For my birthday - Chainsaw Sharpener & Timberjack
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I dont have that model, but have learned to take your time getting to know how to sharpen a chain. It would be better to have someone that knows how to use them show you the in's and out's of using it.
I learned the hard way a chain not sharpened properly will cut crooked. :bug:
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I learned the hard way a chain not sharpened properly will cut crooked. :bug:
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the only access I have to people who know anything about chainsaws is through this forum. I might have to botch a couple to get it right!Shipper50 said:
I know the Oregon web site give great info on using these on you particular chain, if you use an Oregon Chain.
Thanks for the heads-up. I do have a couple of oregon chains and a couple of stihl chains, too.Thrash44047 said:
I have one of the original "Nick the Grinder". It is a different config, but works. Take a known good chain and line up the grinder stone with the angle on the teeth and then use a marker to mark that spot where the machine swivels. Do this for BOTH the left and right cutting angle. That way you are assured that you will always maintain the same angle.
Grind LIGHTLY. If you hear anything more than a light zip-zip, you are hitting the tooth too hard. Back off. If you have a badly damaged chain (or one that you have murdered with a file ;-) ), take your time and bring all teeth to the same angle and length. DO NOT over heat the chain. It will never hold an edge again.
Just a couple of tips that hopefully will help you out.
Grind LIGHTLY. If you hear anything more than a light zip-zip, you are hitting the tooth too hard. Back off. If you have a badly damaged chain (or one that you have murdered with a file ;-) ), take your time and bring all teeth to the same angle and length. DO NOT over heat the chain. It will never hold an edge again.
Just a couple of tips that hopefully will help you out.
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