Oklahoma,AR,MO,KS,TX GTG (Next GTG 08/27/2016 ) Fort Scott, KS

[andydodgegeek]

Just what fun things are you talking about?

OH YEAH!!!!

 

[Freehand]

Andy's trying his freehand....

That's cool.

 

[Freehand]

End use is the deciding factor sometimes... Dropping a tree with a canopy is different than one lone stick, that's had the limbs removed... As far as fiber pull? If it matters, your site boss is probably right... Keep cutting.. But not too far!!!:waaaht: Remember the cut we were discussing at the bottom of that tree??? Humboldt? I think it was?

Ya, the trouble is I'll still to this day fall it like a paycheck counts on it . Some things are hard to unlearn, and by any means necessary works fine for all the other vocations fer gittin wood; no doubt.

 

[Freehand]

I just got in the house. I did just use a regular round ground chisel chain, on my Stihl 440. I remember Jayson saying he ground his chains at I believe it was 15degrees. Mine were just my normal 30*. The first cut was the hardest by far. You may notice the first picture and how wavy the one side looks, that was done just to get rid of a couple of big knots. That was done truly freehanded. It may look like I was drunk when I cut that but as some of you may know I dont drink so I have no excuse. In the end it turned out pretty good. Im not sure how long it took, it must have been an hour or so. I want to cut enough of them to make the uprights for my wood shed I am planning on building. They dont need to be perfect for that. Thanks again to Freehand (Jayson) for showing us this. Just another fun thing to do with a chainsaw.

Ya 10-15 degrees is what I like on a 2/3 used chain, rakers at .25 to .33 mm, 20" bar on something around 70cc's.

 

[Freehand]

Breezy today…………………………... Hello? Is this thing on?:biggrin:

 

[Hedgerow]

Ya 10-15 degrees is what I like on a 2/3 used chain, rakers at .25 to .33 mm, 20" bar on something around 70cc's.

What exactly was the reason for the 15 degree tooth again???
I was fixing something when you were talking about it...:msp_confused:

 

[andydodgegeek]

Breezy today…………………………... Hello? Is this thing on?:biggrin:

Shhh, they're sleeping.

 

[Freehand]

The 10-15 degree grind seems to stay in the kerf better, 25 degrees plus tend to "wander" out of the kerf. While the more aggressive grind severs fibers well in a crosscut application, the shallower angle seems to "scoop" better in the long grain/noodling application.

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Breezy today…………………………... Hello? Is this thing on?:biggrin:

Where did the truck tipping take place?:msp_razz:

 

[Hedgerow]

Where did the truck tipping take place?:msp_razz:

Wow... Got quiet in here... Must be past bed time... :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[RVALUE]

Dunno, I subscribe to the theory that it is important to stretch prior to any activity. :msp_ohmy:

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Good morning RValue Hay Dan you Phone should have a camera Just saying...

 

[RVALUE]

Good morning RValue Hay Dan you Phone should have a camera Just saying...

I was taking lessons in the wtf.

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Jason I think I'm going to like that 980.:cool2::cool2:

 

[RVALUE]

I told Little Matt that I am cutting way down on chainsaw acquisitions. I have no plans to buy more than maybe 5 this year.

 

[Hedgerow]

I told Little Matt that I am cutting way down on chainsaw acquisitions. I have no plans to buy more than maybe 5 this year.

Let me know if you want rid o that 757 with a broken case and stripped bolt holes...
I got an idea for it.

:msp_thumbup:

 

[Wolfcsm]

Thank you

Grandpa Tractor, thank you for the lesson on the sharpening jig. Bought one today and went right to work on one of the saws. It really makes a big difference over the STIHL filing jig.

Hal

 

[RVALUE]

Let me know if you want rid o that 757 with a broken case and stripped bolt holes...
I got an idea for it.

:msp_thumbup:

****?

 

[pdqdl]

Grandpa Tractor, thank you for the lesson on the sharpening jig. Bought one today and went right to work on one of the saws. It really makes a big difference over the STIHL filing jig.

Hal

Here is the best filing guide that I have ever used: Bailey's - Husqvarna Combination Swedish Roller Guide for 3/8" Pitch Chainsaw Chain

You need the right one for whatever size chain you are filing. This little tool isn't for folks that don't know how to hand file, but it is great for speeding up the process if you routinely work without it.

It swiftly moves from tooth to tooth, and it removes the need to worry about how deep to hold the file. It sets the proper undercut without any extra work. You can file at any angle, so don't count on any help on that problem.

 

[logging22]

Grandpa Tractor, thank you for the lesson on the sharpening jig. Bought one today and went right to work on one of the saws. It really makes a big difference over the STIHL filing jig.

Hal

pics???