Electric Chain Sharpeners??

[Johny Walker]

No, all you need is this and a bit of practice

 

dont for get the file holder dave ,we dont want these boys hearting them sens

[robbo 110]

maybe you can conclude this discussion by agreeing??... every tool has its merits & downfalls, sharpening by file, on site by somebody who has half an idea - all good

 

commercial repair shop who is given a chain to sharpen, grinder - all day long

 

im fairly good at sharpening my chains, but if i hit a nail etc.. especially with a newish chain i will get it re-ground

 

if i dont hit any debris i will use a file for the entire chain's life!

 

although some people can use a file to sharpen, there is loads of people that cant, let them get there chains ground...... is it really worth this much discussion

[Johny Walker]

here is the complete version ,as operated by pro tree folk

[skyhuck]

im fairly good at sharpening my chains, but if i hit a nail etc.. especially with a newish chain i will get it re-ground

 

if i dont hit any debris i will use a file for the entire chain's life!

 

although some people can use a file to sharpen, there is loads of people that cant, let them get there chains ground...... is it really worth this much discussion

 

But the only way to become good at sharpening by hand is to do it, over and over and over again, if people keep getting them ground they will never become fast and proficient at this vital skill.

[tractorboy1]

But the only way to become good at sharpening by hand is to do it, over and over and over again, if people keep getting them ground they will never become fast and proficient at this vital skill.

 

How can it be vital to hand sharpen when there in a machine to do it for you.

[skyhuck]

How can it be vital to hand sharpen when there in a machine to do it for you.

 

In the woods??? or Mrs Miggins garden?????????

[robbo 110]

But the only way to become good at sharpening by hand is to do it, over and over and over again, if people keep getting them ground they will never become fast and proficient at this vital skill.

 

im fast & proficient at sharpening my chain, i am not however fast nor proficient at re-profiling a damaged chain, my working day simply is too busy, i carry spare chains for the times when a chain gets damaged, i admire your skill & patience in hand sharpening, it does for sure give maximum chain life..

 

& some gratification to the owner!..

 

i was just trying to get everyone to see that both ways have their advantages.......... & some disadvantages!!!!!!!!

[tractorboy1]

In the woods??? or Mrs Miggins garden?????????

 

Take 10 freshly sharpened chains with you or get a 12v one:001_tt2:

[skyhuck]

im fast & proficient at sharpening my chain, i am not however fast nor proficient at re-profiling a damaged chain, my working day simply is too busy, i carry spare chains for the times when a chain gets damaged, i admire your skill & patience in hand sharpening, it does for sure give maximum chain life..

 

& some gratification to the owner!..

 

i was just trying to get everyone to see that both ways have their advantages.......... & some disadvantages!!!!!!!!

 

I have very little patience, which is why I would sooner take a new file and sort even the most badly damage chain in 5 minuets, I really could not be bothered fannying about changing chains.

[Tom@EVA]

Thanks but I didn't post this thread to hear how great people are at sharpening with a file, by hand, in a field, in the rain when it's minus 10 and you've got 3 broken fingers or under whatever circumstances! I can do all that pretty well as it goes thanks...

 

What i asked for was sensible opinions by people with knowledge and experience of electric chain grinders about which are the best ones (quality, ease of use, price) and what makes other people are using!?

 

Hope this clarifies...

 

Thanks