Some Professional Advice Please

[Brian S]

Question

As you know I'm not an Arborist, just a home firewood logger

I have 2 Chainsaws, a Dolmar 14" petrol and a Titan 14" Electric

 

Both have Oregon 3/8th chains, is there any other info I need to know?

 

Now I would like to "freshen" up the edge, and have come across the Stihl 2 in 1 sharpener. looks both quick, and efficient, and most importantly, fool proof

 

Can I use it on these chains, or are Stihl and Oregon chains set differently.

Or if they are set differently, and I use the sharpener, would it have a good or adverse effect on the saws

[Stubby]

You need to determine the type of cutter and as a result the pitch and the gauge . The type of cutter will determine the file diameter that you need to sharpen it correctly . The pitch is the distance between any 3 consecutive rivets divided by two . The gauge is the thickness of the drive tangs that sit in the bar . If it is a 3/8th pitch chain it can be one of 2 different file sizes . Standard 3/8th is sharpened with a 7/32" ( 5.5mm ) file . 3/8th pitch LOW PRO is sharpened with a much smaller 5/32" ( 4.0mm ) dia file . You say its 3/8ths but just in case ......If its a .325" pitch chain then you need a 3/16th ( 4.8mm ) diameter file . Bit complex I know but you will get used to it .

Edited July 2, 2017 by Stubby

[Brian S]

Thanks Stubby, (I think? )