Dear Mr Mitchell...... I have a chain saw that’s about 17 years old I Bought it an used it occasionally because I don’t cut any wood on a seasonal basis.Fuel lines rotted out after about 3yrs so I just stored it away for about 10yrs.I am 65 yrs old now an retired , so I decided to rebuild it.All it really needed was new primer bulb an fuel lines along with a good cleaning.Now it runs like new.Ive seen so many videos on line showing how to sharpen the chain an they make it sound like rocket science.I bought myself some 5/32 Dremel stones an your video seem to simply the process very well , instead of scaring someone not to try it. Thanx.
@safecracker45
3 жыл бұрын
if you store the saw for a long time be sure to use non ethanol gas.. It will keep better. also drain the tank after use and then run it dry
@JornadaDelMeurte
9 жыл бұрын
Great job. Thanks for the vid. I have a dremel and after watching you're video I feel more comfortable that I'm doing it right.
@davidsteinfeld9123
7 жыл бұрын
hay you old salt you have done a very fine job showing us newbies to the chainsaw world a great new Technic sure there will be others with new version of the same I like yours for now thanks for the video
@safecracker45
7 жыл бұрын
David Steinfeld glad it helps
@jackedwards170
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jerald. Voice of experience, great advice. We followed your instructions and have gotten great use out of the chain.
@safecracker45
9 жыл бұрын
Jack Edwards I am glad this is working so well for you and everyone else that has tried it. It has worked for me for many years. Thanks for watching and commenting
@brockstill7713
5 жыл бұрын
Kinda new to this. Your video was very helpful. Much appreciated.
@zippo1592647873
5 жыл бұрын
7:37 after watching 20+ videos of chainsaw sharpening in general, this has by far been the most educational, informative, and just plan strait forward, good job! thank you for sharing
@safecracker45
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for kind comments
@mudgrippmike3489
2 жыл бұрын
good video...Quality is ok, dont fret about that.. Like the finger temperature test-- good idea!!😀
@mudpitranch3726
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This simplifies the process.
@dallcow43
4 жыл бұрын
Great video and no fluff!
@AW-ul6fo
10 жыл бұрын
Love the video and will be sharpening later today. I thought the video was well done, I could see the teeth very well. thanks for the info, on the glasses I'm getting a pair too.
@danielloaiza6296
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the vídeo and for to share your experience whit us
@RWHartung
3 жыл бұрын
What speed do you use on the Drexel or does that matter?
@daneilers739
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Jerald. I have been splitting and cutting wood for 60 years now. I was very impressed with your video and appreciate your honesty and style. I am going to put to use what you said to do. I really do appreciate all the information.
@kinglou480971
11 жыл бұрын
Great Video Jerald. I recently saw these dremel sharpening stones at home depot. They came 2 to a pack for $5.50 and so instead of paying $5 to get my chains sharpened I thought I would chance it. My Stihl is 23 yrs old, I had 3 chains and bought 2 more new ones because it grinds me not to cut through a tree easily. Soooo, I took my oldest chain of 23 yrs which had been in dirt many of times and wanted to see what would happen. I never sharpened a chain before but I tell you, when I put that chain on my saw and tried my first cut with it, it was like cutting butter. No attachments, just did it by eye like you said. What a way to go. Thanks again Jerald.
@safecracker45
11 жыл бұрын
You make me feel like it was really worth it.. Thanks for the kind words
@yuvallahav
9 жыл бұрын
If your way works, no reason it shouldn't become my way too :) Thanks for the useful information!
@jaju687
9 жыл бұрын
Great video, just what I needed. But one thing you don't mention is the depth rakers. Do you ever file those down, and if so, how often?
@cdouglas1942
5 жыл бұрын
I use this tool, my saw takes the 5/32" stone. I clamp my saw in a vice and I've marked the prefered angle, 35 deg, in Sharpie, on my vice jaws. Easy peasy!
@thombosman
8 жыл бұрын
the first time to make n video....great video..whit great lesson to do it how u make u chainsaw sharp..greeting from the netherlants
@safecracker45
8 жыл бұрын
great to hear from you. thanks for commenting.
@HoosierRandy
9 жыл бұрын
I watched several videos but this was the one I was looking for. Nicely done!
