How powerful of a chain saw do I need?
I need to cut up a fallen cedar tree and trim some limbs at my house. I've never used a chain saw before so I have no idea how powerful of a one I need. The biggest part of the trunk is a little bigger than a foot around. I'd like to get a low cost chain saw that'll have enough power. Please let me know what to look for.
nothing more than a 16" bar with about a 40cc 2 stroke engine. For a tree that size, that is all you will need.
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If you own a chainsaw at some point the chain is going to become dull. You will then have to choose if you want to sharpen it yourself or have someone sharpen it for you. If you choose to do the job yourself you should know just what is involved, and how to begin sharpening your saw. You can always get your chain sharpened by a professional if you wish. However, if you are going to do it yourself, here are some simple directions to get you started. Remember to follow the directions for your personal model.Â
The first piece of the puzzle when sharpening your chainsaw chain is to take all necessary safety precautions. This includes wearing safety glasses during each and every sharpening. Be sure your sharpener is securely fastened to a firm table, and the sharpening implements are well attached.Â
After you have checked all your safety precautions you need to double check your chain is securely connected to the sharpener. The way this is done will vary depending on your sharpener model, but the key is to be sure it is well connected no matter which sharpener you are using.Â
After that you will get the machine going. You can then lower the grinding stone toward the first tooth of your chain. You will want to sharpen the tooth evenly and gently. Sharpen so as to have an even sharpness across the whole tooth. You should also get more refined sharpening on a variety of models by adjusting refining screws.
Now that the first tooth is done you will move the grinding wheel to its' "idle" position. Then you will make the chain looser and move the next tooth into sharpening position. The guide is provided to help you know it is being sharpened on the appropriate angle.
Make sure to sharpen all the teeth in one direction first. Whether you sharpen left or right first does not matter, but do all one direction at the same time.
Once you have sharpened all of the right or left angled teeth go back and sharpen all of the opposite angled chainsaw teeth. This is a tedious process, but it is best to have a system. You do not wish to accidentally miss teeth, or find some are sharper than others. This will make your cutting harder and in fact, more dangerous.
You may be able to find attachments which can help to automate the teeth feeding process, making it go much faster. You can check to see if your model offers these accessories.
If you use a chainsaw you are safest using a sharp chain. For more information on using a chainsaw sharpener safely and effectively please go to http://chainsawsharpenerinfo.com
