Stump Vise for Chainsaw Maintenance

A must-have tool for maintaining a sharp chainsaw in the woods. Bang this into a stump or log with a stick and then mount the bar of your saw in the vise. Your saw stays steady so you can use both hands to guide a file over the teeth.  I recommend "tickling" the teeth every time you put fuel in your saw and aim to bring chains back to The American Edge for sharpening on the grinder after 3 tanks of fuel or a noticeable degradation in cutting performance.  Keep your saw out of the dirt too. Less than 1 second in the dirt and every tooth is cooked.