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How do I sharpen a chain saw?

Can anyone give me some tips? - Is it best to get a file out at home or take it to a dealer? - I've got a Ryobi and a Stihl Chainsaw. Is there a handy web-site to give tips on DIY filing?

Pastie, Shrewsbury
May 2010

Ryobi Garden Tools, Chainsaws Sharpen Chain Saw

Always sharpen by hand, do not let dealers with electric machines do it, they will get the cutters too hot and case harden them, it will loose its edge very quickly and you will not be able to sharpen it with a file because it is so hard, a simple roller gauge is the way too go, Husqvarna do a simple roller gauge kit.

Husqvarna man
May 2010

you can buy a chain shrpening gadget for about £15 or you could get it sharpened professionally for about £7 -- but I suggest just buy a new chain for about £20

ted rogers
May 2010

http://www.stihllibrary.com/pdf/SharpAdvice061301final.pdf

And another
May 2010

I bought a sharpening kit - guides and files - from a DIY store. Relatively easy to use.

http://www.opeconsult.com/chainsaw.htm

http://www.logbuildingtools.ca/images/pic76b.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkpMwpzE48Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qhwQy8jTHg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lj3fNRdjvw

Good luck...

Peccavi
May 2010