timberline sharpener

[MEdooGuide]

I was thinking about buying a timberline sharpener. Anyone have any experience with one?

 

[heyduke]

There are already some timberline threads. use the search box. there's a wealth of information. that said, you won't find many negatives. the biggest complaint is the cost. used properly it will put a sharper-than-new edge on your chains. buy some extra burrs. you'll likely screw up the first one, then learn to slow down.

only other comment i have is, timberline's customer service is excellent.

good luck

 

[Fifelaker]

Santa brought me one for Christmas. There is a bit of a learning curve but it works very well. I am still on my first bit. As said above service is top notch.

 

[Currently]

I was thinking about buying a timberline sharpener. Anyone have any experience with one?

http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/180488.htm

Here you go ...

Are you from northern Massachusetts or Northern Maine? :msp_biggrin:

I'm originally from the County.

 

[memory]

Personally, I think they are worth the money. Like most people will say, it does take a little bit of learning.

 

[MEdooGuide]

http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/180488.htm

Here you go ...

Are you from northern Massachusetts or Northern Maine? :msp_biggrin:

I'm originally from the County.

Not quite the county but I do live north of bangor.

 

[Hinerman]

I hate to talk about something I have not used; but, I was considering this tool also. I read this review on one of our sponsor's (Treestuff.com) website Tree Stuff - Timberline Chainsaw Sharpener

I decided to buy the Swedish (Husqy) rollers with Save Edge files...I have no regrets. I should have bought these products a long time ago. A few things that steered me away from Timberline were: the cost of the tool (excluding the cutters), getting the tool set up correctly and maintaining it, and $20 for replaceable carbide cutters/files. From what I have read though, the Timberline, when used correctly, is an outstanding chain sharpening tool.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Santa brought me one for Christmas. There is a bit of a learning curve but it works very well. I am still on my first bit. As said above service is top notch.

You have to wonder what would happen if you took two chains, both really dull, and sharpened one with a professional disk grinder and one with a Timberline. Now mount the chains on two identical saws...

My guess is that a third, file-sharpened chain would outcut both of them but require twice the time and effort. The Timberline-sharpened chain would come in second, but not my much. So, it's a matter of choice.

On the other hand, a guy with a Timberline told me at a GTG that he can use it to beat any file-sharpened chain because hand sharpening can never be as consistent as the Timberline. otstir:

 

[DSS]

They put on a nice edge. Takes a while to learn but its worth it, especially for somebody who isn't that great with a file.

The cutters seem like they will last a long time. I don't use it much, I'd rather hand file but its a useful tool.