CORRECT WAY To SHARPEN A Chainsaw (Step By Step)
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2017
- Learn the correct way to sharpen a chainsaw to GET THE BEST CUT POSSIBLE!! Covers all the important information you need to do this! I’ve chosen 3 of the most common chains you could have on your chainsaw for this video…a full size 3/8 chain to chisel chain with the biggest teeth, three to five chain which has small cutter teeth and then a 3/8 chain which is a picot chain or a low-profile chain with tiny cutter teeth. I go over how to match a file that fits your chain. From there I’m going to explain the details of the chain, hooks, file guides, uniform angles, the rakers and in the end…how do you actually know if you sharpened your chainsaw right or not?? I have the answers! Watch to find out…
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Being looking for this guide...but the hardware seller don't know about this...what the...
Good explanation.
1. Oregon has a good downloadable manual.
2. A stump vise is really handy. Just knock it into a stump or log and you can easily sharpen your chain close to where you are cutting.
3. Leather work gloves are another good idea, both for vibration dampening while cutting and for protection while sharpening.
4. It might have been a good idea to mention sharpening for rip cuts.
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Goggles for hand sharpening,american
I wish all DIY videos were this clear, concise and well-produced.
Thank You...
This is real Canadian content eh. No screaming rock blasting away or stupid spinning titles nor some egomaniacal turd trying to convince us of their god like mastery of the subject matter. You aren’t even trying to sell us some junk or a tee shirt with their logo on it.
Honest information from a guy that loves beer and small engines. I’ve learned a lot over the years the hard way and now I prefer your way. thanks man!
Haha, I promise I won't blast any rock music or try to convince you of my god-like mastery! But hey, if you ever want a t-shirt with my logo on it, I can make that happen. Just kidding! Thanks for your support, eh!
I'm a 77yo woman and have been sharpening my hubby's chains for years. His eyes are not as good as mine. Sounds like I have been doing a good job. We have a wood burning furnace so need lots of wood. I use a jewelers magnifier to make sure I get a nice sharp edge. Thanks for the info.
Thanks for sharing!!
God has blessed you with an AWSOME Relationship...Do not grow weary doing the right thing
Thank you for the tip of the jewelers magnifier. Great to be able to see what's happening
Sound like a keeper if I ever heard one 🦻🏼what a lucky guy. I believe my women will be just like you by the time we get around to you’re age I’m 25 and she’s 27. 🤞🏼
You're a beast! 🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝
Man I love a channel that gets right to business. No crazy intro, no loud music, just really good content. Thank you.
I appreciate that!
Steve I don't know why your videos aren't the first ones pushed by RUclips, there are millions of people who use small engine power tools every day who don't realize how much you could teach them. No politics, no spin, just straight up information. Thank YOU and please keep up the good work.
WOW! Thank You...and You're Welcome...
I've spent the last day or two completely captivated by your tips, insight and knowledge Steve. I have had a Stihl 026 for about 20 + years. I was having trouble getting it running this season and a small engine mechanic told me it was toast. The piston and cylinder were scored, the compression was bad and the carb and fuel lines were all gummed up. He suggested that I leave it with him for parts, lest I pay $40.00 for his time and pick up the saw. I did the latter.
With your help I've replaced the carb (never done anything like that before), the fuel line and filter. I inspected the piston and cylinder through the exhaust port and spark plug hole (I thought it looked pretty good). I inspected and replaced the spark plug after ;learning how to "Read the plug" I set the idle screw, and the Low and High throttle screws, I asjusted the chain tension while holding the bar up at the nose, cleaned the air filter and guess what... My saw is back in service!! Just to be clear, I guess I'm a bit handy but I've never worked on a small engine before. You've saved me a tom of money Steve, Cheers to you!!
I think I owe you a beer, maybe a couple!.
Keep up the great work.
Right on Mike!
Cheers boss! That's whats up!
