How to sharpen a chainsaw with Timberline chainsaw sharpener
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
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If your like me and don't sharpen a chainsaw often enough to become proficient at it then this may be an option for you to take a look at. I've had this tool for the last three to four years and its pretty handy.
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Good video well done. I just received my Timberline Sharpener yesterday and sharpened my chain for the first time with it. I am very impressed with how accurate this jig is. I have tried other jigs and sharpening systems with mixed results, this is the best I have ever used. The accuracy and repeatability are over the top!
These gizmos are are great thing for those that like trying to reinvent the wheel...after 55 yr's of sharpening all my saws I will have my saw razor sharp and rakers tuned before that unit is half done...files are cheap and take up no space in my kit.
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This one looks interesting. Everybody’s always looking for that magical chain sharpener.
I’ve been freehand sharpening my chains with a file for over 20 years.
However if you don’t know what you’re doing you will screw the chain up.
Also it’s a hell of a lot easier to maintain and sharpen a chain that not completely dull.
If you wait until every tooth is mushroomed over it’ll take forever to get it back. Sometimes you will never get it back.
I will file and maintain my chain multiple times throughout a long day of bucking.
Fought fire with regular crew and hotshot crew... using file guides that they provided ... cut a bunch of wood every year... this thing does a real good job make the chain even and perfect again.... also I think I may be faster using this thing after sometime with it .... 460 461 462 all woods ported ...28” bar
I purchased an ECSS but this would be great for those times you're out and about. We don't always have an outlet close by. And by the looks of it, this system seems to be faster than an ECSS. Well worth the money when you consider the cost of having a chain sharpened. Thanks for sharing!
Reading a lot of comments and as good as the device is, it won't cure cancer or buy you a beer. However, if you want your chain sharper than when it came out of the box, take a few moments and use the timberline device. I use the stihl all in one device too, but after a couple runs, I bring my saw to the tailgate or my garage, and timberline gets all the teeth razor sharp and about the same length dimensionally. And for what it's worth, i believe the device was developed for smoke jumpers so they could quickly sharpen in the field... without having to carry a long file. If it's good enough for those folks it's good enough for me.
Love this product. I've worked with machinery for 36 years. Fitting tight tolerance parts. Down to .ooo1. Using files was something that had to be mastered. So. Using a file for my chain saw chain. Yes. Easy to do. But chainsaws are a hobby for me. Just like firearms. I enjoy the engineering of the equipment.
However. Ability to file my chains is no problem. But. I find using this Timberland product a blast to use. Maybe since it gives me something else to tinker with. And it gives me sharp chains, I work on other peoples chainsaws, and always throw in a free chain sharpening, since I use the Timberland product. And for some reason. I like the pouch as well.
Thank you from Scotland great video 👍🏴
i got one free from a guy i know i do not care for it myself as it takes to long to set up, i hand file and run a skip chain so a 20 inch bar i sharpen in under 4 minutes. excellent video of how to use it. if it works for you thats all that matters
Nice job on the video, I just bought this sharpener for the same reason you did and I don't have room for a big electrical sharpener. It's good to mention that there are different carbide bits for different chains.
I have been using the original versions of this, the Gimn, since ‘86. She is starting to get the guide holes wore out. Thinking of replacing her with this. Be a lit easier that boring and bushings the old unit. They work….period👊🏻
Thanks for the video. I bought one and it is a life saver when you are in the cutting wood all day. (had a tree fall). Timberline should pay you a commission
Where did you get it from??
my dad has one that is all metal and he has sharpened many saws with it. some of the sharpest chain in the woods. he would go wood cutting for the winter and he did more chain sharpening then cutting wood for all the guys who went with him
When the rotary file has been turned to its full depth I think I would put a hand held strong magnet in the window and remove the filings before pulling out the rat tail. I always have serious doubts about leaving metal grit in a machine that lives on close tolerances.
Stihl makes an awesome sharpener.
