Shocking Reasons Why This Electric Chainsaw Sharpener is a TOTAL Failure!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

✅BUY THE STIHL SHARPENER HERE ➜ amzn.to/3k03rqF ✅CLICK HERE FOR THE STIHL SHARPENER VIDEO ➜ kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5LVq3qXgtZppq8 LOL, they couldn't even get the box right! The grinder says 110V right on it and it came with a normal North American 110 plug...

[@bernadettemartinez1901]

Cheers...Steve Out.....😂

[@SaboSells]

I have the Harbor Freight version too and it works great. I sharpen up 3 chains when I go out and just switch them out when one gets dull. Much faster than trying to sharpen them in the field.

[@sweetlou5902]

Steve usually I dislike reviews based on free items, but you were sincere and honest! Thanks a ton for restoring my faith that someone isn't afraid to give an honest review!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@jimbrewer2893]

When I started in the business too many years ago, I was taught how to sharpen chains by hand. Took some learning on old chains. I still use that method to this day. Great review Steve.

[@quebird3108]

Thanks for the heads up. I really enjoy your videos; much more pleasant than the news and honest to boot!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

I appreciate that!

[@josephrich6014]

Kudos for giving an honest review.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@mikepoindexter3472]

I used the HF one yesterday worked great on . 325

[@michaelanderson4395]

I have a Chicago Electric disc sharpener and I've used it for years. It doesn't get the chain as sharp as manual filing but it does reasonably well and will get you back on the tree a lot faster. Of course, when you have the time, you should sharpen properly with a file and check the rakes as well.

[@UtahDarkHorse]

I got one of a similar design that harbor freight sells. it's much heavier, more expensive and works really well. thanks for the video.

[@sylkelster]

A dremel with a 13/64 stone works well on my MS362. Just need a steady hand and use the guide mark imprinted on the chain tooth.

[@evanoldhoff4904]

A dedicated, manual chainsaw file works even better once you learn how to use it, but that can be a long learning curve. I do use those Dremel chainsaw files to sharpen my hedge trimmer though, and they work very well!

[@SquaKicker]

Hi Steve, I've worked at a small engine repair shop and the Oregon Sharpener works very well. Especially for sharpening chains for sawmills that can be 6ft in length or even if you have a ton of chains to sharpen. I can't speak for the no name brand you have in the video. The Stihl 2 in 1 is great as well!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Cool, thanks

[@charlesdowning6147]

I got the harbor freight one it works great on full size 3/8 chain with the disk that came with it but had to buy 3/16 disk for my 3/8 low pro chains and.325 chain

[@bluemax229]

Ebay has about 100 sellers of this and similar chain saw sharpeners. I bought one that looks similar, but not the same as yours. Mine works perfectly! The proof is in the pudding though, and my chainsaws cut fast and true after sharpening. Mine also does not have a weak motor.

[@ByDesign333]

Good one! Thanks Steve! I had a auto repair manal that instructed opposite of the only safe way to charge auto batteries, and one blew up im our face when i was with my son! Both of us protected by the mercy of God ! Thankfully, and we used that to learn 2 lessons: double check safety measures given even in printed material, and wear safety eye protection...2 eyes is all we have to stay sighted in life, and are so very fragile!!!! 😱

[@Dadas0560]

Yup, the Stihl 2in1 tool, best tool ever! However, we need to remember to buy the right file gauge to match our chaisaw! I've got two of them: 0.325" 4.8mm and 3/8" 4.0 mm.

[@Jim_Austin]

I’ve been using the one from Harbor Freight for a couple of years now and it works very well for me. I just looked and the current list price is ~$30.

[@Moonshinedave1]

Me too, mine does a great job on chains, my neighbor brings his chains over for me to sharpen them too.

[@rickysmith8629]

Love the hand sharpeners Steve. Better than any thing I've used before. Takes a little time to use but I can get my saws to pull inch long noodles out of the wood when sawing.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@joestihl2234]

ive had one like that for years,works fine,i wrapped a shim (piece of beer can) around where the holder pivots to make it more precise,mine wont stall itll cut a chain in half if you want.

