Comments on: How to sharpen a chain saw using Dremel’s Chain Saw Sharpening Kit 1453

By: Robert

Robert — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:22:54 +0000

Thanks, very much useful as the chainsaw sharpening kit I bought came with two instruction booklets – both the same, neither with English instructions! I tried a google translate on one of the eastern European languages in them, but your instructions are much clearer.
Also, my kit had four grinding burrs – blue/grey (4mm), white (4.5mm), orange (4.8mm), pink (5.5mm).

By: ontariobill

ontariobill — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:04:47 +0000

Ditto booie’s comment. Should have used the 5/32″ stone. The cutter is on the top, not the side!

By: booie

booie — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:38:03 +0000

Looking at the finished product something went very wrong. This tooth wouldn’t cut warm butter. The cutting edge is 90 degrees to the top of the chain. You also need to file down the depth guard a bit each time you sharpen.

By: andy

andy — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:57:03 +0000

hi, while i appreciate somene has taken the trouble to photograph the process, they should be amended as they are WRONG! as per several other comments, the guide should always be pressing down on the top of the tooth – that is the whole point of using the spacers and guaging it. it also holds the tooth steady while cutting.

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:48:28 +0000

Just bought Dremel sharpener kit from B&Q. Instructions in every european language other than English your guide was therefor invaluable-thank you so much.

By: Kirk

Kirk — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:56:00 +0000

I just bought the Dremel chainsaw kit yesterday at Menards. The instructions have been updated to indicate that all teeth should be sharpened with the engine on your right, and specifically state that the guide should rest on the cutting tooth, not the depth gauge. Maybe someone at Dremel saw this page. Anyway, the instructions still leave something to be desired and this page was a huge help in clarification. Also, if you are not exactly sure what the pitch of your chain is, check the teeth. I have a Stihl saw and found that the pitch (3/8 for my chain) was actually stamped on each cutting tooth towards the front of the link. Just eyeballing it I would have used the orange grinder, but the appropriate grinder for 3/8 pitch is actually the pink one.

By: Chainsaw sharpening pictures

Chainsaw sharpening pictures — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:36:48 +0000

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By: Dave Hall

Dave Hall — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:35:52 +0000

I have now bought one and tried, and the Dremel Chainsaw Sharpener will fit onto the Black and Decker Wizard, so is even more universally useful than ever!

By: Ted

Ted — Sun, 08 May 2011 20:52:23 +0000

Thanks. I was scratching my head after reading the dremel instructions. Your photos were very helpful.

By: Dave Hall

Dave Hall — Sun, 08 May 2011 16:24:13 +0000

I have a Black and Decker ‘Wizard’, which is pretty similar to the Dremel. Will this chainsaw sharpener fit this rotary tool?

By: Hank

Hank — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:00:08 +0000

He’s talking about these directions, not a mechanical guide. Simply lay the ‘mechanical’ guide on the cutting blade as you sharpen, but do both side at one time, with the chain saw motor on your right. Do not sharpen the chain with the motor on your left as the ‘guide’ will rest on the depth guage instead of the cutting blade.

By: mike

mike — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:02:49 +0000

“On April 2 BillF mentioned a user guide that’s better than Dremel’s, but he didn’t say what it is. Anyone know? Thanks.”

uh, i think he’s talking about this one.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:23:38 +0000

On April 2 BillF mentioned a user guide that’s better than Dremel’s, but he didn’t say what it is. Anyone know? Thanks.

By: madmax

madmax — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:38:07 +0000

How do I put my comment in Russian?

By: roller shutter garage doors

roller shutter garage doors — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:56:02 +0000

I agree with the other comments. Really informative artcile. The pictures are great. Thanks.

By: EasternMass

EasternMass — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:53:07 +0000

Stay on top of the cutters-not the depth gauges. Beyond belief that Dremel gets this wrong. Also, the grinders wear down; has anyone tried the diamond dust-coated ones?

By: Yigal

Yigal — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 08:00:15 +0000

The Dremel guide is good, but this one is much more informative , and the photos are great ! Thank you.

By: billf

billf — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:12:30 +0000

At what point can you no longer sharpen a chainsaw chain? I’ve been using a dremel to sharpen my chain for quite some time and I’ve been wondering how long before you shouldn’t sharpen the blade anymore.

By: Angelo

Angelo — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:11:02 +0000

Great! Got the job done right the first time. Thanks for the clear, concise and illustrated instructions. Your help was appreciated.

By: Jill

Jill — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:37:23 +0000

That is so useful and will hopefully get my husband to sort his out so that he can finally get going in the garden lol.