New way to sharpen chains?
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toddnic
Minister of Fire
Saw this a while ago - I guess it would work - same idea as a grinder - but I can't see it working well - I suppose it may work in a pinch. Cheers!
Firewood Bandit
Minister of Fire
True that, my life was changed when I discovered the beauty of a well kept chain!
Firewood Bandit
Minister of Fire
True that, my life was changed when I discovered the beauty of a well kept chain!
I was just reading old posts, You did great getting the 555 over a 460.
I am just North of Lacrosse WI, what part of Northern Iowa are you at. I used to hunt a lot around Cresco.
Wildo
Minister of Fire
I love mine as well. It makes filing almost idiot proof. I am still able to screw that up by my exceptional natural ability to be a dumbass on a far less frequent occasion.
Yeah, I'm really happy with that choice. I'm glad people here turned me on to that option.
I am between Blue Earth MN and Algona IA. That's a couple hours from Cresco, but I've been meaning to do some fly fishing out that way.
Charles1981
Minister of Fire
I sharpen with a file every 2-3 gas tanks. It helps a lot but even with the guide bar to help me I am still pretty sure I am not doing a great job. I still can't get my own sharpening to cut like a brand new blade. But when my teeth get dull i sure can tell and there is a monumental difference when I hand file them...but still I know i'm doing a piss poor job.
Galt
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Wormyone
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Firewood Bandit
Minister of Fire
I am pretty happy with my system.
Oregon 511AX, that is a magnet in the back to catch metal filings.
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This is a Tecomec for rakers. Note the profile on the wheel.
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The bench is quite high so you don't have to bend over to see the cutters. You can't have to much light.
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Oregon 511AX, that is a magnet in the back to catch metal filings.
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This is a Tecomec for rakers. Note the profile on the wheel.
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The bench is quite high so you don't have to bend over to see the cutters. You can't have to much light.
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I'm really happy I didn't have to pay for your system. 
Not many non-professionals need a setup anything like yours. But you're obviously quite proud of it, as you should be. Chainsaws must be a big part of your day, eh? Rick
Not many non-professionals need a setup anything like yours. But you're obviously quite proud of it, as you should be. Chainsaws must be a big part of your day, eh? Rick
That poor grinder is undersized for that job. The guy should be using a 12" or at least 9" 
Seriously, I thought MY old man used an angle grinder for everything...
Seriously, I thought MY old man used an angle grinder for everything...
Firewood Bandit
Minister of Fire
I'm really happy I didn't have to pay for your system.
Winters in Wisconsin are less than desirable. I would move South in a heartbeat but that won't fly with the significant other since the grandkids are about 100 miles away.
Anyway cutting firewood is my hobby and is a self sustaining one at that. All of my toys, err... saws, splitter, what have you were all paid for with firewood proceeds. I cut wood for exercise and to make Spring get here faster when the golf course opens up. A buddy of mine and I also do some tree jobs so the mad money just never seems to go away.
The funny thing is I have so much new chain sitting on the bench, but I am keeping the old ones going till there is nothing left. I really dislike dull chains.
Firewood Bandit
Minister of Fire
That poor grinder is undersized for that job. The guy should be using a 12" or at least 9"
Seriously, I thought MY old man used an angle grinder for everything...
Angle grinders with a 60 grit sandpaper disc can put an absolutely scary sharp edge on axes.
One of the most used tools on my house has been an angle grinder with a flap wheel on it.I started with a new china grinder,wore it out and the flap wheel is still going.Used it for the rough areas on my logs,for the pitch pockets they plug up sandpaper,used it to sculpt logs to fit brackets,use it to fine tune molding back side to fit against irregular areas,and found it was awesome to sharpen chisels,planer blades.I have a good eye for sharpening,when i was young an old timer took me under his wing and showed me how to sharpen knives,axes,chisels ect, and hang handles on hammers,ax's.ect.
Thomas
Thomas
You can either wrap the magnet in Saran type wrap or put it in a plastic bag to make cleaning it a little easier.
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