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Old 10-12-2009, 07:29 PM
 
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It's a Craftsman 14 inch - thought I'd just get a new blade, but I guess you can't do that. What type of business does sharpening?
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Old 10-12-2009, 07:32 PM
 
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Ace hardward does it around here. But you're better off buying a file and sharpening it at the start of each day...maybe more than once if you do alot of cutting, hard wood or dink it in the dirt.

Might be more cost effective to buy a new blade and file and maintain it. Usually the sharpening at the store is shabby. I tried the electric sharpening tool...IMO it's junk.
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Old 10-12-2009, 08:13 PM
 
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If you can use a chain saw, you can sharpen it yourself. It's very easy and it will save a lot of bucks and time as chain saw blades git dull in the middle of the job.
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Old 10-13-2009, 09:38 AM
 
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Austin Outdoor Power on N. Lamar can sharpen it for you, but like the previous posters have said the best thing to do is sharpen it yourself using a thin round file.
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Old 10-13-2009, 10:55 AM
 
Location: Avery Ranch, Austin, TX
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Agree with the others except I'd go for a new chain now and learn to sharpen the other off the saw(if you have a place to secure it) or do what this guy suggests:

How to Sharpen a Chainsaw Chain: How to Use & Maintain a Chainsaw | eHow.com

I smacked myself for not changing to a new chain earlier when we had our big ice storm in ATL a few years back. Like butta!!
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Old 10-13-2009, 12:10 PM
 
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but a 14" saw is hardly a saw. Get one with a 20" bar :-) I love my Stihl saw, when I was in Seattle I had to use it regularly on large trees.
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Old 10-13-2009, 02:09 PM
 
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where can I get a new chain-it's Craftsman, but they didn't have it at Sears.
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Old 10-13-2009, 02:40 PM
 
Location: Avery Ranch, Austin, TX
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where can I get a new chain-it's Craftsman, but they didn't have it at Sears.
Well, that's scary...no replacement chains at Sears...If you're near a real hardware store like an old ACE or True Value, they should have what you need. You're likely to find them at the big blue or orange boxes, as well. A new chain install will 'force' you to clean and adjust the saw...always a good idea.

Someone will chime in with the OEM company who makes the Craftsman saw...likely there is another brand with the same specs...so you can find a 'factory' replacement for your chain.
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Old 10-13-2009, 02:45 PM
 
Location: Avery Ranch, Austin, TX
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but a 14" saw is hardly a saw. Get one with a 20" bar :-) I love my Stihl saw, when I was in Seattle I had to use it regularly on large trees.
Yeah, never hurts to go bigger, IF the tree is already down. The tree dudes who removed 22 old tall pines at our ATL house never used anything longer than 14"...they could handle them with one hand like I handle a chef's knife. Of course, once the trees were down, they brought out the largeware to handle the 36"+ trunks.
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Old 10-13-2009, 02:53 PM
 
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Is your name Leatherface?

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It's a Craftsman 14 inch - thought I'd just get a new blade, but I guess you can't do that. What type of business does sharpening?
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