Sharpening chainsaw on site

[SteveA]

Good thread. Being a relative newbie (a couple years) I'm still using a roller guide..... I can see it's slower than doing it completely freestyle (compared to all you seasoned sharpening pros).

I find sharpening a big of a drag but on the other hand it does teach oneself to keep the bar away from the stones & crud.

 

cheers, Steve

[Mick Dempsey]

One of those tap in vices on a piece of wood.

The trouble I find with sharpening on your lap is that ones trousers can get a rip on the right thigh.

[Darrin Turnbull]

This method for bad backs.

 

[daveindales]

I rest mine on the steering wheel of the van. Have done this for 20 years. Ideal if you've only a 20" bar or less. Does take bits out of the steering wheel, but what the hell, it's an old van anyway. Really comfortable, as you do it sat in the seat.

[Mick Dempsey]

I like the vertical saw in the tree idea.

[Darrin Turnbull]

I like the vertical saw in the tree idea.

 

 

Got the picture from here.

http://chainsawsharpeningvise.com/second-page.html

[TLS Forestry]

I sit down and sharpen away. Or I stand facing a tree, put the nose of the bar on the tree and the saw handle into my thigh and lean into it with the brake on.

[TGB]

Stump vice & file guide plus good technique.

[mistahbenn]

Bolted to the chipper

[toxicity2182]

Haha thanks for the replies, I have to reiterate my sharpening is fantastic if I do say so myself..but not without a vice. A stump vice is fine, but that's not always an option when just pruning. The truck mounted ideas look good thanks for the suggestions/links