How to use the best and easiest Stihl 2 in 1 chainsaw sharpener

[@RunBikeMike]

If you want a closer look checkout my other channel. I did another video on how to use this sharpener. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXuTk2qJmrl4oc0 Buy a sharpener here: amzn.to/3IkDn6h

[@bigwho1]

Well I'm a brand newbie and this video didn't help me at all you didn't get zeroed in on exactly what you're doing The symbols on the side make no sense to me and the instructions they gave were completely worthless

[@reboundish]

Wow! this is the first time I didn’t have to fast forward 15 minutes from instructors brag about themselves! You got right to the point making the job easy &

[@RunBikeMike]

Awesome happy to help. 👍🏻

[@dregsta]

But I like it when they brag

[@inspectorjavert5563]

lmfao so true. like steve's small engines lmfao.

[@inspectorjavert5563]

"hey guys xxchainsawking69xx here, coming at you live with another video about the stihl sharpener. but before i get started here's a word from our sponsors. alright we're back but before we get started i just want to brag a little bit how about great I am"

[@nealmcbaggins127]

My thoughts excatly!

[@keithwallace-bi6xr]

I have never sharpened a chain before, and after watching the video I went out spent 4 or 5 minutes tops mounting the saw in my vise & running thru all the teeth. A very dull chain burned more than cut before zipped thru a log & left really long nice shaving. Awesome outcome.

[@lesteraizlewood8457]

I have owned chain saws for around 50 years. I always used a filing jig and have always been quite proud of how good my saw always cut. I bought one of these new 2 in 1 sharpeners and used it for the first time this weekend. Wow, it exceeded all my expectations in ease of use, quick to do a touch up and improved the cutting ability of the chain by a lot more than I could have imagined. All this on Australian Jarrah which is a true hardwood. The best investment I have made in ages.

[@lindsey607]

Your post says a lot Boss.

[@joshlower1]

If you need a jig or this abomination of a tool to get a chainsaw sharp you have no business with a chainsaw.

[@lesteraizlewood8457]

@@joshlower1 Are you a chainsaw hero?? Just wondering ....

[@D70340]

@@lesteraizlewood8457 🤣🤣🤣

[@billyvice1520]

​​@@joshlower1 all I have gotta say is MONEY TALKS and much more important than some strangers opinion on the internet 😆 Like a customer is gonna care how you sharpen your chainsaw. Lol You just don't know how dumb what you said sounds, you need to listen to yourself 😂😂

[@tymb278]

Wow-- pretty impressive demonstration. Concise, to the point, AND you even "duck" the music under the voice! Thumbs up.

[@tjerrion1885]

This is the best tool file i have ever used. I can go from a dead chain to it cutting like butter in 5 min. I HIGHLY recommend.

[@alquinn3562]

I use this tool. supporting the saw at the rear is an excellent suggestion. Love the tool. great video

[@Phil_Goodman]

Thank yu so much for sharing this! Finally had to sharpen my chain saw and i was so confused on how to use this sharpened until you demonstrated!

[@Terri_Stauffer]

I used to watch my father get frustrated at sharpening chains so I just bought new ones all the time. I really wasn’t using chainsaw that much. But now I cut wood for fireplace. I will say after some apprehension due to price I decided to give it a try. So easy to use and chain cuts like new. Thank you

[@RBnPA]

Thanks for the video! Just picked up sharpener. The instructions are a little worse then horrible! How you put saw on vice and determined the chain size were especially helpful! Wish you would have zoomed in on tooth before and after but still a huge help.

[@Canopus68]

On most bars that I use the size of the chain is engraved or stamped into the bar. For example if there's a 3/8s stamped on the bar, that is the size of the chain, the size of the file and the 2in1. The 3/8s is also printed on the tool package. The only thing you need to do is turn vice to a comfortable angle and make sure the chain doesn't hit the threaded shaft that closes and opens the jaws. Depend on the size of the saw and bar you may want to put a block under the body of the saw to raise it up and make it fairly level. I hope this helps.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

The file teeth are cut at an angle and are designed to cut while pushing the saw in only one direction. Normally that is pushing away from your body to cut.

[@erikwalsh5653]

You are correct. That's how Stihl says to use the file.

