I bought one of these when they first came out. Been running saws for firewood since early high school ( I'm 68 now) and this in my opinion is the best sharpener ever devised. I sharpen after each load is cut and maybe a fast touch up during the day. My chains always cut well!
What an excellent demonstration and explanation. I am a 63 yr old woman and didn’t grow up around chain saws, etc. I now can sharpen my stihl electric chainsaw with confidence.
This 2 in 1 sharpener is the single best tool I’ve bought for my chainsaw. I’ve used it for a few years now, and wonder how I ever did without one before! Especially when I’m out in the woods on a job. I would never be without one! The tool is absolutely priceless!
I agree with you 100%. I have 3 of these as well and it is absolutely the best chainsaw chain sharpener I have ever used. It makes sharpening very consistent and the depth gauges was were I always struggled to get evenly filed down and this was the best money I EVER spent on a sharpener. If you use a chainsaw just buy this awesome sharpener. STIHL hit a grand slam home run with this sharpener!!!!
This is the most helpful video on this sharpener I’ve seen. Especially important to make sure the sharpener is for the right saw. I run 4 different saws and mistakenly used the wrong one once. It was not hard to tell it was the wrong one, because the sharpener didn’t help like normal. Turned out that once I got the right pitch sharpener, that solved the problem.
You sir are OUTSTANDING! I bought one of these Stihl sharpeners several years ago and completely forgot how to use it. Loved the video and the level of detail you provided, and I now feel confident about keeping the chain sharp!
Agree, these are great for the typical user. Love mine. One tip, occasionally pop the lid/cover and rotate the round files for a fresh cutting surface. Happy cutting!
Minor experience with saw, recently got another one, hit some metal, watched this vid, bought the sharpener, followed your instructions, cutting again, thank you.
I carry a yellow paint pen to mark the first tooth that I sharpen since most of the factory markings wear off after a few trees. Also I took a black sharpie and darkened the markings on the sharpener to make them stand out a bit more, and I painted the housing on my other sharpner to let me know the file size without having to pick it up and read the fine print. Those sharpeners are awesome
I own the same stihl file for my farm boss and love it. It takes a few minutes to get the hang of it if you are new to it and especially with a new chain the first few times you sharpen it. Biggest tip and what helps the most is if you can put the bar into a vice to hold it so you can use both hands on the file. If not then try to get someone to hold the chainsaw steady for you while you sharpen the chain. And also like you said to make sure you put some downward pressure while filing. They really dumbed it down to take all the guess work out of it. It always suprises me when i hear about how people hate the sharpner and can't get it to work right. But then again i know purple that have put the chain on backwards and wondered why it wouldn't cut....
My previous saw was a Stihl 044 and it delivered excellent service for many years. My new replacement saw is a Husqvarna 572 XP with a 24" bar. I had purchased one of the Forester manual sharpeners with the carbide twist file and got fair results. I didn't like the set up each time I had to sharpen the saw so I began to look for an alternative method and it was then I ran across your You Tube channel. I purchased the Stihl 2-N-1 file system and have been very well pleased. It's an awesome chain file that will bring the chain back to new condition.
@@tonystroupe3442 He also explained himself properly and not too technical. There's a saying "Not all teachers could teach" 👍👍 he did a very good job explaining
What a great video! When I first saw it was 11 minutes long, I was like,”oh boy, here we go. A fancy intro, a bunch of small talk, a lot of hemming and hawing. “ Non of that. Straight to the point. All useful information. Easy watch. Without exaggerating, quite possibly the best how to video I’ve ever seen. Great job! Thanks.
I remember the first video you made of this sharpener, good information then, good information now. I know from personal experience that you answer every comment and question. Now that you have over 600 videos and 69 thousand subscribers I have now idea how you find the time to do that. Your channel continues to grow because you make it evident that you really care about giving your subscribers content that they will find useful.
It's beyond a full-time job, most people just can't comprehend the time it takes from sun up to well after sun down. With that said I'm so very thankful and appreciative that people support me and I'm able to attempt to earn a living doing this.
