Hand file vs grinding

[Marley5]

I'm a look & see sharpener while sharpening chain.
The 2 in 1 one is a blind man's tool and overpriced.
Let me at the cutters and then I'll deal with rakers.

 

[Black_dog106]

Going to throw another rock in the gears.
I take the flat file out of the 2 'n 1 file guide when used on the job. The rakers were always to low when filing with 2 'n 1 file. I am sure I'm filing wrong!!
I file rakers at home with progressive gauge when time is more convenient.

 

[JR Hill]

I'm old and sitting back watching this thread. Do what you do what works. Personally I like to lift the saw to control stalling. That puts me in control. I do not want to push - as the saw digs I can control it much easier by lifting than pushing. I have all appendages and never a kick back - in all these years.

 

[Del_]

I'm old and sitting back watching this thread. Do what you do what works. Personally I like to lift the saw to control stalling. That puts me in control. I do not want to push - as the saw digs I can control it much easier by lifting than pushing. I have all appendages and never a kick back - in all these years.

I like how you think.

I like a saw that needs neither lifting or pushing but that idea situation almost never exist.

 

[JR Hill]

Chain. Fresh it is hell on wheels. 15 minutes later not so much but I continue on. A bit later when I have to push its time to resharpen or change out. Sure I could keep going. But if I take 15 minutes and I touch up the chain or change it out I am way ahead for the afternoon.

And with a sharp chain I am much safer than pushing.

My gosh, do I even have to say this?