[@howner501]

I been using one of these for a year, they are brilliant. Make sure you get the right sharpener for your chain size, as there are different sizes. money well spent.

[@troymclean9301]

This is exactly what I was looking for. I was trying to better under the benefits of using this tool over just a round file. Thanks!

[@michaelmashburn6068]

Thanks for the short instructional vid... I didn't have time to watch the other 15 minute video I saw on KZbin

[@RunBikeMike]

You bet. That is the exact reason I wanted to make it short. It seemed like all the others were just too long. I wanted to get right to the point.

[@user-SahmJuanElse]

I sharpened my saw INCORRECTLY and will use your technique to do it again. I have a bench vice and the sharpening tool. Great video. Thanks for your straightforward approach.

[@rodgarnett9062]

Well done, thanks, to the point and no wasted time.

[@tzerambo3140]

This tool works really well I just used it today and after using it the chain cut faster than when it was brand new.

[@bltefft]

Nice video, thanks for taking the time to make it. I just ordered one for my small battery-power Stihl 120. It's chain is a 1/4 inch picco chain, so I ordered that 2 in 1 sharpener.

[@theprodigal1969]

How does the power in the battery powered saw compare vs the gas engine? I've been toying the with idea of purchasing a battery powered saw

[@bltefft]

@@theprodigal1969 - no comparison, the gas powered saw is much more powerful, but the ease of use is what sold me on the battery powered one. I'm an light leg amputee and work from a wheelchair, or sitting in my golf cart, making the battery powered saw just right for me. I don't cut long enough the run the battery down, I keep it topped off so that when I want to use it, it's ready.

[@toddhmalz8245]

It's almost like comparing a pellet gun to a deer rifle🙂

[@monicakarmasnyen6255]

Thank you so much, finally a shorter but really good video on how I can use this 2 in 1 sharpener for the first time!! This is by far the best sharpener ever 😍

[@RunBikeMike]

Thank you and I am happy you found it helpful.

[@noelickes6061]

I just borrowed my neighbors stihl sharpener.works excellent and I just ordered one on Amazon.

[@D70340]

Don`t complain when they send you one that somebody returned after they either used it, or find out its a cheap chyneez knock off of what Stihl makes.

[@stayright]

Watching on my lunch break. Thanks for making the rest of my day easier!

[@tipsovr2626]

I just got this sharpener and after watching your video, I actually have no questions on how to use it. Nice job!

[@RunBikeMike]

Awesome

[@RunBikeMike]

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[@Canopus68]

I love this tool. The only down side is you have to buy the right gauge for your saw. I have four chain saws. Two are different eras of the same saw so that's one tool. The other two are different so I need two tools. My big Sthil takes the longest, it has a 25 inch bar on it. I don't understand why you are pulling back on the tool. Did you turn the files around? Files only work in one direction. I use a plastic scrubby pad to clean the files. Over time the tiny chips can build up on the files and keep from cutting as well as they should. Over all a good demonstration.

[@JoeandAngie]

One cannot tell, but he isn't putting pressure both ways...he lifts up

[@OvGraphics]

RB Mike. Looks like you just moved into your shop. Way too fresh, new, and neat. Ha! I don't need to sharpen my Echo very often but when I do I need a refresher on my beloved Stihl Sharpener. (Sling chips...not sawdust!) I double ditto all the great comments below. You did an OUTSTANDING job! 5 Stars! Just great! Thanks! Your bestest fan in Alabam, Norm

[@RunBikeMike]

Haha thanks Norm. It was new around the time of making that video. Sling chips I love that saying.

[@OvGraphics]

@@RunBikeMike You THE man! Woof!

[@jesseblanchette6861]

Nice vid man! So to the point and clear. Much appreciated!

[@martinschulz9381]

I use a traditional file with a guide, but I'm considering one these. The biggest thing you've shown me is that I need to clean up and organize the work bench in my shop.

[@usd25674]

Yep , me to. LOL

[@Comeatmeow]

Thanks mate, for the instruction. I got to do mine in the next few days. Sounds like a lot of people enjoy it too!

[@alanblyde8502]

Great demo mate, succinct straight to the point (pardon the pun) 👌🇦🇺

[@Halenrocks5150]

Best video on KZbin explaining clearly how to use this sharpener! Well done sir!