Friend--THIS video is THE BEST one I've seen on sharpening chainsaw blades. I'm going out and get me that tool. PS I'm a retired Machine Trades Vo-Ed teacher--YOU ARE AN EXCELLENT INSTRUCTOR! Carry on!
For beginners/homeowners this is useful, also remember after using your saw for a period of time the chain gets hot so it expands when it cools it contracts so to save the chain from stretching loosen the two guard bolts a little and loosen the chain tensioner until there is a slight belly on the chain and remember to tighten back up before sawing again this will absolutely save your chains life span. Great video and an awesome tool, Sharp Chain Lives Matter
Nice video, thanks. I'm retired now, but for about 40 years, in my family tree service, we sharpened our chains every morning before heading out. We used a round file once around and came back with s flat file to knock down the guides. These 2 in 1 tools are nice, but I think I'm faster with the old method of sharpening, Recently I bought a Stihl MSA 120 C electric chainsaw (it's small) and my chain is a 1/4" STIHL PICCO. I bought one of these 2 in 1 sharpeners geared for that chain. To hold the saw while i sharpen it, i clamp it in a Yost 455 bench vise that I bolted to the rear step-up bumper of my golf chart - since the golf cart is near me when I'm cutting trees/limbs. Your video clearly shows which way to set the 2 in 1 tool on the chain, with the tool being small, I had to look carefully, but its turned out to be more of a "feel" technique. I paint the top of my starting tooth with a black magic marker. Also, got to keep it out of the dirt.
Great tool, I bought one of these a few years ago and have been on the same chain for three years now. I bought the tool from my local Co-Op and it was cheaper than online retailers (especially with shipping). I never got it right before this innovation and I can now touch a chain up if I inadvertently ground a chain while working in the field. I ended up buying two; one for my field bag and one for my bench. I pre-emptively purchased files so I won't have to look for them when I need them. Two sharpening sessions pay for this sharpening device.
I got a couple of those made by a German company before I saw the brand your using. They're very good tool to have, alot better than going back to the bench every time. Enjoy your videos
Bought some sharpening stones for my dremel tool. Works very well and quick. Of course you need electricity so those sthil files are great in the woods etc.
Hi, Andrew! I am nowhere near being able to run or sharpen a chainsaw, but I sure do enjoy watching you maintain your equipment and cut down trees and split wood. I could watch you all day long. This sounds crazy, but I love the sound of the log cracking open when you split it.
The 2 in one sharpener is the best but is made for full comp chain only. I run a lot of full skip chains and this tool won't work on skip tooth chain without modification. I have come up with a mod that is working great for me!
Thanks for this clear explanation. I did not realize about all the different sizes of chainsaw chains and bought the wrong model sharpener for my particular chain
Thank you so very much for this video!! You are an exceptional teacher!! I’ve never sharpened a chain. I have always had them sharpened, not any more!! I’m buying this tool today!! Thanks Again. God Bless!
I have used a Stihl 2 in 1 sharpener for over 7 years. In fact I wore one out and bought a new one earlier this year. Works great. If I haven't hit anything I hit every tooth with 3 strokes every time I refuel the saw. If I have hit a rock or something then at least six strokes and perhaps more. I also start on the green or yellow colored link, but the color wears off after a while and I keep a black marker to mark the starting tooth. I have tried to identify my starting point by a shiny freshly cur tooth, but will try the suggestion on the top of the raker. Highly recommend.
Thank you for this video you know more then all the stihl dealers that I've delt with so far. They struggle getting the correct chain and gave me the wrong file but now I know how to select it and use it.
I'm just about a novice with chainsaws and mostly use electric ones. I picked up one of these sharpeners a few months ago, and since then have been asked twice how I keep my chains so sharp. The 3/8 Pico likely the one you'll need for most electric saws. Great video here. Liked and subscribed.
I started sharpening my chain with the standard fill set after watching some TH-cam videos and managed to make my chain worse. Bought the 2 in 1 and managed to get it right the first time. Now it cuts like a dream. Very easy to use.
This is an excellent video. One addition I've yet to hear on a sharpening video is this: Using a dull chain makes it heat up. You can see the result on the teeth, a discoloration. Too much heat from using a dull chain can ruin the temper and hardness of the teeth so that the chain will never have its original edge retention.
