Now this is how it should be explained, plain, simple, to the point, no crazy music, or long drawn out introductions and no story telling in between, wish I could like this 5 more times over.

I feel a strong sense of confidence when I say this is the best chainsaw sharpening tutorial on KZfaq.

One of the best instructional videos I've ever seen on youtube! No frills, great camera angles, and 50 years of lessons learned the hard way condensed into a 9-minute video so dummies like me can do it the right way from the start... Take note youtube sharers, THIS is what we want!!

I’d recommend watching this video even if you weren’t trying to learn how to sharpen a chain. Thank you for such a well done piece

I've run chainsaws, falling here in B.C. for the past 25 years and this is the first video on filing a saw that I've watched that covered all the important bases without any gizmos or useless info confusing the subject. Well done.

Soon there will be no more people like this in the world. This guy is fantastic.

I've been renovating a barn for the past 4 years and of all the videos I've needed to learn from, this is by far the best for a lot of reasons. It's such a simple, beautifully shot video with a teacher that obviously knows what he's doing. What a pleasure to learn from him. Thank You!

Excellent instructor. Quiet, conversational, with clear delivery that so many others don't seem to be able to put over these days. Many thanks.

About to sharpen my first chain, and after watching 10 videos on how to, This one was the best by a long long way.

I have watched several chainsaw sharpening videos and this was the absolute best. Every aspect of the sharpening process was covered which included very specific yet understandable steps. Thank you!

I watched your video expecting to get a laugh like I do from most chainsaw chain sharpening tutorials. No laughs here. You did everything the way I was taught. Great work. I worked logging and pulpwood cutting in Northern NY for many years. I will refer anyone who asks me to this video, Thank you

I firmly believe that every other channel on KZfaq needs to come watch this video to see the proper way to make a "How To" video. This may sound silly but after watching you do this, and never having done it myself before, I honestly feel like an expert. Thank you!!!

He should be a shop teacher He's so good!!!!!

I've always had a gut feeling to listen and learn from the older guys. More detail and answers than anyone. This dude is number 1.

this might be the best instructional video i've ever seen on youtube

I use to see my dad do this all the time sadly he passed before he taught me how to do it now I'm learning myself I have a love for chainsaws and trying to learn all I can great video thank you

what a pleasure to watch. you are a natural born educator

I worked with a shipwright back in the 80's - I learned that Shipwrights can do anything! Fix, Fabricate, Repair, Finish, Paint, Restore... They are a combination of Carpenter, Cabinet maker, Cooper, Blacksmith, Rigger and a little lumberjack when needed. Thankyou sir for sharing your vast wealth of knowledge... Great tutorial... 👍

The man delivered.l’ve just been given an electric sharpener,seen this tutorial,about to get some new files!As a 75yr.old once again l’ve learnt how to do it right.Thanks old mate.John.Tasmania.

Best chain sharpening video ever! Thanks very kindly for the clear, concise, thorough detail. I am just learning myself and this was very helpful. All the best. Subscribed!

This guy really knows how to use a file. When I was an apprentice in a machine shop, everyone knows that the first thing you must master is how to file. Great video; including camera work and great teacher. Thanks a lot. jrf

Great video bro. Informative and I could listen to your voice all day.

Yes ! Finally! Old school wisdom with no annoying music. Need more of these.

The best chain sharpening tutorial I've seen yet! Plain, simple and to the point. Great job.

Excellent instruction. Articulate, direct, and thorough. Thanks!

Very well done with straight forward talk. I loved the sharp, clear closeups as well. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you. Best sharpening video I saw today. 8 years after posting, I suspect you'll helping people many years to come.

Best hand file sharpening video I watched.

Of the 50 videos I've watched; THIS IS THE BEST, thank you for the best video ever !!!

I was looking for a chainsaw sharpening tutorial, and when I saw that Louis had made one, it was like my birthday. Bring on the Total dory build! Can't wait.

Great explanation. No frills and stupid music just straight to the point. Thankyou.

At least your not loud and obnoxious. Calm and informative. Earned a sub.

THANKS!!! Yours is the clearest and succinct explanation/demonstration I've heard/seen. You obviously KNOW stuff.

Man that was excellent, got to be the best tutorial on KZfaq. You have become a teacher to thousands of us. Thank you.

well, I could listen to this gentleman, all day! Thanks for your teachings, I learned a lot!

I know you've heard it, but thanks for no music. Effective description, clear camera work, clear audio. Two thumbs up.

