Woodworking never slows down in the Scottish Highlands, where dense forests, harsh weather, and year-round firewood demand push tools to their limits. For many users, this has long meant dull chains, constant sharpening, and rising maintenance costs.
That ends now — says British inventor Angus McAllister.
Traditional sharpeners are slow, awkward, and often damage the chain.
Some require electricity. Others require experience.
Most people simply give up — and buy new chains instead.
That’s exactly what manufacturers want.
After spending over 20 years working with one of the world’s leading chainsaw manufacturers, the Highlands-based mechanical engineer decided to take matters into his own hands.
“I kept seeing people struggle with outdated sharpening tools,” McAllister explains.
“So I developed something better — faster, simpler, and designed for real-world conditions.”