That's exactly what electric sharpeners do to a chain as well. I was skeptical about one of these sharpeners until got one and learned how to use it. He's right about the chains getting stretched to the point of no adjustment before the teeth are even half gone. I touch up a new chain before I ever use it and then every fourth tank of fuel and my chains are always razor sharp. I'll never do it any other way and definitely never with an electric sharpener 🤠🙏🏻
Just spent a day with the .325 file and also a 3/8P file. Sharpening 20 chains for my 028AV Super and 021. If you have a newer chain on your first sharpening it may take a little adjustment for this round file seating properly on the groove of the chisels. Once your chisels become accustomed to the file angle and groove it works better in succeeding times, almost a few minutes per chain. If you have chains that have already been sharpened and used in prior work this file works the best.
Awesome Matt! I seen you running around with a truck full of saws helping people. God bless you for doing that! Make sure to put more pressure into the tooth and not on top of the depth gauge (aka raker) or you'll wind up with and aggressive cut on these large 3/8s chains. I've been running my MS462 all week cutting out multiple properties. Hope you are doing well!
Great to see a long term video. I also have one and love the Stihl sharpener. Quick easy and easy to keep track of. Can be a second or five to figure out the direction if you haven't used it in a min.
Thanks for making this video. I'm relatively new to chain saws, so this has been really helpful, and I've now ordered myself one of those sharpeners for my chain. Got to be said, you sir have a great way of explaining things and passing on information. Regards to you, from David.
I enjoy my combined stihl sharper. I only find one little disadvantage. IT Makes the chain a little bit agressive ( cut the gauges to much) If I do a borecut in the wood it jumps to much, because of that I sometimes only use the round file.
Good job. I have always used a single file, but it is time to invest in this sharpening tool. Thanks for showing us how to use it, and the cautionary details about sizing things properly.
I take a bottle of white out and mark a start pt and I used a file to follow the angle of tooth and ever so often I trim off the depth gauge a little bit. After I do all one side effects then the other side
Great job covering all the main points & potential mistakes using this all in one sharpener. Great way to save $$. The sharpener pays for itself after you’ve used it 3 times - 5 - 7 sharpening for free. I agree, chains are getting crazy expensive. Very useful video.
@@TKCL Do you ever chalk your files? Just curious. I started doing it to my files that I will not be able to readily clean out. Great tutorial and after years of just using a file and muscle memory I will be picking one of these up.
I use a bar vise and with both hands on the file, I pull toward me( kinda like how you use a Japanese plane) of course you need to orient the file correctly. When you do it this way, you’ll hear how much your digging in
This sharpener is fantastic but I can’t believe that something so simple to use and effective has taken so long to get on the market. My saw and electric MAKITA, spits out chips all day as long as I take about 10 minutes to sharpen it.
Great video. I've also got one of these, and the guy at my Stihl shop said these are idiot proof, and I managed to work it out, it's that simple! I'm an intermediate chainsaw user... I know enough to get by, and nowhere near at your level... But a couple of my own tips to pass on - 1: instead of replacing the files, just rotate them in the sharpener by 90⁰ before you use it each time, so that all faces of the files get worn and used. 2: You don't need to mark your starter tooth. You'll find most chains have a "double link". That is, two teeth in a row that face the same way. I was blown away when I was told, and when I checked mine, sure enough, there was that double link. They're the teeth I start at.
Excellent instructional video !!! The 3 previous YT videos that I watched on this sharpener were not clear and left me with questions. You addressed everyone of those and showed me a few new things too.
What I do is sharpen one tooth, then mark it with say a sharpie felt tip pen then go around them all on one side until that marked tooth comes around again (and of course, the same for the teeth on the other side)😉 Oh and one other thing, if you see a similar device painted blue and labelled 'Pferd' and it happens to be cheaper than The orange and white one, don't be afraid to buy that one instead because German manufacturer Pferd actually make them for Stihl!
hi there have 2 of them my self . i took a paint marker and wrote what saw they go to and put a mark on the files them self . kind of a timing mark so i can rotate the the round files 1/3 of a turn as they loose there bite .you may wish to try it , good show john
Thanks for the video. I like this this tool for all the reasons you mentioned. I found I was not putting enough down pressure to get the rakers filed down. I took the two rat files out, then used the tool to catch up on getting the rakers down.
