oregon power sharp
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triathlete123
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Do they work?
I'd like to know if anyone has tried one of these shapeners?
I'd like to know if anyone has tried one of these shapeners?
mtngun
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There have been a couple of good threads evaluating the Power Sharp and I would tell you to search except search don't work ! ! !
The gist is that is works surprisingly well.
The gist is that is works surprisingly well.
BaldSawRunner
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That's because people that have the bigger saws know how to use a file.
Sledcrazzy
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I think if you don`t have the skill to sharpen a chain right you should not run a saw
discounthunter
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right,and if you dont know how to rebuild the motor in your car you shouldnt be driving
triathlete123
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There are other reasons to use this tool. Can you sharpen your chain in 3 seconds?
Bob Wright
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I suppose they have their uses and if i was cutting all day with a saw that the system would fit i could see it. Or hanging 80' up a pine tree and you don't want to come down to get a fresh chain...Bob
indiansprings
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I see it as a tool for Johnny Homeowner that buys his wild thing at WM or goes to Lowes or Depot and picks up his Husky/poulan and uses it to cut him a half a cord or cord for the fireplace or trims some trees up in the yard or the one time storm clean up. By the time you by the whole system you could have bought a cheap grinder or clamp on file guide. Better yet you could have contacted a local AS member or go to your saw shop and have them send 30 minutes with you and learn how to hand file a chain. I've taught a bunch of people, most catch on within 15 to 30 minutes for basic sharpening. I see it as a marketing gimmick that will go away within two or three years.
i was at a stihl dealer the other day pickin up a bar and chain for our 036 and i saw he had some powersharp kits hangin on the wall and asked him if he was sellin much of them. he said hes sold some but he probly could sell a lot more if they made them for bigger saws. occasional firewood/farm saws like 50cc class.
SawTroll
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That is exactly what the Oregon rep that contacted me after I first commented on it said - as if that was a surprice....:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:
Edge & Engine
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Yes, if these fit the 290/390, 55/455 Ranchers, the Husky 345 or 350, we wouldn't be able to keep them in stock.
Bob Wright
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E&E i was just on your site looking around and a 14" B&C system for my little Echo would be 68 bucks and prob 10+ bucks to ship i really can't see any cost savings using this system compared to what i have now. Now if it was a saw that i only had one chain for and i never took it off until it was plumb wore out but i like to take off my B&C and clean it before the next time so there isn't any savings there. Plus where does all the grit go from the sharpenings go besides down in the bar groove, just wondering...Bob
Sledcrazzy
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right,and if you dont know how to rebuild the motor in your car you shouldnt be driving
Actually its more like driving without a licence, this set up is for yuppys that hate chain saws and only want to do the least possible work. There is no way this set up would be any good for anyone that does any real cutting based on cost alone.
Actually its more like driving without a licence, this set up is for yuppys that hate chain saws and only want to do the least possible work. There is no way this set up would be any good for anyone that does any real cutting based on cost alone.
sbhooper
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It looks to me like another gimmic to market to people that are clueless. It may be OK for someone that owns a small saw that gets rarely used and doesn't care to learn how to sharpen a chain , but I cannot see anyone that uses their equipment hard buying them very often.
I can't see any cost effectiveness at all buying something that expensive in lieu of the standard b/c.
I can't see any cost effectiveness at all buying something that expensive in lieu of the standard b/c.
Island Tractor
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In another thread on this topic an engineer from Oregon answered "no" to your question. The new chain is different from the old and the sharpening systems are not compatible either.
Bob Wright
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The chain is similiar maybe not exact but the same prinicipal. Yes they moved the stone from under the bar cover to a removeable gismo that hooks on a special bar. So since you can't adapt any bar you are limited to what they have a system for...Bob
