Hand File Chainsaw Teeth
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How the Pro's sharpen a chainsaw
What happens here
Begin by marking a starting point on both sides of your chainsaw chain with a marker. This helps track your progress. You will sharpen every other tooth on one side first, then turn the chain around and sharpen the remaining teeth from the opposite side. When filing, only apply pressure on the push stroke; do not file on the pull stroke to avoid damaging the file. Use a round file that matches the size of your chain's teeth (refer to a chart if unsure). Hold the file at a consistent angle, level with the top plate of the tooth, and push it towards the back of the tooth. Apply even pressure and the same number of strokes for each tooth to ensure consistency. Do not sharpen the gullet; focus only on the back and top plate of the tooth. After every few teeth, tap the file to remove metal filings.
Goal: Sharpen chainsaw teeth manually to a consistent angle and length
Tools and materials
- Chainsaw Stihl — The object being sharpened
- Chainsaw Vise — To hold the chainsaw securely
- Oregon Hand File Oregon — To sharpen the teeth of the chainsaw chain
- Sharpie Marker Sharpie — To mark a starting point on the chain
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