Author Topic: Did someone try the Timberline Sharpener (Read 10504 times)

bodomram07 · « **on:** August 10, 2012, 10:29:06 AM »

This tool seems to be good
Is anyone here using it ??
http://www.timberlinesharpener.com/

beenthere · « **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2012, 11:01:52 AM »

It has been discussed here before. I'll try a search, but you can do that too.

Do you think it would be worth the $$$$ ??

bodomram07 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 2012, 12:36:34 PM »

Quote from: beenthere on August 10, 2012, 11:01:52 AM

It has been discussed here before. I'll try a search, but you can do that too.

Do you think it would be worth the $$$$ ??

I only found one post about that and it's in September 2011 so I was thinking to redo a post again

To me it worth the money but that's my own opinion

I want to avoid electric tool because that remove too much material on the chain

lumberjack48 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 10, 2012, 03:06:23 PM »

This is a good tool, but to slow for me, lots on yt about it.

DDobbs · « **Reply #4 on:** August 11, 2012, 09:27:48 AM »

Does one guide fit all the cutters? Do you have to buy a guide for each cutter/file size?

I think I will just keep my freehand file.I also have a Granberg style guide that is adjustable that works very well.

John Mc · « **Reply #5 on:** August 11, 2012, 11:43:41 AM »

It looks like one guide for each size of cutter you want to sharpen. It looks interesting, but not $125 interesting. For $50 maybe I'd be tempted.

I'm happy with the results I get from hand sharpening (and it didn't take "years to learn", contrary to what the Timberline Sharpener web site claims).

cuterz · « **Reply #6 on:** August 26, 2012, 07:49:18 AM »

Too much money for what it is

thecfarm · « **Reply #7 on:** August 26, 2012, 08:14:59 AM »

I saw a write up in Timberline Magazine,something to do with the sharpener. Probably OK,but I would have to learn how to use it. I just hand file now.
I have not seen this brand discussed on the forum. I must of missed it.

blackoak · « **Reply #8 on:** September 16, 2012, 02:04:41 AM »

That is a copy of the old Gamn chain sharpener made in the 1980's near Evansville Indiana. They do work well, but are kind of slow to use.

simonmeridew · « **Reply #9 on:** September 20, 2012, 10:48:55 AM »

I just got one this week. This appears to be a top quality tool, well designed and made. I've used it a couple of times, and man, does it yield a consistent sharpened chain. I was always happy with my hand sharpening(i'm ambidexterous so I can get both sides the same) but this takes the cake. In the past if I 'rocked' a chain, I took it down to my Stihl dealer to machine sharpen. I think this tool does a better job, and no danger of heating the tooth and ruining the temper like you can get with a machine rotating stone wheel.
You're right--it was pricey, but it looks like a lifetime purchase.
simonmeridew

karlk · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2012, 06:31:49 AM »

I just got one and I agree with simonmeridew.
I think it works great.

nixon · « **Reply #11 on:** September 21, 2012, 06:10:20 PM »

+2 to what Simonmeridew said . It works as advertised . While its not near as fast ad a grinder, it does at least as good of a job , possibly better .

york · « **Reply #12 on:** October 10, 2012, 08:06:22 AM »

Well,i am going to order this thing-it looks ok,but you still have to hand file-ya could use this device to straighten up your chain,use it as a shop tool-thats how i see it..albert

trapper · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2012, 09:52:53 AM »

Any provision for filing the rakers?

simonmeridew · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2012, 07:40:28 PM »

"no" to trapper, no raker intervention

"no" to york, unless you consider turning a crank, "hand filing"
simonmeridew

york · « **Reply #15 on:** October 11, 2012, 05:44:56 AM »

nope sorry to simonmeridew,will order for a shop tool,but will always hand file when in the woods.....
albert

trapper · « **Reply #16 on:** October 17, 2012, 12:18:44 AM »

How long do the cutters last? One cutter lasts as long as how many files? Hope my question is clear.

trapper · « **Reply #17 on:** November 03, 2012, 10:10:32 PM »

They have an add in lumbermans equipment digest.
$99 with promo code LED

xrockdawgx · « **Reply #18 on:** November 26, 2017, 10:10:52 AM »

If you have some nerve damage and it causes difficulties sharpening your chain equally by hand, the timberline sharpener is a good solution. It's not as fast as hand sharpening IMO, but it does a good job and keeps me from cutting sideways.

HolmenTree · « **Reply #19 on:** November 26, 2017, 11:07:21 AM »

I had a guy ask me last week about this sharpener. I have no experience with it but from what I can see it should ok seeing it's been on the market for over 30 years, originally as a Gam sharpener.
Those cutter bits are expensive $30 CDN, so I wonder how long they last versus a $2 file.

For the novice to use they may have difficulty keeping the cutter's side plate angle (hook) at the proper setting, from what little information I see on the YouTube videos.

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