My son loves it
You have a good vibe about you. I'm good with the hand file but enjoyed watching simply because of your general manner 👍
Thanks a lot for watching, more videos coming soon!
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Great information, was not familiar with the Timberline. The STHIL all in one chai sharpener works really well.
Thanks for watching and the info!
But you're not filing the drags down with this device. If the drags are not filed down some, the chain is not going to go down in the wood. The Stihl sharpening device has two files, a round one and a flat one, that sharpens the tooth and files the drag down at the same time. And it has markings to be sure you're filing at the right angle.
Great Video and explanation of the sharpener.
nice looking little system. I too and piss poor when it comes to sharpening a chain. Especially when i am in the bush and rush things. Not so bad if i'm back in my garage having a beer while i do it. Wish i could get a bushing to do 10degree for my ripping chains.
Thanks for the feedback. I am planning on doing more ripping so I'll probably be checking out some more ways to use this sharpener. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for watching.
The best way to sharpen a chainsaw chain is with a Dremel tool with a Dremel chainsaw sharpening stone (I learned this from a Stihl mechanic). Doing it with the Dremel tool is three times faster than doing it with a file, plus it doesn't take off as much metal so your chain lasts longer, plus you don't have to put the saw in a vice, or take the chain off the bar. You can buy a Dremel tool and the sharpening stones at Lowe's or Home Depot in the tool section. Dremel makes three different sizes of chainsaw sharpening stones. Stihl makes a Dremel type tool that runs on 12 V. and has battery clips for attaching to a car battery. It will accept the Dremel sharpening stones. Once you get the hang of using a Dremel tool this way you'll never touch another chainsaw file. After sharpening the chain two or three times you'll have to trim the drag links a little to get the teeth to bite. You can use the fat end of the sharpening stone to trim the drag links.
Greetings friend, thanks for the tip. Just wondering if there is some sort of guide that can be used with the dremel to ensure correct angle etc.?
Also, by drag links I assume you're referring to what others call the rakers?
Thanks again,
Andrew
@@onlytruthintheworldkjv6311 ~ Stihl chains have a small angle line on the top of every cutting tooth that tells you how to line up the sharpening stone. The trick is to slightly lower the Dremel motor, I'm guessing maybe 20 degrees. If you don't do that then the saw will make curved cuts. After some trial and error you'll figure it out.
The jig works well.
I'm got same complaint, like the sharpener (what it's all about) the the bag is coming up short!
thank you for your post.
Thanks, I enjoyed your presentation. " The man who builds a better mousetrap becomes a rich man ", or something like that. Interesting setup, I assume extra stub files are available. It appears well designed & maintains the angle you set it to via the incl. angle adaptors. Depending on how often you cut wood or how much you cut will determine how often to file down the rakes with a flat file, typically a couple push strokes will do the trick. :-)
You are exactly correct! Thanks for watching!
Good demo!!! I watched several of these videos but they fail to mention what the middle knob is for. You must be satisfied with that sharpener since the broken knob shows that you still use it.
Job38 Four also after I made the video the company saw it and sent me a free set of knobs. The new knobs are made better. Good to see that they fixed the problem on their own. It’s a good company.
He said it kept the chain from moving side to side
What about the depth gauge?
My grand paw could sharpen a chain or anything to like new. I should have paid attention !
Great video man! I’m ok with the round file but this tool looks awesome!
I have one myself (Timberline) but quite quickly reverted to round file which is where I have stayed. Wanna' trial the two-in-one units for standard chains.
I have a MS 250, not sure to get one of these or the Stihl sharpener?
I must be missing something even when I set it up correctly it seems to just disintegrate the gullet and just makes it more of a chisel tooth chain is that the whole point am I not supposed to use like a homeowners chain on this is it supposed to be like a chisel tooth like a loggers chain
awesome video about the chainsaw sharpener. Detailed and helpful. Would you also like to talk about a collaboration on chainsaws or careburetors? Maybe we would collaborate?
