Power Sharp by Oregon Anyone use this?

[basswidow]

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Attaches to the tip and you run the saw giving pressure to the tip for 3-5 seconds and you're back in business.

Not sure how this works? When I file - it's the cutter of the tooth.

Just wondering if anyone has used this and I can get some trusted Hearth.com feedback!

3-5 seconds seems like a breeze.

 

[smokinj]

It can get expensive quick, but the 1-2 cord a year person may find it quite nice!

 

[basswidow]

Looks pricey, because you have to get the bar and chain with it. Seems like it would only sharpen the top of the tooth?

I like the concept. Rather then a single file to each cutter, slap the piece on the tip, and 3 seconds and you're done.

Maybe I will try it the next time I have to replace a bar/chain.

 

[PJF1313]

There was a thread about this last year, also.


From what I remember, some of the homeowner Homelites / Poulans / Craftsmans (one/all? of the three) had a similar device on the late '70s/early '80's.
I think it only takes off a bit of the leading edge of the chipper link, but doesn't do anything for the rakers.

I can't find the thread right now - CRTD - (Can't Remember Threads Disease) but its here - somewhere....

 

[JustWood]

If anyone has one , eye'd like 2 C pics of the guts of 1 of those varmits.

 

[basswidow]

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Here's the inside. There is a FAQ section that tells more. The chain teeth have top sided cutters and the stone takes care of the raker too.

Drawback: Costs, and you can only sharpen each chain from 5-15 times before you have to replace the chain and stone.

Looks like they have them for most every make and model saw. Oregon is well repsected in the business of chains so maybe it has some merit.

 

[Chuck Pearson]

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=125402. Read to the end of the thread. The discussion starts out with speculation and cynicism and at the end some people tried it out and reported that it worked well. An Oregon engineer answers some questions. This device resolves most of the weaknesses that were in the prior system.

 

[johnnywarm]

how much is it?

 

[basswidow]

Bar, chain, and devise for my saw (16 inch) was going for $ 79.

I passed on it since I didn't know much about it. Instead, bought an Oregon Chain and files from TSC and couldn't be happier. Bucked a nice size cherry tree today and breezed through it on one tank of gas. Filled the truck bed.

I think my problem has been dull poor quality chains. New chains always seem to put a smile on my face.

 

[southbound]

I looked at them last weekend and the chain is of a entirely new design...Well new to me..... I not to concerned on how well it sharpens more on how well it cuts...