10 Best Chain Sharpening Machines

If you do not use a chainsaw that often, and sharpening is extremely rare, it makes no sense to buy an expensive machine with high performance. Quite enough and this option. This is the cheapest unit on the market, as it was released by an unknown Chinese brand. But he would not have got into our rating if he had not had positive feedback from buyers. It turns out that the model is quite high quality and reliable. Not without flaws, but for their price they are all insignificant.

The main thing is to get used to working with the tool. It has 7 thousand revolutions per minute, and this is very fast and without skill, you will probably overheat the chain, that is, the so-called “blue tooth” will appear.But the motor power here is 110 watts, and if you have a large saw, then there will be no problems with sharpening it. True, the setup is quite dreary. Ideally, if you are sharpening the same chain or with the same configuration. Well, you will have to tinker with the installation, but this is a sore spot for all models, even more expensive ones.

If your saw is constantly dull, and sharpening has become a frequent occurrence, then you need a machine that is highly reliable and not afraid of overloads. The Resanta company is famous for its high quality products. This version can become both a home instrument and a professional one. The machine is not afraid of overloads and temperature changes. The design is thought out in such a way as to quickly remove heat from the case, so the motor does not overheat.

The power of the unit is 100 watts. Optimal for such equipment. Also, the model has 5 thousand revolutions of rotation speed. This is quite a lot, therefore, without skill, the chain can be overheated. However, this is a matter of habit, and it is better to let the machine sharpen quickly than very slowly, but without blue. It is impossible not to note some shortcomings. For example, loud work. The noise level is very high and there is nothing you can do about it. Also, the bed does not have universal fasteners, you will have to come up with something for mounting to a workbench. The best option is to immediately find a place for a permanent installation.

Sharpening is a rather dreary process, and if you have several chainsaws, and each chain has its own configuration, then you will have to reconfigure the machine every time, which takes even more time and effort. But not with ZUBR SC-200.This is the best option in terms of versatility. It has the most thoughtful ergonomics. It is quickly set up and it does not take much time.

In general, convenience is the main advantage of this model. There are such convenient things as a removable protective shield and a backlight. Also, the manufacturer has worked out the frame, and now it will not be difficult to fix the machine on any surface. You don’t even have to drill a workbench or pick up clamps for it. According to the characteristics, too, everything is on the level. At 90 watts of power - 5000 rpm. Very fast. Yes, the chain will sharpen almost instantly, but in order to avoid overheating, you will have to adapt to such parameters so that the saw then works normally and does not dull after a couple of sessions.

The best and most effective way to determine the quality of a product is to read reviews from real customers. And now we have the most popular machine in front of us, under which buyers left a huge number of comments, and the total rating turned out to be very high. However, this is not surprising. Enough to grow old on the brand. This is an eminent German company that produces the highest quality equipment, no matter in what segment. According to buyers, the machine is very well assembled. Has no backlashes and gaps.

Sharpening takes place without blue, that is, the tool does not overheat the metal. Such advantages became possible due to the balance of characteristics. But there are also some shortcomings. For example, the machine must be somehow attached to the base, it has only through holes. You will have to make holes in the workbench or pick up clamps. Well, the settings will have to be re-elected.They are bolted here, from the first use they can be incomprehensible.

The chainsaw itself is a dangerous tool, working with which it is necessary to strictly observe safety precautions. The chain sharpening machine is no less dangerous, especially on some designs. But if you look at this model, you don’t even immediately understand where it has an abrasive disc, since it is securely hidden in the body and only the cutting part protrudes outside. This is the best machine in terms of safety. It is not scary to work with him even if there is no experience, and this is very important, given the fact that we have a household tool in front of us.

It is domestic for a number of reasons: firstly, the fastening at the base is made not with bolts, but with clamps, which is very convenient. Secondly, the power of the engine installed on board is only 85 watts, with a rotation speed of more than 4 thousand revolutions per minute. Professional equipment has higher rates, moreover, it is rarely equipped with a rotary bed. Here the operator has the ability to turn the tool head, sharpening more accurately, and the chain pitch adjustment is adjusted with two bolts.