I think it pays by itself in a couple uses, just by saving you time having a nice sharp chain cutting the wood faster, in safety avoiding kickback, saving gas or electricity (electric chainsaws), etc... A chain cost is the slowest ROI but it is also important. Thank you for sharing!
Great video, buddy! I have a question about chain stretch. Rivets on a bicycle chain are one inch apart and when you measure out one foot of chain, if it measures more than 12" (like 12 and 1/8") it's time to replace the chain before there's damage to the sprockets. Is there a rule of thumb simular to that example to know when the chain has stretched too much and needs replacing? Thanks
Pitch AND file size are critical, as you say. I cannot find one of these Stihl sharpeners to match an Echo chain. There is an identical constructed sharpener of a different brand which works for the Echo chains.
This video is the best explanation of how to use this chainsaw sharpener! Do you have a suggestion on how to use a Sthl on the Alligator chainsaw. The chain does not rotate on the saw like the larger chainsaws. Thank you in advance. Keep up the good work!
I have 3 of those because of different chainsaws chains, it works fine for me however must not press down to much or the chain sharpening with be to aggressive.
I bought one of these when they first came out. Been running saws for firewood since early high school ( I'm 68 now) and this in my opinion is the best sharpener ever devised. I sharpen after each load is cut and maybe a fast touch up during the day. My chains always cut well!
Agreed
Wise words
Love Love Love it. My saw always throws curly Q's never sawdust. The sign if a sharp chain in my opinion
What an excellent demonstration and explanation. I am a 63 yr old woman and didn’t grow up around chain saws, etc. I now can sharpen my stihl electric chainsaw with confidence.
Glad you enjoyed it
This 2 in 1 sharpener is the single best tool I’ve bought for my chainsaw. I’ve used it for a few years now, and wonder how I ever did without one before! Especially when I’m out in the woods on a job. I would never be without one! The tool is absolutely priceless!
I 100 percent agree
Can you change the diameter of the round files? Or is it one size for one item.
I agree with you 100%. I have 3 of these as well and it is absolutely the best chainsaw chain sharpener I have ever used. It makes sharpening very consistent and the depth gauges was were I always struggled to get evenly filed down and this was the best money I EVER spent on a sharpener. If you use a chainsaw just buy this awesome sharpener. STIHL hit a grand slam home run with this sharpener!!!!
It is the best!
This is the most helpful video on this sharpener I’ve seen. Especially important to make sure the sharpener is for the right saw. I run 4 different saws and mistakenly used the wrong one once. It was not hard to tell it was the wrong one, because the sharpener didn’t help like normal. Turned out that once I got the right pitch sharpener, that solved the problem.
You sir are OUTSTANDING! I bought one of these Stihl sharpeners several years ago and completely forgot how to use it. Loved the video and the level of detail you provided, and I now feel confident about keeping the chain sharp!
Glad I could help!
Agree, these are great for the typical user. Love mine. One tip, occasionally pop the lid/cover and rotate the round files for a fresh cutting surface. Happy cutting!
This is the best video yet on how to use the sharpener
Glad you enjoyed it
Minor experience with saw, recently got another one, hit some metal, watched this vid, bought the sharpener, followed your instructions, cutting again, thank you.
They work! Thanks for watching.
I carry a yellow paint pen to mark the first tooth that I sharpen since most of the factory markings wear off after a few trees. Also I took a black sharpie and darkened the markings on the sharpener to make them stand out a bit more, and I painted the housing on my other sharpner to let me know the file size without having to pick it up and read the fine print. Those sharpeners are awesome
Good idea with the paint pen.
There’s probably two adjacent teeth that are angled the same way (odd # of teeth). There’s your mark with no paint needed.
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Yes I even use a marker to sharpen knives also and valves I’m grinding in shop
Love how your instructions are easy to follow, surely your viewers appreciate it.
