I field file my chains with the appropriate round files (to go from dust to chips again) usually everytime I top the gas and oil. And I a flat file the rakers for a better bite (only when needed - once a month or so).
However, I can't get them to perform like the shop does when you first use them from being sharpened. I guess they use a grinder? I'd love to look over their shoulder and see how they are getting it done. How ARE they doing it?
Whats the next step for me to be able to have Shop Quality sharpening skills? What tools do I need and how can I learn?
My shop charges $ 15 per chain - which I think is too high. Should I get a roto grinder?
As a scrounger - the stuff I get is not always clean cutting and it's rough on chains. Some of it's old hard wood, some is dirty, etc.
I don't mind having the shop point up a chain once a season - but I'm trying to save money.
So someone help me improve my sharpening and save me some $$$$$
However, I can't get them to perform like the shop does when you first use them from being sharpened. I guess they use a grinder? I'd love to look over their shoulder and see how they are getting it done. How ARE they doing it?
Whats the next step for me to be able to have Shop Quality sharpening skills? What tools do I need and how can I learn?
My shop charges $ 15 per chain - which I think is too high. Should I get a roto grinder?
As a scrounger - the stuff I get is not always clean cutting and it's rough on chains. Some of it's old hard wood, some is dirty, etc.
I don't mind having the shop point up a chain once a season - but I'm trying to save money.
So someone help me improve my sharpening and save me some $$$$$