The chainsaw is one of the most versatile tools around. They are capable of various tasks such as trimming heavy bushes, trimming branches and limbs, cutting down trees and removing stumps. Although your multifunctional garden tools are powerful, the real muscle behind it is a sharp chainsaw chain. Without sharp chains, felling timber will become exhausting, inefficient, and completely dangerous.

How many times can you sharpen a chain saw chain?

Tearing the wood will wear out even the hardest chainsaw chain, but by running in your chain, you can extend its life while ensuring that it runs efficiently and safely. The important thing to remember is that the chain can only be worn a few times before it loses its temper and needs to be replaced.

Although there is no set number, most chains can be ground 3 to 5 times. Depending on the usage, operating conditions, and the degree of maintenance of the chain and guide, this number varies greatly. Other factors to keep in mind are the type of wood being felled and whether your chain often hits dirt and hard ground.

Working under harsh conditions and neglecting tools will greatly reduce the number of chain sharpening. But for most users operating in good conditions, you can expect an average of 3 to 5 grindings to replace the chain.

For custom chain saw, it is best to ask the manufacturer for the number of grinding cycles.