Wondering how to sharpen a chainsaw chain (blade) with a Dremel Sharpening Kit? Here’s a QUICK Guide, EASY TO FOLLOW Video & HELPFUL FAQs.
How To Sharpen A Chainsaw With A Dremel
Sharpening your chainsaw is a lot cheaper than constantly buying new. And, a sharp chainsaw chain reduces the chance of kick back and injury.
Today I have the easy steps for sharpening a chainsaw with a Dremel.
We also put together a quick video showing exactly how to sharpen your chainsaw with a Dremel and the Dremel Sharpening Kit.
We use this chainsaw sharpening kit on our pole saw too. Sharpening these chains has saved us so much money over the years! Check out the savings for just our chainsaw chain below.
OK, let’s get to how to use a Dremel Chainsaw Sharpening Kit. 🙂
Table of contents
- How To Sharpen A Chainsaw With A Dremel
- How Do You Know If A Chainsaw Chain Is Dull?
- Is It Worth Sharpening A Chainsaw?
- Can You Use A Dremel To Sharpen A Chain?
- How to Sharpen Chainsaw Chain With Dremel Sharpening Kit
- Using The Dremel Chainsaw Sharpener – Video
- Is it “Sharpen a Chainsaw Chain” or “Sharpen a Chainsaw Blade”?
How Do You Know If A Chainsaw Chain Is Dull?
They say, to be safe, you should sharpen your chainsaw chain every time you fill the tank with gas.
A sharp chainsaw will cut through wood faster, cleaner, and safer. A dull chainsaw blade is harder to use and more likely to kick back.
So, how do you know if a chainsaw chain is dull?
If your chainsaw is making dust when it cuts, instead of wood chips, it’s dull. If you have to physically push the chainsaw against the wood to make the cut, it’s dull.
Your chainsaw should easily cut through wood without pressure from you.
Is It Worth Sharpening A Chainsaw?
Yes! Sharpening a chainsaw can save you a lot of money. And, it’s a pretty quick and easy job
Chains can be expensive, guys. Especially if you need to replace them a lot. And, removing and replacing a chainsaw chain is more work than just sharpening a chainsaw with a Dremel Sharpening Kit.
You need a sharp chainsaw for safety reasons too. A dull chain is more likely to kick back and cause injury.
So, follow the steps below for sharpening a chainsaw chain with a Dremel. It only takes 5 minutes to sharpen your chainsaw, and it saves money and makes the chainsaw safer to use!
You can generally sharpen a chain 10 times before buying a new chain. If your chainsaw chain cost $35, sharpening it can save you $350! Who doesn’t need an extra $350, right?!!
Can You Use A Dremel To Sharpen A Chain?
Yes, you can sharpen chainsaw with Dremel tools. In fact, using a Dremel to sharpen a chainsaw is a super easy and fast way to sharpen a chainsaw chain.
The Dremel Sharpening Kit comes with a guide that helps you keep the Dremel level and at the correct angle when sharpening.
How to Sharpen Chainsaw Chain With Dremel Sharpening Kit
Here’s the easy steps for using the Dremel Chainsaw Sharpening Kit to sharpen a chainsaw chain (some of you like to call it a chainsaw blade). Watch the video below to see us do each step.
- Use the table in the Dremel Chainsaw Sharpening Kit to figure out which Dremel sharpening bit you need to use with your chainsaw.
- Attach the Dremel Sharpening Guide and the bit to your Dremel.
- Mark the tooth on the chainsaw chain where you want to start with a black marker.
- Put on Heavy Duty gloves to protect your hands from sharp blades.
- Use the Dremel Sharpening guide to keep the Dremel level and at the correct angle for the tooth you are sharpening. Turn on the Dremel and sharpen that tooth.
- Make sure you sharpen each tooth on the chain for the same amount of time (to a count of 10, for example) to keep the teeth evenly sharpened. Even teeth cut straight lines!
