I'm just wondering if anybody knows how well this works?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=93213
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=93213
Has anyone used this "Electric Chain Saw Sharpener"
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The consensus seems to be that it is a cheap and cheerful that gets the job done. There have been a number of threads on it if you search. I bought mine for $29.99 and see it marked down fairly often.
Thanks for the reply. Yea, now that I think about it, it makes sense that this topic would've been discussed already and I should've looked. Sorry.
Works fine but be VERRRRYYYY carefull not to heat up the chain and take the hardening out. They will dull fast!
this stuff is cheep and last a long time worth ist weight!
http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=46440&catID=9805
http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=46440&catID=9805
Just bought one and it works great. I got a 2 year full replacement warranty for $2 more on it. I think it's a good place to start.
Just bought one of these for 29.99. Got home and discovered the grinding wheel included is for 1/4 " and 3/8 " chain. Anyone know if HF carries wheels for the .325 pitch chain ?
Just bought one of these for 29.99. Got home and discovered the grinding wheel included is for 1/4 " and 3/8 " chain. Anyone know if HF carries wheels for the .325 pitch chain ?
Blazer said:
the 1/8 wheel does the .325 3/8 chain is done with the 3/16 wheel You should have a 1/8 and a 3/16 wheels in that box...never seen a 1/4 in. chain wheel
I only got one grinding wheel- it is labeled 4-1/4" x 1/8" and says "For sharpening 1/4" and 3/8" pitch chainsaw chain.
So you think this would work on the .325 " pitch chain also ? Sorry, first time using an electric sharpener.
So you think this would work on the .325 " pitch chain also ? Sorry, first time using an electric sharpener.
Blazer said:
4 1/4 is the size of the wheel (diameter) and the 1/8 is for the thickness and yes thats the right size for ."325" 3/8 chain you will need the 3/16 wheel
smokinjay,
If I read your replies correctly, you have a sharpener from Bailey's, not the one from Harbor Freight, right? The one from Harbor Freight comes with one wheel. Not sure what you mean when you say there "should be" two wheels in the box...
If I read your replies correctly, you have a sharpener from Bailey's, not the one from Harbor Freight, right? The one from Harbor Freight comes with one wheel. Not sure what you mean when you say there "should be" two wheels in the box...
I just put one together tonight and sharpened a couple of chains. It looks like typical HF quality (low), but it works just fine.
With that arbor size, are there wheels from other places readily available? It looks like harbor freight only carries 1/8" wheels. I'm gonna pick one of these up next time I get a coupon.
Is this really any better than using a file? A file seems a lot quicker and you dont have to take the chain off...
nojo said:
no grinding is not quicker than hand filling...but with a accurate grinder the chain can be as good as factory settings. To make a good system using a grinder extra chains in the field is a must, And throwing on a Great chain when bucking a big trunk is awesome. Now hand filing will work up to a point they both ways has its draw backs. I learn from an old timer who said if you have a place to do prep work do it there and drink some beer! So now I dont drink much but all my prep is done in the shop and the saws get ran when its time. (in cold weather is even more important)
smokinjay said:
Im pretty much a novice at all this chainsaw business. It seems when I sharpen the chain with the file it cuts pretty much like new. I should compare some time.
Hogwildz said:I still like sharpening with my Dremmel attachment.
I have a dremel. Is it idiot proof?
I'm looking for a foolproof way to sharpen. My hand filing is for the birds.
Any learning curve to the electric sharpeners?
As to the HF sharpener, if you do not have the "safety chains" then you should get some great results. I own one of these, and it was very loose on the main hinge.To cut through the lard and get to the ham, I removed the hinge pin, then drilled out the whole and placed a threaded rod in its place.Then put nuts on both ends and this made a huge difference.I used it last night and went to a .325 chain.You will make mistakes.The trick is to take off as little material as possible and do not go to deep inside the cutter. Hope this helps, Ken
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