So I have a question. In the 1970s with the oil crisis, my dad bought a Sears craftsman chain sharpener. Takes the stones. Has a little guide that helps with the angles. Also came with a jig to help you file off the rakers.
So I learned how to sharpen quite a while back. Another poster mentioned that putting the bar in a vice with the motor head attached is a nice trick. Exactly how Dad and I do it. Puts the chain up at a nice height to work and everythings nice and stable.
The question: Is this system using a rotary tool and stone as good as a file? I seem to be getting good results this way. My chains last for a long time. My bars do too. In fact, I tend to keep the chains "touched up" and for whatever reason, it seems my rakers wear down on their own fast enough that I never have to file them. I never take a lot of metal off, because I don't have to. Tend to be careful and avoid cutting rocks and nails!!!!
Anyone else use this approach? My wood cutting buddy uses a file and everytime I look at his chains, I feel sorry for them........