Sharpening the saw chain is essential, but there are a few more things you can (and should) do every so often to keep your chainsaw working well for as long as possible.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. So why bother sharpening your chainsaw? If you fail to keep up with this task, the blades ...

A dull chainsaw blade is more than an efficiency issue; it's a safety hazard. Here's how to tell when your blade needs sharpening and what you need for the job.

Like any other tool in your arsenal, a chainsaw must be properly and consistently maintained in order to perform effectively. Of course, you can hire a professional to sharpen your chainsaw, but ...

If your saw is not cutting straight through, it can be either a twisted bar, or an imbalance in chain sharpening. When I was new at sharpening, I thought I had somehow bent my bar because the saw wasn ...

An expert's advice for getting a sharp chain in just 10 minutes.

In this video, Rick Pickford walks us through the intricacies of hand sharpening a chainsaw: ... Use this Cheat Sheet to Cut Perfect Baseboard Corners. August 26, 2019 Latest. See More ...

After sharpening my own saws for 25 years with a file and guide, I graduated to using an electric chain sharpener a couple of years ago, and I certainly can recommend the Oregon unit I use.