New Chain Sharpener

[MacLaren]

I got the sharpener and have used it a little bit. First thing is the glue that holds the pad against the bar is not very good, ours was in the carry case not connected anymore. secoond we haven't firgured out correct set-up to be able to sharpen both side in sequence. Any tips? After we have more time to play with it I will have a better review to put on here.

I hear ya on the pad falling off. Mine did within the first use. It can be a little tricky gettin it the right height to do both sides. I find myself re-adjusting.....but it does a splendid job IMHO.

 

[atvdave]

Heck, we even throw our Amish in jail here!!!!!!

Too Funny.... Your story made the "Tonight Show"... WAY to go KY state....

 

[firediver125]

I hear ya on the pad falling off. Mine did within the first use. It can be a little tricky gettin it the right height to do both sides. I find myself re-adjusting.....but it does a splendid job IMHO.

Maybe they should try a different glue on that pad, I wonder if we are the only ones with that problem so far? What did you do to set your height on the guide?

 

[blackoak]

This sharpener , or one that looks the same was first introduced in the early 1980's. It was called the Gamn chain sharpener. The company is no longer in business. I still have a couple, but the cutters are worn out. They were made in southern Indiana.
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/28508.htm
There is a Gamn on Ebay now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gamn-Chain-...017?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aafd7e2d9

 

[Philbert]

This sharpener , or one that looks the same was first introduced in the early 1980's. It was called the Gamn chain sharpener. The company is no longer in business. I still have a couple, but the cutters are worn out. They were made in southern Indiana.
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/28508.htm

Here is a photo of the one on e-Bay so that people can see what it looks like after that listing is pulled (sorry, the computer I am using right now will only let me save it in a PDF document, not as a JPEG).

Philbert

 

[MacLaren]

Maybe they should try a different glue on that pad, I wonder if we are the only ones with that problem so far? What did you do to set your height on the guide?

Honestly, I just sometimes have to take the damn thing off and either raise it or lower it. But the chain looks perfect.I showed pops21 the chain and he was very impressed. So...

 

[hydro2]

Maybe they should try a different glue on that pad, I wonder if we are the only ones with that problem so far? What did you do to set your height on the guide?

Nope pad my fell off.

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[deye223]

i don't spose some one would send one of these to a aussie wood cutter looks like a good bit of kit

 

[Dozer Man]

Timberline

Just ordered one last night...got several chains to sharpen (20" to 36"). I'm sure there is a learning curve on this thing. But at $.30 per tooth sharpened at the local saw shop, it's worth a try. Hope to have good results...will let you all know soon.

 

[MacLaren]

Just ordered one last night...got several chains to sharpen (20" to 36"). I'm sure there is a learning curve on this thing. But at $.30 per tooth sharpened at the local saw shop, it's worth a try. Hope to have good results...will let you all know soon.

Good for you! I love mine. Theres not very much of a learning curve. If ya have any troubles shoot me a pm. I will help ya all I can. I get fantastic results. I believe my chains are as every bit as good as factory. I then touch them up just a bit with a save edge file.

 

[JustinM]

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

Bingo.

The sharpening is the easy/fast part, imho. Its the rakers that drive me nuts and always seem to get missed when I have a friend who 'just cant get his chain sharp enough"

 

[Dozer Man]

Fast Shipping

Just got home from a family reunion and was pleasantly surprised to find a package from Timberline sitting in front of my door!!! I placed my order at 12:30AM on the night of the 3rd...recieved sharpener on the 5th...that's holly crap fast! Can't wait to try it out tomorrow and hopefully saw some wood with a sharp chain. Will let you all know how it goes soon...

 

[MacLaren]

Just got home from a family reunion and was pleasantly surprised to find a package from Timberline sitting in front of my door!!! I placed my order at 12:30AM on the night of the 3rd...recieved sharpener on the 5th...that's holly crap fast! Can't wait to try it out tomorrow and hopefully saw some wood with a sharp chain. Will let you all know how it goes soon...

LOL, yes, I remember I had also mentioned what fast shipping it was as well. Keep us in the loop.....

 

[deye223]

Timberline Chainsaw Sharpener

i have done a search on ebay nothing where do i find some one that will send one of these to australia:msp_biggrin:

 

[MacLaren]

i have done a search on ebay nothing where do i find some one that will send one of these to australia:msp_biggrin:

Will Timberline not send you one?

 

[Dozer Man]

i have done a search on ebay nothing where do i find some one that will send one of these to australia:msp_biggrin:

diye223,

I did a quick google search and the only place I could find this sharpener was with amazon.com. I looked at the shipping options and it listed international shipping, but I don't know if it was available or not. It did mention something about a several week wait possible for customs though. You'll have to check it out better.
As for "Lee Valley Tools" , I didn't have any luck finding it in there online catalog.
Hopefully you will have better luck finding it.

 

[MacLaren]

diye223,

I did a quick google search and the only place I could find this sharpener was with amazon.com. I looked at the shipping options and it listed international shipping, but I don't know if it was available or not. It did mention something about a several week wait possible for customs though. You'll have to check it out better.
As for "Lee Valley Tools" , I didn't have any luck finding it in there online catalog.
Hopefully you will have better luck finding it.

You can order direct thru Timberline. I did. Talked to the owner and he sent me one for 30 bucks off at that.....

 

[deye223]

thanks all . i sent them a email to see if they will send me one, after reading this off a previous post i did not bother (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 ) so i looked and no probs pays to look for your self hope they say yes .

 

[Wife'nHubby]

diye223,

I did a quick google search and the only place I could find this sharpener was with amazon.com. I looked at the shipping options and it listed international shipping, but I don't know if it was available or not. It did mention something about a several week wait possible for customs though. You'll have to check it out better.
As for "Lee Valley Tools" , I didn't have any luck finding it in there online catalog.
Hopefully you will have better luck finding it.

Here it is: Hand-Crank Chain-Saw Sharpener - Lee Valley Tools

I, too, would like to see some chips from a newly sharpened chain.....

Shari

 

[Chris J.]

thanks all . i sent them a email to see if they will send me one, after reading this off a previous post i did not bother (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 ) so i looked and no probs pays to look for your self hope they say yes .

Most of your queries have been addressed in this thread. I think that their rep posting in this thread (yes, I've forgotten his AS name) had acknowledged shortcoming in their site.