SDS Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I have asmall 14" chain saw and I am wondering if it is worth it to sharpen the chain or should I just buy a new one. Does anyone have any experience here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linksfiend Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I used to work for a tree removal comapny back in the early 90's. I used to sharpen chain saws all the time. It used to take me about 20 minutes to adequately sharpen a chain - about 5 minutes to change one. So I guess it's a matter of how much chains cost vs how much a decent file costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mile High Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 It's simple and pretty easy. But you can never get the chain as sharp as it was when you bought it. 15 minutes is all it takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Sharpen the one that you have on the saw. Buy a second chain and get that sharp. When the one on the saw gets dull, change out with the second, get back to work. Sharpen the second (dull) when you have time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Sharpen the one that you have on the saw. Buy a second chain and get that sharp. When the one on the saw gets dull, change out with the second, get back to work. Sharpen the second (dull) when you have time. 575330[/snapback] Excellent advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSJayDee Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I get mine professionally sharpened. IIRC, it cost like $5 whereas new ones cost ~$15. Only problem is that the place that does it locally takes FOREVER to get around to doing it. Consequently, if you find you have a dull chain & actually have a use for your chainsaw now, you end up buying ANOTHER new chain. I now have several. Yes, I'd say it's worth it, although NBD one way or the other. As someone suggested, it works better if you have 2 (or more) chains that you rotate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I get mine professionally sharpened. IIRC, it cost like $5 whereas new ones cost ~$15.Only problem is that the place that does it locally takes FOREVER to get around to doing it. Consequently, if you find you have a dull chain & actually have a use for your chainsaw now, you end up buying ANOTHER new chain. I now have several. Yes, I'd say it's worth it, although NBD one way or the other. As someone suggested, it works better if you have 2 (or more) chains that you rotate. 575508[/snapback] yeah...what you said, that's what I do takes about a week to get it back...remember, it's time to sharpen the chain when the tree starts on fire while you are attempting to cut it down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I have asmall 14" chain saw and I am wondering if it is worth it to sharpen the chain or should I just buy a new one. Does anyone have any experience here? 575225[/snapback] It depends who you are planning to use it on. If it's Johnny, I say leave it dull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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