How does an Oregon chainsaw sharpener work?
The premise is pretty simple: by clipping the PowerSharp sharpener over the tip of your bar and chain, and then firing up your chainsaw, you can manage to sharpen all of the teeth on your chainsaw within seconds. The PowerSharp System employs a specially designed bar and chain that are unique to this whole system.
How do I know what angle to sharpen my chainsaw?
The right sharpening angle depends on the saw chain and the wood that you want to cut. The sharpening angle will generally be between 25° and 35° – the harder the wood, the greater the angle. To maintain the correct angle, we recommend that you use a sharpening grid or a filing gauge as an aid.
What size file do I use to sharpen my chainsaw?
A Round File The round file will be useful in sharpening the cutting edges of the chain cutters. This round file needs to perfectly match the diameter of the cutters. The most commonly used by most homeowners are 7/32”, 3/16” and 5/32”.
Do chainsaw sharpeners really work?
Sharpening a chainsaw once meant having to sharpen the individual cutters on the chain by hand. An electric sharpener (also called a “grinder”) makes quick work of getting a dull chain back into shape, so you can get back to the important job at hand.
Is the Oregon 511ax a good chainsaw sharpener?
An excellent tool to maximize the life of your chains & save you money. This article discusses much more than just the The Oregon 511AX chainsaw sharpener.
What’s the best way to sharpen chainsaw chain?
There are two main methods you can use for sharpening chainsaw chain by hand with using a round chainsaw file or an electric chainsaw grinder. A third method, square filing, is only meant for square chain used to cut large trees. Refer to your grinder manual for set-up use and instructions.
What to do when sharpening chain in Oregon?
If you don’t know your chain’s type or number, ask your Oregon chain dealer or call our technical services department 800-223-5168 . Put on your protective gear, including gloves and eye wear. If you are sharpening chain while it is attached to the chain saw bar, make sure it’s tensioned properly first.
What should I look for in a chainsaw grinder?
When you look at a chainsaw grinder like the Oregon 511AX, you’ll see everything like the angle, length, and depth can all be preset depending on the particular chain you have. In other words, once you’ve locked in the correct angle for your grinder it’s going to guarantee you get it right.