This video is a review of a common chainsaw sharpener that is available on E Bay.
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@traceyosterlind146 ай бұрын
'Not the worst piece of crap I've ever used' 😂😂😂 Thanks for reviewing the product. The ad was new to me. As a new user at age 60-something, it takes me Forever to sharpen a chain. Not sure this would speed me up.
@farminglifeaustralia67166 ай бұрын
Unfortunately its a one size fits all deal and that often means it does everything sort of, but nothing properly. John
@MD-if9kt Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience, nothing better than seeing a item actually being used for genuine appraisal not just some fake or paid review. Keep up the great vids John, I love watching you and Pat you are both fairdinkum .
@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I have used that sharpener a couple of times since the video and although it has a couple of things I don't like the chain does come up sharp. John
@wayneberry8703 Жыл бұрын
G’day John, I’ve always wondered about this sharpening unit, myself. Thanks for actually sharing your thoughts and experience with us.
@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын
I think most people interested in chainsaws have seen them. I like the concept that the chain has a stop and the grind length stays the same. Sadly because you have to re-set the devise up when you change sides one side is not necessarily the same as the other. John
@GawgaCracka9 ай бұрын
Been sharpening my chainsaws since I was a lad as my Grand Father taught me, now at 50 years old, I had considered buying this product simply because their boast was a uniformly sharpened chain in 3 minutes, watching your take on it, 3 minutes is a stretch, I believe. I'll stick with my ole file in the field, as 40 years of practice has me fairly proficient, and we either take several into the local machine shop, or use our electric sharpener at the shop on occasion, and just keep several chains on hand and swap em out in the bush when needed...great demo mate, thank you much.
@farminglifeaustralia67169 ай бұрын
I think that sums it up. I think they work but at the end of the day I don't think it will replace the file and a machine to get things back to even now and again. If you had no experience and you could work out how to use it maybe. John
@anthonyoverbee2049 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your insight on this sharpener. I have finally figured out how to round file, and after all the new ways to sharpen a chain, I think the round file is the go-to, in my opinion. Hey you take care and God bless!!
@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын
The old file is hard to beat. Thanks for watching and commenting. John
@paulwatson6547 ай бұрын
Thank you for the down under video presentation. Forest, MS USA.
@farminglifeaustralia67167 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. John
@dewarner12Ай бұрын
You did this video with a knock-off of the original Timberline Chain Sharpener. The actual Timberline is higher quality and can sharpen a chain to be extremely sharp and uniform on both sides. One does not have to reset the device to sharpen both sides of the chain. You can just move the carbide back and forth through the corresponding port for each new tooth. This device allow you to sharpen a chain (depending on length) in about 10-12 minutes. The Timberline company provides technical support and sells a full range of extra parts for different size chains. It is a highly valuable tool for chain sharpening.
@farminglifeaustralia6716Ай бұрын
This is a cheap Chinese knock off. John
@aussiefarmer8741 Жыл бұрын
Good vid John. I have the electric type on a stand up at head height when i'm standing, so I don't have to bend over. works well for me. I got 1 of these saws after your review. It's not a bad saw but as sharp as the chain is they don't cut as fast as I would like. I think the 3.25 chain cutting tooth is a bit small. I prefer the 3/8 They remove more each cut. However I have a few different size saws. This 1 does the intermediate general cutting. Good review. Reguards Dave
@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your input Dave. The saw I have found has been reliable and reasonably light and a good size smaller saw. The Perla Barb 70 cc saw has heaps more guts but is a bigger saw and heavier. John
@dungteller367 Жыл бұрын
Thanks good explanation.
@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. John
@sysmith9910 Жыл бұрын
As a "backyarder", I occasionally collect firewood in the bush, using my trusty Stihl 034 AV Super. I sharpen it using one of those Stihl file & guide kits, ( which you probably have ). As a novice it seems to work fairly well for me, It may not be as accurate as a proper machine shop sharpener, but I have no complaints, it does the trick for me. cheers.
@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын
Yes they are fine. Because I have this channel I try most new things that come along and report on my findings. As long as they don't cost an arm and a leg. I figure if I am wondering about something, other like minded viewers are as well. Thanks for watching and commenting. John
@ChileExpatFamily Жыл бұрын
For me it has always been speed out in the field. We used to have an electric one that plugged into the battery on the truck. It sharpened well but the BURRS wore out fast and it was useless. They should have sent 100 burrs along with the tool. Now I just use a file. Jim
@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын
I had one of those battery ones and found the same thing. I use a file out in the paddock and true the chain up on a machine when they need it. John
@gregs6929 ай бұрын
Has your final review come out on this product yet. Love your videos.
