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@bernadettemartinez1901

Ай бұрын

Cheers...Steve Out.....😂

I have the Harbor Freight version too and it works great. I sharpen up 3 chains when I go out and just switch them out when one gets dull. Much faster than trying to sharpen them in the field.

Steve usually I dislike reviews based on free items, but you were sincere and honest! Thanks a ton for restoring my faith that someone isn't afraid to give an honest review!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Thank You...

I got one of a similar design that harbor freight sells. it's much heavier, more expensive and works really well. thanks for the video.

Kudos for giving an honest review.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Thank You...

Good one! Thanks Steve! I had a auto repair manal that instructed opposite of the only safe way to charge auto batteries, and one blew up im our face when i was with my son! Both of us protected by the mercy of God ! Thankfully, and we used that to learn 2 lessons: double check safety measures given even in printed material, and wear safety eye protection...2 eyes is all we have to stay sighted in life, and are so very fragile!!!! 😱

The red arrow on the box indicates 220-230V / 50 Hz . If you have it plugged into 120V /60 Hz , maybe this why it is not enough to make it work.

@aktrapper6126

Ай бұрын

Your right!

@dennisolsson3119

Ай бұрын

Exactly! It would be more like 20W on 120V

@deanmsimpson

Ай бұрын

That's rather disingenuous by Steve if true.

@glenhehir3833

Ай бұрын

Good eyes mate.

@Jeekinz

Ай бұрын

Yes, wrong voltage. He can plug it into 220v/60hz it will just spin slightly faster than 50hz.

A dremel with a 13/64 stone works well on my MS362. Just need a steady hand and use the guide mark imprinted on the chain tooth.

@evanoldhoff4904

Ай бұрын

A dedicated, manual chainsaw file works even better once you learn how to use it, but that can be a long learning curve. I do use those Dremel chainsaw files to sharpen my hedge trimmer though, and they work very well!

I got the harbor freight one it works great on full size 3/8 chain with the disk that came with it but had to buy 3/16 disk for my 3/8 low pro chains and.325 chain

Hi Steve, I've worked at a small engine repair shop and the Oregon Sharpener works very well. Especially for sharpening chains for sawmills that can be 6ft in length or even if you have a ton of chains to sharpen. I can't speak for the no name brand you have in the video. The Stihl 2 in 1 is great as well!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Cool, thanks

When I started in the business too many years ago, I was taught how to sharpen chains by hand. Took some learning on old chains. I still use that method to this day. Great review Steve.

I’ve been using the one from Harbor Freight for a couple of years now and it works very well for me. I just looked and the current list price is ~$30.

@Moonshinedave1

Ай бұрын

Me too, mine does a great job on chains, my neighbor brings his chains over for me to sharpen them too.

I have a Chicago Electric disc sharpener and I've used it for years. It doesn't get the chain as sharp as manual filing but it does reasonably well and will get you back on the tree a lot faster. Of course, when you have the time, you should sharpen properly with a file and check the rakes as well.

Thanks for the heads up. I really enjoy your videos; much more pleasant than the news and honest to boot!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

Yup, the Stihl 2in1 tool, best tool ever! However, we need to remember to buy the right file gauge to match our chaisaw! I've got two of them: 0.325" 4.8mm and 3/8" 4.0 mm.

Ebay has about 100 sellers of this and similar chain saw sharpeners. I bought one that looks similar, but not the same as yours. Mine works perfectly! The proof is in the pudding though, and my chainsaws cut fast and true after sharpening. Mine also does not have a weak motor.

Steve is 100% on target here. I bought one that looks like the same design about 10 years ago. It had a decent motor but was so poorly built that it had no precision, was just horrible to use and wasted good chains. I went right back to just sharpening my chains by hand and really worked to refine that skill. A file and perhaps a angle guide and your good to go and can do it out in the forest or anytime you want/need a quick sharpen. Now that machine is collecting dust unless I need a pencil sharpened. ✏

Now that's what I would call an honest down to earth product review Steve. However, next time tell us how you really feel! 👍👍😂😂

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Will do

The Stihl hand sharper is the way to go! You can use it anywhere and if you don’t let the chain get too dull it brings it back to almost new. Well worth the money and it take no time to put and edge back on the links.

I'll keep on using my file and drag gauge,took me a couple of years to master but it works for me.