@ziggypop4768
7 жыл бұрын
i agree . this guys does good job explaining etc. tell it correct
@jorgdippel4837
6 жыл бұрын
Randy Fischer ok
@zest977
6 жыл бұрын
Used to have my chains sharpened at the local hardware store for 8$ per chain. Just bought a Dremel and came across your no nonsense very informative video. I left my dull chain on the saw and after about 5 minutes the job was done, tried it on an oak stump & was very pleased with the cut. Thank you Sir.
@SurferJoe46
8 жыл бұрын
The angle may not be critical and I agree. I have been running five or six saws harvesting firewood and I keep a 120VAC power inverter on my truck so I can run my Dremel in the field. When I'm sharpening a chain, I'm not too concerned about angles.... But you need SOME angle to create a "set" to the chain creating a slightly larger cut than the tooth is wide to eliminate binding. I also totally remove the rakes. When I'm felling a tree I don't want them keeping the feed at a "safe" rate, since standing there holding a slow cutting chainsaw embedded in a 36 inch tree that's starting to topple, is not always a safe place to be. Competition chainsaws in lumberjack events don't use any angles for set at all, but they are also using small V8 or V6 engines under very controlled conditions too. Again, if some angle is left, then things will run just fine. Files are too slow and I don't find they really cut the chain all that well anyway, and in the field I don't have time to file for 2 or 3 minutes per tooth, sitting around drinking coffee.
@richardbastian7523
6 жыл бұрын
Joe Vreeland mm
@googleuser868
4 жыл бұрын
Nice job. Especially for a first attempt with a borrowed camera.👍
@WarroadWarrior1954
9 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Common sense is not that common and this has plenty.
@safecracker45
9 жыл бұрын
Lake Oswego Chiropractic Clinic Thanks for the kind words
@WarbossSkullKrusha
10 жыл бұрын
Outstanding Video, concise and to the point! And you showed me how to do it without that silly guide that Dremel is pitching.
@jakethesnake9528
9 жыл бұрын
The video was great and is plenty professional enough. Good job and thanks for the information!!
@Tecpatzinable
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks much, Jerald.
@Hardwoodbuyer
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to do such a detailed video including the close up shots which a lot of folks don't do...
@AlbertTsosie
2 жыл бұрын
Simple and up to the point. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Mr. Gerald. Wishing you a happy new year!
@martytrujillo5082
8 жыл бұрын
Thankd Jerald I almost bought a stilh twelve volt sharpener and realized I had the dremmel tool. I a pretty good at using the manual file. I figured I would need a special tool to keep the dremmel lined up. After watching your video I am confident I can just do it your way! Thanks again for sharing your wisdom and knowledge!
@MitchCormier
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this video. Got everything I need, now to tackle the job. (and the tree)
@masheen_
9 жыл бұрын
I used this video to successfully sharpen my first chain. Thanks Jerald!
@ticker511
8 жыл бұрын
You have to file the rakers down after every 4-5 filings to keep the chain cutting correctly. Look at the cutter at 6:34, right where your finger is, see that gray edge, that has to be all filed away before that cutter is sharp.
@safecracker45
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info.
@prlifter393
4 жыл бұрын
Sir, I greatly appreciate your video. It was the most informational and with the best examples I have seen today. I am a newbie working with chainsaws....AND THIS WAS THE GREATEST EDUCATIONAL VIDEO I HAVE SEEN !! I am an operations manager for a healthcare company, so I appreciate when explanations are down to the very basic, but without a lot of mumbo jumbo. And that is how this video was, Concise, simple And full of wisdom.
@safecracker45
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and good luck with your saw, Above all be safe,
@bootnreboot7456
7 жыл бұрын
for those asking about the rakers, you will know when you need to take the rakers down a bit when your saw is not cutting well under its own weight, if you have to push a sharp chain into the wood to get it to cut your rakers are holding the chain away from the wood, hit the rakers with a file a few strokes or just touch them with the dremel grinder and you'll be good to go. be careful though, only need about .025 for the tooth to be above the raker, take the raker down too far and your chain tooth will dig in too deep and bog down your chainsaw.
@safecracker45
7 жыл бұрын
Good thoughts.. Thanks for the tip.
