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I like you am just cutting logs for my own fire (arb waste) and as I use a mains electric saw the fuel tank fill idea doesn't help!  Hence I just sharpen by feel of the cut, when sharp the saw almost pulls its way into the wood but when blunt needs to be pushed down into the wood.  Of course this varies with type of wood but you will get a feel for it.

 

P.S. when using the file be very careful to keep the angle consistent through the file stroke, if you change the angle as you are filing (don't move the file in a straight line) then you will get very poor results (as I know by messing it up :) ).  Hence, holding everything still makes the job much easier.

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One other quick query, how do I know what file size for each chain (have 3 chainsaws and maybe a 4th soon), the file I have came with a Stihl saw I had nicked years agao and is 4mm, I found the spec for the pole saw and it said 4mm but where I was looking up the spec for my Echo and an old McCulloch whilst I could find number of links etc. and 3/8"s I couldn't seem to see what file size to use.

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A few sharpening questions if anyone can help .... I really only use it for logging for a stove so not for doing commercial work.
 
Has anyone used the Stihl 2 in 1 copies like the link here and if so are they any good or am I wasting my money and better off getting the real deal
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Material: Made of plastic and grindstone, it is durable and anti-corrosive. Sharpen any chain quickly and easily, can make your saw chain more sharp, easy to use. Scientific design: the end...  
Approximately how often do you sharpen the chain ... don't know if it can be measured in approximate hours or not and assuming I'm looking after it and avoiding things like cutting into the ground.
 
Roughly how many times would you sharpen a chain before replacing with a new one.
 
Help with any of the above would be appreciated even if it's just one of them!!
 

Don't buy or use fake rip off gear.
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On 04/06/2020 at 11:04, Witterings said:

One other quick query, how do I know what file size for each chain (have 3 chainsaws and maybe a 4th soon), the file I have came with a Stihl saw I had nicked years agao and is 4mm, I found the spec for the pole saw and it said 4mm but where I was looking up the spec for my Echo and an old McCulloch whilst I could find number of links etc. and 3/8"s I couldn't seem to see what file size to use.

just use the new fangled interweb?

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