[@Montana_horseman]

Steve is 100% on target here. I bought one that looks like the same design about 10 years ago. It had a decent motor but was so poorly built that it had no precision, was just horrible to use and wasted good chains. I went right back to just sharpening my chains by hand and really worked to refine that skill. A file and perhaps a angle guide and your good to go and can do it out in the forest or anytime you want/need a quick sharpen. Now that machine is collecting dust unless I need a pencil sharpened. ✏

[@frankgauvreau7435]

The red arrow on the box indicates 220-230V / 50 Hz . If you have it plugged into 120V /60 Hz , maybe this why it is not enough to make it work.

[@aktrapper6126]

Your right!

[@dennisolsson3119]

Exactly! It would be more like 20W on 120V

[@deanmsimpson]

That's rather disingenuous by Steve if true.

[@glenhehir3833]

Good eyes mate.

[@Jeekinz]

Yes, wrong voltage. He can plug it into 220v/60hz it will just spin slightly faster than 50hz.

[@nheng6913]

I know your box is marked wrong and the saw says 120V, as does the plug imply. But I wonder what motor got installed. I just got a low end Oregon a few weeks ago. It is NOT the same, motor housing different, power switch the same. It is labeled 85W but in no way behaves like yours. The first chain I did had the right hand cutters blunted from visiting a stone while bucking. The grinder cleaned it up nicely. These grinders need the user to PECK at it. This is done in CNC machining when you drill tiny holes. You don't do it in one shot but you peck at it. With the grinder, the other reason to PECK is heat. It helps to prevent removing the temper from the edge by overheating. To peck, you draw sparks for maybe 1/4 second at most, then back off, repeating til done.

[@MikesGarage96]

I started off with the Harbor Freight grinder, then upgraded to the Oregon 520-120. Night and day difference! Plenty of power with the 4.3 amp motor on it.

[@johnmaynard8884]

Great info as always. I learn more on all of your videos. I have been able to repair several machines because of you and Donny Boy . Thanks.

[@simonmorris8651]

Absolute kudos to you Steve for such an honest review - if only others with a public profile were so straight talking....quite a rare quality nowadays. Walkers Saw Shop will also be glad - better than having loads of disappointed customers! Top job 👍👌👏

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@scottvincent2380]

Been using a Dremel to sharpen my chains for 25 years. Easy and quick. It amazes me more people don’t.

[@user-JamesLacy]

I'm with you Steve. I want to get a 2 in 1. I all ways used a file with a Stihl guide. Time it would take to take the chain off, sharpen it and put it back on I would have all three of my saws sharpened and on to the next thing. lol James out😊

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Well said!

[@JoeL-re1dc]

I bought the Oregon sharpener a few years back. Came with several discs, reasonably priced and does a great job. I'd give it an 8 or 9 out of ten.

[@shawnmendrek3544]

Oh. Well then...

[@whistlingwindranch1832]

The 2-1 Stihl sharpener is excellent, my dad got one based on your review, and when I seen how fast and easy it was I had to get one for my primary. That with a princess auto stump vise was the best setup to speed up logging work on the farm.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on buddy! Thank You...

[@joelasee1773]

I wonder if putting the wider wheel on it causes it to bog out. Why would you need a wider wheel if the grinder is just touching the face and bottom of the cutting edge? Just wondering. Love your videos Steve, learned allot from you over the years. Thank you!!

[@kzoll3546]

Thank you for your honest review😊

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@williambray4134]

Clone of my Oregon grinder. Mine came with two wheels. My grinder doesn't have those issues.

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

I'll keep on using my file and drag gauge,took me a couple of years to master but it works for me.

[@BrendanLedwell]

So I got a rebranded version of that grinder (here in Australia from Bunnings). What absolute crap that it is! So much easier to do it by hand. Thank you for you video

[@johnw1178]

The Stihl hand sharper is the way to go! You can use it anywhere and if you don’t let the chain get too dull it brings it back to almost new. Well worth the money and it take no time to put and edge back on the links.

[@bryanhemming948]

I had the same sort of sharpener given to me too, exactly the same issues that you had here in New Zealand

[@randydeskins9359]

Great review!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jcreek9055]

I utilize the plastic construction and set it up so I can pull the stone into the cutter. Works great and mainly use it for damaged chain from rocks, etc. Had it for 19 years. Good for the price. Mine looks the same and says 85 watts. Shrug.

