Orengon power Sharp

[John_Paul_Sanborn]

Has nayone tried this syetem? Looks like it is a dedicated bar/chain system. I saw it as the ISA show and the cutter design is not what we are used to.

 

[treehumper]

It's not in retail outlets yet. I'd have a look at it. Would need to do a cost benefit analysis to determine if it's worth the wholesale changeover to a new bar and chain.

 

[jf1962]

I have a set at work that was given to me we had our chainsaw training last month and they gave me a bar a chain kit, I also took a some pic on this power sharp kit .. It's crazy , he ran the saw on a concrete wall and then snap on the Sharp Kit and in sec it's back cutting wood ..

Later in SO CAL

 

[Roger_Barnett]

see fom post 10 and on here:

http://hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/53629/

My boss at the landscaping firm I worked for had one of these saws, circa 1972-1975. I seem to recall the chain was called Barracuda. The chain design made for a rough aggressive cut. Sharpening was done by engaging the knob while powering the throttle to spin the chain . Didn't seem to work very well.

http://www.powersharp.com/default.asp

 

[jf1962]

We had Gary Guerber he's a technical sevice technician from Oregon chain , he came down to training our staff on chainsaw safety and also gave a talk on the history of the chiansaw ..

Later in SO-CAL

 

[jf1962]

Gary Guerber , Big Chain

 

[jf1962]

Power sharp

 

[jf1962]

Here's the kit

 

[jf1962]

Here's a closer look

 

[jf1962]

Here's the chain a diffrent look

 

[jf1962]

one more

 

[Norm_Hall]

It's definitely for homeowners or those that can't properly sharpen with a file. It sharpens the top of the cutter, so there is no chrome.
Professional user's won't like it.

 

[treehumper]

Um, let's give it a look before we condemn it. We seem to adopt and adapt an awful lot of new tools like the one in Norm's avatar.

While the art of sharpening is a admirable skill, it takes time away from the job at hand. When we've seen and heard complaints about guys taking time to get a lunch, take a bathroom break, or a coffee break, it would seem that such a device would be welcomed enthusiastically.

 

[Gord]

It offers one advantage over regular chain- quick sharpening. I have no doubt in every other aspect it falls short. Longevity, cost per cut, weight, cutting speed, cutting trueness etc. Fine for someone who can't sharpen I suppose, but even then you're likely better off cycling several chains and having them ground at your local shop.

 

[treemann]

I think that it would be good to use for root pruning or other situations that you need to cut in dirt.

 

[John_Paul_Sanborn]

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I think that it would be good to use for root pruning or other situations that you need to cut in dirt.

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Kinda what i was thinking, or ground workers who cant keep the nose out of the dirt.

 

[Roger_Barnett]

Few astute pro users will be interested in this product. But Oregon still paid for a full page ad in the current Arborist News.

The chain design (bad imo) is the same as it was 40 years ago, but the sharpening method and design is ingenious.

 

[KyLimbwalker]

How can you sharpen from the top of the chain and not wear off the chrome prematurely? It may 'sharpen' the less dense alloy beneath the chrome, but this edge cannot last long.

My father-in-law has an old chainsaw (poulan??) that has a built in file that you depress while the chain is running that sharpens from the top down. Doesn't seem to work very well.

 

[treehumper]

The chain is designed to be sharpened from the top. Totally different than the standard chain we use now.