How to Sharpen a Chainsaw Chain - Using Dremel Sharpening Kit - Chain Saw Blade Sharpening

Here's a quick and easy guide for how to sharpen chain saw chain (teeth) with the Dremel Sharpening Kit. This will show you how to figure out which Dremel Sharpening bit to use and show you how to use the Dremel chain saw sharpening guide. We did this on our Husqvarna chainsaw, but this DIY to sharpen a chain saw blade can be used on most chainsaw brands.

0:00 How to Sharpen A Chainsaw Chain
0:15 When You Should Sharpen A Chainsaw
0:25 Which Dremel Attachment to Use to Sharpen Your Chain
1:50 Use a Dremel Chain Saw Sharpening Guide
2:20 Mark the First Tooth
2:30 How to Use a Sharpening Guide for your Chainsaw
3:15 Make Sure You Work Safely
3:40 Using a Dremel Sharpening Kit on a Chainsaw Chain
4:15 Why You Should Sharpen A Chainsaw Chain

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How to Sharpen Chain Saw Chains

1. Use the table in the Dremel Chainsaw Sharpening Kit to figure out which Dremel sharpening bit you need to use with your chainsaw.
2. Attach the Dremel Sharpening Guide and the bit to your Dremel.
3. Mark the tooth on the chainsaw chain where you want to start with a black marker.
4. Put on Heavy Duty gloves to protect your hands from sharp blades.
5. 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.
6. 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!
7. 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.
8. 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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[glennsprague]

Been using dremel method for twenty years, even marked the starting tooth with a black sharpie. You really don’t need the guide tool, visual works fine.

[genbud]

Very nice. Bought this same kit and watched your video. Great explanation, short and to the point. Chainsaw cuts like new now!

[blindkimberly]

This will hopefully help my hubby. Since going blind I’ve had to buy new chains for his saws. I bought the Dremel sharpening kit so now all he has to do is follow your instructions. Hopefully. Crossing fingers n stuff! Awesome straightforward instructions. Thank you!

[thedaybefore_]

Just bought it from Amazon. Great kit, I really prefer it over the handsharpener, been doing that for 5 years now. And never going back to that :) Thx for the instructions. Greetings from Holland!

[mikenunke]

Great vid! Thanks!! Also, chap up and wear face shield. I met a guy a few years ago that took a saw to the face. I've never cut since without proper safety equipment. Regardless of my competence. I cut 4-6 cords per year. Never go without.

[CloudLakeMoon]

I sharpen my chains with a rotary tool too. I’ve never seen that guide before. Looks handy for anyone getting started sharpening. Good demo.
Note: chainsaws don’t have “blades”.
Cheers. 🇨🇦

[LogicAndReason]

When the grinding stones wore out on mine, I replaced them with diamond coated metal bits. They are reasonably priced and last much longer.

[joewalton]

Awesome ending! Love the slow-mo laugh!

[dakotaridge]

Very well done and extremely helpful - thank you!!!

[leandroluckei]

Muito bom! Parabéns pelo vídeo, sou do sul do Brasil.

[contemporaryprimitiveman]

I have had one of those for about 20 years. Maybe I will try it!
I always touch mine up with hand files. Been doing it that way for ever.

[sanyaz-]

Haha you should have had your son narrate the whole episode! I quite liked the end hahaha!!! =)

[bradleygambino]

Thank you for this. I do not have the guide attatchment yet, but what I have noticed is finding subpar (off brand) grinding stones that are more of a pain than using a file. I have a Husq 445 and 435.

[marceloiannini]

I'm using my dremel with a cheapo 5/32" diamond burr wheel instead of stones on my cheapo chinese guide. Makes chain extra-sharp.

[stevefromlondon]

Hi thank you for making this video it was a great help
Regards
Steve UK London

[vulcanxh]

Nice video thanks, but many of us in the UK still use Imperial measure, Thanks from Ian, Cheshire UK

[trexit]

Looks like a great idea. Anyone able to comment about how many chain sharpens from a Dremel bit? My saw is 14" Stihl MS-180.

[AbbottsAtHome]

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[Ecksterphono]

Oregon already makes these. Not recommended for all chain types. Good for Stihl and Oregon chains. The Husqvarna H40 are specially hardened and the use of an improper grade file or power operated dremel will weaken the chain. The Husqvarna requires a certain course grade of file and has to be a carbide type only available at chainsaw shops. Don't use Oregon dremel attachments for Husqvarna. Oregons dremel tool also comes with a guide plate and flat file attachment.

[philporritt]

You don't mention setting the guide plate so the grinding stone's circumference is 25% above the cutting edge of the tooth.
Then the guide plate rests on the cutter tooth so the cutting edge is ground at the correct angle.
Common mistake is grinding a Parrot's tooth shaped cutter which will dull quickly.