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Old 08-13-2020, 06:24 AM
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Get a Stihl all in one sharpener.

It will do the teeth and rakers at same time.

Touch up anytime you see finer chips.

Every tank go over entire chain.


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Old 08-13-2020, 06:49 AM
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How to properly Sharpen chainsaws , knives, chisels and axes are just some of the things I was taught at a very young age, along with how to paddle and pole a canoe , skull a sneak box , and trim a boat .
Some of these skills are lost to newer outdoorsmen , but I feel blessed that I was taught them .
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Spot on....I say if you can't then learn....taking the easy way out will catch up on you eventually...it's always the little skill sets that make life easier.

Nowadays there is YouTube to spoon feed you on things.....trust me I have worked on equipment not even a clue how it operates but fire up you tube and break it down to simple stupid, the way I like it, and you learn a few things and save a few dollars too!

I am a firm believer that you have the two files on hand and touch up your saw along with cleaning it too...I learnt this the hard way but eventually caught in...15 minutes saves you hours....
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Old 08-13-2020, 06:56 AM
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Get a Stihl all in one sharpener.

It will do the teeth and rakers at same time.

Touch up anytime you see finer chips.

Every tank go over entire chain.


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Old 08-13-2020, 07:15 AM
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How to properly Sharpen chainsaws , knives, chisels and axes are just some of the things I was taught at a very young age, along with how to paddle and pole a canoe , skull a sneak box , and trim a boat .
Some of these skills are lost to newer outdoorsmen , but I feel blessed that I was taught them .
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It does seem a lot of skills are becoming less common. I am not even old enough to be over the hill yet and I am surprised at the skills I believe should be common amongst outdoorsman are not.

Maybe more people need to take the time to learn a thing or two from the old farts out there instead of thinking they know everything
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Old 08-13-2020, 07:43 AM
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I'm of the school of thought that knowing how to effectively sharpen your chain is a necessity if you take your saw to the bush.
Chains last longer when file sharpened as well because the motorized sharpeners used in shops tend to take a bit more of the tooth each time they are sharpened. Also, using a file properly so as not to dull or damage the teeth (file) is crucial. Lots of people try to sharpen with a dull file which does not work.
Learning when and how to do rakers is also important and many don't understand this part of sharpening.
I will always sharpen with a file but I use my saws often and for an occasional user a spare chain may be the way to go as they aren't expensive.
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Old 08-13-2020, 12:26 PM
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No recommendations for businesses as I've always sharpened mine myself. As mentioned, lots of resources out there on how to properly sharpen a saw. I also agree; for the price of getting your old one sharpened, I'd just buy a new one so you have two good chains in case one dulls/breaks....
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Old 08-13-2020, 04:14 PM
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Anyone ever use a carbide tipped chain?
I've heard they stay sharp for a very long time.
Difficult to sharpen with even the right tools. They can require more maintenance. They are very expensive for what they are. They cut slower than the regular chains. They DO NOT like rocks. My experience is that they take more power to pull than a regular chain.
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Old 08-14-2020, 10:17 AM
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Buy a quality Stihl file. Touch up often in woods. Do not let saw hit the ground.
If you 'Burn" the teeth using dull chain very hard to file.
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Old 08-14-2020, 12:49 PM
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It's also important to prep the bar as well a burr builds up and needs to be filed down . I'm always amazed how nice a chain saw cuts after being sharpened by a pro , it cuts so much nicer than even a brand new chain .

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Old 08-14-2020, 06:08 PM
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It's also important to prep the bar as well a burr builds up and needs to be filed down . I'm always amazed how nice a chain saw cuts after being sharpened by a pro , it cuts so much nicer than even a brand new chain .
You would be very surprised how dull new chains are . I always touch up new chains make big huge different.
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Old 08-15-2020, 01:33 AM
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I suppose I should wade in.

The last tree rig I ran hauled (on average) 10 saws with at least 6 replacement chains for each machine.

Too many hours to count spent on the industrial grade grinder. I hated that thing nearly as much as I despise Huskys. It gets the job done recovering badly damaged chains, but at best could only produce a functioning edge around 60% as sharp as I could achieve with a file.

If you’re gonna run a saw learn how to sharpen it. Rocket science it is not.

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Old 08-15-2020, 08:27 AM
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I agree with Tree Guy, Husky terrible saws, a 300 year old company just cannot build good equipment. My two Husky 61's still going strong, one around 30 years old other 20 years. Terrible saws ran small saw mill with them, built log home and cabins on trapline, hunted with them, cut trees and wood on ranch, worst investment I ever made.
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Old 08-15-2020, 09:53 AM
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".. I hated that thing nearly as much as I despise Huskys..
Bought my Husk 455 in Sept/2006, only ever bought bars and blades,
gas & oil & one pull start cord. Starts on 3-6th pull every time.
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Old 08-15-2020, 08:36 PM
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Invest the few minutes of your time to learn how to use a file.
Practice a few more minutes with it.
That will save you a lot of time driving somewhere to get someone else to sharpen your saw.
Once you can sharpen a chainsaw you also partially qualify for a Man Card.
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Old 08-15-2020, 10:23 PM
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I agree with Tree Guy, Husky terrible saws, a 300 year old company just cannot build good equipment. My two Husky 61's still going strong, one around 30 years old other 20 years. Terrible saws ran small saw mill with them, built log home and cabins on trapline, hunted with them, cut trees and wood on ranch, worst investment I ever made.
Yes they are the worst saw EVER . I picked one up in 1985 darn thing doesn't know when it is done . Wish it would die so can buy a Makita . Oh well if the 61 outlives me , won't be surprised
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Old 08-15-2020, 10:49 PM
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Yes they are the worst saw EVER . I picked one up in 1985 darn thing doesn't know when it is done . Wish it would die so can buy a Makita . Oh well if the 61 outlives me , won't be surprised
I've never had a Husky but wouldn't hesitate. That being said you dun mocked my Makita! I have a Stihl MS260, but around my yard I tend to use my electric 16" Makita so that I don't reek of 2-stroke exhaust or have to mess with fuel. Makita bought Dolmar in 1991 so they've got Dolmar's history in chainsaws going back to 1927. The Makita is nice in that it has a soft-start and current protection, it's 14.5 amp motor is no slouch either.
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Old 08-15-2020, 11:09 PM
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File and purchase a new one as mentioned for a two chain supply.
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Old 08-17-2020, 09:40 PM
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Honeslty, my opinion. A file is okay for an ocassional cutter.

Someone doing any large qty of firewood will probably just swap chains in the field and then sharpen then on a bench grinder.

Hit a rock or nail in the wood or a peice of fence and your filing for hours to get past the damage. Thats why the bench grinder is where its at.

Chains are 25.00 a pop, have a few on hand for day of cutting.

Dont forget to touch up, dress the bar and flip it.

exactly correct, a professional re-sharp is $8.00 some places $10.00.
no file sharpening on the job, ever
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Old 08-18-2020, 08:56 AM
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exactly correct, a professional re-sharp is $8.00 some places $10.00.
no file sharpening on the job, ever
Is this based on professional experience or ?
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Old 08-18-2020, 10:28 PM
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Is this based on professional experience or ?
that it is. that was years ago, though. one of my cousins was also a faller, and hand sharpened chains when he got home from the bush. also had an uncle in the business, since passed, and the cousin broke his back when a trucks log supports broke, and a log clipped him as he was trying to get out of the way.
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