Difference between revisions of "Sharpen a Chainsaw"
m |
m (Text replacement - "== Video ==" to "") |
||
| (4 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
Having a sharp blade on a [[Operate a Chainsaw|chainsaw]] not only saves effort and wear on your equipment but makes using it safer. Besides, dull chains won't cut straight. Here are some tips for sharpening your own saw. | Having a sharp blade on a [[Operate a Chainsaw|chainsaw]] not only saves effort and wear on your equipment but makes using it safer. Besides, dull chains won't cut straight. Here are some tips for sharpening your own saw. | ||
| − | [[Category:Manual and Power Saws]] | + | [[Category: Manual and Power Saws]] |
== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
#Determine the size (or "gauge") of your saw's chain. You will need to buy either a rotary grindstone or chainsaw file that matches your chain tooth. Since there are several sizes of chainsaw teeth, the grindstone or file you choose must be the correct diameter for your saw. Typical sizes are 3/16, 5/32 and 7/32 of an inch in diameter. | #Determine the size (or "gauge") of your saw's chain. You will need to buy either a rotary grindstone or chainsaw file that matches your chain tooth. Since there are several sizes of chainsaw teeth, the grindstone or file you choose must be the correct diameter for your saw. Typical sizes are 3/16, 5/32 and 7/32 of an inch in diameter. | ||
| Line 16: | Line 16: | ||
#'''Oil your chain (saturate/soak with oil)''', check the tension, and you should be ready to cut once again. | #'''Oil your chain (saturate/soak with oil)''', check the tension, and you should be ready to cut once again. | ||
| − | + | ||
| − | + | ||
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
