[AT] Chain saw sharpening

Sun Apr 1 13:20:19 PDT 2012

That's right!  I had totally forgotten that.  My arthritis had gotten so bad 
that I no longer felt comfortable with that beast. I am so glad it's still 
running.

This little Worx electric is a dream, it's light weight and the tightening 
system is really nice.  For sure I will get an extra chain as well.

Thanks

Dick

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From: "Mike M" <meulenms at gmx.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2012 11:41 AM
To: "at" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Subject: Re: [AT] Chain saw sharpening

> Hi Dick,
> I've used these folks with good results.
>
> http://www.cutterschoice.com/
>
> That being said, I have two saws that I use, and have been cutting a lot 
> recently. My big saw is a Stihl 039, (your old saw I believe) and my 
> smaller one is a Husky 045, which is much lighter and nice for limbing. I 
> also bought the guide system and files to sharpen my own chains, and have 
> been doing so for a few years. I thought I was doing a pretty good job, 
> and was happy with the performance of both saws. I had a new chain for 
> each that I was saving for a rainy day, and finally put them both on last 
> week. What a day and night difference! I was cutting the base of a huge 
> downed Ash with the 039 and I thought, "crap it's rotten" because of how 
> the saw was chewing through it. It wasn't rotten though, it was just the 
> sharpness of the new chain! Bottom line is, it is an art to sharpen a 
> chain correctly, clearly I wasn't, and the performance showed. They 
> weren't dull, but they were far from the performace of a new chain.
>
> Regards,
> Mike M
>
> PS - I also work very hard to keep my chains out of the dirt, it will dull 
> them in an instant.
>
>
>
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> From: Dick Day
> Receiver: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Time: 2012-04-01, 10:47:14
> Subject: Re: [AT] Chain saw sharpening
>
>
> Thanks for so many great suggestions. Based on everything I've read, I
> will for sure avoid the electric systems as those would only allow me to
> destroy a usable chain that much faster.
>
> If I had anyone around here who I could watch sharpen a chain without the
> use guide, I would spend some time with them watching and learning.
>
> Since that's not an option, I will probably order the guide to get me
> started. They say it does not come with any files, that they must be
> purchased locally.
>
> My questions are:
>
> Any idea what size/type files I should get?
>
> I should also probably get a spare chain. I looked at Oregon's site to see
> if I could get a cross reference on the Worx chain (Worx WA0159) and they
> only list a 16" chain for Worx, mine is 18". I have no problem with
> ordering a Worx brand chain, but they are almost $30. I was hoping that 
> the
> Oregon brand would be less expensive. Does anyone know what Oregon chain
> would fit the Worx 18" saw?
>
> Again, thanks for so many great ideas and for sharing your experiences.
>
> Dick
>
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> From: "Spencer Yost" <yostsw at atis.net>
> Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2012 6:46 AM
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" 
> <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Subject: Re: [AT] Chain saw sharpening
>
>> I used to work for the forest service (as a teenager) and our work 
>> leaders
>> were yoga masters in sharpening. But alas, I was a teenager and didn't
>> pay close attention. I fortunately married a woman whose father was good
>> at sharpening too.
>>
>> Between the time of the yoga masters and father-in-law I was inept at
>> sharpening and tried every gadget and device under the sun. Bottom line
>> is if you can't sharpen with just a file, You can't sharpen with this
>> year's super gadget", dremel, guide,etc.
>>
>> Here is what i finally learned from them: Great sharpening is all
>> frequency and consistency. Those are learned through practice and
>> patience.
>>
>> I used to stink at this because I have alway stunk at things that can't 
>> be
>> a acquired without cleverness, brute strength and speed. Marriage and
>> chain sharpening taught me to appreciate the role of zen in my life.
>>
>> I swear: You don't need a guide or electricity. I don't use a handle
>> either because I like to feel how the file is cutting.
>>
>> Like the others mentioned too: Do it every tank of fuel.
>>
>> As was also mentioned before; Don't sharpen a damaged chain though. Give
>> that to a professional (or just buy a new one as I do).
>>
>> Hope this helps,
>>
>> Spencer
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Mar 31, 2012, at 21:49, "Dick Day" <ddss at telebeep.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Greetings.
>>>
>>> I can get the chain sharpened locally for $18. I've seen manual file
>>> sets that mount on the bar and allow you to sharpen the chain. I've also
>>> seen electric, both 12-volt and 110. The reviews I've read about the
>>> electric ones are quick to point out that the cheap ones don't last. I
>>> cannot justify $150 and up for a decent one, so I figured I would try my
>>> hand at manual sharpening.
>>>
>>> I have an 18" electric Worx chain saw and love it. The specifics of the
>>> chain are gauge=.05 length=18" links=63 pitch=3/8"
>>>
>>> Can anyone suggest what I should get to sharpen the chain?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Dick Day
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