I have been using the sharpener for my dremel tool it works great and the guide is simple to use, Have never seen the home depot model

Attached is my 1984 Sears “Labeled” Chainsaw Sharpener (vs
the Dremel’s builder). It worked good
and hard every year for Friends and Me on chains only. I only had the Dremel Brand Stones for chains. It probably would be working today if I had
checked my brushes and replaced them in time (recommended at 1/8” left). It tried to run with a new brusher and an old
basically full length, but only until a load was applied.

Also is an Attachment of what I have seen at Home Depot and
Maybe Norton Tools. My drill tried to
impress me that it could do the job last night.
The 3/8”Makita Drill, with a Thin Dermel Cutting Wheel, cut a hot water hose
coupling off that was frozen after 17 years. I needed that "Break"!

Take Care!

I use a Granberg elect sharpener , paid $49.00 20 yrs ago . currently $75.00 @ harbour freight . I like the 12 volt alligator clips for use in the bush or at hunting or fishing camp . I still hand sharpen for fun of it when bored , however the electric is much more precise over time lol.

Thanks!

My close Harbor Freight does not show they stock Granberg Dermal type sharpener but Northern Tools does. Plus, that 75.00 is a killer and I am not seeing why.
110 volt is my choice but a 12 volt in the woods about 1980 is what impressed me. I carried extra chains, bars and Ect. when working away from home.
I have not cut away from home in over 5 years vs using 2 Electric saws
here. I have two 16” Poulan 1980s S-25 ready if needed.

I can find Pre-cut on the curbs easier than standing wood. Our overgrown Neighborhood today vs the 70s produces all I need as one of a few that burns wood now… Plus! I could have used or should have used the 110 volt at Home
Depot. A friend could not get his electric saw to cut straight. I promised
him that he was not sharpening the chain correct. I sharpened his chain and got a straight cut to prove my point. I wanted the saw that was given to him as no good, “But I know Right From Wrong”.

NP Tex !

Firewood Folks! I am
ready for a Slow Restful Winter and Burning 24/7 for Heat and Exercise.

1. I made an experimental run of the Power Care 110 volt Chainsaw Chain Sharpener. I enlarge the instructions from taking a Picture and that helped some. The Pics had no original quality. If you know of online quality instructions
   and Pics , please share.
2. The big help was my past Dermel type labeled Craftsman was similar with stones and 1/2 guide.
3. I sharpen a fair chain and doubt I sharpened the full depth from a closer inspection of the past.
4. The guide rode and regulated the depth a little different. I need to tune for past depth, taking less tooth.
5. I basically touched-up what was cutting fair. So stone wear was not noticeable and I have extra Dremel stones and try to use the length.
6. It runs so quiet and variable that you have to be careful that it's not running.
7. I have a 4’X4’ Rack Of Wood on the Patio Riving, for the Starter’s Gun!!!
8. I feel I would take a New Craftsman if I could find one in stock like my 1984 purchase.

The Power Care Dermel appeared to do a decent job sharpening my chainsaw’s chain. Taking a close look, I needed to adjust the stone to sharpen deeper on the teeth w/o taking more off the top. The sharpener’s guide regulates the depth
better due to restricting “unset depth” due to riding on the chain in front and
behind the stone. Versus just in front that allowed me to flex deeper. I felt w/o
sharpening the complete Factory’s edge I would get resistance. The good thing is, once it is set both sides should make it easy to ride the chain in doing the job afterwards for touch-ups.

I did not feel impressed with the sharpened chain throwing good chips with little effort. I contributed it to seasoned hardwood vs green hardwood. Most of all I feel it’s on me because the sharpener appears it is doing its job. I’ll plan to give it a good pre 90 day trial which means I can return it to Home Depot vs back to the Manufacture under warranty up to a year. Back to the Manufacturer to me would be a
defect vs not being satisfied with the performance…

Getting use to a new tool is what I am seeing at this point. Even though the instructions were too small with very poor Pics it is basically the same as my old sharpener. I have not seen any excessive stone wear yet, using a light touch and all of the stone vs one section… Good Luck if you try this tool or have tried it and share
your experiences “Before My 90 Days”!!!

Thanks In Advance,

Loger your degree of cut is specific to ea individual chain Bro !

I agree and
got into more research than I have time or interest in. I do feel the 10 Degree tilt has more to do
with sharpening with a wheel but some file guides show the angle also.

https://www.amazon.com/Granberg-Bar-Mount-Chain-Sharpener-G-106B/product-reviews/B0002ZY1WG

"The only tip I
will leave being I haven't seen it mentioned before is this. I have found that
if you set the jig to where the file is oriented to sharpen at a 10 degree
downward angle while sharpening the cutter to whatever angle it need be; the
chain sharpened in this manner will tend to pull thru the cut more efficiently
and reducing operator fatigue as a result. I've sharpened at 0 degrees, which
is perpendicular in relation to the bar, for a long time, and my observation is
that the 10 degree downward angle produces a slightly more functional and
sharper edge".