No thank you.
Get the Stihl 2 in 1 sharpener, works fantastic!
Nice, well done video. Thx. I was put off by the price of these but I'm like you. Not great with a round file. I'll be looking for a sale 😉
It s very cool and easy
IMO that sharpener is an expensive toy based on a flawed premise- that there's benefit to having polished cutter gullets. What matters is the edge, period, with periodic attention paid to depth gauges. Simplest, most precise tool I've found for that is a Granberg file guide. Routine sharpening takes a couple strokes/cutter. Then every now and then, put in a flat file, set it up for the depth gauges, and set them precisely. Done. Files are cheap and last a long time, as do chains.
i have one of these aswell but the main problem with them is there is no way to file the rakes' Sharks fin/guides down to match the sharpened tooth
You just use a flat file like normal..
@@5yearplan269 that sort of defeats the idea of accurcy?
Might work just for new chains with equal teeth .
Every professional here does it with hand file , cause every teeth needs individual sharping after half life of a chain...but the tool is interesting , when the chain is under 50% actually need a file on size lower and depth limiter must be proofed . What if the file of this machine is over ? How much ?
Normal file costs 2-3 bucks and I can use it about 20 times greetings from Germany
I have one it is difficult to use. It sits in my saw box unused.
I have Sthil 880 and very hard sharp work. How need sharp work blades? Very much problem my Stihl 880 brand new. I cuted 3-4 m3 woods.
I could have both my saws sharpened with a file and cutting before that device ever gets set up, I agree with Jared, I'll keep my hand file.
Good for you! someone give this guy a hero biscuit, I'm all out...
I purchased the saw sharpener 2 yrs ago. Not worth the money, honestly. I'm still not good at sharpening saws but this isn't worth the money...My opinion
Far to expensive in Australia , well over $200. I do have one I purchased in the USA, for the price US they are still way to expensive, Does put a nice edge on the tooth, needs far better quality knobs and the aluminum bearings for the cutters need to be steel even from new, the cutting tool has to much play, (Which stops it from being a precision tool) and even if you oil them several times a sharpening they are only going to get worse. The should come with at least 4 cutters, and spare bearings also the handle and the cutting tool do not fit in the side pouch when assembled, so that is an oversight, not a bad tool but needs some work the handle you turn to sharpen gets a bit hard on the fingers, also some graduations in the top for the depth of cut would be very handy. works well on a good chain but is a pain if the teeth are not all the same length, and no you cannot do the depth gauges with it. Sorry but not worth more than $50.
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Great video and very useful!
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Neanderthal...... lol
Sicuramente con questo sistema non si bruciano i denti della catena ma è un metodo alquanto lento.
Watch how Buckin Billy Ray Smith sharpens a chain. I've thrown all my guides away since watching his video.
Will do, thanks!
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Dave Knepp, STFU about it. You make this comment on every video. Fuck off.
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Next job - clean the snow out the back of the truck👍
Just CAN'T beat the Stihl or P-Ferd penil sharpener...and a lot cheaper!
Needless to say I know, but always wear gloves when sharpening especially with the Timberline! The cuttings that comes off the carbide is just like miniature razor blades!
A hand file is much much much quicker. By the time you get everything tight...I'd have one side of the chain sharpened.File: a couple of dollars,that rig? xx dollars.
Rudy Simmonds thanks for the input. Your correct a file is faster and cheaper. However the purpose of this tool and the video is for people like me that don’t sharpen enough chains to become proficient at it. I state that within the first minute of the video. I have one saw and a few chains , if I sharpen one with a file and don’t get it correct then my cuts aren’t straight thru the log and I am working harder than I need to. Then I’m trying to correct my mistake by resharpening and that’s just wasting time. I find this tool helps me get it sharp and back to work faster than resharpening and with far less frustration. Thanks for watching.