I own the same stihl file for my farm boss and love it. It takes a few minutes to get the hang of it if you are new to it and especially with a new chain the first few times you sharpen it. Biggest tip and what helps the most is if you can put the bar into a vice to hold it so you can use both hands on the file. If not then try to get someone to hold the chainsaw steady for you while you sharpen the chain. And also like you said to make sure you put some downward pressure while filing.
They really dumbed it down to take all the guess work out of it. It always suprises me when i hear about how people hate the sharpner and can't get it to work right. But then again i know purple that have put the chain on backwards and wondered why it wouldn't cut....
LOL can't say I haven't accidentally put it on backwards before. But I know immediately what went wrong.
My previous saw was a Stihl 044 and it delivered excellent service for many years. My new replacement saw is a Husqvarna 572 XP with a 24" bar. I had purchased one of the Forester manual sharpeners with the carbide twist file and got fair results. I didn't like the set up each time I had to sharpen the saw so I began to look for an alternative method and it was then I ran across your You Tube channel. I purchased the Stihl 2-N-1 file system and have been very well pleased. It's an awesome chain file that will bring the chain back to new condition.
It's the best system I've ever used.
Your tips and tricks sure have helped me in the field.I love it when someone shares their knowledge in helping others accomplish their goals.
Glad you enjoy the content
@@tonystroupe3442 He also explained himself properly and not too technical. There's a saying "Not all teachers could teach" 👍👍 he did a very good job explaining
Thank you both
What a great video! When I first saw it was 11 minutes long, I was like,”oh boy, here we go. A fancy intro, a bunch of small talk, a lot of hemming and hawing. “ Non of that. Straight to the point. All useful information. Easy watch. Without exaggerating, quite possibly the best how to video I’ve ever seen. Great job! Thanks.
Awesome, glad you enjoyed it.
I remember the first video you made of this sharpener, good information then, good information now. I know from personal experience that you answer every comment and question. Now that you have over 600 videos and 69 thousand subscribers I have now idea how you find the time to do that. Your channel continues to grow because you make it evident that you really care about giving your subscribers content that they will find useful.
It's beyond a full-time job, most people just can't comprehend the time it takes from sun up to well after sun down. With that said I'm so very thankful and appreciative that people support me and I'm able to attempt to earn a living doing this.
Friend--THIS video is THE BEST one I've seen on sharpening chainsaw blades. I'm going out and get me that tool. PS I'm a retired Machine Trades Vo-Ed teacher--YOU ARE AN EXCELLENT INSTRUCTOR! Carry on!
Thank you so much
This is an excellent instructional video. You are a natural teacher and very thorough. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this. Got my 2 in 1 stihl sharpener a few days ago and this is the clearest and best instructional video I've found.
Glad you enjoyed it
For beginners/homeowners this is useful, also remember after using your saw for a period of time the chain gets hot so it expands when it cools it contracts so to save the chain from stretching loosen the two guard bolts a little and loosen the chain tensioner until there is a slight belly on the chain and remember to tighten back up before sawing again this will absolutely save your chains life span. Great video and an awesome tool, Sharp Chain Lives Matter
Nice video, thanks. I'm retired now, but for about 40 years, in my family tree service, we sharpened our chains every morning before heading out. We used a round file once around and came back with s flat file to knock down the guides. These 2 in 1 tools are nice, but I think I'm faster with the old method of sharpening, Recently I bought a Stihl MSA 120 C electric chainsaw (it's small) and my chain is a 1/4" STIHL PICCO. I bought one of these 2 in 1 sharpeners geared for that chain. To hold the saw while i sharpen it, i clamp it in a Yost 455 bench vise that I bolted to the rear step-up bumper of my golf chart - since the golf cart is near me when I'm cutting trees/limbs. Your video clearly shows which way to set the 2 in 1 tool on the chain, with the tool being small, I had to look carefully, but its turned out to be more of a "feel" technique. I paint the top of my starting tooth with a black magic marker. Also, got to keep it out of the dirt.
