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Tom Nie · Guest

Yesterday I spent $26 to have 4 blades sharpened. They've done a fair job
in the past but this time it seemed no time and it was a burnishing tool :)

Charlie B is our sharpenig guru smile

, I guess, but what do the rest of you
guys do? I've not even watched one being sharpened so I'm as dumb as a rock
on this.

Thanks
TomNie

Darrell Feltmate · Guest

Tom
I use a file in a simple hand held jig to sharpen chains most of the time.
The file needs to fit your chain. Your manual should have the file size
listed. It will also have sharpening instructions. Basically you file at
35* to the bar and about 5* off the horizontal, using equal strokes on each
link although it varies from 25* and 0*. Most do one side of the chain and
then turn the saw around to do the other side. I just do one link right
handed and then flip the file to the other hand for the next link and so on.
I also have a jig that mounts on the bar and ensures that each tooth is
filed to the same depth and at the same angles. It is a bit of a pain and I
use it only if the chain really needs a refurbishing.
I also have a set of grinders for my Dremel that I use to repair after
cutting nails and other surprises.
Most of the time it is simply a few strokes with the file. Remember, this is
like turning tools, we sharpen to keep a sharp blade sharper, we grind to
get rid of the bad mistakes.
Every few sharpenings, I lower the depth guages on the chain. Use a guage
and flat file. It only takes a couple of minutes and makes all the
difference in the world.
Hope this helps. A small saw will do a lot if it is sharp. Take a look at
this :-)
http://aroundthewoods.com/treedown.html

For a comprehensive look at chain (more than you ever wanted to know) see
http://www.oregonchain.ca/tech/manual_maint.shtm

and my favorite (But I use a Stihl, great saw)
http://www.stihllibrary.com/pdf/SharpAdvice061301final.pdf

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God bless and safe turning
Darrell Feltmate
Truro, NS, Canada
http://aroundthewoods.com
http://roundopinions.blogspot.com
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