I have been doing my own by hand for the last 10 years, ever since I started using a chain saw when I was 16. There is not much to it, keep the file aligned and don't wobble, and just practice a bit. My uncle came out to visit from NH and gave me a 10 minute lesson and covered everything that I needed to know. I cut about 23 standard cords of firewood a year and cut all of the trees for our little sawmill and only go through about three chains a year, on average. I have an MS 440 with a 20" bar that is my only saw, it is a bit big for some jobs and someday I may buy a smaller one to go with it. I have personally liked Stihl chains best, they seem to be really good and hard, but after they get about 2/3 of the way filed away they lose their temper and go dull very fast. Then I save them for dirty cutting or stumps. One other thing, the saw bar needs to be in a vise or it is hopeless to try to sharpen the chain. Zach
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