Stihl FG2 Bench Mount Filing Guide

[Majorpayne]

Ok so I bit the bullet and order me an FG2 sharpener. I called 3 local Stihl dealers and all 3 quoted me $159 so I went with the closest one. It should be here thursday. Pretty expensive but figure it will pay for itself over time. I can't wait to get her set up and start sharpening.

Do you have some good files such as Save Edge? I ordered my files from Edge and Engine. You will be happy with the file guide.

 

[Tzed250]

If you're anything like me your face will hurt from grinning when you finish the first chain.

 

[Majorpayne]

If you're anything like me your face will hurt from grinning when you finish the first chain.

You got that right.

 

[FATGUY]

seems to me that owning one of these is like owning a 4 X 4. It's only the guys who never had one that say you don't need one. I love mine (actually both truck and FG-2)

 

[Freakingstang]

I had my new local dealer order me one at dealer cost. I think it was 129 and some change.... I too had been eyeballing them for awhile and don't really care for the grinder..

 

[hammer0419]

I had my new local dealer order me one at dealer cost. I think it was 129 and some change.... I too had been eyeballing them for awhile and don't really care for the grinder..

I tried the grinder route and butchered the hell out of some chains!!! I have a new 12 pack of Pferd files to have at it.

 

[Tzed250]

I tried the grinder route and butchered the hell out of some chains!!! I have a new 12 pack of Pferd files to have at it.

That is one of the great things about the FG2, you are in complete control of the removal of material.

 

[cutforfun]

There is a fg2 in portland on cl today for 75 bucks I already have one

 

[cowroy]

There is a fg2 in portland on cl today for 75 bucks I already have one

Have some rep man! I am sending him the money tomorrow!

 

[cutforfun]

Have some rep man! I am sending him the money tomorrow!

sweet did you get the stihl tach also?

 

[cowroy]

sweet did you get the stihl tach also?

No, but I wouldn't have been able to get it anyway after a recent saw purchase and the guide, my saw fund is pretty low, but thanks again for the heads up!

 

[cowroy]

sweet did you get the stihl tach also?

He made me a deal and I got the tach too! I didn't really get the details on the tach and wanted to wait till I got them here so I could put up pics, but just wanted to say I got the tach too! I will for sure post pics when they get here.

 

[cutforfun]

sweet, now get to tuning and sharping chains

 

[treefrog359]

Fg2

i have a FG2 and i love it. it has saved me a ton of money getting chains sharppened.:msp_thumbup:

 

[KenJax Tree]

My dealer told me $170 for an FG2 is that about right? What is everyone else paying?

 

[Majorpayne]

My dealer told me $170 for an FG2 is that about right? What is everyone else paying?

That is in the ballpark. You won't regret buying it when you use it on the first chain and see how good it looks.

 

[Tzed250]

That is in the ballpark. You won't regret buying it when you use it on the first chain and see how good it looks.

...or how well it cuts!

 

[cowroy]

The suspense is killing me! The fella in OR was supposed to mail mine out Wednesday so it might not make it before Christmas

 

[Philbert]

The suspense is killing me! The fella in OR was supposed to mail mine out Wednesday so it might not make it before Christmas

Bad sign. Just forward on to me and I will cover the shipping.

Philbert

 

[mr.finn]

I checked amazon and it was $197, that seems expensive.