How to Use a Dremmel to Sharpen a Chainsaw

Sharpen the chainsaw blade before cutting a large log.

Dremels are useful tools for nearly any job. They sharpen and cut through almost anything. Chainsaw blades dull after a few uses and require sharpening. With Dremel's chainsaw sharpening kit, your Dremel tool will be able to sharpen your chainsaw blade. Although it's not difficult to sharpen a chainsaw blade, the blade and Dremel can be dangerous tools, requiring you to be careful during use.

Things You'll Need

• Chainsaw
• Dremel
• Dremel chainsaw sharpening kit

Instructions

1. Determine which sharpener you need from the kit. Place each grinding attachment into the blade's teeth until you find one that fits in between the teeth.

2. Tighten the blade in a vise so it does not move while you are sharpening the blade.

3. Snap the sharpener into the Dremel.

4. Turn the Dremel on and grind the teeth's round holes.

5. Turn the Dremel off and readjust the chain in the vise.

6. Use the Dremel on the dull teeth holes.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear safety goggles, as small bits of wood may fly off the blade while sharpening it.

• The blade will be sharp after you sharpen it.

References

• How to Home: How to sharpen a chain saw using Dremel's Chain Saw Sharpening Kit 1453

Resources

• Tool Barn: Dremel Chainsaw Sharpening Kit