I have one of those Harbor Freight chainsaw sharpening tools and it works very well. Once you get it adjusted correctly according to the instructions it just takes a few minutes to get them razor sharp... I was a little surprised as it was only $29.99 on sale...
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I use the Harbor Freight electric sharpening tool also. Works better than a file for me
THIS is as easy as it gets and still a good sharping. I run 3 saws and have around 12 chains per saw and run this lil tool alot . and have owned it since 2006
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Harbor freight is better. Just not good. Little repeatability Stihl 2in 1 Or if you do it more. Spend $120 for a knockoff grinder. Go to Arboristsite to tune it up. If you grind a good bit spend about $100 for a CBN wheel. Never dress it again. Just clean. Takes 10 seconds Sharpen all you want with good repeatability
I've used round files to touch up in the field. And used the rotary tools with a grinding wheel at home. But we've had several trees fall in our neighborhood this spring and there are only 2 of us who burn wood. We've both got a 2-3 year supply of free wood in the last few weeks. My neighbor showed me one of these and I bought one. Only sharpened one chain so far, but it does better than anything else I've used.
They aren't cheap and I need 2 of them for different size chains. But I'd highly recommend.
It has 2 round files and a flat file inside the guide. I'm pretty sure I can replace the files when they are worn, but haven't looked closely enough and may be wrong.
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I think the problem most guys have with these cheap units is they don't get them adjusted completely so they make repeatable teeth. I had a few minutes of not understanding how the adjustments work, but once I got it completely adjusted it whizzed through sharpening about 4 chains and they are all sharper than they have ever been... I just can't for some reason get a decent sharpening with a file . I always get one side more or less than the other and my saw cuts crooked. I've tried jigs and lots of other tools and even broke a couple but never could get it right. This cheap unit at only $29.99 is worth a try for just about anyone IMO...
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I've used a hand held Granberg 12 vote sharpener for years. I would never go back to a file. The electric tool uses cylindrical stones and there are guide lines to duplicate the angle. Any chain saw dealer would have them. In the woods I hook to the vehicle battery for quick resharpening or use a battery pack. At home I just hook to a battery charger.
I've used a hand held Granberg 12 vote sharpener for years. I would never go back to a file. The electric tool uses cylindrical stones and there are guide lines to duplicate the angle. Any chain saw dealer would have them. In the woods I hook to the vehicle battery for quick resharpening or use a battery pack. At home I just hook to a battery charger.
I use the round file version of this and it works well enough once you learn it. Might give the electric version a try one day when I get lazy.