Great tool, I bought one of these a few years ago and have been on the same chain for three years now. I bought the tool from my local Co-Op and it was cheaper than online retailers (especially with shipping). I never got it right before this innovation and I can now touch a chain up if I inadvertently ground a chain while working in the field. I ended up buying two; one for my field bag and one for my bench. I pre-emptively purchased files so I won't have to look for them when I need them. Two sharpening sessions pay for this sharpening device.
It's absolutely worth it.
Answered FOUR questions I have been searching for all day today! Nice work and perfect explanation, man .
Glad I could help!
This video encouraged me to buy the 2 in 1 sharpener. It saves time and give a high quality sharpening.
I love mine
I got a couple of those made by a German company before I saw the brand your using. They're very good tool to have, alot better than going back to the bench every time. Enjoy your videos
Bought some sharpening stones for my dremel tool. Works very well and quick. Of course you need electricity so those sthil files are great in the woods etc.
Hi, Andrew! I am nowhere near being able to run or sharpen a chainsaw, but I sure do enjoy watching you maintain your equipment and cut down trees and split wood. I could watch you all day long. This sounds crazy, but I love the sound of the log cracking open when you split it.
I love that sound too. Take care
The 2 in one sharpener is the best but is made for full comp chain only. I run a lot of full skip chains and this tool won't work on skip tooth chain without modification. I have come up with a mod that is working great for me!
Thanks!
Thank you so much
Thanks for this clear explanation. I did not realize about all the different sizes of
chainsaw chains and bought the wrong model sharpener for my particular chain
Glad to help
Yes, these sharpeners are well worth the money. No reason to cut with a dull chain. Love these sharpeners.
Thank you so very much for this video!! You are an exceptional teacher!! I’ve never sharpened a chain. I have always had them sharpened, not any more!! I’m buying this tool today!! Thanks Again. God Bless!
Glad it was helpful!
I've been interested in this product and this video was excellent in explaining how it works.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have used a Stihl 2 in 1 sharpener for over 7 years. In fact I wore one out and bought a new one earlier this year. Works great. If I haven't hit anything I hit every tooth with 3 strokes every time I refuel the saw. If I have hit a rock or something then at least six strokes and perhaps more. I also start on the green or yellow colored link, but the color wears off after a while and I keep a black marker to mark the starting tooth. I have tried to identify my starting point by a shiny freshly cur tooth, but will try the suggestion on the top of the raker. Highly recommend.
Thank you. That was the most practical and useful video om sharpening I have seen.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this video you know more then all the stihl dealers that I've delt with so far. They struggle getting the correct chain and gave me the wrong file but now I know how to select it and use it.
God it was helpful
I'm just about a novice with chainsaws and mostly use electric ones. I picked up one of these sharpeners a few months ago, and since then have been asked twice how I keep my chains so sharp. The 3/8 Pico likely the one you'll need for most electric saws.
Great video here. Liked and subscribed.
I've had mine for over 2 years and love it! It does an excellent job!
Love all 3 of mine
Good stuff, I took a Chain saw class and couldn’t find the right one (instructor had). Finally I found a good vid and great sharpening tool
Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome video. Glad I took the 10 minutes to watch. Thanks for taking the time to post as I've never done it before.
Glad it was helpful!
One of the best instructional vids I've seen, great job!
Glad you enjoyed it
I started sharpening my chain with the standard fill set after watching some TH-cam videos and managed to make my chain worse. Bought the 2 in 1 and managed to get it right the first time. Now it cuts like a dream. Very easy to use.
Best sharpener ever made.
Yeah that's why I use them, they are pretty "Idiot proof" because honestly before I got mine I was rubbish at sharpening saw chains 😊
This is an excellent video. One addition I've yet to hear on a sharpening video is this: Using a dull chain makes it heat up. You can see the result on the teeth, a discoloration. Too much heat from using a dull chain can ruin the temper and hardness of the teeth so that the chain will never have its original edge retention.
That's exactly what electric sharpeners do to a chain as well. I was skeptical about one of these sharpeners until got one and learned how to use it. He's right about the chains getting stretched to the point of no adjustment before the teeth are even half gone. I touch up a new chain before I ever use it and then every fourth tank of fuel and my chains are always razor sharp. I'll never do it any other way and definitely never with an electric sharpener 🤠🙏🏻
Just spent a day with the .325 file and also a 3/8P file. Sharpening 20 chains for my 028AV Super and 021.
