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 11-15-2006, 11:00 Post: 136935
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I use a Stihl file holder and round file to sharpen the chain on the bar. Been doing this for 12 years. After I watched an experienced commercial logger show me how to sharpen the chain, I felt like a sap for paying so much to the hardware store saw shop to sharpen the chain for $3 a pop.

I have had my O-66 for almost 13 years now and I have had 3 chains on the saw since new including the original OEM chain that came on the saw. Using the hand file is time consuming (I have a 24" bar, can't imagine sharpening a 36" bar chain!) and takes a bit of getting used to and perfecting the technique but well worth it in the long run.

Harbor Freight recently had their electric bench type chain sharpener on sale for $39.95 so I took the plunge and will be experimenting with it to see how well an el cheapo works.

I hand sharpen the saw blade on my Stihl FS 450K as well. New blades are about $35 each and nobody I know of sharpens them.






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 11-15-2006, 11:50 Post: 136942
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Geez Mark! You have an O-88/MS-880???????? That is a humongous and HEAVY saw. The power head along weighs over 22 lbs. Add a 36" bar and chain and I suspect you will be on the other side of 25 lbs. No wonder you have a bad back. ;O)

When you say cord, do you mean face cord or full 4' x 4' x 8'. 15+ full cords is a HUGE tree. I remember some of the pictures you showed but I don't think I got to see the entire tree while alive. I guess you must still be burning that wood now?






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 11-16-2006, 13:59 Post: 137002
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Is there a market for cotton wood?






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 11-16-2006, 14:47 Post: 137005
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Thanks Murf and Frank. Learn something new everyday! I will have to give another look at some of these lesser utilized species. I am getting a crash course in the timber and forstry business so am always looking at new ideas.






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Ann, Harbor Freight has an electric chainsaw sharpener on sale for $39.99. I just ordered one a few weeks ago and it is not the top of the line as far as quality but for the money it appears to be a very good sharpener. I haven't tried it out yet but I will post my findings here when I do.






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