eba1225
Feeling the Heat
I have a question, How are you sharpening the chain? I found that when I used a Dremel grinder the chain would dull quickly, but when I hand file sharpen it, it lasts much longer.
Saw goes dull quick..
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LLigetfa
Minister of Fire
I buck my smaller 8 foot pieces on a bucking horse and the bigger pieces I roll onto skids so the chain never hits the ground. I buy only winter cut wood that hasn't been dragged through the mud.
My last 12 cord (full cords) I bucked, starting with a new full chisel chain, I only had to sharpen it twice.
When I fell a tree in the woods, I buck it right where it lays. If I can't safely cut all the way through, I roll the log over and finish the cut using the top of the bar.
My last 12 cord (full cords) I bucked, starting with a new full chisel chain, I only had to sharpen it twice.
When I fell a tree in the woods, I buck it right where it lays. If I can't safely cut all the way through, I roll the log over and finish the cut using the top of the bar.
Gooserider
Mod Emeritus
Definitely fix / adjust your oiler - you should be using about 7/8 tank of oil to every tank of gas - The saw makers don't make the oil tank bigger than they have to, as it adds weight to have you schlepping around more oil than you need... When the saw runs out of gas, you should have just enough oil left to be sure you hadn't run out of oil first...
Learn to hand file the chain, and touch it up after every tank. Only grind it if you hit a rock or metal, and have to take a lot off in order to get your edge back.
If the chain turns blue, or gets hot enough to start smoking, you have problems - stop cutting, figure out why, and fix before continuing.
The saw should cut on it's own, you shouldn't need to lean on it, or lever it through a log with the dogs.
Gooserider
Learn to hand file the chain, and touch it up after every tank. Only grind it if you hit a rock or metal, and have to take a lot off in order to get your edge back.
If the chain turns blue, or gets hot enough to start smoking, you have problems - stop cutting, figure out why, and fix before continuing.
The saw should cut on it's own, you shouldn't need to lean on it, or lever it through a log with the dogs.
Gooserider
Gooserider said:
I always wanted one of those automatic computer operated jobs. What a time saver !! %-P And they come with dogs ? Who woulda known. I want the Rottweiler one. :vampire:
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