When a chainsaw chain is sharp, it cuts through anytime easily and without any efforts. A chainsaw chain can last for 5+ years with frequent use. You can sharpen the chain right on the saw and right by the wood you’re cutting.
We buy chain by the 100′ roll so it’s not what a chain costs us it’s just we get as much life out of it as we can. You should never cut with a chain that is so dull it smokes it’s not good for the bar the chain or saw and is dangerous to push on the saw thats how accidents happen. Sharpening even keeps chain running straight–A few shorter teeth doesn’t really matter, as long as you take down the rakers in front of those accordingly.
Your chainsaw blade gets dull so fast because your chain is hitting the ground, the tree is filled with dirt, and/or the bar is bent. Rather than use a knife to widen the pelvic area by slicing through cartilage and bone to extricate a stuck baby, the two developed a chainsaw to make cutting easier. The MS 251 Wood Boss is no different and is my 2nd Stihl chainsaw purchase to the MS 170.
I agree there’s life left in that chain, but don’t punish yourself if for some reason it stops working right. I think next cutting season I’m going to spring for a new chain, bar and ring sprocket. You can screw up a new chain if the bar and sprocket are worn, and you can screw up a new bar and sprocket if the chain is worn.
when to throw away a chainsaw chain Related Question:
When should you discard a chainsaw chain?
The chainsaw pulls in one direction, which results in a crooked finish. Blunt cutting teeth on one side or uneven teeth lengths usually cause this. The teeth has hit rocks or dirt and broken. If you notice the tops of the teeth are missing you will need to replace the chain.
What does a worn out chainsaw chain look like?
There are several signs that show if your chainsaw chain is worn out: The Chain Comes Off the Bar easily. There is smoke. Some teeth are missing.
How many times can you use a chainsaw chain?
Cutters can be sharpened up to 10 times or more before the chain needs replacing. If your cutters are worn unevenly after a few sharpenings, a professional can regrind them to uniform shape. If you use the same chain for a few years, then buy a new one, the new one won’t mesh smoothly with the sprocket and bar.
When can a chainsaw chain no longer be sharpened?
A chainsaw may only need to be sharpened once a year if it is rarely used, but a tool that is frequently used will need to be sharpened regularly to ensure that the blade doesn’t get too dull. On average, a chainsaw blade will retain its sharpness for about 3 hours of actively cutting through wood.
Is my chainsaw chain dull?
When cross cutting (against the grain of the wood) a dull chainsaw chain creates fine sawdust instead of coarse strands. The saw is producing smoke even when your chain is oiled and the chain tension is correct. The chainsaw produces an uneven cut. This could mean that your chain has dull cutting teeth on one side.
Is it worth sharpening a chainsaw chain?
Sharpening your chainsaw chain is definitely worth it as a sharp chainsaw chain is easier to work with. It takes less effort to cut through wood and your chain will make cleaner cuts with sharp blades. A chainsaw chain can be sharpened multiple times without much of a cost.
How do you know when your chainsaw is blunt?
When looking at the chain itself if you can see a line of light on the cutting edge, the chain is blunt (see below). The teeth on a chain are chrome plated; the thin hard chrome edge of the chain does all the work.
Why does my chainsaw chain dull so quickly?
Dirt Causes A Chainsaw To Dull If you’re cutting through logs and your angle of approach is too steep, a simple cut through could nick dirt or even worse, rocks on the floor causing your chainsaw to jerk, thus dulling.
Why is my chainsaw bar smoking?
This most commonly is a result of a dull chain and exerting to much pressure on the bar and chain trying to make the chain saw cut. This could also be either a lack of bar and chain oil ( tank empty, restricted oiler hole ) or an inferior type of oil that is being slung off the chain and not lubricating.
How long should a chainsaw bar last?
Re: how long does a bar last The next, a Granberg, lasted about 2 months. About that time Stihl started using them with the same results. A good bar can be filed a few times on both sides and the tip replaced when needed. They could last almost as long as the saw.
How often should you flip the bar on a chainsaw?
Some professional loggers would advocate that you should flip your chainsaw bar at the end of every use, particularly when you are cleaning up. Others suggest a more relaxed approach advising that you flip the chainsaw bar only when you are changing your chainsaw blade.
How much does it cost to have a chainsaw sharpened?
A typical chainsaw can be sharpened up to 10 times before it’s time for a replacement. The cost to have a chainsaw sharpened ranges from $13 to $16. The average cost per chainsaw sharpening is $14.50 for people who choose to have their chainsaws professionally sharpened.
Why does a chainsaw cut crooked?
One major reason a chainsaw curves to either the right or left during a cut is that it was unevenly sharpened. The unequal teeth of the chain cause it to take a different-sized bite into the wood. What is this? The uneven sharpness of the chain is mainly due to manual sharpening, especially with the use of a file.
Why does my chainsaw burn the wood?
Your chainsaw burns wood because of poor lubrication Lubrication allows the mechanical parts to coordinate much better by avoiding a phenomenon of friction which risks causing traces of burns. This is one of the main reasons that your appliance gives off too much heat and that the wood burns.
Why do loggers run upside down bars?
Every chainsaw bar has been designed to be mounted right-side up or upside down. The reason for this is that it allows the user to extend the life of his chainsaw bar by 50%. Flipping the bar will give the heavily-used areas some relief from wear and tear.