@samd410
8 жыл бұрын
best video on sharpening chain saw chain....thanks
@safecracker45
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@145707
9 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video, hope you do many more .
@sheilahuber6580
7 жыл бұрын
Great video, including safety goggles, how to hold and move the chain properly, when to stop sharpening. Thanks! I've never sharpened a chainsaw before and you covered it extremely well.
@elmozappapistachio1210
3 жыл бұрын
absolutely what zippo1592647873 said. im heating this year with nothing but wood and been using a file. this is way easier. THANK YOU JERALD
@HowardYoungEagleflight
Жыл бұрын
Very informative viseo Sir I like your way I have a Dremal which I will use in th future. NEVER THOUGHT OF USING A DREMAL TOOL< Thank you so much
@prepperjonpnw6482
6 жыл бұрын
Great video!! I don’t need some professional video to learn from. I’d much rather watch a video like yours because I feel comfortable like having my friend show me how to do something. You saved me from buying one of those fancy shmancy sharpeners. I already own a Dremel tool and discovered that I had the correct stone in my little box of Dremel bits. So after watching your video I’m all set to sharpen my chain. Thank you for a great video with lots of close up shots. Oh and by the way my 5 year old grandson says you need to trim your fingernails lol. Just don’t use the Dremel to do them lol
@kinglou480971
11 жыл бұрын
One more thing,,,,,,,,,,Do you know what those sharpening bits are made of, they look like sandpaper but I knew they just couldn't be for they would wear down in a split second.
@jamesward5721
2 жыл бұрын
Having had a lot of Dremels apart in order to repair them, I wouldn't be putting much stock into one tbh. The "human-hair" thickness wiring kinda puts me off. They don't like it hot & heavy, that's for sure.
@kkutube1972
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jerald, I have about 2 Echo chainsaw and about 12 that need sharpen. I have the Dremmel sharper. I was going to pay someone but now, I am just going to use what I have. Thank you.
@DougHinVA
7 жыл бұрын
the correct file and angle jig is about $20-25 at a hardware place. Why not get the angle right every time and not even worry about it? 3-5 strokes for each tooth to sharpen.... maybe 15-20 minutes max for a homeowner.
@stephennorski2843
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. Today I bought the dremel sharpening attachment hoping to sharpen my first chain. Not too happy with the results, I think the dremel guide bracket is worthless and making things worse. After watching your video, I tried again without the guide bracket and got amazing results. Thanks for showing me what to look for.
@MRFUSON-uj9bs
7 жыл бұрын
My huqvarna 455 rancher with (Oregon chain 25 on the link) use's the 7/32 pink stone and two spacers which is provided in the dremel chainsaw kit. Id like to take a old file cut it up in 2" pieces and try it in the dremel. The more you use the stones they would get smaller and change the accuracy i think.
@TheYohan831
5 жыл бұрын
u do ok bro, personally, bought the Dremel chain saw kit, (has the guide for degrees), but ur method work's, ,, I do with guide, n chain on bar, just rotate without removing, n file raker's every other time, n your right, sometimes use dremel, sometimes use milwaukee, jus as good either
@blackbox3030
6 жыл бұрын
Great demonstration. I never had as much success with a file as I do with the Dremel. I used to always end up cutting curves!.
@maichelle123
2 жыл бұрын
Your amazing good job. You are what it’s all about good clean hard working professional the best kind thank you for taking the time to help out with being a teacher a teacher of life experience.good job
@daneilers739
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jerald; would love to hear you do a video on the Harbor Freight chain saw sharpener; I sure do like your videos.
@michaellicavoli3921
3 жыл бұрын
I’m going to try your method on some eight inch chains. I like the magnifier you used, at 80, I’m looking for one.
@DavidJ-kc4cz
7 жыл бұрын
I never sharpened my own chains before because I thought there was more to it. This is easy! Thanks.
@jimking9198
5 жыл бұрын
Do you sharpen the rakers
@safecracker45
3 жыл бұрын
when it starts cutting slower and not bogging down it is time to touch the rakes.. but taking very little
@124adams
5 жыл бұрын
this is the BEST & fastest I've seen - thanks Jerald. I followed your instructions & i got great cuts
@jeffsomerville5301
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this - I've never done this before and I'm confident I won't make a complete hash of it having seen and heard your commentary on what's important.
