The Secret To Sharpening Your Chainsaw Chains!
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Watching someone with years of experience give advice and pointers is always a pleasure to watch. Nicely done !!
Thanks for the comment. Boss Man.
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"Press on" old timer still learned somethin !!! 😊😊
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Saw arrived yesterday czcams.com/users/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and today I cut about 3/4 cord of wood with it. Make sure you get an extension chord that is at least 12 gauge wire, minimum. This is my first electric in about 10 years, and things sure have improved. The self-sharpener works great, and it just kept cutting through some pretty decent logs. Wear your eye protection, and ear protection. Excellent saw.
It's been about 15 years since I've spent time behind a chainsaw, but I can still remember people such as co-workers, supervisors, and chainsaw certification instructors all passing on their chain-sharpening knowledge. What I can not remember is any of them being as thorough and informative as this video. Excellent presentation.
I HAVE NEVER SEEN A VID THAT POINTS OUT THE THINGS YOU HAVE, ESPECIALLY ABOUT THE DIFFERENT PROBLEMS THAT CAN ACCURE WITH THE BAR'S, BRILLIANT INFO, FROM UK.
I did not realize how much I needed this information. Solid tutorial.
Hey Dad, don't sell yourself short. You've got a lot of wisdom, and though you've raised lovely hard working young men and women who make great videos, we really love this kind of content from Dad!! Maybe adding a quick tip segment to the daily videos would be a benefit to widen the viewer base.😊
Thanks for the comment. Boss Man.
Boss, aka Dad good job. I enjoyed the knowledge! Emerald, good job with the camera angles! Keep the tutorials coming!
Thanks for the chainsaw info. Never really thought that much about this but wow you have enlightened me today. I will be putting more attention to this now.
The best videos are the ones where the Bossman drops some knowledge.
Sell Lumber Yard shirts..
Wow , no wonder his kids are so knowledgeable.. Boss man explains thing in such a constructive way .. if you can't teach others to do what you you know you will forever be a one man show.
Boss Man, you seemed more comfortable and poised than when interviewed. You had great confidence because you know your stuff. I've sharpened my own chain for years and cut only a few, so I learned a lot (in several areas) that no one else took the time to teach. Great Job.
Been running saws for nearly 50 years and you provided the answers no dealer could! Love your channel and love the work ethic you are instilling in your children. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you for the comment. It took me a long time to figure out the chain sharping process. Boss Man.
Absolutely --I concur --You don't see this sort of education today whether it be machaincal techniques or personal ethics
That's the difference between an actual sawer vs. salesmen.
My brother in law gave me tips he read up on in the manual plus older friends I learned from him ....we would each get 10 to 12 cords of wood a year back in the day so we learned togather ,his only down fall was being left handed an for some reason couldn't sharpen his chain correctly ....I guess the chain saws are for righties 😂 so id have to sharpen his once in awhile to get it to cut better! If that makes any sence ?
I think you said the Bossman didn't like to be on camera, but he actually does a great job. I don't even have a chainsaw to sharpen but I enjoyed watching this.
Thank for taking the time to impart some of your valuable knowledge and wisdom - it is much appreciated! You have an awesome family and you guys run an admirable business! It's always interesting and entertaining to watch Emerald's videos - I learn something from each and every video that I see!
More please! These are the videos to do more of. It's passing on the knowledge from you experienced folks to the home gamer. Thank you!
Getting the feeling that Dad's going to have his own channel soon!😃
As usual, your dad never wastes our time. I have a mill, I run saws, and am a newbie at both. I'm just shy of 70yrs old, and am having a ball now that I'm retired. Thanks for the valuable info.
Got you beat I’m 75 retired starting with chain saws doing a lot of slabbing I enjoy very much be safe best of luck
Thanks for the video. My dad was a forester and logging engineer, but had moved on from that part of his career long before I was old enough for chainsaws. He taught me a lot about working in the woods but not much about chainsaws besides basics of safety. You've helped to fill in some gaps in my knowledge.
Hey team, that was really interesting and informative. The depth of knowledge is impressive, and I’m pretty sure we didn’t see the bottom of that particular barrel! Very helpful to hear a pro describe what they do and why, and to see what to watch for. Thanks!
