Use a chainsaw sharpener. But, a stroll through the store or a quick internet search will bring up so many options for chainsaw sharpeners that it can be hard to choose one. I tested some of the best ...

Sharpening a Chainsaw Chain When a chainsaw is sharp it’s easier and safer to use the tool, and minimizing wear and tear on the machine and improving overall efficiency.

Learning how to sharpen a chainsaw isn’t difficult, making it a great task for avid DIYers. Just make sure that you wear appropriate safety equipment while cutting and sharpening.

Read Next: Best Chainsaw Sharpeners Step 1: Find the Correct File Size for Your Chain If you have the owners’ manual for your saw, the chain type and file size needed should be listed in there. Or, if ...

Do you have trouble keeping a chainsaw sharp? Lots of people do, but it doesn’t have to stay this way. This is especially true once you realize how well electric saw chain sharpeners work. I ...

We recommend sharpening your chainsaw regularly. As Test Editor Brad Ford says, “It’s always faster and easier to touch up a chain, than it is to sharpen a dull chain.” ...

He started Timberline Chainsaw Sharpener in 2009. Jeff Krantz says it is a joint venture between him and his son. "I would say it was both of us (who started the business)," Jeff Krantz says.