Has anyone tried that electric Oregon chain file?

[Cut4fun]

I just stink at the hand file. When I am tired from cutting and between fill ups, I dont take the time to do it right and wear out half way through the sharpening. Has anybody tried the 12 volt electric file with the dremel size rotory files?

 

[Al Smith]

Got one,myself.I only use it for a dinged up chain,rocks,you know.I did use it to regrind a chain for milling,but then came to the realization that saw milling is not my cup of tea,so to speak.

 

[Chopper]

I've got the Granberg 12volt sharpener that clamps to the bar, it works great for me. Takes a little time to get all the adjustments figured out but once you do it goes pretty quick. What I also like is that it keeps all the teeth at the same angle, legnth etc.... I believe that Balieys online has them for pretty reasonable. Also if you decide to go that route get a couple of sticks of cool grind.

 

[spacemule]

I've got the Granberg 12volt sharpener that clamps to the bar, it works great for me. Takes a little time to get all the adjustments figured out but once you do it goes pretty quick. What I also like is that it keeps all the teeth at the same angle, legnth etc.... I believe that Balieys online has them for pretty reasonable. Also if you decide to go that route get a couple of sticks of cool grind.

Bailey's Granberg sharpener

 

[PetrolHead]

Yep, I have one in the shed that I hav'nt used for ages. I think you have to be a bit light handed with them or you can overheat the cutter, and then it looses it's edge quick.
I like the file better myself and find the grinder to be a tad slow.

 

[DanManofStihl]

grinder

I have one of the granberg and the northern tool brand. The northern tool brand is cheaply made but it gets the job done. But theri granberg is excellent I love it it is much better then hand sharpening I can use a stone to sharpen 15 to 17 chains before it loses its effect and gives me a crappy sharpening.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

I have one, but I have not used it in close to 2 years. I find that I can do a better job faster with a hand file so I don't waist my time with it.

 

[Chopper]

I've heard that some people are better at hand jobs then others.