Sharper than new chainsaw teeth
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- Most chainsaw chains have what is called “witness marks”. There are 3 or 4 of them on and around each tooth and raker. In this video we’ll discuss the 2 that make for “sharper than factory” teeth.
Thanx for sharing !
My pleasure!
Hi, may it last about 50cuts before it need resharpening? My buddy say it just last about 20cuts (medium size log) for stihl saw chain, is that true? I'm new in chainsaw cutting btw, stopping for some online information, thx b4
Sorry, didn’t see this before. Just cut and you’ll find out 😄👍 There are a lot of variations. What kind of wood. What other materials are on the bark (dirt, rocks, etc.). I like to sharpen up after each tank or two of gas i run through the saw 👍
@@EdgeOfTheNorth just cut a few stump last week, and I got about 5cuts from my chinese stock saw before I try my filing skill for the first time.. a gas tank teory seems logical, will get a stihl chain soon I think.. thanks for the video 😄
Thanks for the tips. I like how you can guide the file by feel that way, so you know the file is biting the same on each cutter.
Have you found it helps keep the cutters on both sides of the chain sharp and even, so you don't end up with one side filed down more than the other?
Great question. I only use my left hand to push the file into the tooth when I’m filing on that side of the chain (backhanded). When I flip the saw around and my chest is over the bar, I am in the right position to easily put pressure on the tooth as I file. It’s kinda like in tennis. You’ve got the normal hitting position, then the backhanded swing.
@@EdgeOfTheNorthI think it would be pretty hard for me to get the control needed using my left hand. 🤔
But I might give it a try. Using the glove on my right hand to help control it might just work out.
I'm going to be using Oregon bars and chains on my 2 G111 saws and I use to use just Stihl saws bars and chains. With them that Stihl sharpening and raker filing tool worked very well.
I think I'll try different methods and tools to see what works best for me. But only the hand filing methods. I'm not going to be cutting enough to buy a high dollar electric chain sharpener. Lol
They’ve got those electric sharpeners at Home Depot and Menards for like $40. I been using that more and more. But you are exactly right about being on your own journey to find out what works for you. I don’t care if you hafta stand on your head and sing jingle bells, whatever helps you sharpen better and faster 👌
My man, you are breathing too heavy for just filing a chain..
Do you see my breathe? Do you see my jacket and beanie? Do you hear my voice, and my nose sniffing? It’s probably about -15 out when I’m shooting this video. That impacts one’s breathing. So there’s that 💪🤓
Okay, this is all kinds of wrong…why would you file your rakers before you did the teeth? You file the rakers after the teeth, with a depth gauge, which is measured off of tooth lenth…
Use a vice, or keep the bar on and wedge it against a wall or corner…
I usually do the rakers before the cutters, so good point. As for your other advice, I don’t use any equipment (gauges, etc.) to sharpen except for files and an electric dremel (a lot nowadays). I’ve got my own style that works for me. It came through time and processing hundreds of cords of firewood, which I still do. Take a look at other videos on my channel. 👍👍 Thanks for commenting.
I see I’m not the only one who does this. However, much easier/comfortable if you just use electrical tape on your knuckles and learn to sharpen with both hands.
No vice needed, always perfect angles and pressure.
It’s great to find my sharpening twin out there! 😆👍
And good tips, thanks!