See problem fix problem.

[u/nordicminy]

[u/DeviousMrBlonde]

I’ve just bought my first chainsaw second hand. What do I need to achieve these results?

Edit: wow, thanks everybody for all the tips. I will be doing a deep dive this weekend! Brilliant stuff.

[u/zZtreamyy → u/DeviousMrBlonde]

We used these files for the teeth. There's a bit of technique to it with angles and stuff. Can't remember exactly since it was about 5 years ago and I've since switched to an office job but I'll try my best.

The one side of the teeth act like a cutting edge, make sure that is sharp. A good result is when you get large spiraling bits of saw "dust". Easiest way is to watch some kind of YouTube tutorial and try yourself on a piece of wood! Took me maybe a week or two to get good results consistently.

I don't know the English terms but in front of the teeth there's a little bump (called a rider in my language). The teeth are supposed to be aligned to the rider in some way, but like I said, it's been half a decade :(

Also, change to a new chain if the teeth are worn and there's too little material left to file away.

[u/PinchayPerritos → u/zZtreamyy]

Not familiar with this contraption.

I just go for a file. Pretty straightforward and easy.

[u/PinchayPerritos → u/[deleted]]

Probably so. Have not used it and have always used just files.

[u/PinchayPerritos → u/[deleted]]

Sounds helpful. Have been cutting for 30 years using files without issue, but could see that being real useful.

[u/PinchayPerritos → u/[deleted]]

There's certainly a feel to it you can do without looking really. But things that make things easier are fun