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nate379
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I'd hate to be out cutting wood and end a day short because of a broken chain.
Same here. i keep one extra chain around...... for then dangit momentsI'd hate to be out cutting wood and end a day short because of a broken chain.
I'd hate to be out cutting wood and end a day short because of a broken chain.
In 50+ years, I have yet to experience that.
That's a whole lotta flying chain. Once they get noticable play in the rivets, I toss 'em.I've broken 3 chains in the last 2 years. Came apart at a rivet or a link broke.
I've broken 3 chains in the last 2 years. Came apart at a rivet or a link broke.
That's a whole lotta flying chain. Once they get noticable play in the rivets, I toss 'em.
Savage, I am also using the dremel. While sharpening do you angle the dremel slightly (up or down) or do your best to keep it square to the chain?Kenny, I learned how to file many, many moons ago and would hate to know the count on how many times I've sharpened a chain. I learned how to sharpen without any thing except the file; no guides. Then I also remember learning to sharpen those big circular saws in the mill (which I never liked to do). But time and injuries sometimes take a huge toll on the body. My hands just do not like sharpening with a file and a couple years ago I finally got one of the little dremel type sharpeners. I wondered for sure at first how good I could get the chain and of course worry about the temper. So far I have not ruined any chains and sharpening is quick and much easier on my hands. I know some put these things down but there is a time and a place. They do the job well. Yes, a good filing by hand by someone who is good will do a tad better but not much. So I happily carry my sharpener to the woods every time I go. In fact just today I had to drop a couple small trees but first had to sharpen the chain. No problem. They do have their place.
EDIT: I own one chain saw and one chain. That is all I need now and can not see any need to tie up more dollars having several chains. If one wears out, then I buy another.
Savage, I am also using the dremel. While sharpening do you angle the dremel slightly (up or down) or do your best to keep it square to the chain?