Old guys rule! Love your video. Thanks for the wisdom and casual delivery.

I learned more here than in the last year of watching videos on sharpening. Thank you.

You are a very good teacher. I have been sharpening my chains for over 40 years and I never understood the 'why' of taking that front rounded guide on a tooth down. So Thanks very much for your excellent video.

Excellent. Well filmed (the guy was professional enough to use a tripod), straight to the point, no fancy soundtrack or side stories, great presentation, and knew what he was talking about.

Very informative video. I've been using a chainsaw for years (before youtube) to cut firewood to heat our house and I learned some things here. Well presented. Thank you !

That has to be one of the most intelligent ways of sharpening a cutting chain, in a vise! Praise the Good Lord for your wisdom.

Thank you, 6 years later, still a great video.

Excellent. Man knows how to explain what's needed far better than the 'corporate' sponsored websites.

Wow! I actually know how to sharpen a chainsaw now thank you. You're the only one. The close-ups were amazing you were excellent in your explanation thank you again. I have watched 20 or more videos. Yours is the only one that actually explains it. Thank you . I had to buy three new chainsaw chain because I have not learned how to sharpen them yet. I'll give it a whirl

Very well done video, easy to understand and good close-ups. Thank you!

Stumbled across this video and instantly subscribed to the channel. You're better than any teacher or professor I ever had in school. Thank you so much for taking the time to make videos and share your knowledge in such a understandable and concise way.

This gives a dozen or more insightful tips that two previous, highly acclaimed videos did not. Highly recommended!

Thank you for this straight to the point, no BS video. You’ve helped me greatly, sir.

Well made, clear, concise, and just a general pleasure to watch!

You could hear how the file sounded when he was filling nice and smooth how it just glided through. Nice video. I learned a lot. Thanks

The best Instruction I have been lucky enough to have watched. Old methods always reign supreme

I watched about 10, this is the best sharpening video so far! Thanks.

Respect for this experienced job, and good to see its done visually and not by counting strokes which often make it terrible uneven.

Started working in the woods in the 70s started as a chocker setter then worked my way up I've filled a lot of saws and this man a has his stuff together.thanks

100% Agreed, One of the best videos on youtube for sharpening the cutters and showing the correct way to hold and use the files.

As a retired Millwright/Machinist I can say with certainty that this is the best video I have ever watched by a gentleman who knows what he’s at. I always get my best results in the vise also. I never thought about tipping the chain saw over to get the other side of the chain. Thanks for that tip. You sir are a master!

great video. i especially loved the 500 power glasses part. great information.

This has to be the best chainsaw blade sharpening video I've seen so far, thank you!

Really well done. Very specific, Clear. Got all the nuances and fine details explained. Easy to understand. Both the video and audio quality were excellent. Great close-up focus. Thank you!.

GREAT VIDEO !! I have been sharpening for about a year now and have watched hundreds of videos about sharpening, maintenance, etc. I finally got the hang of it and do pretty well. It all came down to doing it by hand, having the correct file and raker gauge, and most importantly feel. You nailed it in your video and validated what it took me a long time to learn. I wish I had seen this video first before all the rest. Experience is a great teacher and it looks like you have a lot of that. I just wish I could have learned from your experience instead of my trial and error. Thank you.

BRILLIANT! Bloody Brilliant. Great video for anyone needing to know or needing to get back to basics, saw up-side down sharpening too, I've Never seen that. Yep your right it can be done. Thank you Very Much! Great voice and well spoken Video also. Cheers!

This guy is great, I really enjoyed the no-nonsense way he explained it. Perfect.

Thank you for this very informative very direct to-the-point hands-on diy video instruction. I just bought my first chain saw and this was exactly what I needed to help get started.

Thank you for posting this! Have to agree with what everyone’s saying: This is one of, if not the best chain sharpening video to watch. Whether it’s chainsaws, chisels, planes or knives, everyone seems to have an opinion on how to do it or what the latest, greatest gadget for doing it is. There’s no substitute for experience and not only do I wish I had a fraction of this gentleman’s, but his knowledge, skill, eye for detail and patience of a professional should be the benchmark every novice or veteran forester/woodworker, alike, aspire to. Thanks so much again. This really helped me.

As usual, good stuff. Simple craftsmanship.

This is by a mile the best chainsaw sharpening video there is. I've watched countless others, both pro and am, and I'm convinced that they have never sharpened a chainsaw before. This vid is for everyone - Watch It!