Absolute kudos to you Steve for such an honest review - if only others with a public profile were so straight talking....quite a rare quality nowadays. Walkers Saw Shop will also be glad - better than having loads of disappointed customers! Top job 👍👌👏

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Thank You...

Clone of my Oregon grinder. Mine came with two wheels. My grinder doesn't have those issues.

Junk is junk. Cheers man

Great info as always. I learn more on all of your videos. I have been able to repair several machines because of you and Donny Boy . Thanks.

Great advice, thanks , my electric tooth brush has more power than that 😂 .That thing is available in the UK in a different brand/colour so I'll definitely avoid it 😮 . You can't beat a good old fashioned file and guide 😊

I had the same sort of sharpener given to me too, exactly the same issues that you had here in New Zealand

Never saw beer can like that one, I normally watch to the end to find out what you're having. The review was good, but not knowing the brew of the day was a double whammy!

That looks like my Harbor Freight sharpener, but mine has the right disc and plenty of power. Super cheap, too.

@A6Legit

Ай бұрын

I got one too, totally worth it.

@Moonshinedave1

Ай бұрын

I also have a harbor freight sharpener, I love mine. All I know is, in this regards, it takes very dull chains and turns them into very sharp chains. I even had one that was cutting crooked (because I sharpening it too many times with a Dremel), and it fixed it. Good as new? maybe, maybe not, but pretty darn close.

@D-B-Cooper

Ай бұрын

Been using mine for years, works fine.

@Cemize

Ай бұрын

Got given a harbor freight sharpener. It works ok and has enough power to sharpen unless you get too aggressive with the grind, which you do not want to do in the first place. 😁

@edhall8911

Ай бұрын

I hope enough people see this! I have a couple of the Stihl 2 in 1 sharpeners and like them.

Thanks Steve 👍😁

Thanks for the video ✔️💯 Steve. I'd rather use my portable 12 volt sharpener. From Melbourne AUSTRALIA 👍🤠

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Cool 👍

Love the hand sharpeners Steve. Better than any thing I've used before. Takes a little time to use but I can get my saws to pull inch long noodles out of the wood when sawing.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Right on

Nice video - thanks for your honesty. Stay safe.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Thanks, you too!

I wonder if putting the wider wheel on it causes it to bog out. Why would you need a wider wheel if the grinder is just touching the face and bottom of the cutting edge? Just wondering. Love your videos Steve, learned allot from you over the years. Thank you!!

Good looking out Dude. Keep up the good work.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I started off with the Harbor Freight grinder, then upgraded to the Oregon 520-120. Night and day difference! Plenty of power with the 4.3 amp motor on it.

Thank you for your honest review😊

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

You're Welcome...

Steve I follow your channel and love your videos but I have to vehemently disagree with this product review! I bought this exact sharpener 15 years ago for $19 and have sharpened near a hundred chains in that time with no issues. I agree, it isn't professional grade, in fact it could be described as flimsy, but it has paid for itself many times over and I would buy another tomorrow if needed.

Thanks Steve's for info 👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Any time!

Good Afternoon! Great video! i Love watching your videos. Thank You for the information in this video. i always sharpen my chain saw blade by hand, the way that my Grand Father taught me to. have a Great day/night. :)

I buy electrical items from China. Many are 220/240 volt. You have to check and read the reviews. I bought the one that clips on then you spin it. Also have the one Steve has. I think the single plane file works the best. Places like TEMU sell all kinds of tools. Very cheap and many with quality.

LOL! Another awesome (honest) review. Tx Steve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

ive had one like that for years,works fine,i wrapped a shim (piece of beer can) around where the holder pivots to make it more precise,mine wont stall itll cut a chain in half if you want.

Now thats a honest review !

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Right on

I have the Stihl 2 in 1 as well. Top notch and you don't need power if you're back in the bush where there is none.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Right on

So I got a rebranded version of that grinder (here in Australia from Bunnings). What absolute crap that it is! So much easier to do it by hand. Thank you for you video

Good video as always and telling the truth without much detours.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Much appreciated

Been using a Dremel to sharpen my chains for 25 years. Easy and quick. It amazes me more people don’t.

Thanks Steve, always love you and April's opinion. I don't trust anybody who doesn't drink, you'll never know the the truth about your "friends" till you have shared a few beers with them.

Thanks buddy.

