Oregon Chainsaw sharpener

GlabrousDave · 10th March 2011, 04:11 AM

Hi Folks,
has anybody used the new Oregon chainsaw sharpener? The advert they have looks pretty good, (sharpening a blade in like 2mins), but I wonder how good it sharpens the blade. Also, how long does the sharpener last?

Any info appreciated.

superfire · 10th March 2011, 04:40 AM

First off what type of grinder are you asking about? Most AC and DC grinders last fairly well. The wheel is the one weak point being a consumable. Another factor in grinder life is maintenece.

GlabrousDave · 10th March 2011, 05:36 AM

its not an AC or DC. You clip it onto the end of your chainsaw and run it for 2 mins and it apparently sharpens it. Check it out on the Oregon site, its weird.

superfire · 10th March 2011, 05:44 AM

Not a new idea. Old idea redesigned. Youtube has video of it. Biggest down fall is the how much the thing costs. If you use the saw limted amounts it would be fine. If you use the saw alot then no it is worthless.

GlabrousDave · 10th March 2011, 05:48 AM

Hey Superfire,

Thanks for the info. It looked worthwhile on the advert (dont they always). Guess its back to the ol grinder.

superfire · 10th March 2011, 06:04 AM

For a causal gardener this would be fine. For the serious sawyer then a good file is better and faster then some skrew ball gadget. When I am in the field I can sharpen a 3 foot bar with semi skip chain on the saw in less then 3 minutes.

GlabrousDave · 10th March 2011, 06:17 AM

ha ha, I guess you can just abuse the groundworker and get them to do it while you enjoy the view from above.

superfire · 10th March 2011, 03:51 PM

Me I do all my own work

I am a one man Logging operation

10th March 2011, 04:11 AM	#1
GlabrousDave Sappling Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 6	Oregon Chainsaw sharpener Hi Folks, has anybody used the new Oregon chainsaw sharpener? The advert they have looks pretty good, (sharpening a blade in like 2mins), but I wonder how good it sharpens the blade. Also, how long does the sharpener last? Any info appreciated.

10th March 2011, 04:40 AM	#2
superfire Former Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 166	Re: Oregon Chainsaw sharpener First off what type of grinder are you asking about? Most AC and DC grinders last fairly well. The wheel is the one weak point being a consumable. Another factor in grinder life is maintenece.

10th March 2011, 05:36 AM	#3
GlabrousDave Sappling Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 6	Re: Oregon Chainsaw sharpener its not an AC or DC. You clip it onto the end of your chainsaw and run it for 2 mins and it apparently sharpens it. Check it out on the Oregon site, its weird.

10th March 2011, 05:44 AM	#4
superfire Former Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 166	Re: Oregon Chainsaw sharpener Not a new idea. Old idea redesigned. Youtube has video of it. Biggest down fall is the how much the thing costs. If you use the saw limted amounts it would be fine. If you use the saw alot then no it is worthless.

10th March 2011, 05:48 AM	#5
GlabrousDave Sappling Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 6	Re: Oregon Chainsaw sharpener Hey Superfire, Thanks for the info. It looked worthwhile on the advert (dont they always). Guess its back to the ol grinder.

10th March 2011, 06:04 AM	#6
superfire Former Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 166	Re: Oregon Chainsaw sharpener For a causal gardener this would be fine. For the serious sawyer then a good file is better and faster then some skrew ball gadget. When I am in the field I can sharpen a 3 foot bar with semi skip chain on the saw in less then 3 minutes.

10th March 2011, 06:17 AM	#7
GlabrousDave Sappling Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 6	Re: Oregon Chainsaw sharpener ha ha, I guess you can just abuse the groundworker and get them to do it while you enjoy the view from above.

10th March 2011, 03:51 PM	#8
superfire Former Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 166	Re: Oregon Chainsaw sharpener Me I do all my own work I am a one man Logging operation

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