TIMBERLINE OR STIHL FG2 CHAIN SHARPENER

[ncsawguy]

I was wondering which one was better. I got a chance to get an stihl fg2 sharpener. or is the timberline sharpener better or is it not worth it or just put money towards and electric one. any opinions appreciated. thanks

 

[DavdH]

the timberline sharpener is better, but more $$$$.

 

[Duane(Pa)]

Snag that FG-2!

 

[srb08]

If I had a chance to get an FG2, I'd buy it.

 

[Raganr]

If you don't want the fg2 please pm me the contact info of the seller.

 

[ncsawguy]

which one does a better job./ the fg2 around 230.00 that's why I asked.

 

[ReggieT]

Hey, what about the Oregon PowerSharp...the bar mounted sharpener?
Looks pretty nifty...

 

[Duane(Pa)]

That's kind of a collectors item price. The FG2 is a very versatile tool and can be adapted easily to lots of different chains, in different stages of tooth life. The Timberline looks more fussy to adjust, but this is a guess since I don't own one. I think you could get a pretty respectable electric for that price, but you will be getting a grinder, not a file guide and there is a difference.

 

[ncsawguy]

which one better to get grinder or file guide. I don't know

 

[nmurph]

I thought the FG2 was D/C.

 

[ncsawguy]

it is my friend. it going to take something to get one but I think I can. but my question is the fg2 better than the timberline. or should I save more money and buy a chain grinder.

 

[Duane(Pa)]

How many chains are you going to sharpen, and how often? Are they all the same size?

 

[ncsawguy]

many different kinds sometime right many. my friends all come to me for there saw sharpening. I usually have a couple a week. mainly me I use the stihl rsc .325 and .375. all same guage mostly 050 but some 0.063 and .043 too. thanks for information.

 

[memory]

How long are the chains you are sharpening? If you don't have the patience to hand file every chain then I would get a quality grinder. I know someone that has a Oregon 511 grinder and that is all he uses to sharpen his chains and is more than happy with it. He says it is much quicker than hand filing and takes most of the guess work out of it.

After looking online at the FG2, that looks to be more expensive than the Timberline. I myself have the Timberline and I am on the fence about it. I have not had very good results with it for two reasons. One is I was using the wrong size cutter for my Stihl 3/8 chain. I was supposed to be using a 13/64 cutter but it turns out they sent me a 7/32 cutter, one size too big. The tube for the cutter was labeled correctly, the company just put the wrong size cutter in there. I never did notice it since I never measured it. Second, I believe I was setting it up wrong. There is a pretty good learning curve with the Timberline.

 

[ncsawguy]

most of them are in the 18-20 Inch range. mine are 25,28. and 36. I just want to be consistant. I believe jigs are the way to go.

 

[Duane(Pa)]

Have you watched the videos on the Timberline site? It is a very precise tool and will get a nice result. I just think the setup time for different chains all the time would really bog you down. If you had all 3/8 .050 on every saw you own, then it would be easier to justify. I would look for a bar mount file guide (Granberg File-N-Joint) way cheaper than an FG2. If you come to the conclusion filing sucks, then look for a grinder. If you conclude that filing is the only way to get the edge you seek, then hunt down a FG2 at a price you can afford. If your buddies are bringing you rocked chains, get a grinder. Filing is for lesser damaged chains. Hope this helps some, it will boil down to personal taste in the end.

 

[ncsawguy]

yes it does I thought about it. If it was just my stuff I keep everything the same. but im one of those nice guys who does things for people. set up isn't a big deal I do things like that everyday. who knows. thank you for your help

 

[cutforfun]

i would buy they fg2 i have had mine for over two years and love it, you can not compare it to the grandberg file-n-joint. I have not used the timberline but it seams to get alot of mixed reviews