Hi Woodbodger,
I've steered clear of too much gadgetry for chain sharpening, but it was drummed into us on a chainsaw course recently how important a correctly maintained chain is to the overall running of the saw and of course the efficiency it cuts with. Since then I seem to be spending a lot of time alone in the shed! Just wondering if this Portek sharpener is a time saver, or just better at getting accurate results. I use a simple guide and usually 3 or 4 swipes on a new file is sufficient, takes me 10 or 15 minutes if I have to take down the depth guages as well. If I chip a cutter and have to take the rest down it's a lot longer (and usually I try and get away without doing it - seems such a waste of a chain!)
Is this sharpener quicker on routine sharpening or quicker for taking all the cutters down to the same size? I think I'm getting better with my sharpening so probably wouldn't bother with one unless it saved a lot of time.
cheers
Rich