Looking to get a chipper for 4" branches

[Tree Machine]

Not initially, but yes, as time goes on. I try to hollow ground the bevel side, and minimally, if at all, micro-chamfer the flat side.

Grinding wheels are potentially dangerous. I wear helmet, face shield, ears, goggles and welding gloves. Approach any sharpening chore with the determination of a surgeon, safely and carefully and precisely.

 

[NeTree]

I don't get it... aren't you sharpening the knives "backwards"?

 

[fattyphatcakes]

$12 to have them professionally sharpened, with free pickup and delivery.

 

[Newfie]

Re: The dr. chipper

Originally posted by huskycandoit
i think u should get the dr. chipper it reativly cheap. its about 3.5 think and there is 3 models 10 12 and 18 hp. they chip from 4 1/2 inchs to 14 inches

4.5 inches is tops for the DR chipper. I have the 18 hp model sitting in the shed. Replaced it with my 10" Morbark.

$1000 dollars gets it if anyone interested. A decent machine for what it is and what it costs.

 

[NeTree]

Originally posted by fattyphatcakes
$12 to have them professionally sharpened, with free pickup and delivery.

Each or per set?

 

[NeTree]

Re: Re: The dr. chipper

Originally posted by Newfie
4.5 inches is tops for the DR chipper. I have the 18 hp model sitting in the shed. Replaced it with my 10" Morbark.

$1000 dollars gets it if anyone interested. A decent machine for what it is and what it costs.

I'll take it, but I want the $1000 up front before I take it off your hands.







j/k

 

[Stumper]

Jim I can't view your slide show. I have a local outfit that was doing them for 11.75 a set --but I didn't really like their bevels and didn't like dropping them off for 3 weeks. I just do 'em myself the way I want them.

 

[huskycandoit]

Sry

WHen I chip 14" diameter branches, I want at least 20 hp!

Hey im jsut trin to help a guy out . if u aint got nution to say to help him out dont post u moron

 

[fattyphatcakes]

Originally posted by fattyphatcakes
$12 to have them professionally sharpened, with free pickup and delivery.
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Each or per set?



Oops, it was actually $24. $1 per inch, 2 double sided 6" knives. But they do pickup and deliver for free. I think it's because they do the knives for Celestial Seasonings so there up my way all the time anyway. I think that a professionally sharpened knife will hold it's edge much longer than trying to do it yourself. I know that when I get out the jig to sharpen my chains they stay sharp much longer then when I eyeball it.

Does anybody know anything about coatings or treatments to make a knife hold it's edge longer. I know that you can buy brake rotors that have been frozen quickly to change the structure of the metal, makes em last a long time. There must be something similar for knives.

Oh, my take on the DR. I would prefer to err in the direction of buying and overbuild tool than an underbuilt tool. My little redroo weigh's twice as much as the DR that's supposed to have the same capacity.

Lil'Husky, take a deep breath, relax.......ahhhhhh.....that's better.

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