Starting fluid is ether and often has a top end lubricant added so be cautious about that aspect. I find that ether(starting fluid) evaporates so quickly that it leaves any dissolved oil behind unless you use a bunch and that better be done outdoors as the vapors are explosive...not just flammable but explosive meaning they burn violently. Brake cleaner is a much better option I find.
The right and left cutters hit the circumference of the grinding wheel at different places since they are offset slightly to each side. The best way is to place a brand new chain in the vice, and center the wheel so that it hits cutters on both sides equally.
phil
yes it evaporates fast so flood it , and it's still cheaper per ounce than any other, but very flammable and will cause freezer burns when sprayed outdoors in cold weather,,,I know
That's funny philbert, I use super clean too.... I use it on the saws I rebuild and then sell, we all know how dirty a saw can get.........I started using it for many other things now too....fired up the grill last night and used the super clean seemed to cut grease/grime very well, I love the stuff!!!!!
It should clean most things very well...it is the main ingredient in oven cleaners like Easy-Off...eats right through crud that has been baked and charred on. Use eye protection as it can quickly cause permanent blindness through it's aggressive action on proteins in the cornea...think lutefisk fish prepared with sodium hydroxide. Remove all traces of it from any aluminum or magnesium parts it might get on as it will aggressively attack those metals too. 2 Al + 2 NaOH + 6 H2O → 2 NaAl(OH)4 + 3 H2 Sorry fellas, after 30 yrs in Chemistry and Microbiology before retiring, I can't suppress the "Safety Sally" urges.
Wow, thanks a lot for that info!!!!
Aggressively
Bet it happened quick too....a pitted powdery aluminum hydroxide finish on nice alloy wheels would definitely be a bummer.
That's great that the chains cut good for you, and they will only get better.....it's nice to know you can sit down and touch up 4-6 chains in a fairly quick time with the grinder.....don't get me wrong I still sometimes touch up a chain with a hand file, but I honestly use the grinder for 95% of my sharpening....I love just touching up the chains with the CBN wheel!!!!
Hey how are you liking your grinder, and how long have you had it?????
Yes, sodium hydroxide (a.k.a. 'lye', or NaOH) is used in oven cleaner, drain cleaner, and for a wide variety of other uses.