Kudos Emerald for your persistence in presenting daily episodes of Lumber Capital Log Yard to your viewers. Kudos also to your entire family for being willing participants in this endeavor. Boss man thanks so much for taking them time to show how you manage and maintain your chain saws! Excellent tutorial on the subject. More from you please!!! Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you all!.
Thanks for the comment. Boss Man.
Ditto, ditto, ditto!
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As a chef, I can tell you you're absolutely right. Hard steel will hold an edge longer, but is difficult to sharpen once it inevitably gets blunt. That's why I prefer German knives over Japanese ones.
I am glad I explained that right. It was “off the cuff”. Where do you work and what do you cook. Thanks for the comment. Boss Man. Oh tomorrow we are BBQing a leg of lamb. Sam”s b-day dinner.
@@KenBreon I work in the Netherlands, Europe atm. Though I have worked in Germany, Los Angeles, and Portugal in the past. As to what I cook: anything, really. I like trying new things, so I have worked in a variety of different kitchens over the past 30 or so years. From classic French, to Chinese, to Tex-Mex, you name it. Oh, and in case you're wondering why a chef is watching a channel about lumber: I work with wood in my spare time, so I watch woodworking on YT. Came across your channel and found it interesting to see where the wood I work with comes from.
@@KenBreon I have eaten lots of BBQs and lots of different meats. I can easily say, I have never had BBQ leg of lamb. I may try it one day. I do like listening to your explanations. Thanks
Great video. I had no idea chains could be made of different steel hardness. Always learning. Keep it up.
Very nicely done from a man who lives it every day. You & your lovely family are so respectful of each other. Thank you for the tips.
I've been cutting Redwood and Doug Fir for over 40 years and everything you said about chainsaw chains and bars is right on the mark. Thanks Bossman. I'm sure some people learned something.
I would love to watch and learn from you. Thank you for the comment. Boss Man.
@@KenBreon I do all my filing by hand too. I insist on it.
You’re excited?!?! Think how we must feel knowing more Samantha coming our way! Yay! I love, love, love the beginning of this one with the brief vignette of Em and Boss together. From the few brief encounters, I can tell I really like The Boss. My kind of man. I’ve been running chain saws for 50 year, but not near as regularly as Boss. My chainsaw sharpening secret is taking it to the hardware store for sharpening. I do know, though, that no matter how big or good the saw, without a good sharp chain it will wear you out. Just watch for dust rather than chips.
What a great video. Its so nice when you come across someone who obviously knows what they are doing and isn't trying to sell you some "overpriced garbage" in the world we live in today. Keep up the good work
Thank you so much for making this video. I've been using chainsaws for decades now and yet, I just learned an awful lot by watching your tips. I'll be sure to put your advice to good use. 👍
Heated my house for 30+ years; cut, split and stacked my own wood: ran two 5 cubic inch Pro Mac 850's and a Stihl 360 Pro with Oregon chain. Kept the chain tensioned, sharp with rakes to spec. Ran saws on 92+ octane at 40:1 mix with stabilizer. Filed off "mushrooming" on bar & filed top of grove level. Cut mountains of wood over that time & saws still ran just about like new SO.........I really understand and appreciate another Pro who knows from experience, what he speaks about . Great info vid!
I love to hear from other professionals. Thank you. Boss Man.
Forgot to state the following: after every third cutting, I did the following: Pulled off the saw covers on the recoil and clutch side. Thoroughly degreased & cleaned the inside of both covers : housings, cooling fan blades, cylinder heads, clutch area and anti-kickback spring, fresh grease on needle bearing, chain bar groove cleaned, fresh grease put into nose of bar roller, replaced sprocket gear as necessary and cleaned and / or replaced air filter. Performed my own maintenance: carb rebuilds, tune-ups, sharpening etc. As a boy and young man raised on a working farm, I loved every minute of it! Kind, Respectful Regards to the LCLY Team.
This is the best chain tutorial I've seen. I love chainsaws so it's very seldom that I get to learn something new, but this has been one of those days. Thanks for the info.
Wow, thanks for the comment. Boss Man.
