Tips for folks starting to sharpen their own chains

[Wilhelm]

How do you hand file a chain when it is off of the saw bar?

Either You get a chain vice as shown above, or You get Yourself a grinder.

 

[pbillyi69]

oh yeah what he said

 

[karrl]

How do you hand file a chain when it is off of the saw bar?

Message Homelite410 on here, he makes them and does a fine job apparently. I’m going to try to get one myself in a couple of weeks.

 

[Clarkbug]

@Squareground3691 , what is that holder and how can I get one?

There is a thread about Mike's chain vices here.

Mikes chainvises

Thought I would share this with all of you as some have not seen these. I currently make and sell these and will be more than willing to answer any questions you may have. This is the latest model that I have made and this vise will work with all guides pictured. The exception is the timberline...

opeforum.com

You can PM or email him if you would like to get one.

 

[TreeLife]

Just got a chain vise myself, looks pretty dandy. Aint had the time to use it yet, but will wednesday.

 

[Crzybowhntr]

@Squareground3691 , what is that holder and how can I get one?

That is a tool you need and @Homelite410 makes and sells them. Super handy and I assure you it is worth the money.

 

[Squareground3691]

@Squareground3691 , what is that holder and how can I get one?

Chainsaw chain vise , it works great for holding ur chains for sharpening and end feature for square filing @Homelite410 sells them contact him threw PM

 

[Wilhelm]

Poor @Homelite410 , his ears must be ringing from all the tagging!

 

[Seachaser]

Message Homelite410 on here, he makes them and does a fine job apparently. I’m going to try to get one myself in a couple of weeks.

I messaged him, but he won’t reply. This was a week or two ago.

 

[Squareground3691]

I messaged him, but he won’t reply. This was a week or two ago.

He’ll get to ya ,

 

[Wolverine]

He’ll get to ya ,

I emailed 2/10 about a bar adapter. Never got a reply.

 

[Squareground3691]

I emailed 2/10 about a bar adapter. Never got a reply.

I know it took a few weeks , for a response about vises, but he did , I think he’s very busy

 

[Wilhelm]

"Patience is the mother of all virtues and the godmother of madness”

And therein lies the issue, You're all guys!!!
Although You got the madness down.

 

[RichE23ACR]

are you sure its not rocket surgery or science ?

Definitely Rocket Surgery!

 

[Wolverine]

I know it took a few weeks , for a response about vises, but he did , I think he’s very busy

Never did get that reply. Glad I didn't wait...