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  1. 09-13-2011, 02:15 AM #1
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    New Chain Sharpener

    Did a search but couldn't find any reviews,has anyone seen or tried this sharpener?
    Timberline Chainsaw Sharpener |Sharpen Your Chainsaw Looks like a nice unit, but pricey! It would be ok if it was fast and accurate, but the price of the burrs and the tool itself seems a bit high!


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  2. 09-13-2011, 02:58 AM #2
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    Looks like you can only sharpen at one angle. Not good for ripping chain.
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  3. 09-13-2011, 04:45 AM #3
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    looks like a well made tool ,but seems as though the angles arent adjustable ,the timberline site isnt very user friendly ,instructions sheet viewed upside down,faq page is a joke ,no clues to how long a carbide will last ,are there diff carbide sizes ? no place to contact the company directly through the site . gonna have to wait and see if others like it first jmho jk
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  4. 09-13-2011, 05:51 AM #4
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    Looks nice! Someone has to bite the bullet and try one out. I did find they have additional dies for 25 and 35 degree angles, as well as, dittferent tips for chain pitch. That might widen the range of use a little bit.


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  5. 09-13-2011, 06:02 AM #5
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    That actually looks like a well thought out and executed tool.

    Certainly light years better than the various filing jigs!

    A few swipes by hand with a file, and I'm good, but I'm a sucker for high quality tools, and this one looks like one I'd like to try..
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  6. 09-13-2011, 06:02 AM #6
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    It looks neat, but I think the price tag is about double what it should be.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Somesawguy View Post
    It looks neat, but I think the price tag is about double what it should be.
    To be honest, $100 per hour shop time is quite reasonable today. Add the extrusion that the body is made from, anodized parts and carbide burrs, and costs add up.

    $129 doesn't seem unreasonable to me. I recall a square file tool that was much more expensive for less.
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  8. 09-13-2011, 06:55 AM #8
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    I don't know how many carbide cutters you get for $129 but they are $20 each. To get started you'd need 3 if you sharpen .325, 3/8 and .404. I don't know how long they last. If not long the cost of the body of the unit could end up being the cheap part!

    That being said I'd like to give it a try. It looks well built.
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  9. 09-13-2011, 07:46 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by MS260 Fan View Post
    I don't know how many carbide cutters you get for $129 but they are $20 each. To get started you'd need 3 if you sharpen .325, 3/8 and .404. I don't know how long they last. If not long the cost of the body of the unit could end up being the cheap part!

    That being said I'd like to give it a try. It looks well built.

    No .404 available. Only 3/8, .325, and 3/8 lo pro and looks as if u get one size of your choice with purchase.
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  10. 09-13-2011, 10:22 AM #10
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    Looks like the same concept as the old Gamn sharpeners.
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  11. 09-13-2011, 10:34 AM #11
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    I think I'll just keep using the Efco bench grinder I picked up for $50 when I can and hand file when in the woods...
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    Sharpening is just one part. How about the rakers? Suppose that you have different angles for different chains?It is a good simple design but has to many shortcomings. JMO Ken
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  13. 09-13-2011, 12:22 PM #13
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    The average AS member is clearly far beyond a simple device like this as they are capable of creating a perfectly hand filed chain as if they were brusing their tooth before bed.



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  14. 09-13-2011, 02:20 PM #14
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    The carbide holds up well on my Neway valve and seat cutters, and that is up against stellite valves too. Looks like a nice tool, I will see if they are at the EXPO this year, I will save this thread.
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  15. 09-13-2011, 02:47 PM #15
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    Here is an old Mother Earth News article from 1981 about the similar Gamn' Sharpener....
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