When it comes to sharpening a chainsaw, many users are quite adamant about the advantages of using a Dremel. Many of these users also do not know how to properly use this tool to sharpen their chainsaws. If you happen to fall into this category, this article will serve as a guide to help you learn to use a Dremel to sharpen your chainsaw.
Sharpening your chainsaw offers many advantages to both you and your tool. By sharpening your chainsaw, you reduce the risk of kickbacks and injuries. It also helps to improve the efficiency and performance of your chainsaw while reducing the enormous pressure placed on the machine. However, sharpening your chainsaw wrongly or using the wrong tool can harm your chain saw blade. For this reason, using a proper sharpening tool like a Dremel is a safe and effective way to properly sharpen your chainsaw.
Using A Dremel For the First Time
For those who are not familiar with a Dremel, a Dremel is a universal tool that can be fitted with various attachments for different purposes. You can attach several different tools including screwdrivers and scroll saws. Once assembled, a Dremel is highly effective for sharpening a chainsaw.
Assembling Your Dremel
This is the first step to sharpening your chainsaw with your Dremel. You need to properly assemble your Dremel by attaching the proper tool for sharpening which in this case is a tarp. A tarp is a diamond sharpening attachment that is very effective for sharpening chainsaws. This tool should be used in a safe environment.
Ensuring Your Safety
Once your Dremel is properly assembled, you need to also pay attention to your safety. Ensure you are properly geared up with your working gloves and safety goggles. Also, pick out a safe environment such as an open space to avoid any potential hazards and manage waste disposal.
Take Out the Blade of Your Chainsaw
To properly sharpen your chainsaw, it is vital to take out the blade from the chainsaw as it makes sharpening a lot easier. To avoid damage, ensure to follow the manufacturer’s manual when taking out the blade. However, some chainsaws can be sharpened without taking out the blades.
Sharpening with The Dremel
The process of sharpening with the Dremel is pretty straightforward. Once the Dremel is turned on, the diamond head attachment rotates at high speed. The high-speed rotation is what sharpens your chainsaw blades. Below is a step-by-step procedure for effective sharpening.
- Mark the tooth of the chainsaw you’ll be sharpening first
- Ensure the Dremel is placed at the correct angle to the tooth of the chainsaw
- Turn on Dremel to sharpen the tooth of the chainsaw
- Ensure you spend an equal amount of time on each tooth of your chainsaw
- Pay utmost attention to the direction of each tooth on your chainsaw
- Every tooth of the chain should be sharpened in one direction
With these helpful tips, you’re well on your way to properly sharpening your chainsaw with a Dremel. However, before you can go on to sharpen your chainsaw, you must be able to tell when your chainsaw needs to be sharpened.
How to Tell If Your Chainsaw Needs Sharpening
Below are helpful tools to help you identify when your chainsaw needs sharpening:
- Your chainsaw becomes harder to use
- Frequent kickbacks
- You apply too much pressure and force when cutting