I use the Stihl sharpening tool. I was skeptical at first but after I bought one, and watched a video on YT, I love it!!!! It's fast, easy and gets the chain very sharp. It also maintains the height relationship between the cutting teeth and the raker teeth (aka heigth gage). Watch a video on it and you'll understand better. It's about $30 and you should get some spare round files but they are only about $3 each. Highly recommend this tool. I have the electric chain sharpener you get from Northern Tool but this far easier.
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This is actually a Chinese Knock Off of a GAMN Sharpener patented in the '80'. I had a GAMN that did work, but I put the Carbide burrs in a battery drill and cut the teeth. At least this didn't burn the teeth. I don't know about these knock offs. Patent must have run out! Picture shows one on eBay currently.
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GSVette
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So, I bought one on a lark- it works, barely and is certainly not an improvement over either a file with a guide or my Dremel chainsaw sharpening attachment.
Minor correction- the “ratcheting” feature is an improvement over either of my other sharpening tools.
Minor correction- the “ratcheting” feature is an improvement over either of my other sharpening tools.
I use a regular chain grinder in my shop, its fast and accurate. Tried that round stone once and it lasted about 5 min. I charge 3.00 off and 7.00 on. I retired but still have people coming in.
I've tried a lot of sharpeners, but the only one that has given consistent results is the Stihl 2 in 1.
cqaigy2
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Not really, they just set it up for where they think they'll get all the teeth a bit of a hair cut, except they end up giving them a buzz cut.
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For a light touch up just use a file, but it takes practice to hold the correct angle and pressure - practice on an old chain for a while. As stated by others - a Dremel tool attachment is a good option, you can change depth or size of stones for different chains. Again it takes practice to get it right - there are some absolutely terrible videos out there on this, completely ass-backwards demonstrations. Do it right and you'll be pleased with the results. Personally I've used a Dremel for probably 20 years.
HayFarmer
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I don't see how that cranked thing could do much. Stones need to turn fast to do the job. Although I always have a file with me, and can touch up sitting on the ground with the saw facing me, I have an Oregon 12v that I put a trailer plug on and use it on my tailgate (if the truck is near).
Def looks like a Timberline, right down to the color. I have a timberline and like it. I don't sharpen often enough to get good at the technique so it makes it really easy to always get good results. Not cheap, but a high quality tool. Not for everyone, but it does a good job. As for the knock off, it might work fine. I'll stick with the Timberline though. I have multiple carbide cutters for it to use for all my saws.