TIP OF THE HAT MY FRIEND.WE ARE ALL SHADETREE MECHANICS INSIDE.Yours came out my brother..
That mechanic is a crook.
I have n older 029 stihl chain saw all i need is to adjust carbs never done it takes 8 pulls to get it started cold but after that only one so i never bothered....Figured aint broke don't mess with it n flipping the blade i never was sure about ,but just seen a different video an after each sharpening the guy flips it? Thanks for sharing !
I like that you take the time to discuss the design elements of chainsaw chains and provide examples of what (and what not) to do when sharpening chainsaw teeth. I've learned how important it is to understand the function of the raker, and its height relative to the cutting edge of the tooth. As a mechanic/mechanical technologist, I appreciate your skill in delivering engineering-level information minus the techno-jargon. Ever considered becoming a college-level teacher?
I look forward to watching more of your insightful videos.
This video is 5 years old and I have seen SEVERAL videos on sharpening. The last part on the rakers is pure gold. Lots of people tell you how to sharpen the rakers. Not many describe the symptoms of when to sharpen rakers and what to look for if raker depth is set correctly. Thanks for that Steve!
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agree. looking at the ground for the chips is key. have not done that before.
I wish I found this channel earlier! No BS, no gimmicks, just clear instructions so that we can tune up our tools and get back to work. This is what a how-to video should be. Cheers.
Thank You...
Seriously. I call him uncle Steve. He's the uncle everyone needs. Doesn't have to sugar coat anything. Tells it straight to the point. Love this guy.
I don't even know how much money I've saved in the last year watching this channel
This video helped me get my chain sharpening correct. Thanks!
This is by far and away the best chainsaw sharpening video in the world. Steve explains not only the how, but the why. I learnt so much from this. Thank you.
WOW! You're Welcome...
A nice easy to understand video. But still manages to get all the information and safety rules across. One guy said mark ONE of the teeth with a marker pen so you know when you started.
I'm going on 78, been using a chainsaw -- occasional use, maybe 10-to-20 hours a year -- for 60 years. Of all the advice I've been offered over the years (videos, magazine articles, instruction manuals, even my USFS instructor in '62), this is the best I've found, here in this video and your video on proper tensioning. Turns out, I've been doing things right all along, but I never knew WHY I needed to lift the nose of the blade when tensioning and tightening, I never knew that by over tensioning I could harm my sprocket or blade...and there were many great explanations on this video as well. Your videos are clear, well organized, and concise...20 minutes is a long instruction video, but you didn't waste any time, and you "covered the trapline" very nicely. I've always used a raker guide to determine when to file the rakers, and it has worked OK...but I've been cutting pine, doug fir, and other softwoods all my life. Your advice to adjust the height of the rakers based on the hardness of the wood was eye-opening, and obvious...as soon as you explained it. And you were spot-on in your observation that many sharpening instructions completely ignore raker-height, which is nuts. Thank you, for this and your other videos.
WOW! Thank you Sir...
I've been sharpening saw chain by hand for 30 years and I still learned something from this video. Thanks!
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i just discovered today that all kind of tools existed...always did it by hand.. im probably not the best in the world but it works
The BEST chainsaw sharpening video on YT. Hands down! Thanks for making it.
Wow, thanks!
Thanks Steve,
Perfect timing, no kidding funny as a funny bone. A friend just came out to the shop and asked me to sharpen his saw. I was viewing you tube and your video popped up right after he asked me to sharpen his chain.
Makes me wonder hmmmmm, ......
If my friend asked me for a bong hit .,....
Would you tube show me a video.🤔
But really we watched your video and he sharpened his own chain. Thank you.
Best chain sharpening video I've seen. Game changer for me.
Thank You...
it's great to find someone who actually knows what they are talking about!
