james Mallett Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 I have a Stihl chainsaw which is not cutting very well.I think the blades on the chain need sharpening after heavy use last year.Is it easy to do this or would I be best paying someone to do it or buying a new chain ?If so , does anyone have a rough idea of prices for sharpening or a new chain.ThanksTony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franglais24 Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 I was surprised to discover that chains typically need sharpening after every hour or so, when cutting oak. We were given a special tool to do this when we bought our latest chainsaw but they appear to be available for just a few euros, and whilst it's quite easy to do it's somewhat time-consuming and tedious. Only yesterday we bought a replacement chain for about 25 euros (fitted), which means we can carry on sawing for longer, doing the sharpening overnight.F24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Mallett Posted August 27, 2004 Author Share Posted August 27, 2004 Thanks F24A very helpful reply.I,ll go to the nearest place & buy the tool & a spare chain.RegardsTony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesLauriers Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 We had our chain sharpened by our supplier, it cost about 7.5€ and it was like using a new chain afterwards.It is easy to do it yourself, but time consuming and never as good as the professional sharpen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadeby Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Espace Emeraud do ours (Dept 49). Last time it was 4 Euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washy Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Easy Peasy to do it yourself, and this is Mrs Washy speaking.....you need to buy the right size file from you local DIY or garden centre. We do this sometimes but the cost at our local farm outlet shop in the next village is about 7 euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geocarr Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Information on chain sharpening at:- http://www.oregonchain.be/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goo_Rat Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 It's quite easy if you have the right sized fileEach tooth needs just a few strokes with the file (hold it at the same angle as the tooth) - maybe a few more in your case if it has never been sharpenedYou know when it is sharp because the file doesn't bite against the tooth anymore - it just glides smoothly.Takes about 15mins tops, and much cheaper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racerbear02 Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 I agree with Goo RatYou dont need a special tool, it is just a round file of a suitable diameter, it is the work of a few minutes to sharpen a chain, you can keep using them till you have sharpened them to almost nothing, THEN buy a new expensive chainHappy sawing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Back in the days when G*d was but a slip of a lad, one of the chainsaw makers (?Oregon) sold a gizmo to make the sharpening job easier - it clamped on the the saw blade (? the bit that the chain runs around) and ensured that the file was at the correct angle. First one set of teeth than turn it around for the other set.Sorry but cannot remember any more.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geocarr Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 [quote]Back in the days when G*d was but a slip of a lad, one of the chainsaw makers (?Oregon) sold a gizmo to make the sharpening job easier - it clamped on the the saw blade (? the bit that the chain runs ...[/quote]http://www.oregonchain.be/Eng/products/forestry/accessories/accessories.shtm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Weldoms sharpened my Stihls last year for 5 euros each. I find this the safest, easiest option as they oiled and airbrushed them clean at the same time.They will also let you know if anything is bent or needs replacing.Don't know if they're a national chain - there are certainly several Weldoms in Poitou-Charente.regards.....helenPS Never mess about with a chainsaw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted September 2, 2004 Share Posted September 2, 2004 Thank you GeoCarr, that's the thing. Worth it's weight in gold or whatever or so my father always claimed.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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