I think l have probably seen every tip mentioned in this clip before, but l have never seen them stated so well.
Most channels have someone talking for ten minutes before getting to the point, but boss man just gets straight to it. It's one of the reasons l love working with people that value their time, chances are they value yours too.
I agree, lots of good info here. And great camera work too. 👍👍
Never thought about the need for harder steel files on Stihl chains 🤓, but I will now since I just started using Stihl saws along with the trusted Huskys.
@@acajutla You could still run the Oregon chains on your stihls ;). Stihl RS chain and the Oregon EXL chain(the chain pictured in the video) are very close in hardness, and the new husky x-cut chains(made by husky not Oregon) are even harder yet and cut very nice right out of the box and are super smooth, like square ground chain.
This video was great, but farmcraft 101 has an even better video on sharpening. The techniques here are the same but farmcraft has great closeups and explains a few other details. His video is also longer. His video is a great example that other creators might find useful or get ideas from to show these kind of technical topics. Somehow, he figured out how to get all the shots to make a person feel like they are there and close up and he narrates very well, and he makes his videos without help from others. He is a natural at it.......if only I had half his talent for making videos, I would probably put effort into making some.
I’ve watched a few vids on sharpening chains and have learnt a few different ways but I must say this tutorial is very good in the way you have made it quite simple but also very comprehensive. This video is probably all anyone new to chainsaw chain maintenance actually needs to know 👍.
Thank you so much Dad for sharing your knowledge that many times came to you by having learned it the hard way, there by saving us. Wish you and family much success and prosperity ☺️👍
Love you husband… father …. and friend. You and your wife are the foundation to this beautiful family. Home business. Rich and rooted in family love and values.. God continue to bless your family and this channel.
Thank you. Boss Man.
your mum and dad would be so proud of you all, such a hard working family. you all, are what families should be about. and you young lady are a natural story teller, tell us some stories of this land you work and maybe some tails of old family history and such. i am ocka, and i live in Australia, the land down under. my grandson and i watch your shows and very much enjoy them. my 8 year old grand son picked to watch your posts. girls please keep your hair tied back safely, i dont know if you have heard the stories of long hair caught in machinery and that person being scalped
I been a cutter in Oregon, coast range for best part of 60yrs and don't recommend nothing to no one. Every cutter I've known got his own way. Unless its a safety issue, then of course I'll voice my feelings. As a woods boss the men humble enough to listen to the experience of another were the ones that made it out of the woods at retirement age. Back in the 70's, myself, and my partner were asked by the Company to go to Hawaii ( big island) and cut a section of eucalyptus, planted by the missionaries and native Hawaiians back in the late 1800's. All were 3 and 4 ft at the butt. The sun would come up out of the ocean in the morning (Hilo side) and living on the landing in a tent trailer we would be in the woods cutting by 3:30, 4:00 am to get our day in by 9:30, 10 o'clock, at which time the winds would blow in gusts off the ocean and have the tops of the trees going around in circles. Soft wood when standing green, heavy as hell, because of water weight and can get hard as nails when seasoned. Saw of the day back then was a McCullough 125 Super Pro with a 36in bar. A 48lb boat anchor by todays standards. I run mostly Husky's
now, same as you. But back then to get around the rotating tops pinching our bars we would round file, a chisel bit, skip tooth chain. It left a wicked cutting hook on the chain, and time our cuts with the wind. We had to sharpen more often and clean the long shavings out of the bar/sprocket cover a time or two, but it sure put the wood on the ground. Try it sometime if you never have and get back to me i would appreciate your opinion. From an old logger to a younger man of the woods i enjoyed your presentation.
I never had a chainsaw and most likely I never will, but I watched all of this as I am fascinated by the knowledge and calmness of this man. Respect.
Great tutorial, I ought to know because I was a SR Technical Writer for over 45 years, writing tutorials and tech manuals. I teathed on a two-man cross-cut and eventually graduated to using chain saws. One of the best was an old Canadian 187 with an Organ blade and chain. I used it day in and out, always hand-filing it before going into the woods. It never let me down, and it cut lightning fast. I enjoy your channel. It's not often that you see a family working together to make their business successful.
Thank you for the comment. Boss Man.
