Quickly Sharpen Your Chainsaw Blade With An Affordable Amazon Kit That's Easy To Use

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There's one element of using a chainsaw safely that is sometimes overlooked: keeping the chain sharp. It's easy to think you can carry on for a few more minutes with a chain that's become a bit blunt — especially if you are far enough from your workshop that going back to sharpen it would be inconvenient. But you'll have to push the machine harder to compensate for the blunted chain and might end up slipping as a result. Or you might get a kickback when the chain grabs in the cut and is thrown up toward you. Chainsaw accidents aren't pretty. The Oregon Universal Chainsaw Field Sharpening Kit is a compact solution you can carry with you wherever you are working. It's currently available at just $12.36 from Amazon.

There are a wide variety of chainsaws for firewood, yard work, and gardening, so the Oregon universal sharpening kit includes three round files of different diameters to cope with the various chain sizes. There's also a 6-inch flat file for the rakers (depth gauges), as well as a comfortable wooden handle to hold the files. A file guide to help you maintain the correct angle for sharpening and an instruction sheet is included as well. Everything fits into a canvas pouch that's easy to carry with you.

The Oregon chainsaw sharpening kit appears popular, with thousands of Amazon customers giving it an average of 4.7 stars. Oregon has been a leading supplier of chainsaw-related equipment for almost 80 years so it's no surprise that many are pleased with the quality and value for money. 

One buyer said it was "perfect for both my chainsaws," underlining one of the benefits of having several files in the kit. If you only have one chainsaw, then strictly speaking, you won't need two of the round files. However, the whole kit costs under $15, and if you buy a different tool at some point, you should have the necessary file for it. If you already have more than one chainsaw, or perhaps a powered pole saw, the kit should meet all your needs while remaining affordable.

The file guide is great for beginners who will appreciate the assistance it gives with sharpening a chainsaw to keep it cutting cleanly. Those with more experience may dispense with it and simply use the appropriate file inserted into the handle. In either case, the portability of the kit makes it easy to have with you when you need it. A few passes per tooth should be all that's necessary to get the chain sharp again and get you back to the tree felling, pruning, or the firewood stack.