Cutting wood with a dull chainsaw is inefficient and often downright dangerous. A chain with even a slightly dulled edge will make every cutting task slower and more tiring, while burning more fuel or ...

Checking these gauges is the most missed part of the process of how to sharpen a chainsaw—and is just as crucial as the cutters. The depth gauges determine the height of the cut.

Some people just make one firm stroke on each depth gauge each time they sharpen. I have tried that, and it seemed to work. If you don’t file your depth gauges, your cutter links will shave off ...

Time:10 - 20 minutes Complexity:Beginner Cost:$200-$250 Check depth gauges and adjust if needed ...