[AT] Chain saw sharpening

Sat Apr 7 18:33:11 PDT 2012

Dick, There is NO NEED to take either the chain nor the bar off the saw! A pair of heavy lether gloves (welding gloves work well) can be used to hold the chain in place on the bar (on the the saw) while you sharpen it. This IS NOT brain surgery and you are making too big a deal out of it. If I can do it ANYONE can!
	Dave

On Apr 7, 2012, at 9:14 PM, Dick Day wrote:

> Sorry to drag this back out of the deleted folder :)
> 
> It seems that the Worx electric chain saws do not allow you to move the 
> chain for sharpening.  The factory said that the chain must be removed from 
> the saw.
> 
> I would really like to sharpen the chains with a file and not go the 
> electric route.  I cannot find an device that holds the chain in place that 
> allow for manual filing (similar to the ones used on electric grinders). 
> Do they make such a thing?   Any reason I could not take the bar and chain 
> off the saw and use the bar to hold the chain while I sharpen?   I'm sure 
> I'd have to figure a way to keep the chain taught while I sharpen.
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Also, the Worx replacement chains run anywhere from $25 to $30 plus 
> shipping. I contacted Oregon and asked them for the Oregon part number for 
> that chain.  It  must be an odd one because very few places carry it.  It's 
> a 91VG063G, they also referred to it as a 50RG63.   I found an ebay store 
> located outside Chicago that sells this exact chain for $12.63 plus $5.99 
> shipping on the first one, and $2.00 for each additional item.  I for sure 
> will buy a few just to have because there is good chance that I may destroy 
> one while learning to sharpen.  I mention this in case anyone wants to see 
> if they carry chains you may need at reduced prices...
> 
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/91VG063G-OREGON-CHAIN-CHAIN-LOOP-3-8-050-/280639897247#ht_2723wt_1139
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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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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