bozzchem
ArboristSite Member
Rather than get a bench grinder or any other powered sharpener, I'd prefer to learn to sharpen by hand. I was given a link to a youtube video on the Vallorbe kit which looked like a nice kit to keep on hand and use for sharpening in the field.
The problem is this kit only seems to be sold overseas from the searches I've done.
I have a Husky 455 Rancher. The extra blade box I have indicates the following: Drive links = 72; Pitch = 3/8"; Gauge = 0.050"; File size = 7/32". I have to assume those are the right specs since it's a Husky replacement chain for my 20" bar. Give me a couple of months and I'll know enough to at least converse without sounding like a babbling idiot.
I'll be the first to admit, I don't know jack $hit. I do have a couple of dremels and can purchase the chainsaw sharpening kits for one but prefer to have something I can sharpen with out in the field. The Vallorbe kit looked like something a Newb could use and still get a decent edge in a relatively short period of time. I do have the 7/32 file given to me by the dealer but figure I'd just make things worse.
If you can provide a link to the Vallorbe kit or it's equivalent that will work with the chain parameters I listed above, I'll be most grateful. I'm still getting the hang of this and hitting the ground with a running chain seems to be a problem I need to get past. In the meantime, I'd rather learn to sharpen a chain than keep putting new ones on and screwing them up.
Much thanks!
The problem is this kit only seems to be sold overseas from the searches I've done.
I have a Husky 455 Rancher. The extra blade box I have indicates the following: Drive links = 72; Pitch = 3/8"; Gauge = 0.050"; File size = 7/32". I have to assume those are the right specs since it's a Husky replacement chain for my 20" bar. Give me a couple of months and I'll know enough to at least converse without sounding like a babbling idiot.
I'll be the first to admit, I don't know jack $hit. I do have a couple of dremels and can purchase the chainsaw sharpening kits for one but prefer to have something I can sharpen with out in the field. The Vallorbe kit looked like something a Newb could use and still get a decent edge in a relatively short period of time. I do have the 7/32 file given to me by the dealer but figure I'd just make things worse.
If you can provide a link to the Vallorbe kit or it's equivalent that will work with the chain parameters I listed above, I'll be most grateful. I'm still getting the hang of this and hitting the ground with a running chain seems to be a problem I need to get past. In the meantime, I'd rather learn to sharpen a chain than keep putting new ones on and screwing them up.
Much thanks!