[@stevegraves2968]

Great to the point video. I too use this tool, simple and effective. Was looking for a video to share with a friend.

[@bryanbatts]

Amazing sharpener. I have had one for years. I finally used it. Wow it lowered through wood awesome.

[@patrickkasper2776]

Thank you it was nice to have you walk through step-by-step appreciate your video.

[@antoniahammond]

Fantastic vid. Very clear on how to use the sharpening tool

[@RunBikeMike]

Thanks 👍

[@YourDadVR]

Thank you 🙏 I wasn’t sure how to use this sharpener. I lost the instructions & was kind of lost.

[@RunBikeMike]

You are welcome. I am happy it helped you out. Thanks for watching 😊

[@Bo-tt8cy]

Thank you. It couldn't be difficult but as a new chainsaw owner i want to do it right from the beginning. Cheers

[@kennyhutcheson4963]

Thanks for the presentation, I'll have a go it now with confidence !

[@dbm7121]

Thanks for the video. I just bought one and was having trouble figuring it out. Gonna try it out right now!

[@dgriffin6074]

Very professionally done. Thank you.

[@tragikk03]

hand file by someone who knows what they're doing is without a question going to get a better performing chain, but this might be useful for homeowners wanting a quick touch up

[@rw7594]

When I first used this it took a few seconds to orient it correctly so the flat file sits on the raker. Simple to use tool.

[@justinmccauslin9363]

Perfect! I sharpen mine the same exact way. I use a 3/8 though.

[@sportbikeguy9875]

0.325 is your chain pitch, that doesn't tell you what size tool you need, you need to know the file size, Stihl measures it in millimeters, the ms261c is a 4.8mm for example, the ms170 is a 4mm

[@DarkSim77]

Fast and to the point. TY!

[@hksjoshua]

I find when I use the 2 in 1 sharpener I have go back and get the gullet as the 2 in 1 files high on the tooth in my application.

[@SSTYardServices]

Thanks. I needed this today.

[@RunBikeMike]

Happy to help!

[@x.breadbox.x]

Really appreciate this video, I feel more confident now :)

[@chrisburson1842]

Nice concise demo, thank you.

[@aluminumfalcon55]

Excellent instruction. Thanks.

[@jean-marcberube7610]

Best investment I did for sharpening my saw recommended !

[@tymb278]

Good demonstration. Thanks.

[@vannyvann1]

Peeps doing this always seem to use a sharpie or similar. I use Tipex, it is so much easier to see!

[@billd3483]

Thank you soo much. Just what I needed. Thumbs up to you.

[@HillCountryPrepper]

Super helpful. Thanks

[@WowRixter]

Hi Mike, thanks for the helpful video. I picked up one of these units today. Do I need to rotate the round files at all so that they wear evenly?

[@RunBikeMike]

That would be a good idea. I think I will do that to mine the next time I use it.

[@joelrausch4824]

I had the exact same thought

[@D70340]

Rotate the files at every sharpening episode.

[@BarrySumpter]

Unbelievable! Insanely simple! Thanks heaps for the vid! Too cool!

[@OneSkiWonder]

Wish there was a video like this for sharpening a chain with one of those chisels with three 45 degree angles. Forgot what that is called, but I have used them in them in the past and the hardest wood cuts like a hot knife through butter and stays sharp all day.

[@mygmail6053]

Great video. Too the point and informative.

[@moosebrandon8665]

I got mine did my chain the first time and said this is the best thing since sliced bread

[@clarencepatrick9720]

Great informative video

[@joshua7999]

Thanks for the demonstration. I got this thing without knowing anything about it. Okay real question, how do you keep your workbench from being over cluttered?

[@FredFlintstone21]

I have same problem. Spend a couple hours cleaning my bench and other projects move in and bench loads up. Gotta stay on top of it! Not always easy with busy life!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ideal thanks

[@mikegreene9215]

Thanks for posting. I noticed you either pulled the sharpener towards you or you did a combination of push and pull. I've only been cutting for a few years but everything I have read or heard has always been to push away from you. I've got this very sharpener wondering your thoughts on this?