I’ve been hand sharpening for 30 years. These tips were something I wish I had seen back then. Thank you many times over. 👌

Outstanding explanation & demonstration on how to properly sharpen a chain & achieve proper raker height. How to properly hold the file & make the cut was excellent. Measuring the raker, removing the gauge first, make the cut, check it again & simply round off the raker's corner for the final touch. This is by far the best tutorial I have seen on this subject. Thank you... :-)

I have been trying to sharpen a chainsaw PROPERLY for a while... Finally I know how to do it for the best possible cut

I have about 30 videos on chain sharpening this is by far the best I have seen

Best chainsaw sharpening video I’ve seen so far. Thanks for sharing your experience, it’s really appreciated. 👍

Well done! Clear and concise and to the point. Thank you!

I've never been able to sharpen a chain and have it to work correctly again. Sitting in line with the bar and looking down made all the difference! I'll need to practace to get all the chips the same size but it cuts as fast as it did new. Thank you for this video!

Best saw chain sharpening video ever. Love the angle marks on the vice...very handy. Out with the protractor, sharpie and ruler tonight. Master Shipwright and and a naturally gifted teacher. Thanks for the lesson.

Thank you. Just great to meet another old school guy. I started using a chain saw in 1973. Proper size round file by hand! The only way to do it! Would love to shake your hand and sit down and jaw for awhile. Two thumbs up brother!

dang very technical to sharpen a chain, seen couple of videos this by far is the best thanks

Best sharpening video I have seen ! Having spent 4 years in a sharpening shop that was founded in 1936, & only fixing chainsaws, I enjoyed this video. Covers all the points we were taught, down to removing the burr. (We were told to tap the cutter with a vertical stroke, using the end of the wooden file handle. This would fold the burr down over the cutting edge, and break it off.) We would often have 20 or 30 chains to sharpen first up in the morning, and did them all by hand. The owner of the shop said that no other way would get the right finish on the cutting edge.

This video really helped me so thank you! Every other person who has attempted to show me lacked basic conversation skills and left out crucial information. I am still learning all the skills required for my tree business, so any detailed information with example truly helps!

Top notch instruction from a very knowledgeable instructor. The patiently explained attention to detail is unmatched. Very interesting and easy to watch. Great job. Really great. Thank you.

This is very correct!!! Anyone wanting to know how to sharpen a chainsaw chain by hand needs to listen to this man right here! 5 Stars Mr. Sauzedde! Thank you for this video! You da MAN!!!

Excellent, common sense tutorial in sharpening a chainsaw. capt pete

Fantastic explanation of how to sharpen the cutters on the chain AND you addressed the depth guage as well , awesome job an great video work too ! This is how educational videos should be done ! Even though I myself am well aware of the pros and cons of chainsaw chains and the good and bad examples of what to do and what not to do I compliment you on this fine video , it's straight to the point and you took time to explain things so everyone can understand it all !!

What a great instructional video. Thankyou so much for taking the time and effort to produce this high quality professional lesson.

Thank you from OzTralia for sharin your knowledge brother

Many Thanks - Excellent video.

I have looked at a ton of informational KZfaq videos and yours is absolutely one of the best! Very clear andconcise without a bunch of superfluous information because the presenter likes to hear himself talk. Thanks!

I just subscribed because this video was so calm, collected, and no BS. Thank you sir.

I use a marker pencil to mark the first link in the chain, so I know when I'm through. Thank you for the tutorial.

Thanks for the tips

Awesome video! Informative, consistent, comprehensive, precise explanation! Thank you for sharing your experience!

You are the Top Dog chain sharpener!! Beautiful job explaining , clear, concise, and you covered every aspect. Congratulations and thank you.!! 👍👍👍

He knows what he's doing

Great tips - thank you.

Fantastic. I've watched a number of chainsaw sharpening videos and yours is the best. Well done!!

What an awesome explanation. Many people might be able to show you how to sharpen a chainsaw, but not many can explain it as well as this. You are a great teacher. Thanks.

Thanks that really helped in Hawaii there's a lot of trees an using the old method is good! Thank you

Great video

Best detailed chain saw blade sharpening video ever! Very detailed and explained why he was doing it the way it should be done. Thanks!

Haven't sharpened a blade in years. Thanks for passing along the old school knowledge. Enjoyed the video. 2 blades and a file will keep me going all day.