New Chain Sharpener

[Dozer Man]

Christmas Present

still waiting, bloody customs . be another week i reckon

Hopefully you will get it before Christmas!!! That would be a good present. Hopefully you get it soon.

 

[Majorpayne]

I ordered one Thursday, should be here next week.

 

[Metals406]

Anyone have some pictures of the finished tooth? Top, outside, inside, etc. . . It was hard to tell from the video, but it looked like the tool puts a lot of hook on the tooth (back-angle), leaving a beak which could dull very quickly.

A hooked chain will cut like the devil, but not for long.

 

[Wife'nHubby]

I'm still waiting for a photo of the sawdust - that's kind of what I go by.

Shari

 

[deye223]

I'm still waiting for a photo of the sawdust - that's kind of what I go by.

Shari

if no one has by the time i've got mine i'll post a pic 30 mins after i get it

 

[deye223]

Anyone have some pictures of the finished tooth? Top, outside, inside, etc. . . It was hard to tell from the video, but it looked like the tool puts a lot of hook on the tooth (back-angle), leaving a beak which could dull very quickly.

A hooked chain will cut like the devil, but not for long.

ez fix just set it up higher on the bar = less hook

 

[Wife'nHubby]

if no one has by the time i've got mine i'll post a pic 30 mins after i get it

Pictures of the dull-chain-before-sharpening-sawdust and then the sharp-chain-after-sharpening-sawdust would be what I'd like to see.

Shari

 

[deye223]

Pictures of the dull-chain-before-sharpening-sawdust and then the sharp-chain-after-sharpening-sawdust would be what I'd like to see.

Shari

i don't normaly let my chain get that dull but i'll do it once just for you, it(the saw) can be a ditch witch for 5 or 10 seconds and then i'll sharpen it

 

[craig71]

Can someone post a video of the saw cutting after it has been sharpened by this guide. To me sharpening is no longer a challenge but that is after many years of practice and failure and words my mom would wash my mouth out with soap for. It is interesting when new products come on the market and seeing how they hold up quality wise. Looking forward to a video.

 

[MacLaren]

Can someone post a video of the saw cutting after it has been sharpened by this guide. To me sharpening is no longer a challenge but that is after many years of practice and failure and words my mom would wash my mouth out with soap for. It is interesting when new products come on the market and seeing how they hold up quality wise. Looking forward to a video.

Craig, I cant post a vid, but my 660 cut really well after a sharpening from the Timberline. Pops21 was impressed at the cutters as well. It looks factory, and cuts factory as far as Im concerned. The angles are perfect. Hope that helps.

 

[craig71]

Cool, I can't post videos either but I love to look at them :smile2:

 

[Jules083]

Just got done sharpening, looks better than I could ever do with a file. The 'hook' is adjustable, you have to tinker with the height to get it right. Once you get it once it's easy, just a matter of playing with the first tooth and learning where to set it.

Pros-
The angle is 100% perfect. I used to think I was good with a file
Speed. Not scientific I know, but it takes me 3 beers to sharpen with a file. Counting the learning curve I had 1/2 a beer left.
Sharpness- It feels sharper with the finger test
Ease of use- even a drunk amature can do it
Very well built
I don't think the cutter will ever wear out. We abuse bits of the same design at work and they last a really long time. I've never actually worn one out, but I've wedged them in things while hooked to a die grinder and broken them.

Cons-
-The cutter bit, while being very hard steel, is guided by aluminum and is a little bit sloppy. It is good enough right now, but the guide might start to show wear after heavy use.
-Carrying case, while well made, is made in china. So is most of the stuff you buy though.
-If the cutters were a little bit longer and went to a sharper point they would work better. If you have a nick in a tooth you have to sharpen, then pull the cutter out, move the adjustment knob, and sharpen again.
-If your bar is worn the teeth will have some side play. There is a knob to put pressure on the tooth from one side, but some way to sandwich the tooth in would be nice.
-A guide for the rakers would be nice.

Neutral-
-No bottle opener. Not a big deal at all, but I needed one at the time.
-Speed. You'll get done quicker and not have a good excuse to be downstairs anymore.
-Price is expensive, but worth it.
-Don't tell your friends you have one, they'll keep you busy

Overall, I would buy it again for sure. I used to think I was good with a file until I used this and really saw how bad my angles were and how dull the chain actually was. I have some logs in the woods ready to cut right now, and looking at the chain I'm pretty confident it's going to be a big improvement.

 

[Philbert]

I used to think I was good with a file until I used this and really saw how bad my angles were and how dull the chain actually was.

Not picking on Jules here, but this comment has been repeated by a lot of guys on this thread.

How come we never see postings from filers noting how grinders can get more consistent cutter angles than hand filing without a guide, but they will admit it with this tool?

Just curious.

Philbert

 

[bert0168]

I've had it for awhile now and compared to my MS362, it's the second best chainsaw related tool I've ever purchased.

 

[Jules083]

Not picking on Jules here, but this comment has been repeated by a lot of guys on this thread.

How come we never see postings from filers noting how grinders can get more consistent cutter angles than hand filing without a guide, but they will admit it with this tool?

Just curious.

Philbert

I can't speak for others, but personally I've never tried a grinder. I never like the idea of heating the tooth up and losing it's temper, so I've never wanted to try a grinder.

 

[KiwiBro]

Paint me anal.

"Unless you ask us not to, we may contact you via email in the future to tell you about specials, new products or services, or changes to this privacy policy."

I feel the business needs to have a lil' more faith in the quality of it's product and customer service, and NEVER opt customers in by default.

 

[MacLaren]

"Unless you ask us not to, we may contact you via email in the future to tell you about specials, new products or services, or changes to this privacy policy."

I feel the business needs to have a lil' more faith in the quality of it's product and customer service, and NEVER opt customers in by default.

I understand totally. But......they are a young (new) company and just want to get going. I cut them a little slack IMO.

 

[Dozer Man]

Jules,
Nice right up, made me start my day with a big smile! Thanks for that!

Philbert,
Imo there isn't too many people on this thread with grinders. If I had a grinder, I probly wouldn't have been looking for a new chain sharpener. And on that note, I take my chains to be professionally ground at my local Stihl dealer, well I used to anyways, and never got to see how far off my, and my dads, filings were. Just my thoughts fwiw.

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[half_full]

Jules,
Nice right up, made me start my day with a big smile! Thanks for that!

Absolutely. Some tasks just need to be measured by beer count.

 

[Wife'nHubby]

Okay - I caved - went to order this today and it says "backordered"........... ugh!

Shari