Saw Blade Sharpening

[Slickcraft]

If you have plain steel blades my suggestion is to get carbide tip blades for the table and skill saws. Then you can pretty much forget about sharpening.

As for a chain saw, sharpening is fairly easy. You should learn to do that yourself as it should really be done after each use. Or even in the middle of a use should you happen to touch that hidden rock.

[MarkinNH]

I have always taken my chain saw chains and brush cutter & table/skill saw blades to Mark Richter Repair on Rt 25. He does a great job and cost has always been very reasonable.

[Tomt]

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

If you have plain steel blades my suggestion is to get carbide tip blades for the table and skill saws. Then you can pretty much forget about sharpening.

As for a chain saw, sharpening is fairly easy. You should learn to do that yourself as it should really be done after each use. Or even in the middle of a use should you happen to touch that hidden rock.

I do have carbide tip blades and yes, after a while, they do need sharpening. I could tell because I almost set the smoke alarm off today cutting a piece of pine. I also sharpen my chainsaw blades but sometimes I like to have someone do a professional job.