First, you have to find out what size (diameter) file you need. The cutting surface on a chainsaw’s cutter is a curved bevel, and the file fits into it. When you push the file forward over the bevel, you refresh the beveled surface, leaving behind a clean sharp edge that effectively...
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Maintenance –Chaps are a lot easier to maintain. Granted, manufacturers recommend both hand-washing and machine-washing to clean chainsaw pants. But let’s be real here—no one has time to hand-wash after toiling away in the forest, even if it’s the least damaging method. If you sweat...