Cheers for that - I may make a flypast of the local Lidl tomorrow as I foolishly used my chainsaw on a root embedded in the earth* and the mud'n'crap dulled the blade in a matter of minutes.I picked one of the electric chain saw sharpeners from Lidl today, £19.99. Nice bit of kit. Identical to the one MM have which they sell for £53.99. Only difference is name on the side!
used my chainsaw on a root embedded in the earth* and the mud'n'crap dulled the blade in a matter of minutes.
Never let the chain touch the ground when it's moving and for roots as above get a mattock, they are only £15 so not much more than a good chain. If you are sharpening on the bar set the chain tight before you start or it will twist and your angles will be all over the place and don't forget to adjust it back after you finish.