Sharpening chainsaws is often required in everyday life, and it is far from always possible to find a place in a garage or basement for the stationary installation of special equipment. In this case, this model is the best choice. The most compact machine that does not require installation and is brought to working condition in a couple of minutes.A light engine is installed here, thanks to which the total weight of the machine does not exceed 6 kilograms. Of course, such a motor cannot boast of high power, but it is not needed. It produces 130 watts and rotates at a speed of 2.5 thousand revolutions. Enough to sharpen a standard chain.

There are holes for bolts in the bed, that is, if necessary, the tool can be fixed, but the bed itself is made of metal and is the heaviest part of the equipment. Even if it is not attached to the workbench, the machine will not walk on it, since the metal blank will simply hold it in place. The pitch and size of the chain are set by two adjusting bolts. Very convenient and fast, which can not be said about the main handle, which is not comfortable. However, the saw does not need sharpening that often, and you will not work for hours on this machine, so you can put up with such a nuance, especially given the other positive aspects.

The Whirlwind company has long been known to the market as a manufacturer with excellent quality characteristics of goods and reasonable prices. Chainsaw chain sharpening machines are no exception, and we have a simple but most convenient tool that allows you to sharpen any chain, regardless of its size and link pitch. The adjustment is made with two guide bolts, and the whole process takes no more than a minute. There is a very comfortable handle that allows you to work with either hand, and this also affects the overall comfort.

Specifications at a high level. A 200 watt motor with a rotation speed of 6 thousand revolutions per minute is installed here.It is very fast, and allows you to sharpen in the shortest possible time. There are practically no complaints about the build quality, as well as about the durability of the equipment. By the way, durability is ensured by special channels for removing hot air from the case. It is thanks to them that the machine does not overheat, and as you know, this negatively affects all the internal parts of any tool.

Convenience is one of the most important criteria when choosing any tool, and the grinder is no exception. During operation, the chain constantly strives to slide off the bed, and often you have to bend down to the machine to see what is happening under the disk. This is a drawback of many machines, and this model is almost completely deprived of it. With it, sharpening will be as comfortable as possible, and all thanks to the mobility of all structural elements.

Let's start with the technical parameters. The rotational speed is 4.8 thousand revolutions, with a power consumption of only 85 watts. Despite these, not the highest parameters, the machine requires fastening to the base, but here it is made using a clamp that simply presses the tool to the site. The machine is brought into working condition in just a couple of movements and it is very convenient. It also has a flexible cutting part, equipped with a powerful spring from below. Thanks to her, the machine does not outweigh, and after the end of work, it returns to its original position. Everything is simple and easy, although many users have complaints about the build quality. In principle, it can be seen even in the photo. All elements look weak, but if your saw does not sharpen so often, then this will be the best choice. Moreover, at the most attractive price.

One of the main parameters when choosing any rotating machine is the number of revolutions per minute. But to say that the faster the better is impossible, especially in the case of sharpening tools. The fact is that at a high rotation speed, overheating of the sharpened element occurs, and the grain size of the disk must be carefully selected. We have the fastest machine on the market. It rotates at 7.5 thousand revolutions per minute and, thanks to its own disk, sharpens the chain as quickly as possible.

Customers will also be pleased with the price of the product for which this brand is famous. However, it is impossible not to mention the shortcomings, and there are quite a few of them. For example, the need to attach the machine to the base. There are 4 mounting holes in its frame, and if this is not done, the tool will walk on the surface, interfering with work. There is also poor balancing. The engine is quite heavy and outweighs in the tilted position, which once again tells us about the need for a stationary mount. In the garage or basement of your own house, this may not be very convenient, since the chainsaw does not dull so often, and sharpening is required only from time to time, and it is a pity to allocate a specific place for the machine, and it simply does not make sense.

One of the most expensive machines in our ranking, and its price is determined by its professional orientation. The machine is equipped with a one and a half kilowatt motor and two grinding discs at once, which can be alternated without changing them. This equipment also has a tilt angle memory function.Each saw and its chain are sharpened at their own angle, and in order not to constantly make adjustments, you can simply memorize your parameter.

This function is most convenient when working in a workshop, when several people can use one machine at once. Among other advantages, a better balance stands out. The cutting element not only tilts at any angle, but also holds its weight without causing tension in the hands. But of the minuses is the price, and this is a really expensive machine, which hardly makes sense to buy for the home, when the chainsaw is rarely sharpened. There are many models on the market, and in our rating, that are several times cheaper, and are not inferior in terms of features and overall quality.