Chainsaw sharpener advice needed.

[Terran28]

I have 5 chains for my saw because I cannot for the life of me sharpen with a manual file set. So my dad has bought me this one at my request. I have not used it yet, but its the same as a dremmel.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Power-Care-110-Volt-Electric-Chainsaw-Chain-Sharpener-ECS120ACPC2/203555720?keyword=467-164&semanticToken=20330001111_201907032355471354185_h66h+20330001111+%3E++cnn%3A%7B9%3A0%7D+cnr%3A%7B7%3A1%7D+cnb%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+cnv%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+vc%3A%7B1%7D+st%3A%7B467-164%7D%3Ast+oos%3A%7B0%3A1%7D+dln%3A%7B580761%7D+qu%3A%7B467164%7D%3Aqu

[Quackerbox]

What I found is Stihl actually private labels this one. The manufacturer is Pferd. You can buy the original manufacturer a little bit cheaper and I agree with everyone else it works great. I put my saw blade in a vice to use it which makes it easier.

https://www.amazon.com/Pferd-17300-Chain-Sharp-Filing/dp/B0047A0RUC/ref=pd_cp_469_3?pd_rd_w=vQ7tg&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=FG682KTYFQK4F0VDJ6HK&pd_rd_r=4dde175e-9e0b-11e9-b202-05d2aa5bb346&pd_rd_wg=Rw0Qo&pd_rd_i=B0047A0RUC&psc=1&refRID=FG682KTYFQK4F0VDJ6HK

https://www.amazon.com/Pferd-17301Pf...NG3K22CHDTF79W

That's good news. Since this thread one of the round files on the edge of my stihl brand broke. No one knows how but it's in 2 pieces. I guess it got stepped on or dropped.

I havent looked into replacement of just the part yet

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[AntlerCollector]

This is what I have, it works OK.

link: https://www.amazon.com/Katzco-Piece-...ning+kit&psc=1

I'd like to see what everyone else uses. I have a Stihl pole saw and a Poulan 18" chainsaw, that gets used occasionally, but when they get used, its hard and heavy work.

I use the same kit. Gets it sharp and is quick

[dbaio1]

[quote=Quackerbox;13487271]sthil makes a handheld deal that's pretty neat. I don't own one but its got good reviews.

[url]https://www.amazon.com/STIHL-EASY-CHAINSAW-CHAIN-SHARPENER/dp/B00HY96EW8/ref=asc_df_B00HY96EW8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198060922766&hvpos=1o1&hvne tw=g&hvrand=10049330026831625334&hvpone=&hvptwo=&h vqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027697 &hvtargid=pla-362441867409&psc

[clffrdfdge]

This right here.

https://www.timberlinesharpener.com/

[Chucky]

I've never bothered to sharpen chain saw blades. I always have new spare chain blades, just swap the old blade with a new blade, then throw away the old blade. I heard that if you sharpened the chain saw blades, you need to make sure that the angles are correct, otherwise there's an increased risk of 'kick back' occurring. I don't know how critical the angles are or how much increased risk there is of 'kick back' occurring.

I've worn out 3 cheap chainsaws over the past decade, so I broke down and spent about twice as much on a nice Stihl brand chainsaw. The Stihl brand is a huge upgrade from the cheap brand chainsaws.

Agree with Hoggslayer, just sharpen those suckers!!

[Bowhica]

I went with the harbor freight one. Its consistent and the wheels are cheap enough. I screwed it to a 2x4 and then I put it in my vice to secure it when in use. Then I remove it from the vice and hang it back on the wall.

$40 then 20% off coupon.

[Palmetto]

I bought and used the STIHL 2 in 1 last week based on this thread. So glad I did. Works awesome, and pretty quick too.

[Kossetx]

I have a few different sharpeners but use the 12v Oregon the most. You can sharpen anywhere your vehicle is, fast.

[wagonicfolding]

Chain saw sharpening guides are super cheap and work great -- they have the angle marked clearly on the guide, and it's impossible to sharpen too deep into the teeth because it's got a little rail that rides on top of them. This is the style I have, but they get more expensive than that. If you're sharpening a rip chain, you don't even need the angle off of the guide, but riding on the teeth is really great.

I also haven't found that I need to do more than 2 or 3 passes on a tooth to get it back to sharp. And... I don't know if it's a feature on all saws, but when you kick the guard out on mine, it stops the blade from being able to move as a safety feature. No need to tighten up the chain other than correct tension!

I was paying to have someone sharpen my chains, but I it got to be huge hassle.

[meltingfeather]

The stones and a Dremel work great.

[Grande06]

https://www.amazon.com/Husqvarna-531300081-8-Inch-Chain-Filing/dp/B0035AKJN0/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Husqvarna+chainsaw+guide&qid=1595763182&sr=8-3

This is cheap and works great for me. Stays in the case with the other tool.

[RattlesnakeDan]

The best sharpener is probably the Granberg. 12v so hook up to your vehicle if out in the field or in the garage use and old battery, even a 12v deer feeder battery.
I have to use this when I hit a rock or nail in the wood and need to reshape the edges and I also use it to change the angle of the teeth for a more aggressive cut.
Have the right size file with you for sharpening in the field while working bigger jobs and use a guide and flat file for the rakers every once in a while. Just a little practice and you can touch up a blade quickly, just follow the angle that is already there.

[Rick]

I tried sharpening them with the round file and guides, i just don't have the right touch. I bought the HF one, got the angles set and it works great. Just make sure to lightly touch the teeth and dont get them too hot

[CWendling]

No one uses the Oregon 310 or 410? been lookin at the 410