grinding my own.

[treeslayer]

Finally got it set up and started using it.
A brand new Oregon 511.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Cool!

 

[treeslayer]

here's a little over half of my dull chain collection. ( I have over 100.)
The fun part is untangling them.

during Isabel, I just bought more and more as we needed them.

JPS, think I'm set for life?

 

[MasterBlaster]

Well, ya got something to hone yur skills on!

 

[treeslayer]

No doubt, the first couple were rough to say the least.

I've got a good teacher though.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Originally posted by treeslayer


I've got a good teacher though.

Well then, ya got it whupped!

 

[eric_271]

How long does it take to grind a chain. I have thought about doing it my self. Im about sick of driveing 20 miles to get chains sharpend.

 

[treeslayer]

less than 5 minutes once you set the depth gauges.

 

[Gypo Logger]

Hi Treeslayer the 511 is a good investment, I have had mine since 83' with no problems. Should you feel the need to graduate to a Silvey square grinder in the future the 511 is indispensable for cleaning out gullets and modifying round ground chisel for chainsaw lumbermaking.
John

 

[treeslayer]

the silvey was my first choice, but the price made me decide to learn how first.

 

[eric_271]

Can you grind square chisel chain with your 511?

 

[treeslayer]

supposdly, but I have'nt tried yet.
I think after you round off the wheel, you would need to put a wheel on that has not been dressed.

better let someone more knowlegable take over, I only know enough to be dangerous.

 

[Gypo Logger]

Hi Eric, I have often thought the same. The purests may say no, but with the right stone it may be possible to it to some degree.
It wouldn't hurt to experiment, but I think the angle may not be shallow enough.
John

 

[eric_271]

Wood it maybe just make the cutter a little less aggresive?

 

[Gypo Logger]

Just got back from the garage and here's what I made after modifying the stone on the 511.
John

 

[Gypo Logger]

Isn't it a thing of beauty, but will it cut?
John

 

[eric_271]

Gypo try that chain out and let me know how it works.

 

[jokers]

Originally posted by Gypo Logger
Isn't it a thing of beauty, but will it cut?
John

John, I admire your effort but this sure looks like a case of beauty being in the eye of the beerholder! LOL.

Let us know if it cuts.

Russ

 

[Gypo Logger]

Hi Russ, glad you like my newfangled cutter. Will go out now and try it on a movie. BRB.
I have been told that it is the sideplate and working corner that cut the chip, but the limiting factor may be the steep angle under the top plate that will gouge more than clear the chip.
John

 

[Chainsaw_Maniac]

Do you guys think that a grinder is worthwhile for a guy like me? I normally hand file them and if they get badly rocked out or they get uneven I go and spend the 4.25 at a sharpening place rather than fixing it by hand filing. I don't want to make racing chains or anything, just practical woods chains.

I usually file my saws every evening if I've been cutting hard that day. If they get dull in the woods I just get pre-sharpened chain out of my toolbox. So basically I'm talking maybe 20 filings per week, but most of those are quick 5-10 minute hand filings.

Also, is a grinder an easier way to file the rakers?