[AT] Chain saw sharpening

Sun Apr 8 04:52:02 PDT 2012

Dick,  the chain does not have to be precisely what Worx put on the saw.  IF 
it rides correctly in the bar, fits into the drive pulley on the motor and 
has a tooth size and pitch similar to the OEM piece it will work.    As for 
sharpening it on the saw, mark the tooth you start on, sharpen all of the 
teeth you can on the top of the bar without moving the chain, mark all those 
teeth that have been sharpend, plug the saw in and bump it over,  unplug it, 
sharpen a few more, mark them, repeat until you get them all.

Charlie

-----Original Message----- 
From: Dick Day
Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2012 9:14 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Chain saw sharpening

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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