chain sharpening equipment

[thompson1600]

What type of grinder would you suggest for a non professional user who does occassional milling with an alaskan mill? Price is an object.

I would like to be able to clean up my regular chains.

I would like to be able to get the appropriate angles for ripping chains.

It comes down to how long it will take to pay off something like this vs just having the shop continue to sharpen them. And, being able to customize the ripping chains at angles that work well.

Thanks

tom

 

[thompson1600]

suppose I should say, that I currently use files and a dremel tool in the field for quick sharpenings and then take them to the shop for the real sharpening.

 

[Tony Snyder]

Jeff Sikkema Currently has the best small grinder design. Maybe someone can post a link.

 

[user 2993]

Here's Jeff's site:
http://www.snssawshop.com/
And here's a good little bit of info on chain grinding including ripping chain:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/milling/message/7973
Hope it helps,
George

 

[MrBill]

Hello fellow Minnesotan "thompson1600"

What part of MN are you from? How do you like the alaskan as I am looking to get one and would like to know your major wood source if you are in the twin cities metro.

thanks


:angel:

 

[thompson1600]

I live in St Paul and use the 440 mag with a granberg small log mill alaskan. I edge with the granberg mini mill and most of the logs that I use end up under the 20" capacity after edging. I get trees from a lot of the suburban towns that are doing cutting and bring the mill to the site.

Tom

 

[MrBill]

okay

Another place if you run out is try the Minneapolis dump for shrubs and logs just off of university and is on malcom, one block past the SA gas station. I was really thinking of getting the small log mill instead of the 36" from Harbor Freight but could find no user reviews. Nice to see some one locally, I live in Minneapolis, but work in St.Paul. :Monkey:

 

[thompson1600]

Well I live in St Paul and work in Minneapolis, at least for now, with all the city budget cuts coming up maybe not for much longer.

 

[MrBill]

small log mill

So, how do you like the small log mill? Hopefully you will keep work so you can support you woodworking hobby.:angel:

 

[thompson1600]

I really like the small log mill. It needs a 20 inch or less bar and is a nice size for milling up some of the decent suburban trees cut down. I also like working with the smaller logs because milling goes faster. That's why I also edge each piece to square it up so it fits in the 20" mill. You also don't need the monster saws to work really well. I use a 440 Magnum and it works real nice.

Tom

 

[treeguy347]

Ever checked into the smaller Wood-Mizer mills?

 

[thompson1600]

I have not.

I just really enjoy using the granberg mini mill to edge and then cutting into slabs with the granberg small log mill. This has worked fine for my woodworking hobby, wouldn't want to do this to try and make money, but it's fun to use to save money in buying lumber.

Tom

 

[Sethro]

Mr Bill
I have a slitly used basic 30" Alaskan mill for sale. If you are interested email me at [email protected]
Seth