If you have a newer chain on your first sharpening it may take a little adjustment for this round file seating properly on the groove of the chisels. Once your chisels become accustomed to the file angle and groove it works better in succeeding times, almost a few minutes per chain.
If you have chains that have already been sharpened and used in prior work this file works the best.
Good morning, Sir ! Great video! Your videos save us DIY'ers $$$$ on simple chain sharpening devices. Love all your videos... Appreciate you ! 👍🙏❤️
So glad it can be helpful. Thank you for the support!
Great job Andrew! I used my sharpener for the first time today on my 500i 36”. It was quick, easy and accurate.
Awesome Matt! I seen you running around with a truck full of saws helping people. God bless you for doing that! Make sure to put more pressure into the tooth and not on top of the depth gauge (aka raker) or you'll wind up with and aggressive cut on these large 3/8s chains. I've been running my MS462 all week cutting out multiple properties. Hope you are doing well!
Great to see a long term video. I also have one and love the Stihl sharpener. Quick easy and easy to keep track of. Can be a second or five to figure out the direction if you haven't used it in a min.
No kidding, I always look for those arrows 🤣
Thank you, sir. Your explanation was awesome! I'm going tomorrow and pick one of these up! Very well explained.
Glad you enjoyed it
Kelly. Great informative video with detail and perfect instruction. Well done my friend!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks! Very practical and informative. Chainsaw blades are actually very complex but you made this easy.
Glad it was helpful!
Now this is how you make a very informative instructional video. 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!
Very good explanation and demonstration. Much appreciated!
I’ve used this sharpener for a couple years and really like it. Your video gave me some great ideas for using it better. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for making this video. I'm relatively new to chain saws, so this has been really helpful, and I've now ordered myself one of those sharpeners for my chain. Got to be said, you sir have a great way of explaining things and passing on information. Regards to you, from David.
Thank you for watching and the kind words
@@TKCL You've earned it my friend.👍
I enjoy my combined stihl sharper. I only find one little disadvantage. IT Makes the chain a little bit agressive ( cut the gauges to much) If I do a borecut in the wood it jumps to much, because of that I sometimes only use the round file.
Love that you do long term reviews/updates!
I wish more people did, time let's you know if problems pop up or if it's working as intended.
Nice advice Andrew. I love my 3/8 and .325 2in1 files as well. They work great for me too
Absolutely the best sharpening tool ever. Just make sure that you are filing in the right direction. From the inside out. (not covered in video)
True
I have 2 of these and they work very well !
Good job. I have always used a single file, but it is time to invest in this sharpening tool. Thanks for showing us how to use it, and the cautionary details about sizing things properly.
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I take a bottle of white out and mark a start pt and I used a file to follow the angle of tooth and ever so often I trim off the depth gauge a little bit. After I do all one side effects then the other side
On stihl saws they also stamp the file size on the chain if you can't find it anywhere else
You explained it so much better than all the other videos pertaining to this
best tool made in years
Love mine
This is the clearest I don't need a clamp etc Out in the forest So clear
I hand file all my chains and develop the profiles I think work best. In the field I use this Stihl sharpener to touch up whenever I refuel.
Great job covering all the main points & potential mistakes using this all in one sharpener. Great way to save $$. The sharpener pays for itself after you’ve used it 3 times - 5 - 7 sharpening for free. I agree, chains are getting crazy expensive. Very useful video.
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@@TKCL Do you ever chalk your files? Just curious. I started doing it to my files that I will not be able to readily clean out. Great tutorial and after years of just using a file and muscle memory I will be picking one of these up.
No I never have tried this.
I use a bar vise and with both hands on the file, I pull toward me( kinda like how you use a Japanese plane) of course you need to orient the file correctly. When you do it this way, you’ll hear how much your digging in
This is incredibly helpful- you’re a fantastic teacher! Thank you!
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Very good explanation of how to do it right thanks
You are such a good teacher.