👍👍👍. Thank you Steve

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Any time

I'm with you Steve. I want to get a 2 in 1. I all ways used a file with a Stihl guide. Time it would take to take the chain off, sharpen it and put it back on I would have all three of my saws sharpened and on to the next thing. lol James out😊

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Well said!

I utilize the plastic construction and set it up so I can pull the stone into the cutter. Works great and mainly use it for damaged chain from rocks, etc. Had it for 19 years. Good for the price. Mine looks the same and says 85 watts. Shrug.

Thanks for the heads up on this finger nail file. 😂

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

LOL

Haven’t tuned in a while saw the topic captured my interest faster than you can say Steve’s Small Engines anyways I’ve had my Stihl sharpener I suspect probably 30 + years old my best friend with stihl discs 3 sizes you know the reason why and dressing stones & gauge main reason I got my Stihl back in the day urban forestry always hitting foreign material nails fencing iron etc etc interior of trees such chain damage I depended on it to restore & peak sharpness of my valuable chains & I could do up 10 or 12 chains for ready cut for the week actually have a high quality Italian sharpener I keep at 90 % for the rakers since chains are off bar just a quick switch over from machine to machine rather than setting a machine up for a different function rear setting for vertical grinding ( straight down ) actually 3 settings on my Stihl platform swivel for chain grinding angles etc etc various different chains anyways a Oldie Goldie but yes do a lot of hand filing for climbing saw & such away from Iron & such in the trees but hey hit stuff high up also amazing what people put in trees and tree grows around it and hidden inside a lot of time depending on roughness of tree bark you can find a indicator that there’s a hidden secret inside were you wanted to cut so just to avoid relocate cutting spot ! Anyways just wanted to say love my ancient Stihl grinder not commercially used but well well used never dropped in funds 💰into it in all these years just replacement wheels & oh ya I have always found like other manufacturers Oregon etc etc bore hole incorrect size to fit on Stihl arbor so I’ve actually only ever bought Stihl wheels ( discs ) for it other brands bore size to large ! Thanks for today’s video Steve always a must watch on your program ! Mark 🇨🇦 🍻

The 2-1 Stihl sharpener is excellent, my dad got one based on your review, and when I seen how fast and easy it was I had to get one for my primary. That with a princess auto stump vise was the best setup to speed up logging work on the farm.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Right on buddy! Thank You...

That Stihl 2in 1 saw chain sharpener is the simplest and easiest manual sharpener hands down!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

18 күн бұрын

Agreed!

Thanks Steve

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

You're Welcome...

Thank's

Thanks buddy

Thanks Steve for saving me from this product!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Happy to help!

I bought the Oregon sharpener a few years back. Came with several discs, reasonably priced and does a great job. I'd give it an 8 or 9 out of ten.

@shawnmendrek3544

Ай бұрын

Oh. Well then...

I have a completely off the wall problem Steve. I have a Husqvarna 123L that I cleaned the carb, reset the high and low screws, and turned both 1 full turn, and fired the weed wacker up, and it idles way too high, and no matter what I do with h and l, as well as backing off the idle screw, it's running very high. Help!!!!

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

You're Welcome...

😆😆😆😆😆 Thx for doing this, filming it and sharing it with us.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

I got a similar unit from Menards. $55. The base is all metal and it's got plenty o power but it did come with the thin disk. Not that disk tho, pink like the second one. It gets the chain sharp but not as sharp as a new file and file guide.

THANKS 👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Welcome 👍

Looks like a little chop saw! I think I'll stick to sharpening my saw chains manually. Thanks for the review, Steve!! 👍👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

You're Welcome...

@Skidderoperator

Ай бұрын

At least it won't take the temper out of the tooth because it's hardly turning.

My harbor freight one was about 25 bucks. I use it a lot. Some problems related to cheap plastic. But the power is about 10x that one.

That looks like my Harbor Fright model, but I've had good luck with it. All with keeping in mind that it has limitations. And it has the skinny disk so it won't cut the gullet right, but it gets after the cutting edge easy enough. Call me lazy, but it got the job done.

Thank you Steve!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for looking out!! we're all trying to find a quick and easy way out, But it all comes down to a good guide(unless your a pro) and manual file. Easy peasy, done deal, and you know its sharp. All these gimmicks get the DIY, and casual homeowner, and they fall for them. this company doesnt care if it works or not......they'll sell 100's of them...then pick up and change their name and move on. I wish your channel was mandatory for all DIY and homeowners to watch!!!!!! Thanks again Steve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

You're Welcome...