@@KenBreon You do a great job teaching/presenting the material, but unfortunately much of what you taught is not the standard or true.
If you're interested in learning more I could mention a few things.
That being said, this will help the average guy to try sharpening chains himself.
Be blessed and thanks for the videos :).
Thank you for all the information on sharpening a chain. I always thought I was was doing it correctly but now I know for sure I will be. Easy instructions to follow and you eplained it perfectly.
Thank you for the comment. Boss Man.
As a newbie using a new cordless chainsaw, I really appreciate your tips and sharing your wisdom regarding sharpening the chains. Please keep up the great work, and appreciate the work ethic of your daughters. Not seen to often in this day and age.
Thanks Boss Man, Emerald and crew.
I appreciate getting your thoughts on problem solving and results you have seen from experimenting.
I just try to add it to my brain and hope I remember it when I need to. 🙂.
Excited to have a weekly segment for members.
And my last thought for Boss Man, I could listen to you narrate Armageddon, you have such a calm assuring quality when speaking.
Much appreciation for sharing.
Regards
Love this clip, it's raining here today so a good day to sharpen a bunch of chains and it's always good to learn how the pro's do things.
Personally l only hand file to clean and touch-up the chain a couple of times when out cutting, then swap chains, l never touch the rakers in the field. At home l machine sharpen them in batches and adjust the rakers then. I also keep seperate bars for milling vs cutting, the last thing you want when milling is a loose chain or bent bar.
One point that maybe should have been mentioned is never overtighten a hot chain and that its best to take off the tension when your done cutting. A hot chain will tighten as it cools which can cause the chain to stretch and potentially damage the bar and chainsaw.
Diamond grinding wheels are great for tungsten chains, but cnb wheels are way better for steel, especially because they don't get anywhere near as hot and leave a better finish. They are more expensive, but they last a really long time.
Thanks for all the info. Boss Man.
this is the best chainsaw tutorial ever...now i get it why my chainsaw is cutting in a curve even when the chain is sharp...... .thanks for sharing your knowledge boss!
Awesome video! Most comprehensive explanation on saw sharpening I’ve ever seen. I’ve learned a ton. Bravo 👏🏼
Geat video, completely clear, accurate, and completely turbocharged my previously sub-par sharpening ability. Real grateful to both of you. Subscribed. Gratefully.
Thank you. You confirmed some things I though I knew. You also taught me some things I didnt know. Great teacher.
Thank you. Boss Man.
I use Stihl but I like the Husqvarna's too. I learn something new every time I watch the Log Yard. Great learning video!
Stihl has a great hand sharpener that does the hook and the rake simultaneously. I saw it at my local dealer and immediately bought it without regrets. I use it on a smaller farmer/rancher style Stihl saw with great success. We use it to cut firewood from our own woodlot to heat our home. Been here for 43 years.
@@loniallorenz2009 I've got one of those also. Works great!
You are using a great machine. It only comes down to preference when comparing the Stihl and Husky. Boss Man.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Always good to hear what somebody else has to say on a subject. Sharpening a saw is kind of a life long learning experience and I still don't feel like I've mastered it. Kinda something I had too learn on my own back before we had the internets.
Though i`ve run chain saws for many decades, and already knew what you had taught in here, BUT, it is a GREAT video regardless! This video will help MANY people out there, who don`t know!!!! Love what you guys are doing. I enjoy ALL of your videos. I want to see this channel grow even larger, and it will, because of the great things you guys are doing. And by the way, you folks are just down the road from me. Long live The Lumber Capital Log Yard!!! Bless all of you, be safe out there.
Very well done Bossman! I’ve watched a dozen chain sharpening and bar maintenance videos from reputable fellers and I still learned a couple new things from your tutorial.
Troubleshooting videos are always informative, thanks.
Sounds good. I will have Em add one in the future. Thanks, Boss Man.
Thanks dad this has been awesomely educational I go out and cut firewood on a farm every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday I’ll definitely use what you taught us
Great tutorial, that was truly depth especially with the bar information. First sharpening video I've seen with the full gambit from bar to tooth tip. Always a pleasure seeing the lovely family you have running the buisness.. Many blessings to you all and good health. Much love from Canada 🍁✌️
I learned so much! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to make this video Boss Man. You should make a video “5 different ways to cut down a tree”, that would be very helpful!
