Sharpen Your Chainsaw Blade With An Amazon Find That Gets It Right Every Time

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Chainsaws are a terrific tool for pruning trees, clearing up storm damage, cutting firewood, and even a bit of creative carving. Obviously, something that can cut through wood that easily can also make a mess of an arm or leg, so knowing how to safely use a chainsaw is vital. Arguably the next most important aspect is knowing how to sharpen the chain, and the Granberg File-N-Joint Sharpening Guide available from Amazon will help you get it right every time.

There are lots of different methods for sharpening a chainsaw, the simplest of which is to use a small round file. In the hands of an experienced professional, they can be quick and efficient, but there are a number of mistakes to avoid when using a file to sharpen a chainsaw, and that's what the Granberg guide is designed to avoid.

The File-N-Joint has actually been around since 1957, so it's a well-proven design. It's made from aluminum and steel that has been zinc-plated, so it's highly resistant to corrosion. It clamps to the chainsaw bar (the blade the chain runs around), thus fitting just about any machine, whether electric, cordless, or gas. Once set up, the Granberg chainsaw sharpening guide provides an accurate and repeatable way to get back to work with a file as quickly as possible.

The American-made Granberg chainsaw sharpener is clearly popular with Amazon customers. Almost 1,500 of them have given it an average of 4.3 stars. The majority think it saves time, can achieve 'new chain' sharpness, and is good value for money. One also states that you could achieve a longer chainsaw life than using a grinder to do the job. In other words, it removes less metal to get the chain sharp again.

However, many reviews did say there's a learning curve involved and that the instructions could be improved. The comment that it's "a little tough to figure out [the] first time" is typical. To some extent, its ability to fit so many different chainsaws is a slight drawback in that it is a little complicated to set up. That said, once the angles are fixed, it's all very straightforward. You can also find numerous helpful videos on YouTube.

No file is included, which annoyed one or two buyers, although it is clearly stated at the top of the Amazon page. It's important to get the correct file size, and details should be in your chainsaw owner's manual. A couple of people thought the Granberg was cheaply made, which seems odd considering how highly rated it is. However, most owners think that if you're struggling when you want to cut down trees in your yard or when sawing logs for winter, the Granberg File-N-Joint chainsaw sharpener is worth a closer look.