Chain saw Sharpening
Not that specific one, but having a guide makes getting the angles correct much easier.
If you aren't running your saw every day and sharpening your chain multiple times a day, it is hard to get the angles consistent.
(I worked for Parks Canada for a couple of summers doing landscaping with railway ties [HTML_REMOVED] telephone poles about 25 years ago, cutting ties eat chains.)
Lee Valley sells a really good guide made by Granberg. That's the same company that makes Alaskan mills and other chainsaw stuff. The file is really nice, it's all steel and works like a charm.
Before I got this file I would have to take my chain into the shop for a machine file every other time I was working. Clearing brush and cutting up dirty rounds really dulls a chain fast. You can sharpen by hand a couple of times, but after 2-3 times you will inevitably lose the angle and the saw won't cut straight anymore…. or at least that's been my experience.
http://www.leevalley.com/home/OnlineCatalog.aspx?id=6b5f82a8 (it's on page 103 at the bottom; called deluxe chainsaw file)
The best 40 bucks I've ever spent:)
Best money I've spent re: saw filing was a Chainsaw vice. Keeps the saw stable so I can focus on filing.
Mine is similar to this, but works in a regular vice. Got it at home hardware.
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I have a small roller guide from husky it works well
yeah, the little roller guides are perfect for carrying out on the trails and they work really well.
We don't know what our limits are, so to start something with the idea of being limited actually ends up limiting us.
Ellen Langer
I have a small roller guide from husky it works well
Kim, did you get this at Home Depot?
No at dimond bar equip in Aldy its app 25 bucks cw 3 files it works really well
Ive been getting my chains from Diamond Bar. I drive by them on my way to work everyday. I will stop in and check it out. Thanks.
Well I have tried the Husqvarna and the Oregon sharpers now. The Husky is definately great for out on the trail resharpening. Quick! $16 from the local Stihl dealer
The Oregon is a little low budget in its construction. But it lets you set your angles and does a descent job. I might make one at work that is a little more robust. Some oil lite bushings and some shcs hardware I think could make this tool better. All the hold down points on this are small knobs for figure tightning. $36 Canadian tire
The one I used to use was similar to the Oregon model but rather than plastic it was made from cast aluminum/zinc. No idea of the brand as it was a long time ago.
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