namrelio
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Anybody know a good place to get chainsaw blades sharpened? I used to go to Schatz in Sykesville but they closed up. I get around so it don't have to be real close to Sykesville. Thanks.
Anybody know a good place to get chainsaw blades sharpened? I used to go to Schatz in Sykesville but they closed up. I get around so it don't have to be real close to Sykesville. Thanks.
Most Stihl chainsaw dealers will sharpen your blades but do like the others have posted, learn to DIY. It's not too hard.
I picked up a pack of round files at Ace in their bargain bin...keeps my Stihl sharp and no burning the teeth. My chains last a lot longer doing it by hand.
Thank you all for the info. I think I'll try Ace right now, and if they are to high, I'll try to get into sharpening my own. I tried sharpening my own years ago, and sometimes they would not cut straight. I think I'll try it again and spend a little more time and try to get it right. It is expensive getting them done.
Yeah, as already mentioned, if it is more than $5 it really isn't worth it since a new chain is around $20 on e-bay. I think Finch was something like $12 per loop, which gave me a heart attack. I have no idea what Ace wants because I bought my grinder figuring I will be cutting tons of firewood. Thing is, the chains remain decently sharp for quite a while.
I have cut about 5 years worth of firewood for both me and my parents and only dulled about 6 or 7 chains over the past 3 years. With what I just bought, I probably have enough chains for another 3 to 4 years worth of firewood for the two households. Good times I tell you.
Also, Stihl chains are more expensive than the others (e.g., Oregon), but they hold their edge longer.
That's pretty darned good wear!
The thing with chain and bar life is to make sure that chains are well oiled. The thing with keeping teeth sharp is to make sure they never contact the ground. Chains that hit the dirt even momentarily will need sharpening. Dull chains not only have to work harder.....and take time and money to sharpen. The worst part by far is that dull chains are dangerous as all hell.