Stihl Chainsaw

[Dalboy]

Finally, don't neglect the depth gauge part of the chain when sharpening. This is the rounded protrusion in front of the tooth. it stops the tooth being too aggressive and ripping into the wood. Most chainsaw stores will sell a depth gauge checker for these.

They use to come with the new machines.

 

[paulm]

To follow up peoples points on sharpening - doesn't matter how long the chain is

The point is the longer the chain the more teeth to sharpen so it does matter as its more likely to be kept sharp if its easy and quick to do.

 

[Chillicamper]

The point is the longer the chain the more teeth to sharpen so it does matter as its more likely to be kept sharp if its easy and quick to do.

True. I suppose I was trying to say that I wouldn't choose a chainsaw based on time to sharpen the chain, but on suitability of its size for the work it will be asked to do. The difference between a 14 and 16 inch bar is about one tooth per inch of chain (per side) so it would be about 4 extra teeth, or one minute sharpening.

It's only a real bugger if you have a 3 ft bar and you hit a stone cutting down a stump been there, done that before