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harvey b davison

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Remember that files wear out. It took me a while to realise this - but after about 10 or so sharpenings of a 20" bar, the file is toast.

 

Grinders are good for getting everything back in line, and also for when the chain is really trashed. If you hit a stone, you'll be filing for a loooong time to get it sharp again.

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I tend to use one file for 2-3 sharpens of a chain. After that it doesn't have the same edge and takes longer to file!

 

The stihl hand file kits are good for a quick sharpen at lunchtime or at the end of the day. The bar mounted sharpeners are good as they keep all the angles the same. Grinders I tend to limit to when a chain is battered.

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