Quickly Sharpen Your Chainsaw Blade Efficiently With A Portable Amazon Find

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If you take your chainsaw to a shop to have it sharpened, that shop will almost certainly use a machine. You can get similar powered devices for doing the job at home. They're fast and efficient, but they're also expensive, and you can't take them with you out into the yard or field. Professionals will often carry a basic round file to quickly sharpen the cutting edges and get back to work — and that's where the Tarist 6-Piece Chainsaw File Set comes in. Available from Amazon for $14.99 right now, it provides portable solutions for a range of different needs.

The files come in three sizes: ⁵⁄₃₂-inch, ³⁄₁₆-inch, and ⁷⁄₃₂-inch. These cover virtually every type of chain available. So whether you have a chainsaw for yard work, cutting firewood, or gardening, or you also have a pole saw, there will be a suitable file for the job. The files themselves are made from T12 steel, which is known for its hardness and durability. Each ergonomic, non-slip handle is clearly marked with the size (albeit in metric), and there's a thumb rest for improved control. Getting the filing angle wrong is a common chainsaw sharpening mistake to avoid, which is why the handle also has what Tarist calls "Angle Assist." This involves two short wings, one at 25 degrees and one at 30 degrees, that provide a visual guide for getting the perfect angle.

The Tarist chainsaw file set boasts a 4.6-star average rating from over 360 customers at the time of writing. Most of them appreciate the quality and value for money, with their portability and convenience being commonly praised. Complaints are rare, although some people had issues with durability — and others received fewer files than advertised.

For some, there will be drawbacks. Although the set is six pieces, there are only two of each file. You could arguably see that as having spares, but it could also just be considered as an unnecessary expense. Besides, if you only have one chainsaw, you clearly don't need the other sizes. The Angle Assist also doesn't offer the same practical help that a physical sharpening guide does. If you're a novice, you might prefer a set that includes one.

On the other hand, people who have substantial acreage or their own woodland might have a large chainsaw for tree felling and a smaller one (or a pole saw) for pruning. Those people will typically have already mastered how to sharpen a chainsaw to keep it cutting cleanly, so they probably won't need a guide. They are the ones who would benefit most from the Tarist 6-Piece Chainsaw File Set.