very good video

Great video. It covered all bases

wood spliter said:

Great video. It covered all bases

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+1 But I don't usually need to use 5 or 6 stokes, usually 3
leaddog

I use 3 strokes too. Another thing is I put the chain brake on when sharpening to keep the chain stable. Then release the brake to move the chain.

I use a chain saw vise in a large beam to hold the saw. Same amount of strokes on each usually 3 as I sharpen on every tank fill sometimes every other depending on the wood and dirt on logs.I hit the rakers when needed.Same amount on each one. Chain brake on. Dirty logs shouldn't be a problem as my next load is coming any day. Plenty of snow cover for skidding. Best time to buy wood. This wood will be for 13/14 as next years is already in the shed.
Will

I also usually do 3 strokes and do not hit the rakers all that often. I never use any type of gauge either. But still a good video

Why would you go one angle (say, 30 degrees) over another angle (say, 35 degrees)?

Spikem said:

Why would you go one angle (say, 30 degrees) over another angle (say, 35 degrees)?

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Because different chains are 'set' for different degrees.

Shari said:

Spikem said:

Why would you go one angle (say, 30 degrees) over another angle (say, 35 degrees)?

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Because different chains are 'set' for different degrees.

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The chains themselves or the chain saws?

And how do you find this out?

Very informative!

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