Philbert
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I like stump vises: I like the guide bar and chain held stable when I file, so that I can use both hands to control the file, and so that I don't have to contort my body to hold the saw when sharpening in the field.
So I was interested in this one, which has a chain stop / pawl to hold the chain the same way that Tecomec and Oregon grinders do. This eliminates the need to repetitively activate the chain brake, or to mess with chain tension just for sharpening.
Tecomec Stump Vise with Chain Stop (model10909008)
http://www.tecomec.com/category/_chain_saw_accessories/index.htm
The first thing I noticed is that this vice is slightly smaller than the 'standard' ones. The main casting is pretty heavy, with a unique, 'T'-shaped mounting prong (the other leg is actually a depth stop). Holds well: I actually had to pry this one out after using it.
The small rod feels a little light, but tightens the clamping screw securely. Due to the chain stop this model has a number of small fasteners that a typical stump vise would not. I did add a drop of Loctite to one of the small nuts, and snugged it up a bit more, just to make sure that I would not lose it.
I really like the chain stop feature; it speeds up the filing process, and feels very familiar to me as a grinder user. Worth the added bit of complexity.
This model sells for about $17 online. The same stump vise without the chain stop sells for a few dollars less.
Philbert
So I was interested in this one, which has a chain stop / pawl to hold the chain the same way that Tecomec and Oregon grinders do. This eliminates the need to repetitively activate the chain brake, or to mess with chain tension just for sharpening.
![IMG_2675.jpg IMG_2675.jpg](https://opeforum.com/data/attachments/145/145239-569f261867394d999f666b4c45e7d8bc.jpg)
Tecomec Stump Vise with Chain Stop (model10909008)
http://www.tecomec.com/category/_chain_saw_accessories/index.htm
The first thing I noticed is that this vice is slightly smaller than the 'standard' ones. The main casting is pretty heavy, with a unique, 'T'-shaped mounting prong (the other leg is actually a depth stop). Holds well: I actually had to pry this one out after using it.
![IMG_2749.JPG IMG_2749.JPG](https://opeforum.com/data/attachments/145/145241-f4b4654b7679230dd494ef9379337a6e.jpg)
The small rod feels a little light, but tightens the clamping screw securely. Due to the chain stop this model has a number of small fasteners that a typical stump vise would not. I did add a drop of Loctite to one of the small nuts, and snugged it up a bit more, just to make sure that I would not lose it.
I really like the chain stop feature; it speeds up the filing process, and feels very familiar to me as a grinder user. Worth the added bit of complexity.
![IMG_2673.jpg IMG_2673.jpg](https://opeforum.com/data/attachments/145/145237-b5a820679d20e7dfbce1f9fc07315bff.jpg)
![IMG_2674.jpg IMG_2674.jpg](https://opeforum.com/data/attachments/145/145238-c5fabb74e1a403e083c3115217606de6.jpg)
This model sells for about $17 online. The same stump vise without the chain stop sells for a few dollars less.
Philbert