Dremel Chain sharpener device Vs. Old school filing?

not me at least not yet this year

 

Anyone know where I can get one of those vise things u hammer into wood to grip your chainsaw bar for easy filing? Or anyone wanna send me one in mail and be a nice guy lmao.....

 

Local saw dealer maybe but amazon has several options
OREGON 26368A Logger Filing Vise Saw Chain Amazon.com: OREGON 26368A Logger Filing Vise Saw Chain: Patio, Lawn & Garden


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I really like the Granberg file and joint . There is a learning curve but The results are fantastic. Not the fastest either. But I feel it does teach you a good understanding of sharpening.

 

I got a stump vise I won't ever use again. You can have it. PM me your mailing address.

 

I think I paid less than $10 for my stump vice just by doing a quick search on line. They were everywhere and darned cheap.

 

I have seen there are many different Dremels available. Which model would be best for sharpening chainsaw chains?

 

I have a Craftsman set up (like a Dremel) I have the adapter that goes into the power unit. It's about 3 1/2 ft long and you can use it like a pencil. I like it because you have a lot of control! And you can use it for delicate wood carving if you like. It takes all the same attachments as the dremel does.

 

Omggggg so I finally sat down and took my time using a file on my chain .......it worked !!!!!cut thru like butter I sharpened three chains I have like 6 to go lmao....Im stunned. Patience is a virtue


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Good for you man! Its just like anything, takes a little time to get the hang of it. Next thing you know, you wont even need to think about it while you are doing it.

 

I have the Granberg file & joint model 12 volt model dremel syle that works well but I still prefer the Granberg File & Joint 106-B hand file. I'll post pic's tomorrow

 

I used a Buffalo grinder chain sharpener for the first time. Seems OK. An older chain sharpened, but I think I need to lower the rakers. A newer chain sharpened just fine. I picked up a husky sharpening kit, with depth gauge and a couple of files. I'll have to see how well they/I do with them.

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I got the power care kit it came with raker file and height bar thing and three files ....I took my time and it came out awesome and sharp. Made sure I did every spot the same amount of times and that seemed to do the trick. And made sure I held the file flat and level the whole time and at the proper angle


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Here are pics of the granberg's , I like them because you can set the angle and every tooth is filed the same. I have had the hand file since 1978 it still works well.
I touch up my saw after every tank of gas without the guides then do a good sharpening at the end of the day with the file guide.

 

Does the grandberg give a better edge than the stihl 2-1?

 

I never used a stihl 2-1 so I can't answer that. There is a bit of a learning curve with the granberg file. I'm sure the sthil 2-1 is a good quality tool.