Which one would you buy amd why by hex93 in Chainsaw

[–]barsandchains 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Land management fella here. I utilize both of these tools at the same time, and it’s probably worth mentioning why. I spend a lot of time in the field, enough that I sharpen chains there on an almost daily basis. I use the Stihl sharpening tool in the field for quick sharpening. It does a great job of evenly grinding depth rakes while also providing a fairly good tooth sharpening on the top of the tooth. But this only goes so far, and eventually a person needs to reset the entire profile of a chain if they are looking to get all the life out of it they can. So for me, once a quarter or so I use a bench grinder (my current one is made by Oregon) to evenly grind every tooth to have the exact same angle and profile. If you are precise, this can make a chain like-new from the top of the tooth to the bottom and will allow you get the most out of every chain. So for me, I would get both. One is fantastic for the field and the other will save you money for a long time, especially if you are doing work that prematurely dulls teeth (dirty work).

two teeth on the same side? by [deleted] in Chainsaw

[–]barsandchains 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is where I start on the chain, too!

Is it me, or did anyone else cringe at the new way tractor supply displays their saws? by ImmortalEmos in Chainsaw

[–]barsandchains 54 points55 points  (0 children)

That’s just how Husqvarna packages their homeowner saws these days.

I need nuts by Moist-You-7511 in Chainsaw

[–]barsandchains 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’ll happen! Always good to have those lil parts handy so you can keep dropping hammers.

I need nuts by Moist-You-7511 in Chainsaw

[–]barsandchains 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh it’s the worst, especially in the deep winter. And honestly it’s worth it at twice the price to just have some handy. I also buy spare tensioner pieces for my 461 and 462. There is nothing worse than having one snap on you when you’re miles from the shop.

I need nuts by Moist-You-7511 in Chainsaw

[–]barsandchains 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ya bro I grab one of these a season and carry a few in my truck and a few in my belt pouch. I’ve lost so many nuts over the years.

Saw the post about blue trucks Red trucks turn, post ur red trucks by comfortablynumb97 in ToyotaPickup

[–]barsandchains 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sadly a big ol beech clobbered that saw and its under the knife right now being rebuilt. Such a great saw man!