Newbie...cutting questions

[stevew]

AHhhhh dull chain....took it in and they said it very dull. Anywho bought 2 more chains, one installed, having them sharpen my dull chain. Also bought an electric Stihl chain sharpener. You can gauge depth, angle etc and uses sharpening stones. Once I read up I will post pics of it.

Thanks to everyone who posted to help me out!!! BTW at the shop I told the guy that I was using a sledge/wedge and splittin axe to do the billets and he when I told him it was easier than chainsawing.

 

[SawTroll]

.... You can gauge depth, angle etc and uses sharpening stones. Once I read up I will post pics of it. ....

That is a start, but I believe files and guides are better in the long run (better results, but may take a bit more practise to learn to do properly).

 

[blis]

That is a start, but I believe files and guides are better in the long run (better results, but may take a bit more practise to learn to do properly).

and also handfiling is the most reliable way in the woods and new file is almost free yet it lasts awfully long if you dont log for work...

 

[stihl 440]

agree

That is a start, but I believe files and guides are better in the long run (better results, but may take a bit more practise to learn to do properly).

I totally agree with that. And when you do learn to do it properly, it don't take long. But, you should only use the guides to learn where to keep the file, after that you should wean yourself off the file guides. Sawtroll, do you use guides? I learned to freehand file, it is faster in the long run if you know how to properly.

 

[stevew]

:jawdrop: WOW...cuts through the largest billets like butter :jawdrop: ....now I understand "chain pulls the saw through the cut". Damn ignorance is blissfully tough...

 

[computeruser]

Glad it worked out for ya! Happy cutting!!

 

[SawTroll]

... Sawtroll, do you use guides? I learned to freehand file, it is faster in the long run if you know how to properly.

Usually not for the teeth, but I keep some Husky roller guides for when trueing up the angles, and filing rakers time arrives - not in the woods, usually, but they are there, just in case.

 

[SawTroll]

:jawdrop: WOW...cuts through the largest billets like butter :jawdrop: ....now I understand "chain pulls the saw through the cut". Damn ignorance is blissfully tough...

Your dealer should have told you when buying the saw, not at you afterwards - give him a :sword: :fart:

 

[GASoline71]

What is a "billet"?

Gary

 

[Gologit]

What is a "billet"?

Gary

I'm thinking "round" but maybe it doesn't translate well to the left coast. opcorn:

 

[GASoline71]

I'm thinking "round" but maybe it doesn't translate well to the left coast. opcorn:

Me thinks the same thing Bob... but I wasn't sure.

Gary

 

[Sprig]

:jawdrop: WOW...cuts through the largest billets like butter :jawdrop: ....now I understand "chain pulls the saw through the cut". Damn ignorance is blissfully tough...

YAY!! Btw, we call 'em 'rounds', not billets..........
Good ta go mate! :rockn: :rockn:



Serge

 

[stihl 440]

depth gauges

Usually not for the teeth, but I keep some Husky roller guides for when trueing up the angles, and filing rakers time arrives - not in the woods, usually, but they are there, just in case.

I have the husky 2in1 fileing guide for the depth gauge too, it is the best tool for depth gauges I've used.

 

[SawTroll]

I have the husky 2in1 fileing guide for the depth gauge too, it is the best tool for depth gauges I've used.

Yes, but you have to pick the right one - there are several different ones, for different types of (Oregon) chain.

 

[stihl 440]

yes

Yes, i know that. I got the one for 3/8 for the 72 series oregon saw chain. It works well for round and square tooth.

 

[stump stomper]

sorry butt

Sorry but seems to me if you don't know your chain is on the wrong way or the chain is dull may be you should get some basic chainsaw instruction no disrespect intended. but just be aware of kick back and your PPE Iam no expert but them saws can do some damage.read up on safe chain saw use.

PS.best of luck with your 290 stihl make the best saws out there!