Sharpening a Damaged Chainsaw Chain | Razor Sharp in No Time

I'm making sparks on today's episode where I take an old chainsaw chain and bring it back to life after a brief encounter with the dirt. Watch as I using my Oregon chainsaw chain sharpener model 410-120 to quickly put a razor sharp edge back on my chainsaw chain in no time. With a little bit of know-how and some basic tools, the chore of sharpening a chain becomes easy as you'll see in today's video. I'll also be telling you all about the ways I keep my chainsaw clean and maintained using a few common tools and techniques. If you've ever wondered how to keep your chainsaw in good running order, today's the video for you. With years and years of experience running chainsaws, I have learned a thing or two that I"m happy to share. Most important thing to remember is that a sharp chainsaw chain is a safe chainsaw chain! Thanks for watching everyone! Glad you're all here. Here we go!
Chainsaws shown in this video: Husqvarna 555 auto-tune , Husqvarna 435
Chainsaw chain sharpener shown in this video: Oregon Model 410-120

[@jerrysummers6923]

The wife just got me the same sharpener for Christmas, this video was very helpful.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Right on! Glad it was helpful Jerry

[@downunda107]

Tx Sandy. We felt Your cold bluddy hands! And knew the feeling! Well done. Appreciate Your methods 🦘

[@wallacefrey6247]

A wood stove would make a nice addition to the shop for cold days.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I agree. The tall ceilings and no insulation is the only thing holding me back

[@rogerbelanger295]

I love chainsaw maintenance videos. Yours is especially relaxing and instructive.

[@sawingwithsandy]

That's great to hear Roger!

[@davidmartin5179]

That Sharpener works awesome Sandy. Nice tool. A couple of Tips for you. With my 56 year old eyes, I use a Mechanic’s Orange Flouresence marker on my chain teeth when sharpening. Easier to see in the shadows. And secondly, I buy the cheap Dollar Store cotton gloves. Wear them inside your heavy winter gloves. Then when u take your hands out of the heavy gloves u have some protection between the cold steel and weather. And they are thin enough that u can navigate around small nuts and bolts. Takes a bit of getting use too but your hands stay much warmer. Be safe and have fun.

[@dansSawfish5604]

If I din't hand fill I would use the Oregon sharpener for sure. Just like your Woodland Mill sharpener. I yesterday did my sawmill blades & video. Great job Sandy.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Right on Dan! Yeah nothing replaces a good hand filing but the Oregon unit sure repairs some chains fast

[@moirawright8856]

My husband and I heat with a woodstove he sharpens the chains with an electric sharpener as well . We go to the Woodley with 4 to 6 chains per saw. He taught me to just Litely touch the chain with the grinding wheel . And we mark the first tooth with crayon while it hot. Usually a red, yellow or white. Carry the chains in the same boxes they come in from place we buy them. We also use multiple saws, small ones 12 inch. or so to limb cutting and up to 44 inch for main trunks. We normally cut up to 14 to 18 cords each winter.

[@rogerr1296]

Great timing, I recently purchased the same style sharpener so your how-to helps me make sure I was doing it right and surprisingly I was, lol. We have some pretty bad weather coming in tonight, the worst actually, freezing rain. They're saying around an 1" (2.54 cm for you metric folks) of ice and around 1/2" or so usually means some pretty significant power outages. We're outside the city limits so we aren't high on the priority list as far as getting our power restored so I'm about to head out to cut some firewood. So again, great timing! Thanks.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Good to hear you've got everything up and running. Never good when the freezing rain rolls in. I can imagine any significant accumulation will cause some big damage. Hope it doesn't get too bad for ya

[@waynejohnson9855]

i started hand filing 20 years ago and im glad i did i run a skip chain and if its not badly damaged like you talk about i can file my three saws in 7 minutes. the grinder is more precise than i would be for sure.

