Interesting bar mount sharpener
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Sawyer Rob
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It's been available for quite a while... When I used one, it did a pretty good job of sharpening the chain...
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I'm sure it has. I'm usually way behind the 8 ball.....
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I thought it was good considering he was using a Husky then I seen the poulan on the shelf. Sorry no can do. I will Stihl use my hand file or my electric sharpener.
I was very interested until I looked at the cost of the carbide burrs. One chip, goodby $20. Several sharpenings, goodby $20. Reckon I'll stick with files. Maybe save up for a Stihl FG2 if I can ever find one at a half decent price.
It's a nice little toy if you can afford it.
I have one works pretty good, took a while to get the hang of it.
Others had no problem,, guess being left handed ,,,,,
BBB
Others had no problem,, guess being left handed ,,,,,
BBB
Real Fast Travis
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I have one. I love it. Chain gets factory sharp, and you can sharpen a chain pretty quick once you get the hang of it.
As for the carbide chipping or wearing out, I don't see that as a concern, I have had mine awhile and the "file" looks brand new, I think it is going to take a long time to wear it out.
Not cheap, but they really work great, consistent results.
As for the carbide chipping or wearing out, I don't see that as a concern, I have had mine awhile and the "file" looks brand new, I think it is going to take a long time to wear it out.
Not cheap, but they really work great, consistent results.
dwasifar
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Yipe. $133 at Amazon.
srb08
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I've had one for two years. It does a great job. I'm not very good with a file and have a box full of sharpening gadgets. This tool is the easiest and most consistent I've found. For a guy who's good with a file, it's not worth the money.
There's a bit of a learning curve but once you get comfortable, it's pretty easy.
If you have a badly rocked chain, this isn't the tool. You can sharpen a rocked chain but it takes a long time. For routine sharpening, it's outstanding.
The key to long burr life is to just touch the tooth. I generally run every tooth twice. When coupled with a good chain vise (Homelite410), it's efficient and very consistent.
Since I got my Timberline, I stopped looking for a better Mousetrap.
There's a bit of a learning curve but once you get comfortable, it's pretty easy.
If you have a badly rocked chain, this isn't the tool. You can sharpen a rocked chain but it takes a long time. For routine sharpening, it's outstanding.
The key to long burr life is to just touch the tooth. I generally run every tooth twice. When coupled with a good chain vise (Homelite410), it's efficient and very consistent.
Since I got my Timberline, I stopped looking for a better Mousetrap.
bigmoose
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Baileys has them on sale for.... 99 right now. Are the angels fixed?
Real Fast Travis
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Yes, angles are fixed.
From their website:
Accessory Angle Guides may be used in the 25˚ or 35˚ position, (one set does both). They are interchangeable with the 30˚ guides that are standard with the sharpener. Comes in a pair. Hex wrench included.
$13
Accessory Angle Guides may be used in the 25˚ or 35˚ position, (one set does both). They are interchangeable with the 30˚ guides that are standard with the sharpener. Comes in a pair. Hex wrench included.
$13
The unit from bailey's does not include a carbide. About $20 for one.
Some sell it with a carbide, some without. Need to pay attention as the $20 carbide can make what looks like a deal much less attractive.