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I 've looked at a lot of videos on RUclips, covering a broad range of subject matter, and out of all of them I would rate ALL of YOURS, among the very HIGHEST in QUALITY, in both CONTENT, and, PRODUCTION. I appreciate the PRACTICAL information presented in a clear and concise manner, with excellent camera work and proper EDITING; Some of the VERY BEST instructional material I have seen dealing with the INHERENTLY TEMPERMENTAL small engine regarding PROPER OPERATION and MAINTENANCE. The BEER,.....WELL, just like the ENGINE, you can't be expected to run on EMPTY! And a little EXTRA lubrication doesn't hurt anything either!
Thank you for the kind words Will..
Steve, I second his comments.....couldn't have said it better!
Isaacs Poppop here. I couldn't agree more. Steve should have been a school teacher. That said , Get the Gullet . Hey Buckin.
I would have to agree with OP. I always look for your videos first when i'm searching for info on a project!
Agreed!!!!!!
Steve, Your the bestest. Who say"s power tools and alcohol don't mix?
THAT SURE HELPED ME. NOW IF I COULD JUST FIND THE GUY WHO STOLE MY BRAND NEW SAW OUT OF MY GARAGE, I COULD TAKE YOUR ADVICE AND FOLLOW YOUR DIRECTIONS. GOD BLESS HIM AND I GUESS I WILL KEEP USING MY OLD CHAIN SAW. IT WAS VERY HELPFUL.
Raker or depth gauge tools are very important to use if you're taking different amounts of metal off each tooth. Definitely need to get a consistent depth gauge height first, then take more strokes off if it is still not giving good sized chips.
I always, ALWAYS, count number of teeth or rakers, and number of strokes on each. If there are any inconsistencies, they'll average themselves out as you sharpen again and again. Especially if the chain stops a different place every time, and I believe they always do.
I’m laying in bed on a Sunday morning and feeling a welling of gratitude for this video and channel. I have a little electric chainsaw for yard projects, and I’m sure i can benefit from your detailed advice. Can’t wait to get it working again. Thanks Steve!
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Amazing tutorial Steve!! Had buddy I was working with sharpen my chain with an electric sharpener! He thinks he knows what the f- -k he’s doin but he really don’t!! I just went out to garage 10mins ago & used my file (thanks for the know how)👍🏼and actually just seen how bad he chewed the teeth up!!🤯. Been watching your show for a year or so now. Awesome job🍻
I agree with your method 100%. I have been sharpening chains for over 50 years, yes I meant 50 years. I'm over 80 years old. Bucking Billy Ray refuses to use a file guide. He always says to throw them in the garbage can. I simply can't do that. I don't even come close to questioning his logic but he is the world's expert on sharpening chains. I'm a rank amateur on sharpening. I own 4 chain saws now and have worn out two others. Bucking probably has about 75 "power saws". He has sharpened saws probably about 100 times as much as I have. I'm going on in this conversation to let you know that your method works for me and probably 95% of the amateurs. I don't want to try another method. Your method works. Feel free to share these comments with anyone you wish.
Crystal clear, straightforward and thorough. The friendly tone adds to the pleasure of watching this sequence. Thanks a lot for the effort.
You're very welcome!
This man with buckin billy ray. They have saved me from a few chainsaw disasters.
Steve, My first experience with a chain saw (I live in England) and this video makes me a lot more confident I can maintain this useful piece of equipment. (I am over 70yrs old so a late starter with a chain saw.) Need to start cutting logs now oil and gas so expensive. Feel a lot more confident after videos on chain tension and chain sharpening. You are a great teacher and your instructions are very clear. I have had a file guide in my tool box for over 40years and never knew it was for chain saw teeth! You live and learn.
Thanks for the video. An old logger up in the U.P. once told me that just like you brush your teeth at the end of the day, that you have to clean the teeth on your chainsaw too. Have a great day!
I did a search on how to sharpen a chainsaw. I had to scroll through about 20 no-name channels, before I found yours. Now that you passed 100,000 subscribers hopefully your videos will move to the top of all my searches.