[@lumberjill6598]

Good morning Sandy! If I have to take my gloves off to fiddle with something, I put them in my pocket or between my legs to keep them warm. Last year I started using a toothbrush to clean the gunk from my saw. Works really well and currently my saw has no cavities! 😁 Take care! 👋

[@Woodwhore]

I clean my saw daily with compressed air only. Try it, it works great! I walk just outside the door of the shop and blow all that sawdust and oil away on both the saw and the cover. I also run the air blower down the rail of the bar and clean that and the oil hole daily, flip the bar and sharpen the saw chain with a Super Abrasive CBN wheel on the chain grinder, and re-fuel. Sometimes I pull the air filter, split it in two, and blow them out from the inside. I also have a second electric chain grinder that I have set up to do the depth gauge grinding. Works great and is fast and accurate. Done!

[@sawingwithsandy]

I like the idea for using the electric grinder for depth gauges!

[@theweekendwandereriii4121]

@@sawingwithsandy The Oregon you have should have come with a thick pink wheel that's designed just for the depth gauges, at least mine did. Just have to profile it a bit. There are videos out there that describe it. I don't use it very often though because it's just faster to hand file a couple strokes on the bar. I'll use it when I have 5 or more chains to sharpen. Sharpen all the chains, change the wheel, change the grinder angles, and then do all the depth gauges.

[@idog1911]

Great product!

[@nospam3409]

If you keep your core warm, it will make it easier to keep your extremities warm. I've made it a habit of wearing fleece glommits with some kind of glove liner, or even just a jersey glove inside. If I'm not using my fingers, I can pull the cap over my fingers to help stay warm. If I'm ice fishing, I'll normally throw a hand warmer in the palm of the fleece glove. If I'm dealing with sharp stuff like chains, or briars (hunting/cutting wood), I'll take a pair of insulated gloves and nip the end off at about the first knuckle on the thumb and index finger. Then wear a glove liner, or jersey glove with it. Gives me more dexterity than regular gloves, but keeps everything warm. I've also found that if I keep 4 or 5 bar nuts in my tool box, I never end up loosing them :) I call them Murphy Insurance. I run a 60cc saw with an 18" .325 chain and a 9 pin rim. 18" will go all the way through most of the oak and hickory that I cut. I drop my rakers to .040" on that saw. It pulls into the wood really well, thows big chips, and cuts really fast, and really easy. On most logs it will out run my 90cc saw that runs a 28" 404 chain.

[@northcountrytrapper5607]

Indeed the electric bench sharpeners are really good for damaged teeth. For in the field sharpening the best for me by far are the 2in1 sharpeners that file the raker at the same time as the tooth!

[@sawingwithsandy]

I've not used one before but I have seen them. They sure do look handy!

[@johnclark5153]

Good morning Sandy. I own a tree service in PA and we only run full skip chisel chain on our 20 24 and 36 inch saws. 0.050 0.375 pitch. It's a great cutting chain and half the sharpening. Give one a try. We also file sharpen on site or on the bench just using a round file. You could use a triangle file but found a round file is just as good. Keep it out of the ground. Thanks for another great video.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sounds like you’ve sharpened a lot of chains! Great to hear you’re liking the channel!

[@richragan4810]

Hey Sanding thanks for the Chain Saw sharpening tips. I learned a few thing I need to do next time I sharpen! I appreciate you!

[@sawingwithsandy]

That’s great to hear Rich!

[@saintaugustine1715]

good morning Sandy i don't have a sharpener but i am 66 years old and did all my sharpening by hand the chain i got on right now many of the teeth have barely anything left on it but i like the bar you are using since i started with the farm tough i will not by any other kind of bar have a great day

[@sawingwithsandy]

I'm with ya there! Those bars work real well

[@Woodwhore]

worn chains with very short teeth are my favorite to cut with, they seem to just buzz through wood faster maybe because there is less of a kerf or maybe less rotational mass, either way, keep cutting!

[@billhauck7872]

My wife has a fit when I use the kitchen sink with the water sprayer to use hot water and dish soap to clean the chain cover. Afterwards I do clean the sink.

[@nahikuscott]

Sandy, check out the stand that goes with that grinder. It allows you to stand up and get away from the bench. I'm enjoying the videos.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Scott I hadn’t heard of that before

[@mikemorgan5015]

Good video. If I have just a tooth or two in bad shape, I just sharpen the rest normally and let them catch up to the bad ones. I don't notice much performance difference and I feel it gives me longer chain life than knocking them all down to the worst one. I will knock down a couple to match the bad ones if they are on the same side to keep it cutting straight. It's not how to do it. It's just how I do it.