- Every other tooth on the chainsaw is in the same direction. The ones in between are sharpened in the other direction on your sharpening guide. So, be sure to pay attention to the direction of the tooth when sharpening.
- Sharpen each tooth on the chainsaw blade until you are back at the black mark you put on the first tooth.
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Using The Dremel Chainsaw Sharpener – Video
If any of the steps above for how to use the Dremel Chainsaw Sharpener are confusing, I highly recommend watching the short video. Hopefully seeing it done can help clear up any confusion.
Is it “Sharpen a Chainsaw Chain” or “Sharpen a Chainsaw Blade”?
Technically, a chainsaw doesn’t have a blade. So, even though it’s pretty common for people to call it a chainsaw blade, it’s actually a chainsaw chain that needs to be sharpened.
The chainsaw chain has sharpened links on the chain that do all of the cutting.
OK, that’s it for sharpening a chainsaw with a Dremel, guys. Good luck!
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How to Sharpen a Chainsaw with a Dremel
Sharpening your chainsaw is a lot cheaper than constantly buying new. Here are the easy steps for how to sharpen a chainsaw with a Dremel.
Tools
- Dremel
- Dremel Sharpening Kit
Instructions
How to Sharpen a Chainsaw with a Dremel
- Use the table in the Dremel Chainsaw Sharpening Kit to figure out which Dremel sharpening bit you need to use with your chainsaw.
- Attach the Dremel Sharpening Guide and the bit to your Dremel.
- Mark the tooth on the chainsaw chain where you want to start with a black marker.
- Put on Heavy Duty gloves to protect your hands from sharp blades.
- Use the Dremel Sharpening guide to keep the Dremel level and at the correct angle for the tooth you are sharpening. Turn on the Dremel and sharpen that tooth.
- Make sure you sharpen each tooth on the chain for the same amount of time (to a count of 10, for example) to keep the teeth evenly sharpened. Even teeth cut straight lines!
- Every other tooth on the chainsaw is in the same direction. The ones in between are sharpened in the other direction on your sharpening guide. So, be sure to pay attention to the direction of the tooth when sharpening.
- Sharpen each tooth on the chainsaw blade until you are back at the black mark you put on the first tooth.
Notes
How do you know if a chainsaw chain is dull?
They say, to be safe, you should sharpen your chainsaw chain every time you fill the tank with gas. A sharp chainsaw will cut through wood faster, cleaner, and safer. A dull chainsaw blade is harder to use and more likely to kick back.
So, how do you know if a chainsaw chain is dull? If your chainsaw is making dust when it cuts, instead of wood chips, it's dull. If you have to physically push the chainsaw against the wood to make the cut, it's dull. Your chainsaw should easily cut through wood without pressure from you.
Is it worth sharpening a chainsaw?
Yes! Absolutely. Chains can be expensive, guys. Especially if you need to replace them a lot. And, removing and replacing a chainsaw chain is more work than just sharpening a chainsaw with a Dremel.
You need a sharp chainsaw for safety reasons too. A dull chain is more likely to kick back and cause injury. So, follow the steps below for how to sharpen a chainsaw with a Dremel. It only takes 5 minutes to sharpen your chainsaw, and it saves money and makes the chainsaw safer to use!
You can generally sharpen a chain 10 times before buying a new chain. If your chainsaw chain cost $35, sharpening it can save you $350! Who doesn't need an extra $350, right?!!
Can you use a Dremel to Sharpen a Chain?
Yes, using a Dremel to sharpen a chainsaw is a super easy way to sharpen a chainsaw. The Dremel Sharpening Kit comes with a guide that helps you keep the Dremel level and at the correct angle when sharpening.
Stephanie Abbott has been remodeling homes, updating & building furniture, and working on DIY home maintenance and cleaning tips for over 20 years. Her remodeling has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. And, her DIY YouTube channel has had more than 8 million views.
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