@farminglifeaustralia67169 ай бұрын
Not yet still mucking around with it. John
@jurtimmermans148611 ай бұрын
I use the sharpener after I have used à normal file 3 or 4 times. That works well. Thanks Pat.
@farminglifeaustralia671611 ай бұрын
I will give that a go. John
@nadronco93125 ай бұрын
loved the video mate.
@farminglifeaustralia67165 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton! John
@sjoshuan Жыл бұрын
Cheers I wondered about these too! I think I’ll just stick with a file for now though.
@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын
I would It did work but not that easy to set up. John
@marksherrill933711 ай бұрын
I bought one and the chain cuts to one side. Thought it was operator error and tried a dozen times but the chain always cut to one side and finally gave up.
@rickrick789510 күн бұрын
You have to readjust from one angle to the other because different width bars change the geometry of the cutting angles.😊
@farminglifeaustralia67169 күн бұрын
Yes and thats one of its problems design flaws. John
@drmikeyb12 ай бұрын
Just a Timberline knock off. Just found your channel. Thank you for your help on this sharpener. Take care
@farminglifeaustralia67162 ай бұрын
Yes and not a good knock off. John
@spiritoflightsАй бұрын
Great video I've contemplated buying that sharpener thankyou for such a thorough concise review and explanation of it's use, Great job John and good news for me i bit the bullet and bought the 70 cc perlabarb today chillin out havin a few vb's watching your videos ,life's good even when it's shit my dear old Dad told me life is what you make it's somewhat hard when I feel my only trusting friend is my old cat This old school Aussie is not dead yet although we are a dying breed thamks for being you a nice genuine old school fella hard to find these days All the best , Take care mate 🤠
@spiritoflightsАй бұрын
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@farminglifeaustralia6716Ай бұрын
Thanks for that. Australia is not what it was. But some of us are. John
@junglejobs95903 ай бұрын
I use a 12 volt chain sharpener. Works a treat even my 18 year old son can use it.
@farminglifeaustralia67163 ай бұрын
I have a 12 volt sharpener with a little round grindstone and it works ok every now and then I need to even up the chain in a machine. Same as with a file. John
@devriescustomleather1109 Жыл бұрын
I kinda like that wire job I never saw it done that way.
@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын
Its pretty common around here. John
@jamesharris6902 ай бұрын
I would have filed the rakers a bit more. That was slinging dust.
@farminglifeaustralia67162 ай бұрын
Yes you are right. John
@kevindecker944427 күн бұрын
You bought a Chinese knockoff. The Timberline video I watched had the guy sharpening both sides of the chain without having to set the device back up. He rotated the handle clockwise for both teeth as I think it does not matter.
@farminglifeaustralia671623 күн бұрын
Yes the timberline sharpener is where the chinese got the idea from I would guess. John
@tomsteginga25069 ай бұрын
Mine failed. The chain teeth wouldn't clear the body.. Great video all the same👍
@farminglifeaustralia67169 ай бұрын
I am not surprised the basic concept is good and apparently you can buy a good quality one made in the US these are a cheap knock off. Mine is still going. They should have different ones for different size chain. John
@ashleydavies99825 ай бұрын
Couldn't you cut a propper file to size and cut a notch for the set screw
@farminglifeaustralia67165 ай бұрын
I think there are a few things other than you have mentioned that are a bit of a problem. John
@rroe57182 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to show this sharpener in action. Always wondered about these. Good points and bad to this unit. Uniformity is the greatest point. Chinese carbide is the worst point and does wear quickly which means cost in continually replacing these. I'm wondering if using the jig for uniformity and using a regular chainsaw file to actually do the sharpening?? Bushing may wear quick though if not hardened. Lot's of potential here with this unit, but needs further "tweaking". Thanks Again...Very helpful.
@farminglifeaustralia67162 ай бұрын
The idea has potential and could be good if it was made for a certain size chain and not a one size fits all. Like a lot of Chinese knock offs not enough attention to detail. I am using a file with a guide and every now and then put the chains on a proper grinder. This seems about the best for me. John
@geraldtabu7923 Жыл бұрын
Electric saws have not hit the market here very rare.
@brandonblankenship5293Ай бұрын
Very good video
@farminglifeaustralia6716Ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching. John
@brandonblankenship5293Ай бұрын
Have you used it much? If so, has it worked or do you prefer using something else?
@farminglifeaustralia6716Ай бұрын
@@brandonblankenship5293 No I have not used it only a few times until I realised its faults. Nowadays I use a file for several sharpening s then I put the chain on a machine that trues it all up. Then the file in between. John
@brandonblankenship5293Ай бұрын
@@farminglifeaustralia6716 thanks
@johnussss Жыл бұрын
Push down while tightening the tool onto the bar, one of the biggest mistakes when sharpening these things is cutting into the cutting surface too high, you need to cut downwards a small amount while cutting into the surface and turn the handle so it cuts the lower point first, exiting the cutting tooth at the top of the tooth, opposite to the direction you chose for most of the video, then check the guides are not too high.