This sharpener is fantastic but I can’t believe that something so simple to use and effective has taken so long to get on the market. My saw and electric MAKITA, spits out chips all day as long as I take about 10 minutes to sharpen it.
i also use these , they are really great to have with you in the woods
Great video. I've also got one of these, and the guy at my Stihl shop said these are idiot proof, and I managed to work it out, it's that simple!
I'm an intermediate chainsaw user... I know enough to get by, and nowhere near at your level... But a couple of my own tips to pass on - 1: instead of replacing the files, just rotate them in the sharpener by 90⁰ before you use it each time, so that all faces of the files get worn and used. 2: You don't need to mark your starter tooth. You'll find most chains have a "double link". That is, two teeth in a row that face the same way. I was blown away when I was told, and when I checked mine, sure enough, there was that double link. They're the teeth I start at.
BEST video about this sharpener! Thanks!
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Excellent instructional video !!! The 3 previous YT videos that I watched on this sharpener were not clear and left me with questions. You addressed everyone of those and showed me a few new things too.
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Great video, one good point is -listening - to your cutting action with the file to know if your doing it correctly.
Thank you, new to chain saws and this was such a great video. Sharpener ordered!
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What I do is sharpen one tooth, then mark it with say a sharpie felt tip pen then go around them all on one side until that marked tooth comes around again (and of course, the same for the teeth on the other side)😉 Oh and one other thing, if you see a similar device painted blue and labelled 'Pferd' and it happens to be cheaper than The orange and white one, don't be afraid to buy that one instead because German manufacturer Pferd actually make them for Stihl!
hi there have 2 of them my self . i took a paint marker and wrote what saw they go to and put a mark on the files them self . kind of a timing mark so i can rotate the the round files 1/3 of a turn as they loose there bite .you may wish to try it , good show john
Exactly, I use a magic marker if no paint link is available. They work great for me. Take care!
Awesome video! lots of info and heaps of help! keep up the good work!
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You’re a legend! Thank you.
Great video, solved a few items for me. Thank you
Thanks for the video. I like this this tool for all the reasons you mentioned. I found I was not putting enough down pressure to get the rakers filed down. I took the two rat files out, then used the tool to catch up on getting the rakers down.
Great video! I use my saw
Awesome video. Very detailed information. I need to get two of these. Thank you for this video it's very helpful. Take care.
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Thanks for the video, great video… best explanation on how to use it.
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I have 3 poulan 4218 saws and need to buy one this check if I can, 50 years of hand filing is getting harder to keep it correct level and angle
Hey thanks a lot! This helped us getting going quicker today
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Andrew, that’s an awesome tool. Got me a new tool in my future.😊 Thanks for the review and introduction to this simple but effective sharpener.
Been working great for me all these years. I'll never not own one.
I think it pays by itself in a couple uses, just by saving you time having a nice sharp chain cutting the wood faster, in safety avoiding kickback, saving gas or electricity (electric chainsaws), etc... A chain cost is the slowest ROI but it is also important. Thank you for sharing!
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Great video, buddy! I have a question about chain stretch. Rivets on a bicycle chain are one inch apart and when you measure out one foot of chain, if it measures more than 12" (like 12 and 1/8") it's time to replace the chain before there's damage to the sprockets. Is there a rule of thumb simular to that example to know when the chain has stretched too much and needs replacing?
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Pitch AND file size are critical, as you say. I cannot find one of these Stihl sharpeners to match an Echo chain. There is an identical constructed sharpener of a different brand which works for the Echo chains.
Superb instruction. Thank you!
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i agree, those 2n1's work great, nice video...thumbs up !
Great video with excellent content. I will mow buy this sharpener and put it to good use. Thanks for sharing.
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Fantastic review. I have the MS250 with a .325". I'm getting this
Love my sharpeners
Hello from Live Oak! Very good explanation.
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This video is the best explanation of how to use this chainsaw sharpener! Do you have a suggestion on how to use a Sthl on the Alligator chainsaw. The chain does not rotate on the saw like the larger chainsaws. Thank you in advance. Keep up the good work!
I'm not familiar with that saw, sorry.
I have 3 of those because of different chainsaws chains, it works fine for me however must not press down to much or the chain sharpening with be to aggressive.