I had a random thought this morning (which can be very dangerous for me). I've used a few different ways to sharpen chains over the years (file, Dremel tool, timberline), but I've never used an actual chain grinder. I do some volunteer work with a group that does disaster relief, including storm cleanup. I remember seeing a video of a guy YEARS ago who did this kind of work, but he would go and just sharpen chains for people. He used a Dremel tool, and I'm guessing he either had an inverter or a small generator. If a guy were going to do something like that, is there a reasonable chain grinder that could be used in conjunction with a small generator? I'm thinking a person would want 2 or 3 of these (one for each size: .325. 3/8, 3/8 LP) so a high end system doesn't make sense. I guess I'm thinking more along the lines of a harbor freight type system. There are VERY few people that I've seen on these crews that are particular about their chains being sharp, so I would think that an expensive setup would be a wasted effort. However, we're normally cutting in a neighborhood somewhere where the trees have rocks, nails, wire and such in them so it would be good to have a way to make things sharp again rather quickly. I'm thinking of something along the lines of bolting a couple grinders to different sides of a 2' x 2' or 4' x 4' piece of 3/4" plywood and either clamp that to the tailgate or a portable table. Not sure if the $30 HF grinders are worth messing with or not, but a +$200 Oregon is certainly out of the budget.
Any thoughts, or ideas?
Thanks,
Mark
Any thoughts, or ideas?
Thanks,
Mark