Chain Saw Sharpener

Re: Chain Saw Sharpener

Jerry Whitaker

>Doug, I have seen that machine that you are talking about and probably would have been interested my self a couple of years ago. But, I have been using my Dremel tool with the $8.00 Dremel sharpening attachment with great success. It is cheap, available, fast and easy to use. There are three different size stones available, depending on your chain. I get my chains sharper than the ones direct from the factory.

Re: Chain Saw Sharpener

Bill Grumbine, Kutztown PA

>Hi Doug

I bought the Little Nick from Harbor Freight last year, and have been very happy with it. I have only purchased a very few things from HF, and except for this tool and a set of welding gloves, everything else has proven to be a disappointment in quality and performance.

My Little Nick was made in Italy, and looked almost identical to my motorized grinder for use in the field (also made in Italy). It is of very good quality. The one you are asking about says Chicago Electric on it, and that tells me it is made in China. I would not hesitate to buy the Little Nick again, but you could not give me one of their Chinese made power tools.

The Little Nick does not come up in a search of their site. If I had to guess, I would say that they have had their Chinese friends knock off the Italian version, and now they are selling it for the same, or close to the same price. I paid $75.00 for mine. You might be able to find the Little Kick elsewhere if you look around in the internet.

Re: Chain Saw Sharpener

Mike Schwing from Md.

>Me too Jerry. I have the Oregon Tools file guide I picked up from Lowe's. Its highly adustable, accurate, and uses a variety of file sizes. Takes me 15 minutes to sharpen a 25" bar chain and its factory sharp, and doesn't remove as much material as a machine would. Another couple of minutes' work with the Dremel and the depth guides are done, too.

Re: Chain Saw Sharpener

Brad

>I also use an Oregon file, it's easy to use, inexpensive, gives you a sharp chain in a few minutes, and the best thing is you can take it in the field with you.

Re: Chain Saw Sharpener

Doug Leite

>Thanks guys,

I have used Oregon files and a guide,and a Dremel with Oregon stones freehand both in the shop and in the field. I want a machine that will remove more metal quickly and accurately as I seem to be encountering a rather large amount of nails, minerals, etc. lately which results in quite a bit of chain damage. One of the results of using the dremel, is that the teeth lengths begin to vary as I take off different amounts from teeth with different amounts of damage. I will look for the Little Nick, otherwise, I guess I'll have to shell out $150. for the Speed Master from Baileys.

Aloha and good turning

Doug