[@iandyck9605]

I just hand file with guide on a round file every couple tanks with the chain on the saw. If some teeth get damaged I just file them sharp and carry on, sometimes you can feel the slightly different lengths but after a couple more filings it seems to even out..

[@mikemorgan5015]

@@iandyck9605 I worded it poorly, but we're pretty much doing the same thing. I just won't take 40 teeth down to match one that takes 10 file strokes. I'd rather have a mostly sharp chain than a fully sharp one and half a pound of filings. It depends on the damage, though.

[@normanschillerstrom1226]

Starting fluid works great for cleaning a saw. We used it all the time when I worked on a brushing crew. The owner caught on after awhile though, didn’t quite like the idea of my foreman charging it by the case 😂

[@sawingwithsandy]

hahaha! Thanks for passing that along. I'll be sure to give it a try. Thank you

[@09FLTRMM77]

MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼

[@delmanicke9228]

Well I sharpen my saws a little differently, tried one of those fancy sharpeners, it ended up being to much messing around for me, plus one of the blades was broken when I got it which didn't set to well with me. I nock down the rakers maybe once a year as I'm not cutting as much as you do. I really enjoyed watching the video seeing how it's done the other way or the right way😀. Thanks again & take care.

[@sawingwithsandy]

👍

[@andrewbupp7374]

Funny...You were saying "Oooh, it's cold on the hands tonight", and there's me, sitting in my living room, thinking "that's weird, I don't feel a thing". Great content. I always enjoy your videos.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Haha

[@bluethunder1951]

Always wondered how those sharpeners worked. I use a round file on the teeth then a flat file with depth gage on the rakers too, also flipping the bar over on each sharping, also with a roller bar I tighten the chain so very little slack.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sounds like you've got the same thinking I do

[@joshmann9916]

Great videos. Always teaching. Love it!! When it comes to bar oil for me in the winter time I run used engine oil. I don’t have any husky’s all stihls have done this for 20 years. Never any problems. It’s not like bar oil is vital to the engine it’s just a coolant.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I haven't heard of this before. Thanks for sharing Josh

[@bluethunder1951]

I also reuse old engine oil, I let it sit in washer fluid jugs for about a year, so the sludge settles out, or it could plug the oiler port on the saw.

[@MannistoCay]

@@sawingwithsandy I've used it as well, seems to work ok.

[@chrisklemm3116]

Blow gun on the end of an airline is my go to for cleaning up the guts of my 562xp. Works great

[@sawingwithsandy]

That’ll do the trick!

[@markholmes1346]

Thanks for the good info! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for watching Mark!

[@howardkettner]

Sooo good as always Sandy. Learn a ton every video. Loved the intro scenes. Hahaha

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great to hear Howard!

[@heyyoubuddy6749]

Hey buddy how are ya? Chainsaw maintenance is so important, we depend on them to run everyday and cut true. I use the thin stuff in winter and thick in the summer. I’ve been using a timberline sharpener, makes for a good sharp chain. I picked up a Stihl 2 in 1 sharpener for quick touch ups. I love running my saws. With all the storms, I’ll running them for months. Take care God bless you and yours.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I'm with ya on the importance of maintenance. Sure is a headache when you go to use your saw and it's dull!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sounds like the timberline sharpener is a great unit!

[@4821jeffrow]

I like your sharpener better than the one that I have but mine does work OK you did a very good demonstration if a person didn't have an understanding and as always taking care of your equipment so it can take care of you is always a good plan great video Sandy always looking forward to the next one

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Jeff

[@bluethunder1951]

Lots of comments on a wood stove, I picked up a second hand wood furnace for under $300 and built a small addition 12x16 onto the side of main garage for it, the garage isn’t insulated, and a high ceiling 15ft high and when the temperatures are -20c to -30c because of the blower on it, it heats the main garage 20x32 up to +10c to 15c at most, but it’s totally nice for working on stuff, and with all the slabs from the sawmill it cheap to run.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I can imagine the heat would be nice. I just don't want to have to go and fill it full of wood a few hours before I want to go out in the shop as often I'm just out there on a spur of the moment

[@russellbelliveau1694]

Great video, thanks for showing us that sharpener

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Russell!