[@RunBikeMike]

I am really not sure what is better. I could see with a normal file a push would make more since. I could be wrong but with this tool I think either way as long as you only go the same direction on the tooth you should be fine. I don’t do a ton of cutting only a few times a year and I have had good luck either direction with this sharpener. It is so nice and super fast to use.

[@JonJon-uk5qb]

the file will only cut (good) one way. moving in one direction usually pushing away, wear safety glass and leather gloves when doing this. using a combo of push and pull doesn't do your chain any good, DONT DO THAT. this is a good tool though.

[@nicklopez5298]

I can say many blades different as for a sling knife old timer taught me push with grindstone one side of a blade and pull on the other side. As for saw blade I see the one direction purpose. I imagine the pitch good to see to get correct.

[@kerrywilliamson4870]

always file away from yourself.

[@berean77]

Harbor Freight organizer bin as a support! I have the same one.

[@RunBikeMike]

Yep 👍🏻 multi use and a great price 😄

[@brianb.2857]

Appreciate the video! Thanks!

[@nathanmcgrath6964]

Hey man, just picked one of these up and figured I'd checkout how people use them. You may want to consider moving that air tool or blocking the fitting when you're filing or gringing in that vise

[@RunBikeMike]

Yeah that air tool is always in my way. I really should move it. I want to get a bigger vice.

[@opalfox7673]

Massive thanks from a 20 year old female who was handed a chainsaw for the first time and then left alone at work

[@RunBikeMike]

You are super welcome. 😊

[@LeSedici]

What kind of employer just throws an extremely dangerous tool to someone without training/certifying them on it first? 😰

[@D70340]

@@LeSedici Back when we use to USE common sense in our country, on the job training was just that. You either had common sense, or you were just dumb. Alot of DUMB, today. I`ve lived many decades where the boss would hand you any tool, dangerous, or not, told me to go figure it out. Common sense should kick in when you are over your head. With this country so dumbed down today, i don`t think we should be even handing out pencils anymore without training in how they are supposed to be used, today!

[@billstortz5046]

Is it important to try to keep all the cutting teeth about the same size, thus try to cut that same amount from each tooth?

[@RunBikeMike]

Yeah. I try to do the same number of strokes for each tooth

[@894runa]

How do you keep the right file angle to the cutter with these types of sharpeners? Looks like all you can do is eyeball the plastic handle edge and try and keep it parallel with the bar?

[@MellowPuffNZ]

Awesome video, thank you very much.

[@brianmiller1098]

Awesome video

[@projet2907]

With the 2 in one tool, What if the rakers are too high the first place, does it bother the gullet and sharpening of the tooth? Thank you for this video!

[@RunBikeMike]

I would recommend filing down your takers if you know they are too high. But I am not 100% sure if it would cause an issue. I have been using the 2 in 1 on new chains that have only been sharpened by it.

[@projet2907]

@@RunBikeMike Thank You! ☀️

[@cubsfan696]

Good video

[@gregbrassington2120]

They work great👍

[@davisrf9999]

Great tool. One question to anybody here: when he reversed the angle to do the opposite teeth, it appeard (?) that he was going back and forth with the file, vs. only pulling it for the first set of teeth. Do I still just pull, or push and pull , when I do the second round??

[@Rob-xz6uv]

...just the one direction.

[@ericscottstevens]

They make only one .325 so that is clear cut so to speak. When you get into the 3/8 then they have two versions to research..

[@skippersautomotive]

Great video

[@patrickkasper2776]

Thanks

[@JasonSmith-mk7up]

Thanks so much for posting. I just wanted to watch somebody run through it once before I go for it. Maybe I will be the odd person out, but I think the music just served to distract. I really don't think you need any at all. It seems like a chainsaw video would work better with, say, country music, or maybe even some heavy metal. That music sounds more like the kind of music that should be playing in the background while Brittany shows me how to blend my eyeshadow, which is of course where I'm headed next. Thanks again Mike.

[@rameshpram1444]

Thank you brother

[@tboneproductions2453]

Thanx. The picture directions show the saw turned 180 degrees after filing in one direction.I assume that’s so your not using the same round file ?

[@RunBikeMike]

I would guess that is correct. I try to make sure I am using both files the same amount.

[@chrisdomenici9107]

How many chains can you sharpen before you have to replace the files?