Whoa that’s crazy. Piece of crap. I have an Oregon one I bought 10 or 15 years ago still going strong never had a problem with it. I bought four extra discs for it. Haven’t even used them all up yet.

these sort of videos are probably more helpful to most inexperienced users, due to buying a chainsaw from a hardware chain that likely has zero interest in helping in regards to maintenance or even safety.

Yep I would say that has a very weak motor

Even the PowerFist from Princess Auto is better than that. I've done a dozen or so of my chains with it. Works great.

Best Steve…. I think something isn’t right……. On the box it’s specification is 220 volts……. What is your output? (2:54minutes. ) keep on going. Love your channel👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

LOL, they couldn't even get the box right! The grinder says 110V right on it an came with a normal North American 110 plug...

Is that a real beer? The cute little white bunny kind of hints otherwise. LOL

@sergeant5848

Ай бұрын

Never underestimate the power of a cute little white bunny. Just ask King Arthur.

Wow, Steve! THAT was brutal! Maybe it was a bad unit, or you could work with them to improve it?? (I bet they won't want to go that route now though ) 🙃

Well that little sharpener looks just adorable 😂

I'm using the stihl hand sharpener that does the depth gauges simultaneously and that thing gets the chain pretty damn sharp.

my brother, my friends, my nieghbors, my boss, & I ❤ MY 2 in 1 Stihl file for my chainsaw, (s)😂

it has the Power of a Harbor Freight bench top Drill Press and Circular Saw. I have both Harbor Freight Drill Press and Circular Saw and they both Bogg down on a 2x4 treated lumbar.

Stihl battery saws use 1/4" pico chain.

You cracking me up bro stop it😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Awesome video SteveO! So let me get this straight you don't like it ? 😂😂. You would think before putting it on the market they would test the product 😆 . Maybe if they sent you a couple cases of beer you could have been swayed LOL. Always honest , that's definitely what makes you Top Dawg! Hope you and April have a awesome weekend! Cheers SteveO out! 🍻🍻

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

Right on Steve! Thank You...

To quote an expression that was used in Australia a few generations ago "Woiuldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding" 😒😒

1st problem; wrong disc. 2nd problem; wrong motor. Sounds about right.

YIKES!

Steve what Voltage is written on e the unit itself? I can hear that “universal” motor through my headphones and it’s clearly not getting up to speed even when not grinding the chain. Sounds like a 220 volt motor operating on 110 volts :o

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

LOL, they couldn't even get the box right! The grinder says 110V right on it an came with a normal North American 110 plug...

Try Saskatchewan Original 16 beer. Good 😅

I use my Dremel sharpening set

Can always give it to your brother in law for Christmas 🎅🏻 😅

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

LMFAO! Right on buddy!

@mattwaters6987

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Not enough power to pull a greased string out of a cat's a$$, LOL!!

@phildelgiudice3448

Ай бұрын

Classic new era nonsense. How bout we just use the age old hand sharpeners and keep it simple?? Steve is a LEGEND.

It's way under powered 😮😮 you got that right about the 85 Watt motor which is a low amprege but it depends on how it is powered by a battery or 120 voltage

This make/model aside, there's just something special about doing it by hand that can't be beat.

Oh man what a piece of junk 😅 i have a HF one and ive never stalled it. I will say the one gripe i have is it just eats up the teeth. Which i mean if you dont mind buying new chains all the time its no big deal, if you are frugal it might not be the best option lol. Honestly though it gets the chains real sharp, really quick, very uniform, and pretty easy to use if you dont mind taking a chain on and off the saw. Ive opted to use the electric, hand file the majority of the time and reuse the electric every so often just to reset the uniformity every once in awhile.

Doesn't do the depth gauge/rake either

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon

Ай бұрын

True!

@shawnmendrek3544

Ай бұрын

gotcha

What’s the best mower blade sharpener. And can I use it with the blades still on the mower?

@kenbrown2808

Ай бұрын

the only thing you can use with the blades still on the mower is a small disc grinder. and it's far from the best sharpener.

@offrodnolefmr7445

Ай бұрын

@@kenbrown2808 ok, thanks.

I use a file. The traditional way always seems to work best. Thank you for your videos.

Bought a Princess auto electric chainsaw sharpener. It's works well. Not that pisofs...😊

I have same one it never stalls. But be just yours