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Re: How sharp is your chainsaw chain?
« Reply #45 on: April 13, 2020, 09:41:04 PM »
I tried one of these: Stihl 2 in 1 Easy Sharpener (or something like that).

Not perfect, but it is the fastest way I can put a decent edge on the teeth and get back to cutting. Files rakers at the same time.
i bought the knock off version of this for like 20 bucks.
for how much i use my chainsaw and for what i use it for, its more than enough (basic work around the property or clearing the neighborhood road after a storm and i bring it to elk camp or the woods every now and again)

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Re: How sharp is your chainsaw chain?
« Reply #46 on: April 13, 2020, 10:44:20 PM »
I use a electric stihl bench mounted chain sharpener.  😀 I have only filed a chain maybe 7 times in my 42 years.

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Re: How sharp is your chainsaw chain?
« Reply #47 on: April 14, 2020, 05:02:48 AM »
42 years old? you started cutting when you were a baby :chuckle:

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Re: How sharp is your chainsaw chain?
« Reply #48 on: April 14, 2020, 07:49:00 AM »
If you can't afford a grinder or can't do a good job by free handing HERE is the the best IMHO sharpener out there.  Its better then the Oregon model.

https://granberg.com/product/g106b-file-n-joint-low-profile/?v=7516fd43adaa

Wore one out and unfortunately smashed my last one, then I bought a grinder! :chuckle: :chuckle:

Thanks for that link!  We had that exact rig to sharpen the Alaskan Sawmill chains in the late '70's and early '80's.  Didn't know what it was called, and sure didn't know they still make them.  My son has the mill now, just needs to buy another powerhead, as he only has one.  He'll need to be able to sharpen the chain.
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Re: How sharp is your chainsaw chain?
« Reply #49 on: April 15, 2020, 06:18:30 PM »
After looking into the timberline sharpener I ended up ordering one, seems like a good sharpener and I can't get a edge on my chains with just a file no matter what I try.

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Re: How sharp is your chainsaw chain?
« Reply #50 on: April 19, 2020, 10:24:43 AM »
If you can't afford a grinder or can't do a good job by free handing HERE is the the best IMHO sharpener out there.  Its better then the Oregon model.

https://granberg.com/product/g106b-file-n-joint-low-profile/?v=7516fd43adaa

Wore one out and unfortunately smashed my last one, then I bought a grinder! :chuckle: :chuckle:

Thanks for that link!  We had that exact rig to sharpen the Alaskan Sawmill chains in the late '70's and early '80's.  Didn't know what it was called, and sure didn't know they still make them.  My son has the mill now, just needs to buy another powerhead, as he only has one.  He'll need to be able to sharpen the chain.

That answers my question if you could do a ripping chain with it  :tup:

 


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