[@kenbowers8423]

Hey neighbor! How about "COBB"? lights. They are like LED's, Same low power consumption but you won't have the infamous grey fluorescent warm up light or "wawa" flicker when it is really cold. I have one in my small unheated shed/shop, it a beaut Clarke, lol.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I like that idea Ken! Think once I run out of lightbulbs for these I’ll look at that upgrade

[@robertgrumski9076]

Hi Sandy, Really enjoy your Canadian accent! You need to try the Stihl sharping file. I previously use a power sharpener then the file down the depth gage like you have. But I found that using the hand Sthil sharping tool take less time than as it sharpens the tooth and files the depth gage as the same time... plus it only cost $35 USD! Keep warm and safe!

[@coreyhannan4263]

I bought a forced air propane heater from Princess auto for heating up whatever I'm working on, which is usually my snowblower, and it works great. It works good for heating your wrenches up too

[@sawingwithsandy]

sounds like a nice unit! I have a small mr buddy heater and a larger heater I run off diesel i should get out

[@danamiller9080]

Nice video...like the idea bar on board... And gauge gauge only don't file on it... Recommend u flip bar each time u take off to sharpen or clean...also make or buy tool to clean out bar groove... Air compressor works best to clean everything... No shame in wearing safety glasses...be safe don't loose an eye... Use yellow marker see start tooth easier... Important when buying a saw is weight and comfortable and location of ports...if you are using it all day long, it makes a big difference...i like sachs dolmar and or echo....the big echoes are heavier then the big sd...but more available at dealer around here...the small top handle echoes are great... I tried several other manufacturers and i didn't like them for me...but for others if it feels right for you that's ok...buy what is comfortable for you individually...like i said, ur the one carrying it and using it all day long...work smarter not harder... Also, on the big saws 50cc to 100cc i like using the skip jack chains, made for cutting with or against the grain (combination) ...cuts faster and less teeth to sharpen and it costs less.

[@kevimc]

the husky has an inferior chain tensioner, if it was on the body of the saw like a stihl you can visually see the tensioner come out through the bar and the side cover going back on is not an issue as to whether the tensioner is lined up or not, but husky is a good saw

[@outsideinmichigan]

Hey Sandy I’m a new subscriber and sharpening the chain is my least favorite thing to do. I have the same Oregon 420 I believe it is. And I also use a dremel. I have a cordless model which I take out to the woods with me to touch up the chain. Great video I enjoyed watching. Have a good one.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great to hear you’re new to the channel and happy to hear your liking the videos! Welcome aboard

[@samarsenault5034]

This guy has all the cool toys. I bet he has a very high paying day job.

[@marknelson6777]

Thanks for the tips on sharpening a blade. Have you ever thought about adding a fireplace to the shed, you certainly have plenty of wood ?.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I did consider it at one point but since the ceilings are so tall and the building in not insulated I decided against it

[@garykersteiner4936]

Sandy are you honestly saying that you get your chains sharp as new with your machine? I have been cutting wood for too many years to count and I have never been able to get a chain resharpened to like new. I have always used a file and tried every suggestion I've seen but never is the chain like new. New chains cut like a miracle but I never get that back.

[@sawingwithsandy]

It’s true Gary. I can’t tell the difference between a brand new chain and one I’ve sharpened

[@barry2062]

Sandy you should look into LED shop lights I did for my basement and what a great difference and what about a wood stove in the shop?

[@contrafax]

That was interesting, I have always wondered how chainsaws were sharpened.

[@MyFairbanks]

Been waiting for these shows for some time now. Thanks. Please do a round file sharpening tutorial as well. May as well do the entire realm of it all.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Glad you liked the video

[@bfoutdooradventures]

Sandy another great informational video. Do you ever clean your chains before sharpening? I had a older gentleman tell me he cleans/soaks his chains in a degreaser. I tried it the last time and it helped to keep my 2 in 1 files cleaner. Although the condition I cut in may be different because I deal with primarily hickory and my land has very sandy soil.

[@sawingwithsandy]

That’s a good question but I hadn’t considered it before. I may just have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing

[@pierreberg4935]

Huskvarna god stuff 🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@sawingwithsandy]

For sure!

