Chainsaw Sharpening Guide

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To make a chainsaw sharpening guide, cut a saw-sized groove down the center of a 2 x 2 x 14
To make a chainsaw sharpening guide, cut a saw-sized groove down the center of a 2 x 2 x 14" piece of hardwood.
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Make opposing 60° angled cuts in the grooved board (or whatever angle your owner's manual specifies). 
Make opposing 60° angled cuts in the grooved board (or whatever angle your owner's manual specifies). 
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Place the sharpening guide on your saw. File each saw tooth with the file held parallel to the angle of the guide.
Place the sharpening guide on your saw. File each saw tooth with the file held parallel to the angle of the guide.

A dull chainsaw can make cutting firewood a frustrating
and tiresome chore. And a do-it-yourself attempt at
sharpening the chain–especially when the job
is done by a novice–will often only make matters seem

  • Published on Jan 1, 1981
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