[@kelvinsparks4651]

Great advice, thanks , my electric tooth brush has more power than that 😂 .That thing is available in the UK in a different brand/colour so I'll definitely avoid it 😮 . You can't beat a good old fashioned file and guide 😊

[@PageMarker1]

Never saw beer can like that one, I normally watch to the end to find out what you're having. The review was good, but not knowing the brew of the day was a double whammy!

[@davestewart9146]

Thanks Steve 👍😁

[@MJ-qt4dm]

LOL! Another awesome (honest) review. Tx Steve.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

Thanks for the video ✔️💯 Steve. I'd rather use my portable 12 volt sharpener. From Melbourne AUSTRALIA 👍🤠

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Cool 👍

[@kbjerke]

Looks like a little chop saw! I think I'll stick to sharpening my saw chains manually. Thanks for the review, Steve!! 👍👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@Skidderoperator]

At least it won't take the temper out of the tooth because it's hardly turning.

[@robert.brokaw3829]

Nice video - thanks for your honesty. Stay safe.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks, you too!

[@liomio4980]

Good video as always and telling the truth without much detours.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Much appreciated

[@n8sot]

Thank you Steve!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for looking out!! we're all trying to find a quick and easy way out, But it all comes down to a good guide(unless your a pro) and manual file. Easy peasy, done deal, and you know its sharp. All these gimmicks get the DIY, and casual homeowner, and they fall for them. this company doesnt care if it works or not......they'll sell 100's of them...then pick up and change their name and move on. I wish your channel was mandatory for all DIY and homeowners to watch!!!!!! Thanks again Steve.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@Fatboy.25]

Good looking out Dude. Keep up the good work.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks, will do!

[@Vinny-i8o]

Thanks Steve's for info 👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Any time!

[@williamwelch7]

Thanks Steve

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@Robalo-2660]

Thanks Steve, always love you and April's opinion. I don't trust anybody who doesn't drink, you'll never know the the truth about your "friends" till you have shared a few beers with them.

[@pah9134]

My harbor freight one was about 25 bucks. I use it a lot. Some problems related to cheap plastic. But the power is about 10x that one.

[@sapelesteve]

Now that's what I would call an honest down to earth product review Steve. However, next time tell us how you really feel! 👍👍😂😂

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Will do

[@warrenvalentino5763]

Good Afternoon! Great video! i Love watching your videos. Thank You for the information in this video. i always sharpen my chain saw blade by hand, the way that my Grand Father taught me to. have a Great day/night. :)

[@BearE9090]

Thanks for the heads up on this finger nail file. 😂

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

LOL

[@5DBABY]

THANKS 👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Welcome 👍

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍. Thank you Steve

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Any time

[@sheilam4964]

😆😆😆😆😆 Thx for doing this, filming it and sharing it with us.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Our pleasure!

[@pyrog.c.c89]

Thanks buddy.

[@sixertogo]

Now thats a honest review !

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@GoldVP...]

I have a completely off the wall problem Steve. I have a Husqvarna 123L that I cleaned the carb, reset the high and low screws, and turned both 1 full turn, and fired the weed wacker up, and it idles way too high, and no matter what I do with h and l, as well as backing off the idle screw, it's running very high. Help!!!!

[@torreyintahoe]

I'm using the stihl hand sharpener that does the depth gauges simultaneously and that thing gets the chain pretty damn sharp.

[@MarkHansen-o6c]

Haven’t tuned in a while saw the topic captured my interest faster than you can say Steve’s Small Engines anyways I’ve had my Stihl sharpener I suspect probably 30 + years old my best friend with stihl discs 3 sizes you know the reason why and dressing stones & gauge main reason I got my Stihl back in the day urban forestry always hitting foreign material nails fencing iron etc etc interior of trees such chain damage I depended on it to restore & peak sharpness of my valuable chains & I could do up 10 or 12 chains for ready cut for the week actually have a high quality Italian sharpener I keep at 90 % for the rakers since chains are off bar just a quick switch over from machine to machine rather than setting a machine up for a different function rear setting for vertical grinding ( straight down ) actually 3 settings on my Stihl platform swivel for chain grinding angles etc etc various different chains anyways a Oldie Goldie but yes do a lot of hand filing for climbing saw & such away from Iron & such in the trees but hey hit stuff high up also amazing what people put in trees and tree grows around it and hidden inside a lot of time depending on roughness of tree bark you can find a indicator that there’s a hidden secret inside were you wanted to cut so just to avoid relocate cutting spot ! Anyways just wanted to say love my ancient Stihl grinder not commercially used but well well used never dropped in funds 💰into it in all these years just replacement wheels & oh ya I have always found like other manufacturers Oregon etc etc bore hole incorrect size to fit on Stihl arbor so I’ve actually only ever bought Stihl wheels ( discs ) for it other brands bore size to large ! Thanks for today’s video Steve always a must watch on your program ! Mark 🇨🇦 🍻

