Re Chain sharpener

[Chipperclown]

Hi All,

 

I would like to buy a good quality chain sharpener, I currently out source this as I haven't mastered the art of sharpening by hand, however if theres a good enough sharpener on the market I would like to give it ago. Could anyone recommend a make/model please?

 

Thanks

[Darrin Turnbull]

 

http://www.chainsawbars.co.uk/products/catlisting/category/filing-guides/

[Stubby]

Ge some one who knows what they are doing to teach you how to hand sharpen . You will get it in the end .

[Chipperclown]

Tried that, will keep trying!!!!

[Darrin Turnbull]

Tried that, will keep trying!!!!

 

 

Watch a few of Rob D's excellent videos. [ame]

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[Silverhooker]

I just bought a dremel attachment which even I can use to do a chain in about 5 minutes, and i'm rubbish with the hand files too.

[spudulike]

I just use a cheapo Silverline one but have modified it with a speed control, it now grinds and barely produces any heat. As standard it used to fry the old crud around the tooth and discolour the red marker I use as the start point.

 

The sharpener now just grinds and no heat build up just takes slightly longer!

 

Sharpening chains is one of those jobs I hate - fine on a 2-3 strokes on each tooth on a dulled chain but one that has been toasted a bit:thumbdown: bloody monotonous job especially when the file stops biting in so well!

 

People knock grinders but they give a consistent finish and good results if used correctly.

[rowan lee]

I find these great.

[NI Tree]

well i use the the roller ones and a old jolly grinder same as the Oregon bench mount grinder and use both as much as each other and now would not be with out the grinder

[Stubby]

I find these great.

 

I tried those roller guides 10 or 12 years ago and found the plastic rollers wear , dropping the file too low after a short while .