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Really dude? You’re not just a channel, you are a great teacher. I knew a lot of this subject matter but you still manage to enlighten me. Thanks. (Love the beer thing, too.)
Thank You...and You're Welcome...
Excellent, Steave I cut cords of wood every week running Stihl & Husqvarna went down to Harbor freight,bought a chain saw sharpener, best $40.00 I ever spent.still use a hand file to touch up a tooth or two, but you can't go wrong for down time especially when your running 4 saws a day. How about giveing you audience, a shake down on this neat little motorized sharpener.
I watched a handful of videos on tensioning and sharpening…including Stihl’s official tutorial..you sir did a fantastic job. Thank you for such a great tutorial. Awesome.
Glad it was helpful!
Over 40 years ago I made my living with a saw, and still do on occasion.
Steve shows everything I learned in the first year.
Right on
Thank you for the great video I’ve watched it 3 or 4 times and probably will watch it again. I always get a little more out of it each time. I do my own fire wood and help others. Ready to help clear the private road when a tree comes down . I also started slabbing logs for different projects. Having fun in my retirement. Again thank you.
Awesome, thank you!
thanks Steve I've been using a chainsaw for a long time decided I'd learn how to sharpen my own chain tired of paying someone to do it I grew up in Oregon everybody there used to chainsaw but nobody bothered to show me how to sharpen the chainsaw thanks very informative have another beer
Glad to help
priceless advice from a true professional .I bit the bullet and bought a €30 euro electric chainsaw blade sharpener from LIDL. thye original disc is still going strong and I must have sharpened a whole lot of FRIENDS chainsaw blades .
Watched the whole thing start to finish. As a chef, I appreciate the advantage of maintaining my tools, especially the sharp ones, lol. Thank you for explaining the what to do, the easy ways to implement it, and the why it's done that way, AND what to notice if it's done incorrectly. Very basic, no fancy CGI, no product pushing, just clean, straight forward facts. I absolutely love this video and will definitely be searching for other videos from you in the future. Dauphin, mb, Canada.
Thank You...and You're Welcome...
So far this is the clearest and most factual chainsaw sharpening video I've been able to find online. This one is worth watching and practicing.
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i probably wouldn't watch this if i was a logger. but since i'm a dummy, this guy is talking my language. perfect explanation!
Thank You...
had a bad ice storm, very premature for Oklahoma! will badly need to sharpen the blade even if it has been used only for 3 of the six months I've had it! and only a few times in those three! we had an October Ice storm and the leaves are still green on my oaks and even they broke in many places but half broke meaning I have to go out and saw them up!-gee thanks mother nature!
Just turned 67 always paid someone to sharpen my chains but no more. Like all your videos this first rate and money in my pocket plus another use for my bench vise.
Right On...
Ha! I just turned 66 & also always paid someone to sharpen my chain. Steve’s video was very clear & helpful. Will save money now & also have the satisfaction of doing it myself!
I have watched this video 12 times and still use it every month. Thank you, you have taught me more than any instructor ever has. I use a chainsaw everyday and it's now always razor sharp.
Great to hear!
The three most frustrating things I have encountered in my life have been women, computers and chainsaws. Watching your videos has not totally reduced my frustration with chainsaws but at least they have moved further down the frustration scale. Thanks!
Right on Paul! You're Welcome...
Hey man…, I am a newbie to chainsaws and have just watched the Oregon video on sharpening with a file, because -like a dumbaXX- ran my saw into the ground too often and need to pay the price now.
Chain and kit are Oregon, so I figured : “see what they sezz”. Right ?!?
Well…, they tried…
Your video is mannah from the heavens !!
You ROCK !!
Thank You...
That was a really useful way to spend a few minutes. You saved me hours this summer dealing with windfall and firewood. I’ve sorted out most sharpening issues via trial and error but your last bit on raker height is exactly what I needed to know. I couldn’t figure out why my decently resharpened chain was creating wood powder, using up all that expensive gas and too much of my afternoon. Thanks a bunch from BC.