Your comment is noted. Boss Man.
Thank you that was very informative. I have run chain saws for years, but I can always learn to do better at sharpening. Yes, I enjoy watching your kid's work but seeing you jump in it is great as well. I will say you have a great team there. It is amazing to see your whole family involved.
Thanks for the comment. Boss Man.
Great pointers - I learned a few things. One thing I will add is... I always get the bar in the vise then run the chain around until I find where the "master link is" or where you see two teeth going in the same direction. I use this as my starting point so that as I go around, I can see where I started then turn around to get the other set of teeth. Really want to make sure that you're only doing the same number of passes on each tooth and not doing some twice! Thanks I enjoy all your videos!
I do the same!
You can put a bit of aliminium foil over one cutter to use as a guide,then count them and if 28,file 14.
If doing say 4 passes of the file I say 1111 2222 to 14 then flip the saw around..
Just my 2 cents worth.
Happy cutting.
Me too ....
Thanks for the sharpening lesson- it is amazing how a new file works so much better
Normally I don't watch videos of 20 - 25 minutes and I don't have a chainsaw, but you explained it in such a way that I kept looking till the end. Also everyday I'm looking forward to the daily video. Nice job. Greetings from Belgium.
Thanks for the sharpening class Big Daddy (aka Boss Man). While I never ran a lumber yard operation, I did trim and fell trees in a large campus setting at a university in my day as a young stud like you. Hahaha. I do, however agree with your opinion on Husqvarna vs Sthil vs Echo ...Huskys are hands down my fave. Those Swedes know what they are doing...no offense Germany and Japan. I always hand file-dressed my saw bars as my Grand Daddy taught me, so I never changed. Again, you are spot on with the mixed vs same metal chain/bar suggestion. New subscriber here but have back logged many of your vlogs. The work ethic you have instilled in your children is so 'Old School' but so necessary these days. IMHO. PS...I now see where your kiddos (Young Adults) get their piercing eyes. If I didn't live 1500 miles away, I would certainly support your Family business. Cheers All!
Thank you for the great comment. Boss Man.
I just recently found your channel and I love it. I use to cut trees for a lumber company and I know what you go through. Stay safe 💯👍👍
Great information and while I have been running saws for decades, I really appreciated your Dad's thinking and advice.
Very much appreciated. I nicked my knee today because chain didn't stop as soon as it should've. I'll be making sure it's good and tight going forward!
And that is the number 1 reason I keep it tight. Be safe my friend. Boss Man.
Excellent video subject and tutorial. Your a natural teacher, looking more and more comfortable, nice job Sir. I'm sure this will help some viewers/operators.
Gotta say, this is a truly awesome vid, really appreciate the effort you put in & the concise information you give
Thank You !!!!!!!
This channel is just so wholesome. I wish I could be out and about like you guys. I guess I’m stuck with concrete, glass and exhaust funes for now.
Dude, this is very informative. Great job. I can't wait to try and get the right file and do this. Hate buying new chains all the time.
Go Samantha!! So excited to view your week in review vids when you release them. Can't wait!!! Kurt
Very helpful overview! Thanks!
I enjoy hearing various regional dialects, and your occasional pronunciation of "acrosst" was neat. I've never heard that one before. Makes sense of course, it's like a contraction of "across it".
Also, about the softer/harder chains: one of the reasons a softer steel will get a sharper edge is due to the size of the crystalline structure in the different types of steel.
A lot of people don't know this but different steels have different crystalline structures, not only due to alloy content, but also the processes of hardening and tempering steels change the crystal structure. Softer steel has smaller crystals, harder steel has larger crystals (both still microscopically tiny), and a smaller crystal means the edge can go to a finer point, just the same as how smaller pixels in an image mean the image can contain sharper detail. The edge can only get as thin as the crystal size.
So it's not just that it's easier to sharpen soft steel, it's actually impossible to get harder steel to be as sharp as you can get softer steel.
