Chain Sharpening

[WRW]

Why not two first sharpened chains using timed cuts as a measure of sharpness? After the first series of timed cuts, switch sharpening methods on the chains to rule out one chain being simply better.

 

[Dragoon]

Sounds like a fair idea also. I'll have to start the "Chain Files" I think. Sounds like a good excuse for a weekend project.

 

[BillW]

Well Oregon_Rob...If you did the Lh cutters one way & the RH the other...put it in a big log..That should tell you right soon which was the 'sharpest'..

 

[Oregon_Rob]

I e-mailed Oregon cutting systems regarding our discussion on chain sharpening and here is the reply.

According to our chain engineers, a better surface finish does result in
somewhat faster cutting, but the affect on stay-sharp is probably minimal.

Best Regards,

George Ruggles
Technical Services Manager
Oregon(r) Cutting Systems