dull.  That really is a waste of time and energy!

[CP]

Ed....

This one?

http://www.harborfreight.com/electric-chain-saw-sharpener-68221.html

Yes.  The only issue I have had is that if you want to keep the depth of the grind the same in both directions, you might have to adjust it one way or the other.  I figure this thing will save me some $$ and time.  I'm sure there are more expensive ones that work better, but then again, they are more expensive.....   

Will likely have to adjust for that.  If the teeth are longer in one direction, one side will do most of the cutting and the saw will not cut straight.

It does cut a curve.  It is not hard to figure out how many turns to adjust the depth between sides.  It would be easier if a person had a couple chains to do at the same time, that way there would be less adjusting for more cutting time.  I just have one chain.

Just go buy a new chain.  They are cheap and super sharp.

They're not that cheap.....   

I can get a new chain delivered to my door for $18 -

[huntingfool7]

Do you throw them out after knocking the edge off? 

Seems to be a trend.  Maybe we should have a thread for rehoming unwanted, unloved abandoned chains.  I bet there's a good home waiting out there for "em.

I will gladly take in any unwanted 025 chains. 

[CP]

I keep the dull ones, when I get enough dull ones collected I’ll take them somewhere to be sharpened.  I’m guessing that I run through a chain and a half per year.  At that rate it doesn’t justify buying sharpening tools, learning to use them, having to store them, maintain them, find them when I need them, etc.

[NOCK NOCK]

http://www.amazon.com/5605-007-1028-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B002YSZ2WW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448991236&sr=8-1&keywords=stihl+chainsaw+file+kit

$18....for a sharpening kit, pretty simple and easy

[splitshot]

   are people kidding or for real when they use a chain once and toss it.  no offense  but they are dumb or rich.  I taught myself to sharpen a chain and live and learn.  it aint tough.  look on u-tube or get an old sawyer.  good luck,    mike w

[fish vacuum]

I can get a new chain delivered to my door for $18 -

I can sharpen a chain in 5 minutes. If the wood is clean I cut a half cord before sharpening. A little sooner in dirty wood.

[Blcktaildreamer]

Agreed, once you pinch your bar and your saw is stuck in a big old Maple, you sort of get cured of only having one saw.

Come on guys no need for two saws just two bars and chains.


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[Kittman]

For me only having one saw on a job is setting myself up for single point failure.  Pinched saw, broken pull rope, oiler quits, etc. whatever else can fail, I love the idea of redundancy when it comes to actual wood cutting.  I hate stopping & taking the time operating a scrench when I should be busy cutting wood. There's quality time and a beer in the garage for that type of saw maintenance later.

[h20hunter]

Who's gett'n some this morning? 

H20!

All major cutting done!

[NOCK NOCK]

Who's gett'n some this morning? 

H20!

All major cutting done!

WOOD? 
momma is   

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Cool pic! We all knew you had Lumber Jack in your blood!