@craiglittle1836
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your downhome info. It is appreciated.
@HinesRiley
9 жыл бұрын
Awesome and informative. Great work, sir. Thank you.
@ambermorgan955
8 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for, very helpful. Thank you!!
@rickjohnson5666
5 жыл бұрын
I thought it was a great video. Thank you for the help.
@myema5694
9 жыл бұрын
I think YOUR WAY is going to be MY WAY in the future. This made more sense and was shot at a far better viewing angle than any other chainsaw sharpening video I've seen. Thanks for this common sense approach. Some videos focus on the exact angle & the exact number of filing strokes that are "correct" making the process overly-complicated. I like that you explained all the necessary stuff about angle, temper and direction of sharpening but do it your way meaning you do what it takes to make it sharp so it cuts wood. Thanks for not wasting your words or my time. It's an excellent video.To me, you hit a home run your first time at bat.
@putheflamesou
6 жыл бұрын
how come I never ran into u in the woods?
@tripsettermesser576
9 жыл бұрын
tha i sir your of doing sharping is vey good just like a file but ez er thank u sir
@SOCALBONER196
8 жыл бұрын
Thank You Sir
@christined.3728
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that info. And I like your "tell it like it is" style.
@TNtrudger
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting Jerald. God Bless!
@NWcruisn
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting, really enjoyed this approach based on your experience.
@better_than_nothing
9 жыл бұрын
Good job Jerald. Thanks for the info.
@vintageguitarz1
3 жыл бұрын
Need to use that Dremel on ya'll finger nails too!
@tommyandtammy1
11 жыл бұрын
Good video, God bless.
@blackbox3030
6 жыл бұрын
Great demonstration. I never had as much success with a file as I do with the Dremel. I used to always end up cutting curves!.
@tammysmithwilson4234
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Clear and easy.
@bucketheadrox
4 жыл бұрын
.325 pitch is 3/16 file and 3/8 pitch I's 7/32 file. Use too big of a file and your gonna be sharpening more often.
@safecracker45
3 жыл бұрын
You have to use the right tool for the job
@tomwatson9032
4 жыл бұрын
I don't give a rat's ass about the production values of this video... it's simple, straightforward and showed me how to sharpen my chainsaw! Thank you for posting this. KZitem could use more videos just like this one.
@safecracker45
3 жыл бұрын
glad I was able to help
@MRFUSON-uj9bs
7 жыл бұрын
My huqvarna 455 rancher with (Oregon chain 25 on the link) use's the 7/32 pink stone and two spacers which is provided in the dremel chainsaw kit. Id like to take a old file cut it up in 2" pieces and try it in the dremel. The more you use the stones they would get smaller and change the accuracy i think.
@safecracker45
7 жыл бұрын
The stones are a consumable. I don't think the file will take the heat using them in the dremel.
@louisjanowski5200
4 жыл бұрын
Best video and honest. I have taken my chain saw blades and paid to have them sharpened and they grind Half the tooth off wanting to sell me a new chain. I don't trust them any more so I sharpen my chains myself. Now my chains last a long time before replacement. New chains are expensive and I have had my chains sharpened at various places and they grind half the tooth off every time. I now sharpen my chains myself and they work great. You have an excellent video, Thank You for the exposure.
@safecracker45
3 жыл бұрын
I have heard many complaints like that.
@quickshot100
4 жыл бұрын
The pitch of the chain determines the diameter of the stone if the chain is a 3/8 or .375 pitch it takes a 7/32 stone if it is a .325 pitch it will take a 3/16 stone or file. If you use the wrong diameter stone it will ruin your chain. The chain pitch and number of drive links can normally be found on the side of the chain bar and closest to the saw motor. If you buy a new chain that information will be printed on the box that the chain loop came in. On the box the correct filing angles will be shown also. Yes those angles are important if not kept within tolerances your saw will not cut straight the larger diameter wood. After a few sharpening`s you will need to grind the depth gauges on your chain there is a gauge for that you can buy buy at any saw shop or even Home Depot. It`s best to buy one at a saw shop so they can explain how to use it. A common setting for .325 pitch chain is .025 and .030 for 3/8 pitch chain. That info is also usually on the chain bar and on the box the chain came in. Stihl has a chain sharpening video that is also worth watching. It doesn`t cover using the Dremel tool but it explains in more detail about chain sharpening and how a chain actually works to cut wood efficiently.