*Got it to chop up a large oak tree that came down in the last storm.>>>**ur2.pl/762** A lot of work, but this chainsaw made all the cutting easy work -- moving the stuff is a different story though. 20" is a good bar size for this model. I'm not sure if would have enough power for larger cuts where you would want a 24" bar -- but maybe you can do it with a bit of patience.*
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bit pricey but nice enough jig, plastic parts on it should be steel, plastic is NOT an engineering material (defo in this case it isnt) you dont say how you adjust your raker heights?, i'm assuming thats done with a flat file and depth gauge after the tooth sharpening .....
turtlezed you’ve assumed correct. Flat file. Thanks for watching.
A bit pricey, but seems to work very well.
If you have a hard time using a traditional sharpening method like me then its worth the money. Thanks for watching.
very pricey, but for sure you would get the job done right, so it might be worth it if you have money burning a hole in your pocket.
The time it takes to set up..i could sharpen 2 chain's and already cut two trees down
Sounds Great! Do it and make a video and I will subscribe!
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Translation: “I’m an arrogant blowhard.”
Teeth hit things!! This thing will work when the chain will adapt to it, if you had of put another 150 to it you could of gotten a new saw or a really good used one and watched buckin Billy Ray Smith's vid on chain sharpening, you can't beat filling with your hands cos the chain is going to change. Just get that C shaped look it came with, sharpen it and get a raker gage, I do it by eye,just my opinion, thanks for the vid, but that thing is way over priced,
Stihl 2 in 1 sharpener is way faster and is less than $80.
Thanks for the info and for watching.
I sharpen chains with a simple guide. One advantage of this device would seem to be that it sharpens the left and right teeth evenly. It would also make all the teeth the same- but that doesn't seem to make much difference in actual use.
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Great
Did you use the 13 64 carbide size on the sthil?
Great video!
Fallout Cooking yes that is the size that I have. Thanks for watching.
To mutch fussing about
this thing is junk do not waste your money
it only sharpens the first 1/4 of the chain .after that it starts to eat the paul {.the thing that pushes the tooth forward } get a chain grinder !
Pretty pricey at $120 when you can buy the Stihl sharpener for under $50.00 and I saw another brand that is identical to the new Stihl sharpener for even less, the only difference is it's blue and cheaper. I do appreciate this video and others like it. I have been able to do some different car repairs by watching UA-cam videos. It took me 4 tries to change the spark plugs in my 2016 Civic, I bought the wrong plugs which isn't hard to do there are so many different plugs, but now I know how to do it and I own the right tools. There are videos for everything if you look for them. Thankyou.
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I looked them up at amazon and they had each file size sold individually. Hope that doesn't mean file size is fixed and you can't buy different size files and use same tool. Assuming not.
What about the rakers?
File like normal..thanks for watching.
@@5yearplan269 you should try the Stihl 2 in 1 sharpener. It does both at the same time.
Nice. Can you file 10 grade chayns
Where can I find one of those
Timberline Chainsaw Sharpener with 3/16" Carbide Cutter (for .325" pitch chains) www.amazon.com/dp/B004IW30LC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_qlFiCbC8F3AWD
Too slow, painful to watch, I'll keep my hand file
Jared Hempfield have you tried it?
Kiss, for those that dont know, keep it simple stupid
Long winded way of sharpening. There are far better ways. Sthil do their own. Check it out
This setup works for us......do you realise when you brush your teeth you are not supposed to look into a mirror....
Is this tool part of sthil inventory
jorge coravil no it’s from Timberline. Thanks for watching..
Do you still own one and does it still work good?
Rob Grossen yes I do still own one and it is still going strong. Thanks for watching.
@@5yearplan269 I was thinking of buying one just wanted to hear from another consumer if it was any good and if it held up ok! I'm just a weekend warrior woodcutter so I thought if it was a good buy I will purchase one. Thank you for getting back to me!
А где взять!
how come you done have a stihl bar is made in USA
say what??
How do you adjust the rake?
I still use a flat file. Thanks for watching.
