[oldenuff2no]

Yes I’ve used the carbide chains. I go through a couple chains a day normally and sharpen them when I get home. I did not find that much of an advantage with the carbide. I use oregon chain. I buy it by the spool and make my own chains.

[Errant]

Most of my cutting now is cutting up hardwood firewood, downed trees, trimming and so forth. Lots of deadwood, dirt and ground strikes. I may give carbide a try and see how well it holds up under those circumstances.

Thanks,

[Tula Git]

I use a dremel on my hedge trimmer. Never tried it on the chain saw. I just get a new blade...and yes, gloves are essential.

[panaxanax]

I also tried the carbide chain. Very dangerous when the tips kept flying off, plus almost impossible to sharpen with a regular file. Tossed ‘em over the bank.

The absolute worst spool of chain I ever bought was made by Carlton. The teeth were way too soft and wouldn’t hold an edge. Oregon is still the best, IMO.

I, too, got a few laughs this morning from some of the advice given here. Seems of late that everyone is an expert about these things because they’ve seen a few episodes of Ax-Men.

[CGASMIA68]

I also use the correct size file for touch up and dont sweat the depth any more cause I found out the tractor place I go to will sharpen them for me for 6 bucks.
So I bought a spare for each saw(2) and drop them off occasionally for a good job.I usually do this when the cuttings from the saw start to look like saw dust vs shavings and the cut gets wavy.Maybe once a year for me
I am lucky the store is only a few miles from here.
So if there is a shop near by the original poster can try that.

[Mr. K]

that is a great tip for when the zombie apocolypse comes- have extra chain and files ready to make and sharpen your own

(also some stored gas, i guess)

Anyone know how to make an alcohol that will burn in a gas engine?