[@blc6464]

Thank's

[@scoopingdutchman4325]

Best Steve…. I think something isn’t right……. On the box it’s specification is 220 volts……. What is your output? (2:54minutes. ) keep on going. Love your channel👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

LOL, they couldn't even get the box right! The grinder says 110V right on it an came with a normal North American 110 plug...

[@chucksterock]

That looks like my Harbor Fright model, but I've had good luck with it. All with keeping in mind that it has limitations. And it has the skinny disk so it won't cut the gullet right, but it gets after the cutting edge easy enough. Call me lazy, but it got the job done.

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

it has the Power of a Harbor Freight bench top Drill Press and Circular Saw. I have both Harbor Freight Drill Press and Circular Saw and they both Bogg down on a 2x4 treated lumbar.

[@Snowdog070]

I have the Stihl 2 in 1 as well. Top notch and you don't need power if you're back in the bush where there is none.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@A3Kr0n]

That looks like my Harbor Freight sharpener, but mine has the right disc and plenty of power. Super cheap, too.

[@A6Legit]

I got one too, totally worth it.

[@Moonshinedave1]

I also have a harbor freight sharpener, I love mine. All I know is, in this regards, it takes very dull chains and turns them into very sharp chains. I even had one that was cutting crooked (because I sharpening it too many times with a Dremel), and it fixed it. Good as new? maybe, maybe not, but pretty darn close.

[@D-B-Cooper]

Been using mine for years, works fine.

[@Cemize]

Got given a harbor freight sharpener. It works ok and has enough power to sharpen unless you get too aggressive with the grind, which you do not want to do in the first place. 😁

[@edhall8911]

I hope enough people see this! I have a couple of the Stihl 2 in 1 sharpeners and like them.

[@gordsmith7708]

Junk is junk. Cheers man

[@liljoeii6091]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@karlschwab6437]

Thanks Steve for saving me from this product!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Happy to help!

[@tomintexas817]

I have 3 Stihls that I have 1/4 pitch on and my 009L is about to get 1/4 pitch 14" I don't carve but 30-40cc saws love them😊😅😮😢😂

[@staceygandy2009]

That Stihl 2in 1 saw chain sharpener is the simplest and easiest manual sharpener hands down!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Agreed!

[@mikecarey207]

Thanks buddy

[@JohnnieBravo1]

Wow, Steve! THAT was brutal! Maybe it was a bad unit, or you could work with them to improve it?? (I bet they won't want to go that route now though ) 🙃

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Well that little sharpener looks just adorable 😂

[@elebeu]

Steve I follow your channel and love your videos but I have to vehemently disagree with this product review! I bought this exact sharpener 15 years ago for $19 and have sharpened near a hundred chains in that time with no issues. I agree, it isn't professional grade, in fact it could be described as flimsy, but it has paid for itself many times over and I would buy another tomorrow if needed.

[@111000100101001]

Steve what Voltage is written on e the unit itself? I can hear that “universal” motor through my headphones and it’s clearly not getting up to speed even when not grinding the chain. Sounds like a 220 volt motor operating on 110 volts :o

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

LOL, they couldn't even get the box right! The grinder says 110V right on it an came with a normal North American 110 plug...

[@d_dizzie_druck5753]

my brother, my friends, my nieghbors, my boss, & I ❤ MY 2 in 1 Stihl file for my chainsaw, (s)😂

[@tecnaman9097]

To quote an expression that was used in Australia a few generations ago "Woiuldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding" 😒😒

[@justanotherviewer52]

This make/model aside, there's just something special about doing it by hand that can't be beat.

