"Van Chocstraw" wrote in message
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Steve B wrote:
I have read about sharpening chainsaws, and it all runs from simple to
"you could put yer eye out, Kid!"

I have a craftsman device that holds the proper angle, but am looking for
the manual or download. Husky provided a simple thing that is about one
inch cube that lines it up pretty close.

I have seen, and have heard people say that once you get the angle right,
it's just a matter of a few strokes. I also need to find that little
cube
to set the rakers, and make sure they are not too high.

What's the short answer for DIY saw sharpening?

Steve


You get the right size round file for sharpening chains, 5/32, 9/64 or
13/64. Put the bar in a vice, mark the chain with a scribe or felt marker
so you know when you've been all the way around. Then file every other
tooth in one angle then every other tooth in the other angle. I just
sharpen free style and have good luck. Just maintain the same angle and a
couple of file strokes is all it takes. Don't hit nails, barbed wire
(embeded in the wood), rocks etc and it lasts a long time.

How do I avoid those things?

Steve