Sharpen Your Chainsaw Chain
Taking the time to sharpen your chainsaw will not only save you time and effort when it comes to using it, it will also save the wear and tear of your equipment and give your chainsaw a longer life span. Here are some useful tips for when it comes down to sharpening your chainsaw chain. consumer saw chain factory
Chainsaw teeth come in different sizes and you'll need the correct sized rotary grinder or chainsaw file. You can pick these up at most local hardware stores but I stress the importance of finding one that is the right size for your chainsaw.
You need to clean your chain thoroughly. By this i mean removing all particles of debris and making sure chain is free from oil and general dirt. You can get an industrial cleaning solvent to assist you with this. Standard degreaser will be sufficient. Although make sure you do not get excessive amounts near the engine as some household cleaning chemicals have been known to corrode plastic or other vital parts of your chainsaw.
Before taking the time to sharpen your chainsaw chain you should first inspect your chain for any damages. The individual teeth can become chipped after a period of time. Using a chainsaw with defective parts is dangerous and will not be as effective when cutting. Replace any damaged parts with sufficient ones.
Clamp your chainsaw in a vice ready for sharpening. By clamping the bar of your chainsaw with the chain able to move and rotate freely is ideal.
Find the leading cutter which is the smallest of the cutters. If your chainsaw has been over used and they all appear to be the same size then you may start anywhere. You want to file the cutters to the same length so that they cut away the same amount of wood with each rotation.
Keep at a 25 – 30 degree angle and slide the file across the length of the cutters smoothly. But using a twisting motion on the file as you go along you'll be sure to dispose of any unwanted metal chips
Work on each tooth of the chainsaw at the same angle. Some saws have guidelines on the cutters to give you a guideline on what angle to file at.
Once finished make sure you oil your chain and check the tension of the chain and your saw should be ready for another hard day cutting.