How Do You Sharpen A Chainsaw Blade

This will prevent the saw from shifting as you sharpen it and result in a much more consistent and easy sharpening process.

Maintain both angles throughout the stroke. Mark the top of this cutter with a felt tipped pen to indicate where you began using a chainsaw sharpener. Move the file at a 30 degree angle to the straight line of the chain. You also know it s blunt when the chain produces fine sawdust and not chips of wood while cutting.

Black and burned wood is another indicator of a dull chainsaw chain. Place the file and file guide into a cutter on the top and near the end of the bar. Stroke away from your body. Clamp the bar of the chainsaw to your work surface.

Cut a 2 inch deep kerf in a log and rest the saw bar in it to secure it while sharpening. Use a tabletop clamp or a vise to hold the chainsaw in place on your work surface. Sharpen the chainsaw chain whenever it becomes blunt.