[@kevinrecoskie519]

You can buy a special stone do do your rakers with the grinder. You set the depth gauge and every raker comes out the same.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for the details Kevin. I’ll have to look into thay

[@lizstokes9091]

Great info, thanks! Next time you're near Crappy or Wallyworld, grab a pair of those Mechanix brand gloves. They're worth every penny!! I'll never go back to bulky work gloves again.

[@sawingwithsandy]

That’s good to know! I’ll try em out

[@stephennorris8833]

That’s -25.6°F. That’s cold brother!

[@buddyreed2623]

I use a different type of sharpener for my chains. It is by Oregon model number 38249. It is 12-volt DC powered. It uses 3/16" diamond studded shank. When sharpening, I also look for the shiny tooth that I started with. It is like putting on a brand-new chain and only takes about 10 minutes to sharpen the chain. It is hard for me to imagine how cold it is to take your thoughts away from time to time, lol. Would a wood stove heat your shop or is it not worth the trouble? Have good days!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Love that shiny new chain look too! I tend to use a small propane heater when necessary to save time

[@alfredotto7525]

If it was -4 !here I would move to Yuma, AZ.

[@sawingwithsandy]

haha

[@-SF1-]

The only downfall of that type sharpener is that it removes the temper from the cutting edge of the tooth thus softening it and the cutting edge of the tooth won’t last as long. I had a good friend complaining that his chain didn’t stay sharp long enough and I hand filed it for him and corrected the mistakes that the local shop had been making when electric grinding it, basically misshaping the gullet, and he took the saw back and cut all day with it without it dulling and called me and was so excited about how long it lasted. Same thing with any blade like a lawnmower or knife. A cold process like filing or slow sanding keeps the edge from softening. You may not see what’s happening with the naked eye, but those grinders are essentially cutting by heat/abrasion and the very molecular edge will be softened by de-tempering it. But these grinders do a fast job of cleaning up a badly damaged chain like you do in the video. They certainly have their place.

[@sawingwithsandy]

For sure

[@cabotbluegill]

looking at one of those sharpeners myself i am wondering why you don t put a barrel stove in that shop and burn some of your slabs i can not stand frozen fingers any more

[@sawingwithsandy]

I prefer just to use a small portable propane heater if needed to save time

[@lukeearthwalker7970]

Husqvarna, prime it up and it get on 3 stroke, no matter cool or warm. 450 owner.

[@tractortyme]

Next time them fluorescent lights die, replace them with LED work lights.

[@sawingwithsandy]

For sure

[@feelingold2995]

Good stuff brother... Never tried one of those fancy grinders as of yet.. Looks like it can save yea some time on those really beat up chains... No heat in the shop? Keep up the good work there Sandy..👍👍

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey Steve! Yeah it sure can bring a beat up chain back to life quickly. I sure wish I had heat in the shop but nothing as of yet.

[@richardprice8136]

I got a “fancy grinder” from Harbor Freight last season. Oregon is a top brand but their grinder was $200+ dollars. Depending on the application you may need a $200 grinder (it might be the next one I buy), but I just cut trees, logs, and railroad ties. Harbor Freight has a “cheap” less fancy grinder for about $25 buck. Not as many bells and whistles as Oregon, but I have gotten an extra 2 or 3 “lives” out of many $20 chains, so I figure I’m ahead and if it craps out tomorrow I’ll just buy another. ….. And yes the no heat crossed my mind as I watched I first thought Sandy’s breath was a fire!

[@pauljelen2330]

I've got to laugh. I was just cleaning up and sharpening some of my saws, stopped for lunch, put your video on and there you are doing the same thing. I noticed many suggest that you should put in a wood stove. You don't want to heat up an non insulated building since too much moisture will build up and rust all of your tools.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Im with ya there Paul. I considered heating the shop before but didn’t want to have to go out and preheat the shop hours before I wanted to work so I use a small portable propane heater when I need a little heat

[@harveystrauss6166]

Hey, Sandy, Can you please tell me why you don't have a wood-burning stove in your shop?? I am sure you could pick one up pretty cheat, a specialty in the summer. It's a lot better than what you have now (Reply please)

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hi Harvey, since the walls on my shop are 12’ high and there’s no insulation I didn’t think a woodstove would heat the building very well so I just use a small propane heater when needed

[@truthseeker3977]

Sandy, just put the wood stove in! Please? I have the buddy heater too. Nothing like wood heat! All those cut off slabs and a cup of sludge on top too. Keep the great videos going.

