local prices for chain sharpening

[gemniii]

I realize most of us here sharpen our own.
Based on discussion in the chain saw forum I'm seeing quotes of "4.50", "5.50", "$7 for 30" "

I called my local Stihl dealer, Alexandria, Va. - $12 for 20"

What's your prices and locality?

thanks in advance.

 

[link523]

I just found a place that does them for $6 any size But I was paying $8 for 18" and up for larger chains. I only take them in if I rock them or something like that.

 

[gemniii]

I just found a place that does them for $6 any size But I was paying $8 for 18" and up for larger chains. I only take them in if I rock them or something like that.

Thanks, is that place in Michigan?
I realize it could be very regional.

 

[034avsuper]

Any size for $15 in NB Canada.

 

[MCW]

Although Australian I charge about USD$4 for any chain under 20". USD$8-10 above that but I do vary pricing dependant on the customer. In my area 20" is classed as a long bar
Chainsaws are a sideline business for me so I don't have to charge as much as my opposition. Dealers charge USD$8-14 around here.

 

[biggenius29]

I charge $4 for chains under 16" and $5 for everything else.

The cheapest place I found in my area from a dealer is $6, and up from there. One charges $16 for anything over 28"

The majority of chain lengths is 20" in 3/8 and 16" in .325 pitch. From what I found is that if someone has a saw to pull a 24" bar or longer he has a pro saw, and takes care of his own chains.

 

[USMC0802]

$6.50 any chain from a Stihl dealer. They also do full price on the first chain, half price on every other chain you purchase that transaction.

 

[discounthunter]

local does them for $10 for 24" or less.

 

[biggenius29]

local does them for $10 for 24" or less.

Wow, thats pricy.



That makes me wonder if I could start something like $6-7 a chain. You send it to me, I send it back...

Gets me wondering.

 

[gemniii]

Wow, thats pricy.



That makes me wonder if I could start something like $6-7 a chain. You send it to me, I send it back...

Gets me wondering.

I thought of that also, but you'd probably only get chains so dull and rocked it'd not pay for itself.

 

[discounthunter]

Wow, thats pricy.



That makes me wonder if I could start something like $6-7 a chain. You send it to me, I send it back...

Gets me wondering.

i didnt even bother asking about my 36" milling chains! i give him some business once in a while but ive got my own bills to pay,dont need any more mouths to feed.

flat rate boxes would be the ticket.say looking to do some mail order sharping?

 

[Mr. Firewood]

every now and then I take a local guy a couple dozen chains $3 each if under 20" and your in no rush, he does them in the evenings at his leisure and they are like new when I get them back

 

[Wood Doctor]

Any size for $15 in NB Canada.

Every time I see a high price like this I wonder, "why bother sharpening them?" Save your bread, buy a 100' roll, a few dozen master links, and make your own chains for about $7 apiece. Baileys awaits you.

Seem reasonable?

 

[8433jeff]

Yes.

 

[Tom R]

$4 for 18"...Northern Minnesota

 

[zr900]

Local JD/Stihl dealer charges $3 for any size chain. I thought about taking the chain off my 44" bar, but I don't want to gamble on a $40 chain.

 

[gemniii]

Time for a little summary - (pronouns are for original responder, not me):

Alexandria, Va. - $12 for 20", Stihl dealer

Michigan - $6 any size But I was paying $8 for 18"

Any size for $15 in NB Canada.

Riverland, South Australia - Australian I charge about USD$4 for any chain under 20". USD$8-10 above that

Hamilton Michigan - I charge $4 for chains under 16" and $5 for everything else.

Pa - $6.50 any chain from a Stihl dealer

ludowici,georgia -$10 for 24" or less.

Toledo Ohio - a local guy a couple dozen chains $3 each if under 20"

$4 for 18"...Northern Minnesota

note for comparison - Baileys sells a 20" loop of 3/8, 0.50 30RC for $15. $3 more than my local shop charges to sharpen. Or $0.22/link if they build it for you (any length), a 100' reel is $250 or about $0.15/link.

For anyone thinking of setting up a mailorder service - USPS will ship a small box up to 70lbs. for $10 round trip.

 

[teatersroad]

I think we're $5 off the saw and $8 on. Regardless of length, for the most part.

 

[8433jeff]

southern MN-$8. off, $9. on the saw. A couple of other shops switched to per cutter, seen one at .18, one at .21, another at .22. That would add up quick.

 

[gemniii]

southern MN-$8. off, $9. on the saw. A couple of other shops switched to per cutter, seen one at .18, one at .21, another at .22. That would add up quick.

Those per link prices are pretty good - FOR BUYING new loops of chain!