About Carbide Chains for Chain Saws

About Carbide Chains for Chain Saws. Part of the series: Home Improvement Projects & Tools. Carbide chains for chain saws are a much harder, stronger steel, which better resists dulling and has a longer cutting life, but it cannot be sharpened with a standard file. Weigh the pros and cons of using a carbide chain with instructions from an experienced carpenter and construction specialist in this free video on power tools.

[@willieboy3011]

Thank you. You explained this well in roughly 1 minute. I think I will try this for one of my chain saws.

[@jonathanphillips2388]

They are the best and rarely need to be sharpened anyway!!! Never had to sharpen mine, its a beast!!! 😂

[@aaronhobart6223]

Ya I’m tired of buying chains and sharping them I really tempted to buy 2 carbide chains.. I do lawn care light tree work prob last a long time

[@user-tt5pz4wn1x]

Can a carbide bur metal cutting bit be used to sharpen this blade?