[@D70340]

Depends mostly what quality file you buy. Garbage files won`t last past the first sharpening. I`m still using a 10 year old Stihl file on my saw.

[@EricTheCamel]

I have still not been able to find information about the angle on these tools. Are they set at 25 deg or 30 deg or something else. And what is the depth on the rakers. My chain is .025 depth and I wouldn't want it filing them down too deep.

[@barclaysauers255]

Why 2 round files? Are you filing 2 cutter teeth and the depth guide on the same stroke?

[@RunBikeMike]

Two round because the sharpener has two sides. A flat file is in the middle for the rakers.

[@johnbower9485]

In your opinion does this tool do a better job than an electric chain sharpener? Thanks for the video

[@RunBikeMike]

I have not used an electric one but I do know with this one I can sharpen my chain in a few minutes which is super nice.

[@kobe1901]

Great vid!

[@moochythecat3435]

Use soft brass shoes on the steel jaws of your vise...

[@peterthespaceman.p.j.f.3067]

Thank's much appreciated

[@challenlittlechief9699]

Thankyou.

[@rogersellars3290]

Good demo…..I’m going to get one.

[@leontaylor3572]

good except for music, no music needed.

[@ps5748]

Thanks...great video

[@bennn82]

Brilliant thanks so much.

[@smr6482]

Great video! Im looking for a nice chain sharpener as im tired of buying new blades when my old ones get dull. I'm a novice when it comes to what I need to buy as far as the "depth" and pitch"... etc .. im unsure which file size to buy also. Would you be able to point me in the right direction? Thank you very much ! Subbed

[@RunBikeMike]

There should be a chain size on your chainsaw bar. That number needs to match up the the file made for that chain. Mine for example is a .325 I hope that helps.

[@williamamor3407]

@@RunBikeMike Stihl puts out an excellent book about chains and bars. There are tables showing file size to chain pitch. Also details the meaning of the letters found on each link, one of which indicates the file type. The only problem I found is that with small electric saws the file length is shorter than say an MS231 chain, ONE has to buy the tool holder as well, should have an option to buy files of the same length as larger saws one file length thru-out range.

[@vilsan.r.9875]

take your chain saw to a dealer, they'll be able to say what's chain size

[@klujics123]

I had that Stihl tool, thought it was awesome for about a month. Then the dumb thing kept falling apart as the files are all held together by the tool clamping mechanism. But it kept popping open, and not really popping that much open rather the files became loose and moved around in the frame even when I held it close. I even watched some videos that also rave about it, another reason I bought it… but since the junk wouldn’t stay together and all those files would become dislodged and a pain to put back in place a dozen different times and then supposedly locking the tool back in place only to have it fall apart again. Maybe if you just sharpened easily it would last. But me using two hands with the bar in a vice, or stump vice, an putting as much pressure on it as I would a hand file was too much for the little guy :/ You might have better luck, though I ditched that, saved the files as they are normal Stihl files you buy at the store and watch some videos on how to properly hand file and be better for it. God bless

[@FredFlintstone21]

Did you buy the knock off 2 in 1 on Amazon or the 2 in 1 at stihl dealers? Maybe that the issue?

[@D70340]

I use orange nail polish to indicate my starting points. Black sharpie is pretty hard to see.

[@dc-wp8oc]

Was hoping you would demonstrate how to remove ALL the files. I have this tool and haven't figured out how to remove the files to clean and to rotate them for wear.

[@moxmiff]

Pull up on that orange piece and then pull out the file or rotate it

[@dc-wp8oc]

@@moxmiff Thanks. That worked.

[@RSchannel777]

Seems easy, makes a lot of sense. You could probably sharpen in 20 minutes

[@RunBikeMike]

Super easy. Fastest way I have found to sharpen my saw.

[@JLH0714]

I just remembered why I threw this thing in the corner. Working out of the back of a truck I don't have a vise.

[@jimbuford4147]

Where do you get the device and is it for Stihl saws only? thanks

[@RunBikeMike]

You can buy them on Amazon or at a hardware store that sells Stihl products. They can be used for other brands you just need to check your chain size and buy the correct one for that size. My Stihl runs a .325 chain so I got the sharpener that works for that size.