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Posted by hr(bob) hofmann@att.net on February 8, 2010, 2:48 pm
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> > Need to sharpen my Craftsman 18" 40cc chainsaw and I've never done it
> > before.
> > The manual says to use a 4mm (5/32") round file at 25 degrees but it al=
> > shows a guide.
> > Googling, I see utube videos, some of which use the guide and others ca=
n't
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> > stand 'em; while all seem to use a different guide with a flat file to
> > even
> > out the depth gauges.
> > Where do YOU guys get your chainsaw sharpening kits and which ones do y=
> > prefer?
> You don't need a kit. Go to homedepot and find chainsaw files. Get on the
> right size. Then go for it. It's very easy but a little time consuming. D=
> one direction then another. Find a starting and ending point and mark it
> somehow.
Use a felt-tip marker to mark the starting/end point. A 5/32 coarse
bit in a Dremel style mototool/drill makes it a 5 minute chore at
most. You can overdo it so take it easy the first time around. I was
amazed at how little effort it took with the Dremel compared to using
a hand file. It was as good as brand new.
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> before.
> The manual says to use a 4mm (5/32") round file at 25 degrees but it also
> shows a guide.
> Googling, I see utube videos, some of which use the guide and others can't
> stand 'em; while all seem to use a different guide with a flat file to
> even
> out the depth gauges.
> Where do YOU guys get your chainsaw sharpening kits and which ones do you
> prefer?