The Chainsaw Sharpening Tool Kit Conundrum
The Grinder
A chainsaw sharpening tool kit is a very handy item to have if you use a chainsaw at all.The more important question really is what sort of sharpening tool kit do you need or want. They vary from the ultra sophisticated all the way through to the most basic imaginable.
On the left you see an example of a pretty sophisticated chain sharpener. It is an Oregon bench grinder that is able to sharpen any chainsaw chain.
This can be bench or wall mounted. The one pictured here is designated the 410-120 and is a mid-sized bench or wall Grinder.
There are three other models for varying work loads. They are the 620-120 Hydraulic Assist Bench Grinder, the 520-120 Bench Grinder, this one, and the 310-120 Light-Duty Bench Grinder.
One thing these are not is portable. They are best used in your workshop and used between cutting jobs
Click on the image above to find out more.
Oregon Chainsaw Sharpening Kit
This is a pretty comprehensive chainsaw chain sharpening kit that comes in a handy hard case and has a few useful additions to sweeten the deal.
This has got all the tools you need to maintain and sharpen your saw and then some.
So apart from a variety of files, file handles, file guides etc you will also get a stump vise to secure your chainsaw in order to work on it. Then there are the wrench and screw driver which will always come in handy when you are fiddling around with chainsaws.
Also included is a tree wedge – an unusual but nonetheless useful addition to have close at hand when cutting down trees with a substantial diameter.
This is most definitely a fairly comprehensive field kit that is easy and convenient to keep close to hand when using your chainsaw away from home or more than a short distance from your workshop.
Sharp Pebble Electric Chainsaw Sharpening Tool
This is in fact the basic tool and then a variety of additions that will allow you to quickly and efficiently sharpen just about any chainsaw chain.
Along with the tool you get a chainsaw angle guide attachment, four different (diamond) sharpening wheels and a wrench. That’s all you need to sharpen the chain uniformly to ensure a clean and easy cut.
The potential catch with this choice is that it is electrically driven and thus you have to plug it in the a power source to get it working.
So again, not a choice for when you are way out beyond and need to sharpen the chain in a hurry!
Backridge 8 Piece Sharpening Set
Now this is pretty basic but at the same time it ticks a whole lot of boxes when it comes to convenience and efficiency.
- Convenient carry pouch
- Depth gauge
- Flat file
- Filing guide
- 3 different round files and a handle
The entire package is only 10 inches (25.4cm) long so uber convenient to carry with you wherever you are working with a chainsaw.
Conclusion
Sharpening your chainsaw’s chain is essential for good clean cutting, not to mention safety and chain longevity.
From this brief summary of the types of tools available on the market, you should be able to find one that suits your needs perfectly.
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