Fuck that ,,,I'll just buy a new chain ,,,
Check the price....
Sir i want sharpner .where is available
There is a link in the description.
How much is that
Ive seen them anywhere from $110-$130. Thanks for watching.
Chain is way too tight, Don't listen to all the stuff you hear on UTUBE. Some is wrong.
There is nothing hard or complicated about sharpening a chain.don’t understand all the fuss.This is an expensive and time consuming way.Don’t give up hang in there and learn how
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Jose Gonçalves sorry, maybe someday they will offer it.
Maybe try and contact Timberline direct
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Thomas hotop Timberline Chainsaw Sharpener with 3/16" Carbide Cutter (for .325" pitch chains) www.amazon.com/dp/B004IW30LC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_qlFiCbC8F3AWD
i dont know man???
Where did you get that jig from?
mathew krstic there are s a link in the description. Amazon.
I bought one similar at a yard sale,seems to be a less angle than an old man taught me when I was 17,029 Super farm boss,455 Rancher Husqvarna, I used to straighten out some teeth where I hit some nails.Back to the hand filing without the guide.I got the Stihl sharp as a razor without the guide and tore the wood pile up cutting it to fit the stove.45# monster maul, I haven't found anyone yet that can swing it and let the maul do the work,4 swings and they need a break..I just got finished servicing them,cleaner than I expected.I go back and forth with the saw I like the best.
It seems like a great tool but my god it’s slow going.
Can I use this on an Echo?
CHOOSING THE CORRECT CARBIDE SIZE
One sharpener is compatible with all five carbide sizes.
The carbide size required is determined by the chain pitch which is usually labeled on the chain saw bar near the motor and sometimes imprinted on the chain itself. This number will be .404, 3/8, .325, 3/8P, or 1/4.
3/8″ and .404″ pitch chain = Large 7/32″
3/8″ Stihl chain (slightly smaller) = Large 13/64″
.325″ pitch chain = Medium 3/16″
3/8″ P or Picco, low profile, micro = Small 5/32″
1/4″ pitch chain = Extra Small 1/8″
7/32″ = 5.5 mm
13/64″ = 5.1 mm
3/16″ = 4.8 mm
5/32″ = 4.0 mm
1/4″ = 3.2 mm
A Note About the Large 3/8 pitch
This is where people usually get confused. If you have the large 3/8” pitch chain you will need the 7/32” carbide cutter. UNLESS the brand of that large 3/8” pitch chain is Stihl. For whatever reason Stihl makes their large 3/8” pitch chains slightly smaller than the rest of the industry (we are talking slight, as in 1/32”). This is why the manufacture recommends the 13/64” size file.
For all other pitch’s it doesn’t matter what brand the chain is. So a .404 pitch chain it will always be 7/32 carbide cutter. The .325 pitch chain will always be a 3/16” carbide cutter. The smaller 3/8”P pitch (Picco or micro or LP =Low Profile) will still be a 5/32. The 1/4 pitch will still be the 1/8 carbide cutter.
Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
@@5yearplan269 Где купить это
I use my file and no guide...been that way for 50 years
Show off.
I have been doing that for years myself as well, easy and cheap
you dont file depth g?
I do file the depth g...... just not in this video. that is done the same old way and you dont need the jig to do it. Thanks for watching.
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Aqui no brasil não encontro...
Qual o preço.....
$133 on Amazon here in the US.... not sure about Brasil.. youll have to look into it.
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One real slow way to sharpen a chain.. like watching paint dry.
How to buy it?
Amir G Google Timberline chainsaw sharpener. I see it is available thru Walmart now so maybe you will have one close enough to pick up. If not Amazon has them as well. Thanks for watching.
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Где можно его заказать?
www.timberlinesharpener.com/
it's very slow i need an hour to do it.
RAMON AYALA CENTENO AN HOUR!!!! I've only sharpened 5 chains(20",24"&28") and it takes me between 5-10 min per chain