lidll chainsaw sharpener

straitasadie


Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 450

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 21:31

anyone bought one and wishes to sell ring 05338459898

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
22/08/2011 07:57

There is only one way to sharpen a saw chain and that is with a file, all others are a comprimise.

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
22/08/2011 10:29

As Hippo says,Files are the best way,just make sure you file is the right diameter for the chain teeth.....

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
22/08/2011 11:31

Also if using a file make sure you file at 30 degrees, thats the correct angle the cutting link should be.



I believe the yapi market opposite Starling in Alsancak are now selling chainsaws so they sould have a file kit.

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
22/08/2011 11:38

This may help





http://www.ehow.com/video_4419332_sharpen-chainsaw-chain.html

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
22/08/2011 16:17

Sorry turtle you are wrong it depends on what chain you are using, yes generally it is 30deg and 10deg down but that is only for some chain.



Some chain require 35 deg and flat.



This willl give you the correct size file for the chain



1/4” Micro 5/32” (4.0 mm) Round

3/8” Picco Mini 5/32” (4.0 mm) Round

3/8” Picco Micro 5/32” (4.0 mm) Round

.325” Micro, Super 3/16” (4.8 mm) Round

3/8” Micro, Super 13/64” (5.2 mm) Round

404 7/32

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
22/08/2011 17:17

Not many chain have a 35 deg angle anymore Hippo.



All Stihl and Oregon chain are now 30 deg.



Having said all that if its for the homeowner in Cyprus cutting firewood then anything between 25 to 35 deg will still cut dirty wood.

The price of chain in the UK has tumbled so much over the last few years it hardly seems worth sharpening these days, a full sharpen on our bench grinder costs nearly as much as a new chain.

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
22/08/2011 17:21

The best way to sharpen a chainsaw is to start it up, rev the shite out of it, and rub it up against a concrete wall. You might wanna wear some goggles.

colly


Joined: 31/07/2008
Posts: 297

Message Posted:
22/08/2011 18:12

Let's hope knowbody trys it!



In the U.K it still pays to have a sharpen as it is less 1/2 the price of a chain, of course the sharpen is not quite like a new chain but close enough.

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
22/08/2011 20:22

Anyone who can't sharpen their own chainsaw chain shouldn't be using a bl00dy chainsaw!