Don't sell yourself short Ken. Your videos are very informative. I don't have a mill but I have lots of saws. That being said, I find chain sharpening a challenge and I really like this video. Thank you.
Thanks for the comment. It is greatly appreciated. Boss Man.
Never too old to learn something. Didn't know about the raker. Thanks for sharing.
Hey I gotta say this was a great video, I’ve been wielding a saw for a long time and learned a lot today, thanks for that! Rob
You have a nice way of explaining things. Informative and useful. I have been cutting and processing for years and still learned many things. Thank you for taking the time to make videos like this. Well done.
I haven't seen your previous chainsaw videos, but the one comment about using a 20 inch bar to keep it away from your feet was such a valuable piece of wisdom. Cheers from New Zealand for that one.
I use short bars for limbing and pruning...32" bar for felling and bucking. Stand up and buck! Way easier on your back!! Wear the proper footwear when running powersaws
Excellent video, you refreshed what my dad had taught me plus your insight as a professional logger was invaluable
Thank you for sharing your expertise
Dad, you are an excellent teacher, so well phrased and thoughtful in your words, no wonder the ladies come across so well, with your guidance and, really excellent stage presence!!!
I've watched a ton of chainsaw sharpening and maintenance videos (I do occasional chainsaw milling when a tree falls on the property), and this was truly next level. I've never even heard anyone mention the bar before let alone go into such useful detail on it. Your 'how to' instruction was really well done and the often-overlooked details on the 'why' behind each step were clear and to the point and very helpful in wrapping one's head around the entire process. Thank you all for taking the time to do it, awesome video!
Right on boss man!
I've been working my sister land here on the big island, Hilo side. She has 3 acres, I've worked the first 2 acres put a road in and cleared the first acre for growing huge garden and fruit forest. Cleared the fence line all the way around. We have a tree called Ohia very hard, like oak, heavy too. Your chain saw lesson will come in handy.... or should I said things just clicked in my head.... thank you!
Great kids and channel 👏 👍
Aloha Mick
Great video, I love the tutorials from the Boss Man and looking forward to what Sami and Em come up with on the members video's too.
great job on explaining and showing everything anybody would ever need to get in and get it done
Thanks! Very knowledgable!
Brilliant tutorial you really get the information across . You are easy to understand and have a great tone to your voice making for a very relaxing lesson that made perfect sense.
21 min of exactly what i needed too learn..thanks guys!! Cool knives aswell.
This is brilliant! This was so easy to do after watching this video. The close up shots showing the teeth and the detail of the filing is great. Thanks for sharing that.
Probably the best chainsaw sharpening tutorial I've watched, and I've watched a lot, but not always to the end ! You where precise, and to the point with no bs
Great video!
I'm right in the middle of learning how to sharpen my Stihl chainsaw(18" MS251), it's great to hear an expert talk about it and helps me understand what's going on.
The stihl brand chain sharpener I bought takes the rakers down while you're sharpening the tooth of the chain.
Love you all, what a great family!
That's some straight up useful info for anyone with a chain saw. Informative and right to the point. Thanks.
Thank you for all the information ! can never get enough on this subject, been doing it for over 30 years.
I see so many heat treated bars and chains homeowners use. They volunteer to help in emergencies and just make noise. If you are cutting and there is not a big stream of chips coming, you need to check rakers and tooth hook. A sure sign of both problems is making sawdust not chips. If it smells smokey, your blade or bar are not correct.
Right on. Stay safe. Boss Man.
Very informative and interesting! Great job, Thanks for your insights and experience. Stay Safe!
Very interesting facts, Buddy.
The most astonishing for me was the difference in the hardness of the two brands,
what I never heard before.
It's important to know.
Keeping the widened reel tight, and how to narrow it, is another new for me.
TY for the video and for sharing a bit of your knowledge.
Tom 😎
I have been cutting firewood for years. I have watched and read a dozen dozen (that is not a typo) tutorials on sharpening loops and bar care. This is the first time I have been told about the difference of metal in the cutters, and the importance of matching the file to the brand of loops I use. THANK YOU!!!
Really appreciate your time and advice! Hope Samantha has great success. Good idea Emerald!
I am keeping my figures crossed. Boss Man.
