Cost to Sharpen Chainsaw

[2B4Him]

Until this year, I've always borrowed my dad's chainsaw. I have my own now and needed to sharpen the blade. I wanted an extra blade anyway, so I bought one and have the original ready to be sharpened.
I was surprised that a new blade was only $22-$25.
What kind of price should I expect to pay to get the dull one (30" chainsaw) sharpened?
Any suggestions on where in the Tarrant/Parker County area?

Note: Yes, I know it isn't brain surgery to sharpen the blade myself. But I have neither the time nor inclination to do so. I do not use the chainsaw all that much, and don't need to add 'blade sharpening' to my list of hobbies.

BTW, you might (or might not) be surprised as how well a chainsaw can disperse the oil from poison ivy.

[flywise]

5 bucks

[hog_down]

Most True Value stores will take a saw blade, knife, etc, mail it out, and have it back in a week or so. You would be surprised how easy it is to sharpen a chainsaw blade; a kit is about $20, and is very simple.

[fullsizeaggie]

$5-15. Harbor Freight has one you can get under $40. I have never had a problem with them.

[DapperDan]

Hand file and 10 mins. Be sure you hand sharpen properly though.


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[CabezaBlanca]

until this year, i've always borrowed my dad's chainsaw. I have my own now and needed to sharpen the blade. I wanted an extra blade anyway, so i bought one and have the original ready to be sharpened.
I was surprised that a new blade was only $22-$25.
What kind of price should i expect to pay to get the dull one (30" chainsaw) sharpened?
Any suggestions on where in the tarrant/parker county area?

Note: Yes, i know it isn't brain surgery to sharpen the blade myself. But i have neither the time nor inclination to do so. I do not use the chainsaw all that much, and don't need to add 'blade sharpening' to my list of hobbies.

btw, you might (or might not) be surprised as how well a chainsaw can disperse the oil from poison ivy.

that is no joke!

[M16]

Chainsaws don't use blades. You need chains. Check out YouTube on how easy it is to sharpen a chain using a file and guide.

[Bayouboy]

$10

[AntlerCollector]

$8 at the hardware store near me. Or about 10 minutes with a sharpener

[eradicator]

$8 at ACE hardware near me

[speck1]

8.50 to sharpen a chain at my Stihl dealer. I just buy new ones most of the time. I used to sharpen them myself when I was cutting a bunch. Not worth the time now.

[Smart]

I can do one in about 5 minutes with a Dremel.

Local guy here gets $12 per chain.

[TxNurse]

Almost more trouble to take one off and put a new one on than to sharpen it.

[mikeyb_23]

Almost more trouble to take one off and put a new one on than to sharpen it.

Yep, sharpening a chain is a breeze.

[2B4Him]

Chainsaws don't use blades. You need chains. Check out YouTube on how easy it is to sharpen a chain using a file and guide.

Wow - Thanks for the heads up, I would have never figured that one out.