New Chain Sharpener

[user 64030]

My hand filing is better now than it was when I butchered this chain, but not one, well maybe one, of the cutters were at a 30[SUP]o[/SUP] angle...

Nice thing about it the carbide bits are tapered so if you ease into the cutter it will slowly reshape the cutter as needed.

dw

 

[jdinspector]

BenP and dwraisor... So, how do your chains cut now? I'm particularly interested in that one that was in bad shape. (kidding- sort of) I know you just posted a few hours ago. I'll be looking forward to your reports.

 

[user 64030]

BenP and dwraisor... So, how do your chains cut now? I'm particularly interested in that one that was in bad shape. (kidding- sort of) I know you just posted a few hours ago. I'll be looking forward to your reports.

If I get to cut this weekend, (helping the sister move :frown I'll report, but the cutters all look nice and uniform, same length, razor sharp... I need to hit the guides as I took a far bit off straightening out the cutters.

dw

 

[benp]

BenP and dwraisor... So, how do your chains cut now? I'm particularly interested in that one that was in bad shape. (kidding- sort of) I know you just posted a few hours ago. I'll be looking forward to your reports.

I haven't had a chance to do any real cutting with it. Just a couple test swipes.

If I get to cut this weekend, (helping the sister move :frown I'll report, but the cutters all look nice and uniform, same length, razor sharp... I need to hit the guides as I took a far bit off straightening out the cutters.

dw

This is the part I am happy with. Plus you cant sharpen a tooth down to a nub if you flake out for a second the file. It only sharpens so much.

My initial test chain was one that I have been using for a while. It had been trued up on a grinder early this fall but the rest of the sharpenings have been by hand. You can definitely tell when you get into a cutter that's off.

The other 2 chains I did are brand new and these were the initial sharpenings. No issues.

I am going to have that slot machined in the other side soon. Once that's there I will be able to fly with it.uttahere2:

 

[half_full]

I got a 24" B&C off fleabay for my PM700. The chain is "in good shape", uh if you don't mind the side that was rocked. Bar needed touching up but worth what I paid.

Anyway, sharpened one pass with my new sharpener. Chain cut ok but not straight. Did a few more passes on the sharpener and it's cutting great and straight

 

[bigbadbob]

Ordered mine 18 Nov,,,backordered, expected to be shipped 18 January 2012,,, WTF:taped:
Tempted to cancel!!!!

 

[user 64030]

Ordered mine 18 Nov,,,backordered, expected to be shipped 18 January 2012,,, WTF:taped:
Tempted to cancel!!!!

Did you order direct from them? I ordered mine Dec 30 (real late at night) had it Tuesday. Was actually very surprised. I try contacting them.

dw

 

[half_full]

Ordered mine 18 Nov,,,backordered, expected to be shipped 18 January 2012,,, WTF:taped:
Tempted to cancel!!!!

I contacted Phil at [email protected] and he mentioned he only had a few left. Maybe ask if the next production run incorporates any feedback from this thread??? It may be worth the wait

 

[bigbadbob]

Ordered thru Lee Valley Tools. Phil sent me a PM yesterday.
Sometimes being Canadian you get the back of the bus!!

 

[half_full]

Sometimes being Canadian you get the back of the bus!!

But you have better beer and fishing than I do

 

[bigbadbob]

But you have better beer and fishing than I do

OH YEA,, no doubt about that!!!!
My bro is ice fishing,,, 5-8lb Eastern Brooks!!!!:msp_biggrin:
I am pulling a mazda 6 engine:taped:

 

[deye223]

smoooooooth

check out the smooth finish on the tooth 1st sharpen stihl 404 RSC

 

[aleman]

Ive got one of the limited edition models and cant seem to get the hang of using it. Im sure I just need to practice a little more but i find myself just using the good ole file. If anyone is thinking of buying one, let me know, Id let mine go. Its for a .325 chain. Ive probably used it less than 1 chain.

[email protected]

 

[user 64030]

BenP and dwraisor... So, how do your chains cut now? I'm particularly interested in that one that was in bad shape. (kidding- sort of) I know you just posted a few hours ago. I'll be looking forward to your reports.

jdinspector,
I cut yesterday... The chain worked flawlessly. Cut straight, threw good chips. I am very pleased with the sharpener. Took a litle practice at first, but by the 1st chain I had the hang of it.


dw

 

[jdinspector]

That seals the deal for me. I'm purchasing one. Not a lot of cutting to do right now, but I can't resist!

Thanks for your information. uttahere2:

 

[gtsawyer]

After reviewing the entire thread, I think I'm sold on this sharpener. I have the old Gamn sharpener (which is really similar), and like it, although it doesn't look as nicely designed as this one. I like the idea of not having to pull the chain and replace it with one sharpened on my grinder (please don't tell me I should hand sharpen - I'm not that good at it, and really don't like buying new files all the time). The price of this new sharpener seems a bit steep, so I'll have to save up some fun-tickets before buying one.

 

[benp]

Well, it was a good day.

I got some seat time with one of my sharpened chains. I ran though a bunch of popple this afternoon with my 510.

Aaaaand I really didn't notice much difference from my swedish roller sharpening.

Which to me is GOOD.

I also had mine modified this week. I got it machined so it can be flip flopped side to side.

To me, this is a huge improvement as I can now see what is going on with the cutter and the toof.

It takes no time to swap out the stop. There were no issues running the cutter left handed.

I feel this would be a worthy modification for the company to make.

All in all I really dig the sharpener. For me, it's a poor mans grinder. I will continue to hand file to touch things up in the field, but will use this to keep the teeth trued when sharpening in the shop.

 

[bigbadbob]

I am still waiting.:msp_sad:

 

[Philbert]

I also had mine modified this week. I got it machined so it can be flip flopped side to side. . . . To me, this is a huge improvement as I can now see what is going on with the cutter and the toof. . . . I feel this would be a worthy modification for the company to make.

I think that it is great that you tried this, and hope that the manufacturer will take notice for the benefit of others!.

Rep sent.

Philbert

 

[wsg]

Well, curiosity got the best of me on this one. I had ordered one of these and it came in today! Just got done with a few chains and I can definitely say it works. I will be using this like others have said, to "correct" my chains at home after hand filing in the field.

I have gotten it down fairly quick as far as setup only taking couple minutes. After that it's faster than my filing for sure, but I'm no master filer. I do come from a machinists background so I know a little about filing and how things should work.

I can honestly say I like it a lot. Need to see how long before something wears out now. Lol