I know this is an older video. I’ve worked here in Australia with saws for 40 years or more. This is the first tutorial that I have EVER agreed with one hundred percent. Well done guys. You covered pretty well everything that is required to make a saw cut well.
mickburns: The Breaker would approve.
That was so refreshing to here someone say nearly everything that I do! I didn’t know if I was sharpening my chains properly or not, I use the same size bar and chain as you do but on a stihl 460 magnum that I have hand sharpened from day one and I always questioned myself whether I should use one of those grinding sharpeners or not but you have made me feel like I’m not a complete fool and have self taught myself the right way to do something! I still need a bit of assurance on how far to file my rakers, I find sometimes I get a better results if I just leave them alone.
Thankyou!👍
I watched a lot of videos about how to sharpen the saw chain. This one was the best. The reason this video was the best is because you explain the differences in the hardness of the chains in the files in a way that help me understand that I’ve been doing a lot of things wrong and I thank you for that.
Thanks I learned a little more I can use. I am also very impressed with your girls being so confident in what they do. Im a little apprehensive about the dangers involved with your business (yust the dad in me) but I can tell they know what they are doing. Well done in your training. I'm a grandpa myself and glad to see he is still involved helping out. What an impressive family.
Thank you for the comment. Boss Man.
I've seen a few chainsaw sharpening videos, and for me, this one is the best by miles, so thanks.
When others start talking about sharpening, too many chainsaw users forget what it was like when they first picked one up, when they were trying to see what bits did what, when they first made their mistakes and so on, and then how they learnt to do things differently to save effort, to cut down on time and become more efficient perhaps, and ultimately how to make a living while reducing wear and tear on their nerves.
Great video, and if you want to extend it at any time into the practical use of chainsaws, how many cuts before sharpening, which woods blunt blades fastest, how you can spot when the chain is starting to go dull and so on, I will be a happy guy.
Farmcraft 101 has a much better video on chainsaw sharpening as well as others on running a saw. I found it right after sharpening a couple chains and wondered if and why tooth length mattered. Perhaps it was recommended because I found his channel a week or two earlier. His video quality and angles/close ups, narration, and various content are the perfect mix for me. This video was good, but just didn't have the close ups and he didn't mention making all the teeth the same length and why that matters. I had used my dad's chainsaw in the past but we had a shop sharpen the chains. A few weeks ago, I bought a new saw to do work on my grandfather's property and my dad showed me his stihl file with the flat file built in. While I wasn't sure I wanted to hand sharpen, I quickly figured out it isn't very hard and the results are great. A 16" oregon anti kickback/safety chain now takes me 8-10 minutes and the cheap ryobi gas saw cuts great.......If I used a chainsaw often, I would buy Stihl. The tools I use all the time are are top quality since that is how I make a living and I need to take care of my all ready messed up body.
Thanks for the video. Been cutting trees all my life with various brands and models of saws. Found your video very informative and learned a few things that no one had been able to answer for me.
Hey Boss, this is a very interesting tutorial. I never sharpened a chain, now I have at least clues about it‼️ You are a real wood-man 👌
Great video and tips on how to keep your chainsaw cutting properly. One thing to also remember is that files do wear out. So if you sharpen your chain and it still doesn't cut, your file may be the culprit.
Thanks, I should have added that. I my very careful not to let my files get wet because the rust destroys the file. Boss Man.
Very informative. I've been using the Oregon 12 volt sharpener, but I may go to the manual file. I hadn't even noticed the markings on the chain teeth, but I only use my saws on a random basis. Thank you.
Depending on your application an electrical sharpener is fine. Felling a tree and cutting firewood or limbing a tree have very different demands. Stay safe. Boss Man.
Love that table and vise!!
Best video I have seen yet on caring for your bar and chains!! Great job!
Great video. May I add that if your files are getting “old” and worn, this will greatly effect your sharpening job. Having new files on hand is a good practice.
Agreed. In the grand scheme of things, files are inexpensive compared to the bill-out price of your time. Keep the worn files for working on softer materials or as steel stock for forging things like scribes, awls & such like. Good steel can be heated red-hot then air-cooled to make it butter soft for re-shaping, then re-hardened & tempered...