How often do you sharpen ?

[Matthew Arnold]

We got a 2 in 1 file to sharpen our chains. Some of them are beaten up but the majority of them are just a case of spending 10 mins on each chain. 3 passes on each cutter is normally enough. The worst chain ive had to sharpen was on our 341 when my boss accidentally hit a chunk of steel that was part of the railway heritage. It took me 30 mins to get it all level n sharp again.

[Johny Walker]

We got a 2 in 1 file to sharpen our chains. Some of them are beaten up but the majority of them are just a case of spending 10 mins on each chain. 3 passes on each cutter is normally enough. The worst chain ive had to sharpen was on our 341 when my boss accidentally hit a chunk of steel that was part of the railway heritage. It took me 30 mins to get it all level n sharp again.

 

ida told to do it im sen ,he nacked it

[Ben90]

According to a young lad near here that just passed his basic tickets, the instructors recommend sharpening everytime you fuel up.

 

Was the instructor also an investor in Oregon chains and files?

[Mozza]

When it goes abit dull, Its gets sharpened

[blue beastie]

According to a young lad near here that just passed his basic tickets, the instructors recommend sharpening everytime you fuel up.

 

Was told the same as above when I did my ticket - instructor recommended a quick pass over each tooth at every fuel stop or two.

 

As posted in another thread, i've just bought one of these to improve my sharpening. First impressions are good - it certainly works and isn't nearly as fiddly as it looks.

 

I whack a stump vice in and sharpen thoroughly at the end of every day, I always top up fuel and oil too so the saw's all ready to go in the morning.

[bjam1964]

According to a young lad near here that just passed his basic tickets, the instructors recommend sharpening everytime you fuel up.

 

Not a bad idea if you have the time. Takes a minute each side and only one or two light passes so little metal removed. Keeps everything efficient and the operator happy ie me!

[Andy Collins]

Proper sharpen every night, then titivate during the day as the edge goes off

[raker]

I`m fussy with the sharpness of my chains. As soon as i notice a bit more effort being required to cut and the chips are not as crisp, i sit and file.

[Big 'Ammer]

I file as and when necessary.

 

I always leave a chain on til its used up.

 

I have never felt the need to downsize the file for the last 1/4 of the cutter, I tend to change the angle I'm filing at to create a little more hook if it needs it.

[Sideleaner]

I clean the saws and change chains after each decent working day. I sharpen the chain of the "day" and put it back in the van. So I am rotating chains, 3 per saw. Have 6 saws of which one with 2 bar lengths (dolmar PS7900)

Pascal