A dermal chainsaw sharpener
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Dremel chain saw sharpening.
Comments (2)The other version of the electric sharpeners I have seen have fixed or accurately set angles that will do a good quick job (cheap) but my chains w/n last for the life they have lasted with a dermel type. I feel the operator intentionally takes more off so that one pass will fix all conditions. I would say the dermel type could be compared to a file (one pass if needed vs my usual light 3). Opinions???...See MoreChicago electric sharpener
Comments (20)I stand by my appraisal of the HF unit. I can see, and noted a number of places that could be stronger/smoother, but as I need to sharpen a chain saw only a few times a year, maybe 2 or 3, or 4. So, $30 is about right for that need. I'm not concerned about taking a little more off than needed, so long as I don't overheat. I use a 14" most of the time, I also have a 16" or 18" (don't remember at the moment) and a 20". I buy replacement blades for the 14" in a two pack and plan to replace blades after sharpening a few times. I think the HF grinder was much more consistent, tooth to tooth than I've ever been using a file and/or Dermel with angle guide head. The electric grinder got the angle right too, and it clearly sharpened the tooth nice and "round" down to near the transport chain. This takes some trial and error (start not deep enough and work your way up), but it was then consistent, noting I took great care to press the chain down in the track and up against the tooth stop each time before locking and grinding. Yes, there are several manual functions/operations that have to be repeated with each tooth, so...same for other methods too, there are a lot of teeth. The sharpener is just for chain saws, I can's see how one could use it on a pruning saw..as I recall being mentioned by someone on this thread. I'll try to use one of the two blades I sharpened this week so I can report on how well it cuts, how uniform the chips coming out are, little or now "saw dust"....See Morechainsaw - when sharpen
Comments (3)There many ways to tell here few look at sawdust if get smaller its dulling. If lay center bar on piece wood should cut throw without pressure from you to make cut. You take back finger nail no pressure and drag on sharpe edge if don't mark nail its dull this one I like. One hit in soil dull chain three times want cut small piece wood into....See MoreChainsaw blades sharpened- bluing??
Comments (6)IMO! When you get the chain hot enough that it turns blue, “You Have Lost Temper In The Metal”. I doubt it will hold a good edge long. A friend experienced something similar w/o getting the metal blue. His fair Stihl chain stopped holding an edge after he sharpened it “Many” times with the Dremel Type Sharpener. I could not find a good documentation related but the Brand’s Company will probably supply this info. We purchased the Dremel Type Sharpener from Sears in 1984 after seeing we were going broke on getting chains sharpened. After our mid 70s start and cutting lots of Dozed wood with sand Etc in the wood eating bars and chains. My goal was to get two cords to feel it was worth the loss. Plus, I noticed my chain lasted longer “sharpening it vs the Small Engine Shops 2-3 sharpening (due to what they took off each sharpening). I went to Carbide tip Bars vs Sprockets due to grit and making my chains from Flea Market Chains and Chain Stock. A closing dealer sold /gave me links Etc to make chains that will last past my needs. My saws have been happy! I have gone to Electric Saws basically with the same 16” Bars/Chains or their 12” – 14” Etc cutting at home only. Tree Trimmers will load you in this Over Grown “Old” Neighborhood. Red Oak, Live Oak, Pecan and Ash Firewood are coming from blocks/houses away the last 10 years vs miles mid 70s-90s....See Moressewalk1
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