chain sharpening a chain ?

[grandpatractor]

Ya, I can do that later this evening. I got to go to my god-daughters confirmation pretty quick but I can do it later today.

 

[Ed*L]

Stihl also makes one that mounts to your workbench. I've never seen one, but they look to be a really nice unit. They use a clamping and locating assembly thats very similar to a chain grinder.
I think they cost around $150.00, too much for me.

Ed

 

[col56]

Yes I cannot afford one of those either. I have been using a file only for over 30 years now and it is OK. I wanted to try one of the ones you clamp on the bar but not at that price.

What makes it so special that it costs so much ?

Col

 

[hogjaws]

col56, Pittsburghs' pretty country, not too far from me.
Used to work for a Pittburgh outfit, Guardian Protection Services.
Was up there a 1/2 dozen times back in the 90's.

I dont know if this helps but those $100.00 grinders from northern
are alot of bang for the buck. What I did to justify it, was to start telling
all my friends and coworkers about it, showed them how good a edge
I can produce ( with practice I have gotten very good with it ), now
I have a dozen or so people who I sharpen for, $10./chain cutters and rakers
or $5./chain just cutters. Its payed for the grinder and then some.
Just a thought.

 

[YCSTEVE]

Chainsaw Sharpener

I read several discussions about the Granberg File-n-Joint. One guy recommended using the search engine on this website and look at some of the old threads. I did and found lots of useful info. I can do a pretty good job free hand filing but my angles start to get off. It was hard for me to hold the 30 degree. I did buy the Granberg from Bailey's and I've been very pleased with it. I hope this helps you.

 

[grandpatractor]

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Grandpatactor,
Can you post up a picture of that guide in use. I haveing a tough time visualizing how that is used .

Thanks, another grandpa

Here ya go!

and ready to go back into the tool pouch

It takes me about 5 minutes to do a 28" chain. 2-3 strokes per tooth

 

[WidowMaker]

Thanks grandpatractor,
that looks pretty slick and easy to use...

 

[crashagn]

Col.. did ya receive the pics i sent ya??

 

[Dale]

Col. are you down around Masontown, or German Twp. area ?

 

[nap69]

Grandpatractor
What angles are on the husky roller guide file?
I run some stihl 3/8 .063 which according to stihl should be filed at 30 degrees and also some oregon type 73 3/8 .058(on different saws) that oregon says file at 25 degrees,i have various hand filing guides and a clamp on adjustable oregon one that i find tedious,just looking for the fastest,easiest way really.





Regards
Neil

 

[JLROOT]

I wish I would have had a guide like that when learning how to file, or had someone teach me, or had this forum. Always too proud to ask for help.

 

[grandpatractor]

Grandpatractor
What angles are on the husky roller guide file?
I run some stihl 3/8 .063 which according to stihl should be filed at 30 degrees and also some oregon type 73 3/8 .058(on different saws) that oregon says file at 25 degrees,i have various hand filing guides and a clamp on adjustable oregon one that i find tedious,just looking for the fastest,easiest way really.





Regards
Neil

It should be 25 degrees on the top plate and 10 degrees on the file guide I believe

 

[col56]

Col. are you down around Masontown, or German Twp. area ?

Dale,

No I am not close to them. Sorry I don't get on the computer a lot that's why I didn't answer you.

Col

 

[aokpops]

had the filing guide it not good . the angle is not that important .you can hook or sloop a chain with the right angle , the file height is where you get a good edge . I will catch a lot slack for saying this . just my experiance