Right on Buddy! You're Welcome...
Every time I need to remember how to do *anything* with small engines, I ALWAYS come to your channel to review.
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Pferd 2 in 1 file guides and Stihl chain is the way to go for me 😊
When I saw how long the video was my first thought was "way too long". However, I watched it and found myself saying "oh, good tip mate" several times. I even had a couple of 'ahhh moments'. Great video!!!
Love that!
That was definitely the most informative best explained video I’ve seen about sharpening a chain, thanks man
I appreciate that!
Finally! This is just the detailed instruction I was hoping to find. I'm a "newbie" and while I figured out how to sharpen the chains, I lacked confidence I was really doing it correctly -- or even understood the why of the how. Wish my Dad was still around to teach me, but this video makes me feel more confident that I'm sharpening my chains correctly. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video.
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Thanks so much for the video, I went to the hardware store to get a chainsaw sharpener and the sails man was trying to sell me a $100 electric sharpener.
But I ended up getgetting the same one as you which costed me $25.
You saved me lots of money.
Thank you Steve!
Glad I could help
Steve, you da man!!! Just found your channel and watched many videos. Saved me a lot of money which went towards beer. Thank you!!!
Great to hear!
Best instructional video for chainsaw sharpening I've ever seen. Thanks Steve! Heading over now to watch your video on proper tensioning of the chain. Big thumbs up!
Wow, thanks!
Mate, I retired from corporate life to the farm 2 months ago and the amount of good stuff you have taught me no matter whether it’s chainsaw related, or ride on mower or whatever is great. Thanks
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Always the best and most informative videos here. When I actually want to understand the why behind a repair, not just the how, I come to SSES
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Thanks for the video Steve. Mosy importantly for explaining it in easy to understand language. As Bertrand Russell elucidated - a person who truly understands what he is talking about will always explain it in simple language.
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Wow. I'm a little old lady who just bought two battery-operated saws (B&D pole saw and 12" chainsaw). I am learning SO MUCH about chainsaws! I knew my chains were dull, and I was going to order a chainsaw filing kit, but I couldn't understand what size to get or visualize what to do with one if I bought it. So I ordered a new chain for my chainsaw, but now I can see how to diagnose both saws' chains and sharpen them. I love being able to understand what's going on with the tool and how I can maintain it. Your video is so very helpful! Thank you so much!
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Wow! Excellent video. Ive been running chainsaws 30 years sharpening them the same way and I learned something. Crystal clear on the rakers.
Thanks 👍
Great information and explanation. You’re the man!!
I appreciate that!
Perfectly explained method
Glad you think so!
Your videos are a breath of fresh air Steve. Straight to the point and tons of little tips that make a big difference.
Thank You...
I’ve been doing it Wong for over 30 years! Lol. Never knew about the rakers, and have been using the file in both directions. Thanks for the video.
Glad to help
I’ve been doing it wrong about that long too
61 year old construction craftsman with very minimal chainsaw experience, but have numerous 12”-14” diameter trees to remove. Your videos are the best out there helping the layman like me to be safe! I also like your non-pompous approach! Cheers!
Well, you know what they say - age is just a number! I'm glad my videos are helping you navigate the world of chainsaws safely. Who knows, maybe you'll become a chainsaw master in no time!
That was fantastic , i been using chain saw since a young men in N.B , and no one explain that to me like that great job, men.
