chain sharpener

[coldbeerbigsaws]

anybody ever use the chicago electric chain sharpener from harborfreight? I did a chain with my father in laws but i havent had a chance to cut anything with that chain and won't get to till after deer season. might get shot:greenchainsaw:

 

[mikefunaro]

s-s-s-s-search. There's plenty. Even people who have modified them.

 

[bump_r]

That the all plastic orange wibbly-wobbly thing? The one I could never hold a consistent angle or "bite" with? I'd rather hand-file, myself. There are some that claim decent results with it, I'm not one of 'em.

I suppose that with some rework and/or patience one could be made to function quite well - I have neither the patience nor the desier for such an endeavor.

 

[coldbeerbigsaws]

it is the first one i ever used i did some research on them and kind of figured it was bottom line equipment

 

[brokenbudget]

i've got one and yes it is very bottom line. however if you have a chain thats been mangled it works good enough to get it cutting agian. you may need to do some touching up with a file later on, depending on the chain.
you need to make sure you have the clamps and stops set and tight (don't break it ) before grinding. the motor is slow turning as well.

 

[Haywire Haywood]

I had one and I suppose it did ok, but ended up buying the Chinese 511a and giving the HF sharpener to a friend.

Ian