A chain sharpening rig for a rook..

What would it be?



Ive never sharpened a chain before and ive got about 5, 6 after today that need to be done.
None of these have met a file or grinding stone yet.


What rig would you recommend?


Thanks!
-Sean

 

After watching this video..
I might already be sold on one.

 

And how does one determine what size carbide to buy?
I see 13/64" and 5/32"

 

Have a look at the Granberg style file guide too. The file size or in your case carbide size is determined by the specific chain you are working with. The place selling the Timberline should have a simple chart you can go to and look up your chain. For a file guide you buy the file it says right on the box the chain came in. There are lots of file guides. I just liked what I saw in the Granberg. An example is here

 

Hands down

Hands down, Timberline! But everyone has their favorite. I like Timberline because the chain is consistent from cutter to cutter because the device applies equal pressure to each cutter. And the chain is razor sharp when you finish. I suck with a file, even on a Granberg. But like I said everyone has their favorite, do your research and pick what you think will work best for you and your wallet.

 

I use the granberg file-n-joint. It is slow but I get good results and I paid like $35 for mine with some files for my 3 different chain sizes.

 

The Timberline site is very specific:
5/32" carbide cutter for 3/8" Low Profile (LP, PICCO, Micro, Mini) chains.
LARGE 7/32" carbide cutter for 3/8" Standard chains (not Low Profile and not Stihl Brand chains).
LARGE 13/64" carbide cutter for 3/8" Stihl Brand chains.
MEDIUM 3/16" carbide cutter for ALL .325" pitch chains (including Stihl chains).

 

The Timberline is a good sharpener to have.
Machria is trying out mine, maybe he can tell you what he thinks of it ............

 

That looks pretty easy.

 

It really is easy.
Honestly, I lucked out and found out that I can file pretty good. If it werent for dumb luck, I would be using that Timberline for field work all the time

 

Not yet hauled wood all day though

 

The stihl 2 in 1 filing guide is hard to beat. Been using it to touch up my chain each time is starts to act dull and I'm impressed with it. I have the timberline and reach for the 2 in 1 a lot more. Start with it.

 

Stihl are supposed to be 13/64, but I've used 7/32 as well. I use the same files for stihl and oregon chain, either type will work. I'm currently using 13/64.

Yeah this topic seems to come up every once in a while. Count me in for Team Granberg. I like being able to adjust all the angles, because I file my milling chains differently that my normal chains.

 

Unless you want to spend more money, get the basic Husqvarna filing guide and files from Lowe's. Just remember to file toward the sharp edge of the side of the tooth and not be sloppy.

Shop Husqvarna Chainsaw Sharpening Kit at Lowes.com

If you want to spend more, then grinders and carbide sharpeners are another option.

 

I looked at one of them the other day at the local saw shop but at $45 for each chain size would get expensive but thought about getting one to try.

 

As soon as I get me saw back from MM, I'll give it a whirl on 2 different chains for it and report back!