Oregon Power Sharp ???

[hr3]

Anybody tried one yet,,, I was looking for a new bar yesterday but they didn't have my size when I saw the Power Sharp set up.. I picked it up and it cut real good but haven't needed to use the sharpening part yet ??

 

[kubota2234]

Been wondering about that myself. If you ever use it in the near future let me know. I wondered about putting one on my limbing saw but just thought it was another one of those foolish tool gadgets.

 

[Redbug]

Corrrect me if I am wrong...Aren't you limited on the number of times you can sharpen the chain to something around 6 sharpenings?

 

[peterc38]

Corrrect me if I am wrong...Aren't you limited on the number of times you can sharpen the chain to something around 6 sharpenings?

I think it depends on how much material you are removing. If you hit a rock or piece of metal and you are trying to save a chain, you might need to grind a lot of material off to get past that. I sharpen by hand filing and have several chains that i have gotten many more than 6 sharpenings out of.

 

[hr3]

Not really sure how it works yet .. I bought it when we started cutting next years wood and after 6 cord and 3 hits in the dirt it still doesn't need sharpening
According to the instructions that came with it you get 20 to 30 sharpening s out of it,, a 2 second burst each time,,

kubota2234,, Not sure about using on limbing I've noticed that when limbing it kinda grabs hard unless you have the saw revved up high..??

 

[Storm56]

Not really sure how it works yet .. I bought it when we started cutting next years wood and after 6 cord and 3 hits in the dirt it still doesn't need sharpening
According to the instructions that came with it you get 20 to 30 sharpening s out of it,, a 2 second burst each time,,

kubota2234,, Not sure about using on limbing I've noticed that when limbing it kinda grabs hard unless you have the saw revved up high..??

WOW!! I have been cutting firewood for 28 years now and have never seen a chain that is still sharp after 2 cords, let alone 6 and a few trips in the dirt! I use Stihl & Oregon pro grade chains and after 2 cords, a session with the file is usually in order. I simply refuse to cut with a less than sharp chain. May have to look at one of these Powersharps if they are anywhere near that good...

 

[kubota2234]

well that is amazing staying sharp that long. I also use nothing but oregon pro chains and always keep then extremely sharp

Hopefully they will be dependable for you. I have a small stihl saw that I limb trees with and could see that being an add on sometime

 

[Redbug]

That's very interesting hr3. That many sharpenings and the time it saves...I will read up on them. Hmmm...old dog learning new tricks...

 

[hr3]

Just a quick update on the Power Sharp ..Still havn't used it .. Yes happy in a way but I would like to try it too.. I'm tempted to just use it and see if it gets sharper.. I just finished cutting down 4 cord of wood for next years heating season and the saw is still throwing 1/2" long strips out so I don't want to screw it up..:confused2:

 

[xyz123]

There is a thread here in chainsaw on who has used them and tested them with video and still pics.