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When you're deep in your woodlot, or cutting down trees in the brush, you want a sharp chainsaw chain that will cut through those trees with ease. 

That's why it's important to always have a sharp chain, and to help with that Woodland Mills has released the RCS28 and RCS28 PRO Chainsaw Chain Sharpeners.

So why are these machines useful and how can they aid you in the field? Let's find out.

What are chainsaw chain sharpeners?

A chainsaw sharpener, also sometimes called a chain grinder, like the RCS28, are machines that individually grind and sharpen the teeth on your chainsaw chains to restore the cutter edges. This helps them cut faster and improve the consistency of your cuts.

These machines are incredibly useful in keeping your chainsaw chains sharp, saving you time and money. They're especially helpful for woodlot owners, arborists, chainsaw carvers and others who use their chainsaws frequently.

Why do I need to keep my chainsaw chain sharp?

When the teeth on a chainsaw chain dull, it becomes harder to push through the tree and puts more effort on the operator and the chainsaw, which could cause premature wear. It can also result in inconsistent or rough cuts, which may not be ideal depending on your plan for the log. There are also safety concerns with using a dull chain, as it could result in more kickback, putting the operator at risk.

It's wise to consistently cycle your chains so you're always using a sharp chain, or sharpen your chains using tools like the RCS28 Chainsaw Chain Sharpener when they start to dull.

How do chainsaw sharpeners work?

The RCS28 line is fully portable and can be set up in the workshop or in the field, wherever you need sharp chains. Powered by a 12V battery, you can fire it up even in the thickest brush when you're deep into a job clearing a site.

The grinding head automatically lifts up and down to grind each tooth, and the machine advances the chain one tooth at a time, to ensure every tooth is consistently sharp. With a semi-automatic machine, once one side of cutter edges have been sharpened, you will have to manually flip the grinding head so it can do the other side of cutter edges.

With the RCS28 PRO, the grinding head pivots to sharpen both sides of the cutter edges in an alternating pattern, meaning you can set up a chain and walk away to do other tasks and come back knowing your chain will be fully sharpened.

What's the difference between the RCS28 and RCS28 PRO?

The RCS28 is a semi-automatic chainsaw chain sharpener, which provides a two-touch solution to easily sharpen your chainsaw chains. Just install the chain on the sharpener and it will automatically grind and sharpen one set of cutter edges. In just a few minutes it will finish, then you will have to manually remove the chain and flip it over and the machine will sharpen the other side.

The RCS28 PRO is a fully automatic chainsaw chain sharpener, which is a one-touch solution that only requires you install the chain on the machine. Once it starts, just wait a few minutes while the sharpener automatically grinds down both sets of cutter edges, and then your chain will be ready to use.

What is the best chainsaw chain sharpener?

The RCS28 is a great choice that balances budget and time. Compatible with most chainsaw bar sizes, this trusted chain sharpener can keep your teeth sharp in the shop and out in the field. 

If you want a chainsaw chain sharpener that doesn't require any manual adjustment and is a simple one-touch solution then you should consider the RCS28 PRO. It's a great option that will reduce your downtime and keep your chains nice and sharp.

Will a chainsaw sharpener save me money?

Why buy new chains when you can save yourself the time and money by restoring the cutting edges on the chains you already own? Each chain can be sharpened several times, saving you from going to the store and having to buy a new chain each time one dulls, plus you can reduce or eliminate downtime from manual sharpening by always having a sharp chain on hand when you're in the field.

If you want to recoup your investment you could even offer chain sharpening services to neighbors, friends and chainsaw professionals in your local area, letting you make a profit off of your sharpener.