Just a quick note to all, Northern tool has some pink chain grinding wheels at about a third of the price of the Oregon ones. I grabbed one this morning to see how they preformed. I was quite surprised, I would rate them better than the red Oregon ones and much better than the Mole-mab units ( which are a bit too hard also pink). There is no brand name on them or their sleeve. They do not load up like the other 2 yet still retain the dressed shape very well for a number of sharpenings. The particular one I grabbed was apx 1/4" thick x 5.75" dia. at a price of $9.99, Oregon version is $29.99. So the pricing of these is more inline with that of the Mole-Mab units.
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blades, have you tried the wheels from Harbor Freight? When I was there today picking up a moisture meter, another fella was in there buying a chain grinding wheel. He told me they work great and also said that he owns the Harbor Freight chain sharpening machine too. He had tons of good things to say about them.
My grinder is a TimberTuff, which came with 3 wheels. Since I only grind my own, I am only using the 1/8".
If someone want's to trade for my other 5 11/16 X 7/8 X 1/4" & 3/16" let me know.
And thanks for the tip on replacements.
If someone want's to trade for my other 5 11/16 X 7/8 X 1/4" & 3/16" let me know.
And thanks for the tip on replacements.
smokinj
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See. . .when I posted that, I figured someone who actually knew something was gonna spot a problem . . . the manual that came with the grinder said that was the wheel I was supposed to use. And it seems to work well. But I am open to correction/suggestions.
smokinj
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ISeeDeadBTUs said:
Need to see a close up on the cutter and more importantly the gullet? Should be like your chain is having a stroke.
http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=ORF+534316A&catID;=
smokinj
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If I had the time, I'd grind one 1/8 one 3/16 and another 1/4 and try um out. Right now I'm cuttin slab though, which would not make for much of a test, though it is the third best way to wreck a chain.
Is it my imagination, or did Jay just call my saw slow??? :wow:
Edit:Just reread . . . were ya sayin I shouldn't be runnin 3/8"???
Is it my imagination, or did Jay just call my saw slow??? :wow:
Edit:Just reread . . . were ya sayin I shouldn't be runnin 3/8"???
smokinj
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ISeeDeadBTUs said:
lol I am saying if your running a 440 3/8 is all you could be running, and if your cutting your chains with a 1/8 wheel then YES YOU HAVE A ISSUE....Oh and a slow saw!
Awright ya Dork . . . I'll have to test out your theory. So maybe I won't need to trade my bike for that 66 after all . . .
smokinj
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ISeeDeadBTUs said:
No you will not! Your cutting in the woods and that 440 should be the "KING"
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/69406/
Give me enough info and I can strighten a saw out...lol
Dang! that's wood porn. Now I want to go find some big Oak . . . too bad it's headed for 50 °F :-/
Maybe I should pick up a Gurly saw for the slab instead
Maybe I should pick up a Gurly saw for the slab instead
smokinj
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ISeeDeadBTUs said:
You get that 440 running like it should and you will throw rocks at a 660. Unless plunge felling or need more than a 28 inch bar. Slab wood my 30cc saw will cut it as fast as I need to go. (Slabs I have been chunking up for the bbq guys)
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