New Chain Sharpener

[Philbert]

@Homelite410, where did you get the chain clamp in the photo below. Did you purchase it or make it? Does anyone know where I can get something like this?

Homelite410 makes and sells those chain vises!

Philbert

 

[CabinFever]

Homelite410 makes and sells those chain vises!

Philbert

Thanks, @Philbert ! What experience did you have using the TL Sharpener off the saw?

 

[Philbert]

Thanks, @Philbert ! What experience did you have using the TL Sharpener off the saw?

I really only gave the sharpener a quick try, and all of my comments are in the post above.

Some guys have one chain and one saw, and sharpen that chain until it is used up before replacing. I tend to swap chains out, to sharpen at home, and for more even wear, so I like to have an 'off-the-saw' sharpening option as well.

I also sharpen chains for other people, and do not always have the guidebars or powerheads that go with them, so I need that option for those chains too.

Philbert

 

[a. palmer jr.]

If you're gonna sharpen 10 chains at a time get a grinder, saves a lotta time and work..

 

[CabinFever]

If you're gonna sharpen 10 chains at a time get a grinder, saves a lotta time and work..

But, I only sharpen them once a year and I am absolutely terrible with a file.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

But, I only sharpen them once a year and I am absolutely terrible with a file.

There's not too many that are as good with a file as a well set up chain grinder would do. I used to file them for years and got fairly good at it as long as the bar wasn't too terribly long. The grinder takes about 2-3 minutes and does a great job and you don't have to worry about the chain pulling to one side or the other..

 

[Philbert]

But, I only sharpen them once a year and I am absolutely terrible with a file.

Check out the 'Granberg File-N-Joint Revisited' thread:

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/granberg-file-n-joint-revisited.193630/

These could also be a good option for you. Less expensive, and more versatile.

Philbert

 

[HarleyT]

OK,Ok.....

Here is a close up of the bottom, and from the side.View attachment 199484View attachment 199485

Jeeesh, he sure took chitty pics!!!

 

[Stihl 041S]

Jeeesh, he sure took chitty pics!!!

Well what can you expect from that YaBo......

 

[RandyinTN]

Gotta buy me one of these Timberlines, maybe next month. I have an inexpensive grinder but the photos of chains I seen sharpened with this look better than what my grinder can do.

 

[CabinFever]

Check out the 'Granberg File-N-Joint Revisited' thread:

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/granberg-file-n-joint-revisited.193630/

These could also be a good option for you. Less expensive, and more versatile.

Philbert

I have one of those contraptions somewhere from about 30 years ago. I could never get the hang of it. If I remember correctly, the chain would flex too much or maybe it was the file guide that moved too much or something. At any rate, it didn't work well for me. I am going to try to find it when I get home tonight and see which one I have. After reading the thread that you referenced, I will give it another try before I make any major purchase.

 

[7sleeper]

The main cause when experiencing problems with the multitude of devices on the market is behind the Device.

7

 

[CabinFever]

The main cause when experiencing problems with the multitude of devices on the market is behind the Device.

7

I'm sure you're correct. My problem appears to be limited to using a round file. LOL

 

[Modifiedmark]

Hey @Philbert
I picked this up the other day because it looked interesting and wasn't sure if I had seen one before. Looks like the Timberline idea might have been born from this Gamm sharpener.

Instructions, order form and sales receipt came with it. It sold for $42 in 1981

 

[Philbert]

Looks like the Timberline idea might have been born from this Gamm sharpener.

Apparently, it was. Don't know the details, but here is an earlier thread on it:
http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/gamn-chain-sharpener.28508/

Also several mentions of it earlier in this thread (hard to scan almost 40 pages! - SEARCH 'Gamn' - this thread only),

This sharpener , or one that looks the same was first introduced in the early 1980's. It was called the Gamn chain sharpener.

Including a reference to a Mother Earth News article:
http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/chain-saw-sharpeners-zmaz81ndzraw

Philbert

 

[Modifiedmark]

Apparently, it was. Don't know the details, but here is an earlier thread on it:
http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/gamn-chain-sharpener.28508/

Also several mentions of it earlier in this thread (hard to scan almost 40 pages! - SEARCH 'Gamn' - this thread only),


Including a reference to a Mother Earth News article:
http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/chain-saw-sharpeners-zmaz81ndzraw

Philbert

If I get to come this weekend, I'll bring it with me for you to check it out. Probably send it home with you. I only gave $10 for it just out of curiosity.

 

[CabinFever]

Check out the 'Granberg File-N-Joint Revisited' thread:

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/granberg-file-n-joint-revisited.193630/

These could also be a good option for you. Less expensive, and more versatile.

Philbert

I rifled through some of my old stuff and found the file guide I got with my old Jonserud 49SP about 35 years ago.

It says "Fercad G.L. High Speed 75" on it. I found the photo below of the same one on the internet. I'll give it a try again.

 

[snoozeys]

I think i have used my timberline like twice since i bought it 2 years ago ... its gathering dust in the draw

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[RandyinTN]

What don't you like about the Timberline that is allowing it to sit unused?

 

[Nickatnite]

What don't you like about the Timberline that is allowing it to sit unused?

I have been looking for a decent sharpener for years and have yet to pony up for one. I have yet to see a design that works consistently. With that said I see that that the Timberline has the best design outside of the mounting block being made from aircraft grade aluminum. The design flaw I see is that over time and in my opinion within very few uses the carbide sharpener shaving the walls as it is repeatedly removed and reinserted will create an angle shift thus rendering a chain junk. I pay $5.00 a chain here in N.H, I just had 15 of them sharpened from as many years of use. Cost was $75.00 so I think I am well ahead of the game at this point.