Craftsman 16in bar Chainsaw – Angle to sharpen the teeth on the chain?

2.4 cubic inch displacement. Chain is starting to cut slower, and I have an electric chain sharpener, I just don't remember the angle. I cut mostly soft wood, Pine. But on occasion I cut the good hard stuff mostly oak. I know that cutting both types of wood affects the angle of the cut. You don't want overly sharp teeth for hard wood. Thanks
"Seems to me I would have the instructions handy?" Instructions for what, I got the saw for free, there were no instructions. I remembered it was 30 some degrees but wasn't for sure. And after you cut wood for a while, the chain gets quite dull, so the angle thus changes, if you dont know what you are talking about, dont answer other people questions.
Also I am a diy kind of a guy. So letting other people do stuff for me isn't up my alley, so to speak.

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4 Responses to “Craftsman 16in bar Chainsaw – Angle to sharpen the teeth on the chain?”
  1. William B says:
    March 10, 2010 at 9:40 am

    32 to 45 deg

  2. googie says:
    March 10, 2010 at 9:40 am

    Your best bet is to find one who sharpens chains, ie: the dealer who carries your brand of saw. They have the expertise and the equipment to do the job properly and usually are reasonable in their pricing.

  3. imm0rtaly_insane says:
    March 10, 2010 at 9:40 am

    first answer seems correct but why not just let the tool fit in the teeth the same way it is shaped.no more,no less.seems to me you would have the instructions handy

  4. doubleralone says:
    March 10, 2010 at 9:40 am

    30 degrees

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