Thanks 👍
Thanks Steve, by far, this is the clearest, most concise demo I have seen on the correct way to sharpen a chain as well as the occasional raker depth. This makes the 2nd time I watched this video now and glad I did! You have clearly shown the correct way to use the rat file & the flat file when cutting metal. Now it's time to get back to my firewood here in north central Vermont... Thanks again neighbor. :-)
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I usually watch 3+ videos for everything I need to learn. In the end it is 99% yours when it comes to practical small engine stuff that I find the best. GREAT WORK!. I subscribed i while ago. Please keep it up. (Also love the beer brand per video :)
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Thankyou for the clear explanation. Nobody else ever explained how to know what file to use, whether 5/32 or 3/16 or 7/32 . Now I know and I will use a smaller file for my low profile chain.
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I’ve been fixing Chainsaws for over 40 years and never could sharpen chain with a Electric chainsaw sharpener that my father my brothers and his employees have been using at his shop since 1972 but I can sharpen a chain with my file great but when your shop gets 30 chains a week to sharpen for customer my dad wanted me to help and I started with a new file in my hands and an hour later he came into the sharping room and ask if I was done and I said I’ve got 3 done we are talking 108 drivers 72 Oregon tree fallers chains and he looks and see I have the bar in a. Vice like you did on your show here working on the fourth one and started laughing I told her I don’t know how to use that electric sharpener correctly you did a great job showing people how to do it correctly thank you R.G.& Sons Redding Ca shop
Always enjoy your vids. They are always clear, concise, and detailed and explained that even a beginner can follow. Great job.
I appreciate that!
Just discovered your channel. I've learned more in three videos than I have in a long time about chainsaws. There very informative and easy to understand. Keep em coming!
Thank you so much Kerry, glad I could help....
New to using chainsaw......your channel is great... everything explained in a clear way even noob like me can understand. Thank you!!!
Glad to help
A friend of mine who used chainsaws for years never filed the rakers....he didn't even know what they were!!! When I showed him how they regulate depth of cut he didn't believe me!! He had been throwing away chains when they didn't cut because he never lowered the rakers....We are no longer friends; I can be bothered with ignorant stubborn people. Good video Steve, Taryl sent me here, Cheers from sunny Australia.
Right on Mate!
These are definitely some of the best videos out there on the proper use and care of chainsaws. Awesome job Steve thank you very much my friend!
Wow, thanks!
Superb instructional delivery.
I'm wishing my high school teachers had begun each lesson with a brew tribute. ;-)
Me too!
I wish I could- my kids would perk right up!
The McLagans. Yes, a brew or two when you work in the maintenance shop always makes the task a pleasant experience. A very good video of proper tips and best results with cutting chains. A lot of physics went into the design of chain cutters. A proper file size is essential and use of a flat file for the racker depth gauges. Those lay on guides for determining racker depth are handy and designed to tell one the correct depth. I never let a file touch mine, however, as it will wear down too much eventually. Instead, I file a couple strokes, check it with the depth guide. The racker should not sit proud of the guide. If it does, give it another stroke, possibly two at most. One need only take 20 thou ( .020") off of the depth of the racker. That's only 1/2 mm -- impossible to measure without the depth gauge guide, but avoid filing across the top of it, as mentioned above. Now Stehl makes a file guide that is supposed to be THE ultimate contraption. They have to be compatible with the chain on the saw, matching the tooth size file, proper tooth angle, and as an added bonus file down the raker depth guides to proper depth. They go for about $35 at my local saw shop. I may get one of these Stehl gizmos so I can retire this Italian piece of clamp on crap I've used for years. Cheers ya'll. Have a cold one or two, and take care around those damn sharp cutters. Bob in wood burning Montana.
One of the best channel I have ever found. Well this channel really help me how sharpen my chain, adjust chain etc....
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Best video on RUclips for Chainsaw Sharpening! Thanks Steve!
Wow, thanks!
When your done sharpening, always turn your file a small fraction in your holder to get more life out of your file.
Steve, just found your channel and love the excellent detail and explanations.
You have taken a lot of the mystery out of sharpening.