@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын
Ok I will have a look at that. So far it seems to sharpen the saw really sharp. John
@winterradicallds8353 Жыл бұрын
Best chain saw sharpener Ive found but only if its a Timberline made in the USA not the cheap nock off"s from china they made them look the same beware
@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын
I did know about the Timberline and that it had a good reputation. I wondered about the chinese knock-offs and saw such widely different reviews that I thought I would have a look. John
@uncouthboy8028 Жыл бұрын
Sharpening saw blades is one of those things I just hate doing. Local shop doesn't charge me much so I have them sharpen it. Do any of the trees grow straight in Australia? They all seem knobby.
@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын
For us getting someone to sharpen our saws is not really an option. Yes we do have some strait trees but as you said a lot of crooked ones. John
@daviddyessii112619 күн бұрын
You can tell by the fine shavings that it's not sharp at all. It cuts even but very dull.
@farminglifeaustralia671615 күн бұрын
The Chinese sharpeners have a few problems. John
@scottthompson922010 ай бұрын
You do not have to set up for other side don’t no what you done but mine does both sides without moving it
@farminglifeaustralia671610 ай бұрын
Thanks for that I have tried several times. I wonder weather the chain size is an issue. I will check it out. John
@johnelliott45215 ай бұрын
Bit of a pain but it works.
@farminglifeaustralia67165 ай бұрын
It works but in the long run I don't think its a good thing. John
@garyhaslam5735 Жыл бұрын
why don't they make these thing's simple to use.i got one you put the blade in and run the saw.that it done.i don't think you are getting all my comment's .don't know why.hope you are both well.stay safe. gary.
@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary. I think you may be right about the comments. Anyway I got this one. Hope you are safe and well. John
@larstellАй бұрын
Before I bought mine (little different) I didn't find any reviews. Now they show up every day. 😂 I didn't like it, too complicated.
@farminglifeaustralia6716Ай бұрын
I don't like mine much either. John
@rwhirsch7 ай бұрын
i don't think they're carbide but rather diamond impregnated.
@farminglifeaustralia67167 ай бұрын
I am not sure. John
@ClickinChicken Жыл бұрын
You're awesome John. I plagiarized your expression, greatest invention since boot laces recently. Twice! Criminal intent... lol My Dad's electric chain saw sharpener broke. I go in box, it's half a file. Blox! I borrowed my neighbor's file. There are different thicknesses for teeth! I'm suspicious of China all way round. The Stihl has a good sharpener. Cutting wood is like pouring concrete. should be fun. But not for some when it's a HAVE TO for heat. Your friend0brian
@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын
We don't cut wood for heat much only for about a month in winter but we use wood to cook and heat our hot water. Even that amount can get to be a bit of a chore at times especially like at the moment when we have had about 7 days of fine weather since January the 1st I don't mind getting it when its fine but I hate it when its wet. We could change over to some other sort of fuel and get rid of the wood stove like 99% of people but I can't see that happening. John
@ClickinChicken Жыл бұрын
@@farminglifeaustralia6716 hmm, sounds like Vietnam there. rain shower. I call Vietnam here the pissing rain more like mist in the fall. *globe. Latitude 47 Norther Hemisphere.
@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын
@@ClickinChicken Pat just added up the rain for JAN and FEB 35 inches. We are 18.5 south LAT. John
@ClickinChicken Жыл бұрын
@@farminglifeaustralia6716 Jesus! We get Summer, maybe two or three occasions , with 3+".
@farminglifeaustralia6716 Жыл бұрын
@@ClickinChicken Usually we average between 40 to 50 inches a year. John
@conmanumber16 ай бұрын
Only one angle. Doesn't cater for hardwood.
@farminglifeaustralia67166 ай бұрын
No it has a few problems. John
@flintmcrock6362 ай бұрын
I purchased one of these devices, the instructions are shit ! You seam to have much more complete instructions than I do.
@farminglifeaustralia67162 ай бұрын
I looked up a lot of information from others as well as the information that came with the thing. The more I think about the sharpener the more short comings it has. John
@anneroberts157 ай бұрын
I just purchased one and they rubbish
@farminglifeaustralia67167 ай бұрын
I am about to do a video on what I think after having a good think about it. John
@davesteinberg4175 ай бұрын
Junk to much slop no matter how you adjust it don't waste your money
@farminglifeaustralia67165 ай бұрын
Yeah there is a lot of things wrong with them. I need to do an update now I have tried it a few times. John