terence Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 at the moment i use a file but been looking at those that clip on end of bar press against it to sharpen any body use one are they any good thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeydredd Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 Don't they require a particular chain/bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terence Posted April 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 looking at them needs 2 holes in end of bar but if theres only1 you can remove a part on sharpner for it to fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 dont use a gizo please.............learn to use just a file (and the proper size files round and flat for the rakers)..........once you have learned how to use a file properly you will get a far better edge than using a gizmo........ one tip................................. a file dosnt last forever...use it a few times and chuck it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 This is the best one I have used , and I have tried a few . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 Must be a Wed morning thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, ditchman said: dont use a gizo please.............learn to use just a file (and the proper size files round and flat for the rakers)..........once you have learned how to use a file properly you will get a far better edge than using a gizmo........ one tip................................. a file dosnt last forever...use it a few times and chuck it...... Excatly. I believe those things are junk. I got taught by a arby, and by eye and a decent file will get it razor sharp. I believe your on about those things that connect onto the end of the bar and you push down? Oregon made? Can't quite remember. Anyway avoid. If your using semi chisel that tool that Johnphillip suggests is good, a few i know use them. I only use full chisel (apart from the top handle) and wouldn't bother with any gismo. Btw that rocwood bar is free if anybody wants it. Its 12'' and off a echo I gave away. Brand new, think it fits titan pole pruners, not stihl Also what saw are you using? I have a few chains I was given, I can have a look if you need one. Most are for huskys and I'm a stihl fanboy Edited April 8, 2020 by strimmer_13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 Dont buy one of those electric ones out of lidl or aldi , they are good but they take to much of the tooth , and your chain wont last along. They are ok if your filing angle has been out and the teeth are all wrong . You can take them back to the right angle with it . But just as a one of now and again . Then some people say dont use one because of the heat they generate can effect the tooth, the temper of it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 55 minutes ago, johnphilip said: Dont buy one of those electric ones out of lidl or aldi , they are good but they take to much of the tooth , and your chain wont last along. They are ok if your filing angle has been out and the teeth are all wrong . You can take them back to the right angle with it . But just as a one of now and again . Then some people say dont use one because of the heat they generate can effect the tooth, the temper of it . if you look carefully on a hardwood/chipper chain there is on every tooth a line which is a guide line for the correct angle......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 6 minutes ago, ditchman said: if you look carefully on a hardwood/chipper chain there is on every tooth a line which is a guide line for the correct angle......... Stihl you file flat, think husquvarna you file at a angle. Can't remember the cant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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johnphilip Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 11 minutes ago, ditchman said: if you look carefully on a hardwood/chipper chain there is on every tooth a line which is a guide line for the correct angle......... I am aware of this Simon , the device I showed makes it easer to sharpen the angle and the guide at the same time . Saving time. doing it by hand it's hard to keep that angle right . Each to there own , that's why there is so many gizmos out there .I have used a few . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terence Posted April 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 3 hours ago, ditchman said: dont use a gizo please.............learn to use just a file (and the proper size files round and flat for the rakers)..........once you have learned how to use a file properly you will get a far better edge than using a gizmo........ one tip................................. a file dosnt last forever...use it a few times and chuck it...... I use a file now but ive got arthrites in my hands and its painfull to do luckley dont use chainsaw all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 I use a small set of diamond files on chainsaw and garden saws etc,always sharp.even did the old two man log saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBodyImportant Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 The Oregon power sharp is actually a decent chain setup. It’s not as good as hand file and traditional chain but it’s 80% as sharp and it takes 10 seconds to sharpen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 13 hours ago, johnphilip said: This is the best one I have used , and I have tried a few . Another vote for the Stihl. I have also tried a few, but got the best results with the Stihl. And, you can sharpen your chain in the field in a few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeastpete Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 I use hand file all the time. Do it regular it only takes a couple passes. Now im milling quite a lot though I have thought about an electric grinder, but by the time you set it up right I’ve probably done a chain already. If you have lots of chains and just swap out, then have lots to sharpen at the weekend I bet a grinder would be good, but I just swap between two chains and sharpen when needed... as for the powersharp, I think it’s a very expensive way to be lazy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 On 09/04/2020 at 00:31, southeastpete said: I use hand file all the time. Do it regular it only takes a couple passes. Now im milling quite a lot though I have thought about an electric grinder, but by the time you set it up right I’ve probably done a chain already. If you have lots of chains and just swap out, then have lots to sharpen at the weekend I bet a grinder would be good, but I just swap between two chains and sharpen when needed... as for the powersharp, I think it’s a very expensive way to be lazy... i love the feel of a new file cutting the teeth by hand....as you say a couple of passes....and a flick upwards to take the burr off...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 i get my chains free, so all i do is put a new one on, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 29 minutes ago, mossy835 said: i get my chains free, so all i do is put a new one on, What do you do with the blunt ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 bin them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) Err doesn't that get a bit expensive Edit just realised you said free Edited April 12, 2020 by strimmer_13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 6 hours ago, mossy835 said: i get my chains free, so all i do is put a new one on, You must go through a lot , they dont last long before they need to be sharpened , a blunt one will put extra wear on the saw . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeastpete Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 8 hours ago, mossy835 said: i get my chains free, so all i do is put a new one on, How do you manage that!??!!! can I have your old ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 a mate works for a firm,i have none at the moment wont be cutting for a while, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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