@safecracker45
4 жыл бұрын
also good advice
@charleslewing5286
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video.
@Mendelivium2
9 жыл бұрын
Good information Jerald.
@phillosophizer
3 жыл бұрын
“Play it safe and play with sharp tools.” 🤣
@safecracker45
3 жыл бұрын
Sharp tools are safer than dull ones. Easier to control
@Gman123456781
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video great video
@TheBirdandEagle
5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you.
@hayabusa2919
8 жыл бұрын
Good on ya mate Australia says hi
@alanhughes1262
4 жыл бұрын
Just what i have been doing ,some times i take my Honda out with me when wood cutting as today i hit a bit of rock had to re sharpen.
@safecracker45
3 жыл бұрын
have to watch the rocks.. they will get you every time
@RobPeters-Beeldighout
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great explaination, this was really helpfull. I used to sharpen my saw with a file, but I will try my dremmel the next time.
@africanhistory
7 жыл бұрын
I think the message at the end was for me. First chainsaw, 2nd day and I went through some sandy dirt. Now I am on this sharpening channel.
@larrywelch4979
11 ай бұрын
Cracked me up about the manufacturing company specs about angle importance. Made my living with a die grinder and radius gauges for 39 years in a permanent mold aluminum foundry and you do what makes it work lol
@frxiparine752003
9 жыл бұрын
I learn something useful and this will benefit me..Thank you for sharing your ideas
@nagazinafireworks7594
6 жыл бұрын
Can you send a link to where I can buy that Dremmel and stone..Thanks
@safecracker45
6 жыл бұрын
Just about all hardware stores will carry those stones
@TheBolacreen
6 жыл бұрын
good video worth watching
@mhenhawke5093
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jerald, right to the point, no stupid music, no Hollywood theatrics. Just done, plain and simple. Thanks for sharing. M.
@dannyhartgraves7979
9 жыл бұрын
great vidio
@patmi8838
3 жыл бұрын
Looks easy ! Thank you
@JohnVanDeVoort
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. Very helpful.
@andyshinskie8042
9 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video!! Thanks...My dremel tool just came and your video was perfect. Your explanation of the "why" behind the steps is great.
@judybantom2642
6 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I bought a fancy but junk chain sharpener with a guide. Your way is much better. I took the guide off and it works so much better. Thanks the video.
@623hgh
3 жыл бұрын
How many times can you sharpen with Dremmel stone
@safecracker45
3 жыл бұрын
If you take care of the chain you can get 3 maybe 4 sharpenings just don't lean on it like I tend to do
@garrettdoss4380
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jerald. Great video. Looks like I'll be buying a dremmel now and keeping it handy when I'm cutting.
@tec61
6 жыл бұрын
Been using this method for a while.works GREAT BUT u have to be careful.GO SLOW at first to get used to it.
@skipviator4993
4 жыл бұрын
Nice job explaining and making a point of stopping to sharpen your chain when you are cutting. Good point about feeling the heat from the tooth so you don’t damage it to the point of being ruined. Thanks.
@kennethknapp3288
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jerald. Great advice! I have a Stihl MS250 and use the Dremel 453, 5/32" chain saw sharpening stone bit with the Dremel chain saw guide that that screws on the end of the Dremel next to the bit and shows the 30 degree angle which is helpful. But it is good to know that you can change that angle in case a tooth is damaged. I also like the stone you use. It is wider than the 5/32" 453 and fills the tooth better. Additionally, I noticed that you sharpened on a slightly downward angle and went back and forth about 5-10 times. Sometimes I overdo it. I'll also try to get those magnifying glasses that you wear. Great video Jerald...Thanks Again.
@Dave51262
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Very clear and easy to follow. Now it is not a mystery to me and less cost than big machine sharpeners.
@dplmccarthy
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million for the video Jerald! Great video and information. Appreciate it.. Will be putting your advice to use.
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