Double check that Bailey's price. In the description it says that the carbide doesn't come with it and is sold separately. If so, then it's the same price (or more) as ordering direct or from Amazon. On the Timberline website it says that one set of carbides comes with the sharpener.
One drawback to this sharpener - they say it won't do ripping chains that are used for milling, like an Alaskan mill. Probably not an issue for most folks though.
Not to try and start anything - but how does something like this compare to an electric Harbor Freight saw sharpener that can be had for $30? Obviously, this can be used anywhere, but if 98% of my saw use is on my property, I don't have much need to sharpen in the field if I have a couple of sharp chains to swap. And, you don't have to remove the chain with this one which is nice. My question is basically this - If I just need something to keep chains sharp, will the HF do a decent job?
I've been considering getting a sharpener for a while. I don't do a ton of sawing and have a couple of spare chains for my saws, but taking them somewhere to get sharpened is a pain. And, this would pay for itself within a year or so (based on my sawing frequency) and I'm more likely to keep my chains sharper if I had something at home.
Would this sharpener take off less material than an electric grinder - thus letting your chains last longer?
Not trying to hijack the OP's thread - Just lots of questions! :thumbsup:
