"Brent" wrote in message
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Need to sharpen my Craftsman 18" 40cc chainsaw and I've never done it
before.

The manual says to use a 4mm (5/32") round file at 25 degrees but it also
shows a guide.

Googling, I see utube videos, some of which use the guide and others can't
stand 'em; while all seem to use a different guide with a flat file to
even
out the depth gauges.

Where do YOU guys get your chainsaw sharpening kits and which ones do you
prefer?

I use an Oregon bar-mounted file guide. Once you get it set up the way you
want with just the right
angles, about 4 or 5 strokes per tooth with a sharp file is all it takes to
sharpen a tooth.

http://www.amazon.com/Oregon-23736A-.../dp/B000B8JCRI