by machine or by hand either way???
2007-06-29 04:24:48 · 6 answers · asked by frank L L 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The simpliest and easiest way is with a file. You'll need a file that makes the cutters on the chain and it's best to use a file that comes with an angle guide. This way you keep the original shape of the cutters.
File in only one direction - towards the motor when the bar is facing you. You'll only need to do 3-4 stokes on each cutter if you have a good file.
2007-06-29 04:31:47 · answer #1 · answered by huff300 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get someone at the saw shop to show you how to file it by hand. With a little practice you can do it faster and easier by hand than with a mechanical sharpener. And a whole lot cheaper. There are hundreds of chainsaws being sharpened every day by hand.
2007-06-29 16:13:14 · answer #2 · answered by Hondu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
machine is the easiest. Check with a local hardware store. I used to do it for one when I was younger. The sharpening machine is almost like a miter saw. I just had to go link-by-link using this setup jig and pull down the blade. The jig was set, the angle was set. It took less than 5minutes.
By hand is ludicrous to try. It would make me nuts.
2007-06-29 11:33:42 · answer #3 · answered by thoughtdream 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do it yourself with a small file, by hand, and it's a pain.
I would buy a new one or take it to a small engine repair/lawn mower repair shop.
Lowes and Homer Depot has replacement chains for a reasonable price.
2007-06-29 11:32:34 · answer #4 · answered by kimrod 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easiest way is to take it to the repair shop and pay them $7 to sharpen it. Well worth the money!!!
2007-06-29 11:44:00 · answer #5 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple. You take it to someone who has the knowledge and equipment to do it right. If it is not done right you can be seriously injured in the blink of an eye when you try to cut something. It does not cost much to get it done right.
2007-06-29 16:58:19 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