Can anyone recommend a chain sharpener?
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A simple round file will keep a saw sharp for a long time. Get the guy at a Stilh shop to show you how. Pulpwood cutters mostly just use a file and they run their saws day after day. If you get your chain so messed up that it won't work...unlikely.... a new one is less than $20. This video is pretty good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxrhQv6hyfY
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I use a Dremel with grinding bit the size needed for the chain. At one point, perhaps 3 sharpenings, I have it done professionally to have it back to perfect. It's quick and I can do a reasonable job.
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Hi Kullen,I have not actually needed a sharpener yet; however, I find the best sharpener for maintain this type of blade is a diamond or ceramic sharpening rod. Hope this helps. Thanks :-)
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My chain has not yet gotten dull enough to have to sharpen it. There is a chainsaw sharpening tool made by Timberline that is somewhat expensive at $124.95 (http://timberlinesharpener.com/). It looks to be very easy to operate and seems to do an expert job even by a novice. It would be totally up to the consumer as to whether or not you would benefit by purchasing this tool or simply purchasing a new chain every time it gets dull. The timberline sharpener would pay for itself after purchasing 10 -- 10" chains. Less if you sharpen larger chains. You might also want to consider that this sharpener would sharpen all size chains with the purchase of different size carbide cutters in case you purchase other chain saws in the future. Hope this helps.
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No. You can use the size of wheel they have provided to sharpen different chain size. It's the adjustment of the angle of chain teeth that matters.
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Check with your local hardware store about sharpening. My local Ace store said it can sharpen the chain for $7.
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I use a diamond machining technology (DMT) sharpener--fine + medium surfaces. Actually, I use only the fine and amazingly enough that seems sufficient. The one I have no longer appears to be listed on Amazon, but I would think any fine DMT sharpener would be OK--they're relatively inexpensive. The closest I can come to what I have isDMT D4F 4-Inch Dia-Sharp Continuous Diamond Sharpener Fine
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I got the dual - handheld wusthof one. Black & gray plastic with loop handle. It has four sharpeners in it: asian: fine & coarse + standard: fine & coarse. Wasnt too expensive and worked good for me :-)
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Sorry, no sharpener. They used to have one many years ago, but they discontinued it. Wish they'd bring it back, but I still like the product. Been using it for years...
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I would suggest purchasing a work sharp sharpening system or a wicked edge sharpening system....I've gotten great results from both
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I highly recommend the KME knife sharpening system. I'll never use anything else. Amazon has the best price on it and YouTube has tons of reviews on it. With this system, you can put a razor edge on anything and fast. You can get a great edge with the standard stones (3 diamond or 4 ceramic, your choice...) or you can go CrAzY and buy the ceramic and the diamond stones along with some CBN emulsions and a kangaroo strop to create a mirror edge (if that's your thing...)
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ChefsChoice Diamond hone sharper 4623 has worked fine for me or Lansky Sharpeners, www.lansky.com
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The best thing to do in my opinion is to ship to CS if you have a spare or don't need it for a while. I've had some bad experiences sharpening. At the same time, I don't claim to be a pro. They are pretty cheap. Otherwise, I'd say wetstone is best
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I have not had to purchase a replacement chain yet due to low usage. I usually sharpen my chains.
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Any flat stone or crock stick will work. The blade is a modified tanto so it's a little less tricky to sharpen than the original style tanto. Good luck.
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I have no idea where one could purchase a blade sharpener. I think it would be more cost effective to purchase a new blade, they are not that expensive.
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A stone is best but I've found that dexter makes a diamond steel that sharpens exceptionally well. Just make sure you use a light touch and hold at the 11.5 degree angle roughly.
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Personally I just use the spyderco sharpmaker. Seen here - http://m.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=77 It works beautifully to sharpen knives, among other things as well. It's on a amazon for just under $60. Seen here - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000Q9C4AE