Although I have a pile of sharpening thingys, I ordered the one in your description from your link
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Great Video,,,I have been doing it wrong forever,,,I like all your videos,,can’t wait for the next one….Thanks
Glad to help
Hej Steve! I live in Sweden.But my english is not so good. But what I can tell you, this video is absolutely the best I have seen. I have seen many of them on RUclips, but not a more pedagogic as yours. Mvh Olle Lindh
Really enjoying your videos.
I moved to a wooded area from a town.
Always used chainsaws but now more the use of this machine is more important than ever as I have a woodstove.
Always great to refresh with your videos.
Cheers from Nova Scotia Canada🤙🏾
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Great job!! Very informative. When all the information that is given can all be used in practice, no video is too long. I'm sure everyone has watched a video that was only 5 minutes and felt like 20, in this case, 20 min. the video felt like 5. Thank you for sharing, greatly appreciated. I subbed.
Right on Shawn, thank you so much....
Good observation. You said what I wish I had said.
Watched you awhile ago. Used chips example instead of depth tool. So I'm almost good at hand sharpening. Saw cuts much more wood and chains cut well until cutters are almost triangle. Im a Hobby guy 30 to 35 cords firewood first year after retirement. Thank you
I bought a Woodland rotary saw sharpener....I have been sawing for decades ..Im 64....I luckily finally got it right....nothing I have tried is as good.
Hand filing is the best but when I have a bunch of them and need to get ‘er done, my Oregon bench grinder is fast and keeps the hook. I like to file the takers one to two extra swipe for an aggressive bite and pull into the log. Hard to stall a 461.
Wow! Thank you very much Steve! Am in my late 50's and learning how to properly sharpen my chain helps. Helps me cut up wood so I can split it for firewood. Kudos on refilling one pound propane cylinders, too!
I'll keep my eyes open.
Thanks again Steve, I have been struggling with this for a while now. It is kind of embarrassing to admit because my Dad was a wizard at sharpening all kinds of blades all his life. I wish it would have passed on to me :( He got his start as a just a young child walking through the woods where men were cutting . He carried a file in his back pocket He would offer to sharpen their "2 man crosscut saws" The rest is history. Anyhow, thanks again Steve!
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@@StevesSmallEngineSaloonHey Steve, I was just remembering the very first power saw that my Dad had back in the early sixtys before chainsaws came to be. It was made by the "Wright" power saw company. It had an actual riciprocating blade. Sometimes the blades would break and Dad would braze them back together. The good ole days!!
Man, your real and to the point...love your authenticity...keep it up
I appreciate that
Thank you so much for clarifying all this saw chain confusion in a way I can understand. For many years I was so confused and messed up so many bars and chains from ignorance.
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Really great video with super simple and clear instructions, Steve. This video reiterated just about everything I learned when I was first trained on using a saw. I say "just about" because I still learned some new things. I would recommend watching this even if you feel 100% confident in how to sharpen your saw. The refresher will do you some good and make you think things through to keep your equipment running long-term.
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This IX the best chain sharpening video I’ve seen…thank you.
Glad you liked it!
perfect instruction and info. Thanks for the basics
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That was about as perfectly thorough as one could have been on this subject of sharpening the chain. Thanks Steve. You have one of the most informative channels on RUclips.
Wow, thanks!
Brilliant - I thought I knew how to sharpen a chain and yet I learnt some vital new things.
Many thanks Mr. Steve !
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This lady just learned a LOT because you explained the process clearly. Thank you from the USA!
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I owe you a 30pack of that stuff!! Man your very thorough and informative!! 🔥 Cheers from the good ol Arizona USA 🍻🇺🇸
Another excellent video by SSES. I didn’t just learn about properly sharpening my saw, I learned valuable information about files. I am so damn glad I found your channel. Thank you for showing how to do it and how it all works.
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Just a great video, thorough and very clearly delivered. Straightened out a few issues I had. Thanks all the way from Australia.
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Wish I had internet at camp, then I could’ve seen your excellent advice when I needed it.
Thanks for the excellent tips.
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