[@sawingwithsandy]

the heat would be nice

[@hahsmc]

Hi sandy. Why don’t you have a wood burning stove in your shop?

[@gregwitkamp5583]

Sandy dont you have a wood stove heater in the work shop?

[@ozdatman]

Time to get a shed stove.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I just use a small propane heater as I don’t have insulation and ceilings are too tall

[@crimsonacreshomestead4553]

Great video, bud. Very informative. I have about an 1-1.5 acres of red pines to clear…planning on milling them all…..any pointers as far as how to attack it?

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks! Last time I did a big clear of the red pines I found that I cut down a few too many trees all at once and before I could mill them all, boring insects got into the logs. I find cutting enough trees that you can mill in two weeks time would be good to prevent the boring insects. Other than that I just had a plan in place for how I was going to move the trees once they hit the ground

[@crimsonacreshomestead4553]

@@sawingwithsandy thanks bud. I’m trying to get land cleared for a garden so I’m afraid I’ll be cutting them before I can mill them or even know specifically what I’ll be doing. I do plan to debark them before the bugs get too active as well as giving them a healthy dose or boric acid treatment. Hopefully that’ll help. Thanks for your input! Look forward to future videos!

[@rexhavoc2982]

The file gauge is heat treated so hard a file will not cut it. Go ahead and use it. You want 25 thousands lower than the tooth. If you did file the chain depth gauge you did not show it very well. Some viewers may need a bit more detail on that. Thanks for your time and effort, that's why I watch you.

[@mikemraz8569]

I don’t see your wood stove, did you build one or buy something I’m interested 🤔

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey Mike! I don’t have a woodstove in my shop. Just a diesel heater

[@zerpblerd5966]

toothbrush is a good chainsaw cleaning tool - though if you use air compressor it pretty much does it all the best (my nozzle leaks)

[@zerpblerd5966]

cold showers will help you get conditioned to the cold

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah toothbrush is a great point! I'm sure I've got one kicking around the junk pile in my shop haha

[@danamiller9080]

-32C = -25.6F Where are you? That is cold for temperature only... It was -82F with wind chill when i was in the military.

[@stanleykeith6969]

They say Sandy to use a Nickel under the chain 5 cents American.

[@timberray9572]

HEEERE'S SANDY! Haha.

[@sawingwithsandy]

hahah Hey Ray!

[@amerritt261]

You need to put some heat in your shop.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Unfortunately the tall ceilings and uninsulated walls would not allow me to heat it too efficiently so I just use a portable heater if it gets too cold

[@davemclelland9292]

Sandy....all that firewood and no shop wood stove? :-))

[@sawingwithsandy]

Just too much effort without having insulation in the shop and tall ceilings

[@ironsales5669]

I have watched enough of your videos to know you are doing the research when you select a piece of equipment. But given there are many different brands and models or sharpeners out there, can you please tell us why you picked this particular sharpener vs a more expensive model, or brand if there was a reason? Thank you.

[@sawingwithsandy]

It had good reviews online and since I hadn’t used it before I didn’t want to gamble big bucks in case it didn’t turn out well

[@CALVINLNIKONT]

With all that firewood, it's too bad that you don't have a wood-burning stove. My workshop is heated to 60 degrees all winter long.

