Let's talk about chainsaw chain sharpening

[Mike Stephens]

Let me start off by saying I have fallen in love with turning green wood. So much that I am having to spend my time leaning about things like chainsaw chains and how to sharpen them. Something I never really wanted to waste my time with, but now am almost forced into it.

My question for all you chainsaw wheeling creekers out there is, do you sharpen your own chains? I have been looking at an oregon electric chain sharpener and feel this may be the way to go. I like my tools sharp and I want them sharp all the time. Now I have 3 chains and always have at least 1 in for sharpening. I am finding this is costing me a lot of $ at $6.00 a pop.

Any feed back comments opinions would be very appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike