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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8008   
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I have tried several options over the years, between my knees, nose buried in wood, bolt down clamps on tailgate, the bang in endgrain clamps and have never managed to get as good a result sharpening in the field compared to using a vice in the workshop.
 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I had a bakrak towball clamp kicking about similar to https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173190166678 ts saw maint day, as its raining a lot here so thought time to sort something. Picked up a cheap 4" £20 amazon vice, bolted them together and works a treat, very solid setup. The whole option wouldn't be cheap but it works well without permanently fitting a vice to one vehicle/trailer. Advantage is it can be used on multi vehicles as long as they have a tow ball. Also bolted a spare towball to front of my small Click image to enlarge trailer so can be used there. Holds small saw no issue plus my 395 no problem on a large bar. If i am on a wood day I tend to be out for the day, yep take spare saws and chains but still like to sharpen every two fills of fuel. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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15th Aug 2020 12:23pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 1988 
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British ingenuity at its best
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15th Aug 2020 12:54pm |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
http://www.goodwinch.com/
bak-rak-casting-clam Bakrak Casting and Clamshell |
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15th Aug 2020 1:30pm |
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| hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2294  
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Nice! I could knock something like this up very easily as I have a 2" receiver.
That being said I am dreadful at sharpening chains despite following tutorials and guides. Determined to master it though! > 110 XS Double Cab |
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15th Aug 2020 1:57pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3256 
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With a bit of practice it's easy enough to sharpen without a vice. If you don't have the patience then buy a log vice for under a tenner. WARNING. This post may contain sarcasm. |
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15th Aug 2020 3:39pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8008
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it can be done without a vice but i never get it quite as good as with a vice. maybe i just dont do it enough! Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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15th Aug 2020 5:44pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3256
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For Hank I was suggesting practicing different methods until he finds what best for him.
I think your trailer mounted vice looks good and it obviously provides complete stability at your preferred working height. Could be useful for other stuff too. Everyone has their favourite method of sharpening in the field. Ask 6 arborists and you'll get 10 different answers! WARNING. This post may contain sarcasm. |
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15th Aug 2020 6:12pm |
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| walfy Member Since: 29 Aug 2007 Location: Frome Posts: 2658
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Likewise, I can never get a decent result, so for the amount I use my saw, it makes life so much easier to just buy a new chain. Not that dear and saves me the hassle of sharpening it. 110 D250 SE HT 110 USW SOLD RRE HSE Dynamic Gone, wife killed it VOLVO XC60 R Dynamic with some toys Polaris RZR 900XP SOLD |
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25th Aug 2020 11:01am |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5109 
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ALDI has a chain saw Sharpener for sale this Thursday £19.99
For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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25th Aug 2020 4:26pm |
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