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We have all heard the idiom that \u201cthere\u2019s more than one way to skin a cat\u201d, and while I don\u2019t know too many methods for skinning felines, I do know plenty of ways to sharpen a chainsaw. There are lots of chainsaw sharpeners out there, and different techniques for using them, but if you want to know a simple way to get your chainsaw sharp and efficient, keep on reading.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I will go over a tried-and-true method that doesn\u2019t require expensive equipment, and can be done just as easily in the woods as it can be done in the garage. I\u2019ll help you get the correct tools for your saw, and go through the whole sharpening process, start to finish. With a little patience and consistency, you\u2019ll have a nice sharp chain when you\u2019re all done.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What You Will Need to Sharpen a Chainsaw<\/h2>\n
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There are loads of sharpeners available, but for this method, you will need a simple, inexpensive file and guide set from Oregon<\/a>. The set includes a round file with a guide, and a flat file and depth gauge. These file sets come in four different sizes to match the common chain tooth profiles. Or, for about $27, you can get a kit that comes with all the round files, plus the flat file and gauges and guides. There are other companies that make very similar kits, and some of them are good quality tools. I have been using Oregon files for quite a while and they haven\u2019t let me down, which is why I recommend them here.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As a side note, you don\u2019t need<\/em> the file guide, but having one helps you get a more consistent angle and bite on each tooth. This makes the process faster for most people.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Find the Correct File Size for Your Chain\u00a0<\/h2>\n

If you have the owners\u2019 manual for your saw, the chain type and file size needed should be listed in there. Or, if you have an aftermarket chain on your saw, the package that the chain came in will have the required file size listed on it as well. But, what if you have an old saw and an old chain and you don\u2019t have those things? Well, if you bought the full kit, you can simply see which file best fits the tooth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Check which one fits the curve in the chain that will contact the whole cutting surface of the tooth. If the file only contacts one part of the tooth, it\u2019s too small, and if it\u2019s only touching the top and bottom with a gap in the middle, it\u2019s too large. The file should fit the curve totally and contact the entire curve.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Obviously, it\u2019s better to just have the correct info, but the guess-and-check method will work if you can\u2019t find the info online or in your manual.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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