[AT] Chain saw sharpening

[Dick Day]

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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