[@dhache1195]

Good day to you Sandy, thanks for another nice video. I'm wondering, do you have 3-4 chains for every chainsaw? I use this ''method'' to always have a sharp-ready chain on hand and use the next one when I feel/see the wood chips become smaller, plus the wear of the sprocket is much more equal, progressive and its longevity is extended by alternating the 3-4 chains, a worn sprocket and a new chain means that, sometimes, the chain ''jumps'' one or more teeth. Then, when less busy and in the shop, I take time to regularly disassemble and inspect all of my saws and clean them thoroughly before sharpening the chains and adjusting, lubricating everything necessary. My saws are from 25 to 42 years old and still running quite good and strong. Be safe and be well.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great to hear about your saws still going strong. I typically have about 3 chains ready just for the reason you mentioned

[@oswaltedmund6257]

man convert those lights to LED. They light up right away. Its easy to do removing the ballast and replace the bulbs with LED , I am guessing T8 Led.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah once I run out of the current bulbs I will

[@tomcogger2132]

I think you need a wood stove in your shop! I suffered frozen fingers for years until I put heat in my shop.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Unfortunately the high ceilings and no insulation on the walls made me decide to just use a small propane heater when needed

[@toadstead1]

I find it interesting that a guy who has more than a passing interest in wood doesn’t use a wood stove in his shop. As a lizard-like dude from the American Deep South is was a priority for me! Space issues holding you up?

[@sawingwithsandy]

Trouble with having a woodstove in my shop is the ceilings are very tall and there is no insulation and so I would have to constantly put wood into it to get it remotely warm. I did weigh out the options but thought it would end up taking up too much of my time and wood for little gain so I just use a small portable heater if it doesn't get chilly.

[@nickdejohn6514]

Why dont u have wood burner in ur shop ?

[@sawingwithsandy]

No insulation and tall ceilings

[@bashkillszombies]

What is sludge?

[@sawingwithsandy]

Coffee

[@David-qd3ff]

Oh man put wood stove in the shop. I’m cold just watching.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah was a bit chilly for sure

[@justinfinke9249]

Sounds like it’s time for a wood stove in the shed for a little radiant heat

[@sawingwithsandy]

If it was insulated I probably would

[@justinfinke9249]

@@sawingwithsandy any heat that you can warm the hands up by is better then none. I still would put something in. It’s amazing how much it helps. I do everything outside when working on equiptment a tarp and a torpedo heater helps tremendously.

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Barrel stove. Take the edge off.

[@sawingwithsandy]

That works for sure. I end up using a small propane heater so that I don’t have to prewarm the shop before I want to do work out there

[@tonydentonarms4112]

Why don't you have a wood stove in your shop

[@sawingwithsandy]

No insulation and tall ceilings

[@exotictones1054]

Can see you wo the lights either.i had a grinding wheel explode while grinding n just removed my glasses for a split second to watch the last smooth cut n she exploded n a chunck went straight in my eye n it's still there.why remove the glasses because i can see close w them but can read w/o them.i like to hit that bar w the air as well.it really finishes the job n cleans the holes out.the flat steps are called the rakers so you know.not trying to be critical of you just shareing info buddy.when i went to work at gm they said here's your glove n i said i don't use those n he said you do here or go home.i learn how to use them but learned there are different gloves for different jobs.your are for logging or welding.you need some military wool gloves n double them or cloth gloves knitted cotton n doubled so there tight enough to grab things.they are better.not the warmest but better.you might like to look into a 12volt chain sharper for the bush.just hook to your tractor battery n go.i use mine most of any n sometimes a dremel set up in the shop for a quick tune up.lol

[@sawingwithsandy]

yeah it was a bit dark in there

[@RobertJLessard]

You need a wood stove in your workshop

[@sawingwithsandy]

Bit too much uninsulated space I figured

[@RobertJLessard]

@@sawingwithsandy but would you have made a fire anyway when your fingers were numb?

[@adrianstefan23]

😀👍👍👍

[@sawingwithsandy]

Right on Adrian!

[@rexhavoc2982]

Stop. You are not checking the depth gauge, they are the anti kick back bars, the depth gauge is on the cutting tooth, right in front of the cutting edge.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Near the end of the video I talk about setting depth gauges

[@MrReadandlearn]

Put a wood stove in.

[@g.dennisrobertson4970]

I am shocked that you do not heat your shop with a wood stove !

[@sawingwithsandy]

It would end up being too much effort for the tall ceilings and no insulation I figure

[@johnstoltzfus8772]

if you use the file you would be showing us more usefull info. and your hands would be warm!!!!

[@sawingwithsandy]

It is true that some things are useful to some while not to others

[@scottcochran384]

so out of a 35 minute video i've wasted 20 minutes of my day with '''chatter" not matter

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for watching!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Glad you liked the video!