[@codychickadee5095]

Even the PowerFist from Princess Auto is better than that. I've done a dozen or so of my chains with it. Works great.

[@1944chevytruck]

YIKES!

[@deankdx]

these sort of videos are probably more helpful to most inexperienced users, due to buying a chainsaw from a hardware chain that likely has zero interest in helping in regards to maintenance or even safety.

[@shoehorn635]

Is that a real beer? The cute little white bunny kind of hints otherwise. LOL

[@sergeant5848]

Never underestimate the power of a cute little white bunny. Just ask King Arthur.

[@gharv1313]

Awesome video SteveO! So let me get this straight you don't like it ? 😂😂. You would think before putting it on the market they would test the product 😆 . Maybe if they sent you a couple cases of beer you could have been swayed LOL. Always honest , that's definitely what makes you Top Dawg! Hope you and April have a awesome weekend! Cheers SteveO out! 🍻🍻

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Steve! Thank You...

[@markschoenhals4816]

Whoa that’s crazy. Piece of crap. I have an Oregon one I bought 10 or 15 years ago still going strong never had a problem with it. I bought four extra discs for it. Haven’t even used them all up yet.

[@kenbaker7630]

I wonder if your machine doesn’t have enough power is that it is a 240v motor. Does Canada run 110v power? I have been using one of these (in Australia) for about the last ten years with no problems and with good results.

[@codychickadee5095]

We run both, 110 for smaller amperage stuff, 220-250 for larger. But of course you can go larger than that in industrial applications.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

LOL, they couldn't even get the box right! The grinder says 110V right on it an came with a normal North American 110 plug...

[@aktrapper6126]

How many volts are you plugged into 110? If so you will have to do another video showing it run in 220Volts like ITS DESIGNED to run on. Steve.......

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

LOL, they couldn't even get the box right! The grinder says 110V right on it an came with a normal North American 110 plug...

[@kbjerke]

Not enough power to pull a greased string out of a cat's a$$, LOL!!

[@phildelgiudice3448]

Classic new era nonsense. How bout we just use the age old hand sharpeners and keep it simple?? Steve is a LEGEND.

[@nheng6913]

Watching the point where the grinder bogs down, it looks like your chain is at or below the minimum sharpening limit. Your wheel looks like it's hitting the "tooth stopper" because the tooth is almost gone. That's why it's bogging. It also looks like the wheel hits the tie strap. So, you're hitting 3 points with the wheel.

[@offrodnolefmr7445]

What’s the best mower blade sharpener. And can I use it with the blades still on the mower?

[@kenbrown2808]

the only thing you can use with the blades still on the mower is a small disc grinder. and it's far from the best sharpener.

[@offrodnolefmr7445]

@@kenbrown2808 ok, thanks.

[@robertmailhos8159]

It's way under powered 😮😮 you got that right about the 85 Watt motor which is a low amprege but it depends on how it is powered by a battery or 120 voltage

[@ramrod6279]

Yep I would say that has a very weak motor

[@mlxx4612]

Can always give it to your brother in law for Christmas 🎅🏻 😅

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

LMFAO! Right on buddy!

[@mattwaters6987]

😂😂😂

[@sween187]

Doesn't do the depth gauge/rake either

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

True!

[@shawnmendrek3544]

gotcha

[@andrewsallee6044]

Stihl battery saws use 1/4" pico chain.

[@claudiolazzara5729]

Bought a Princess auto electric chainsaw sharpener. It's works well. Not that pisofs...😊

[@griseobarba7989]

I use a file. The traditional way always seems to work best. Thank you for your videos.

[@geoffbrumpton8544]

I hope you contacted the manufacturer first to discuss there problems to see if they wanted to rectify the embarrassing issues.

[@leftylattin]

Oh man what a piece of junk 😅 i have a HF one and ive never stalled it. I will say the one gripe i have is it just eats up the teeth. Which i mean if you dont mind buying new chains all the time its no big deal, if you are frugal it might not be the best option lol. Honestly though it gets the chains real sharp, really quick, very uniform, and pretty easy to use if you dont mind taking a chain on and off the saw. Ive opted to use the electric, hand file the majority of the time and reuse the electric every so often just to reset the uniformity every once in awhile.