lidl chain sharpner

I do mine by hand and there is an angle guide on top of the file and I'm careful so it works fine. I have tried all sorts of sharpeners and you can't beat by hand tbh.
I also have something holding the saw in place.

Muckit wrote: »

Lidl have these at mo. Anyone ever use them? No matter how l try use file can never get a right whit on teeth

Get yourself a guide either a Husqvarna http://www.jackssmallengines.com/Products/HUSQVARNA/Files-and-Accessories/Filing-Guides-and-Kits/505243501/611846/s
or Stihl
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stihl-Sharpening-5605-007-1027/dp/B002YQ4SG0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409784810&sr=8-1&keywords=stihl+chainsaw+sharpener
Depending on what you have. I have Husqvarna saws with a file and guide to match each chain.
They are fool proof really, 10 mins sharpens a 30" chain and even the most dim awkward person wont destroy a chain .

I have not got a clamp however the wheelie bin at home is ideal height and plastic will not damage teeth. I hold blade and chain with one hand and file with other however not for everyone as you may fail to keep file level and at right angle Make sure thatyou have the right size file. Take your saw to a chainsaw dealer so that you have right file and guide and dept gauge.

Go on youtube there is a few lads showing how to do it. The other thing is you may need to give it 5-6 rubs of file to get good edge I used to only give 3 for ages.

_Brian wrote: »

This is listed as a "4mm", how do I know if this does my saw ??

3/8 chain I think. I use Oregon files and use 7/32 files on 3/8 chain.

IMO lads these are more harm than good.this is coming from personal experience, words from 2 city and guilds assessors, And a husqvarna dealer.
They heat up the chains too much and basically temper them.
Which in turn reduces the life of a chain.
For 15 mins of studying on YouTube, its well worth learning to sharpen with the few different style of guides and files.I'll post a pic of the easiest guides to use