Thank you all for replying. I read through most of the other post. I understand a lot of this will be trial and error but anyone have some chain sharpening for dummie steps?
Bluefan, I bought one of these grinders this winter, have had pretty good luck with it so far. I think the trial & error method is the best way to learn, after reading the manuals so many times, things become clear as mud.
I'd put a chain on it, and SEE how things line up, and how things are suppose to be, becomes much clearer to the mind. Like what the different angles do or mean. I ordered a couple supposedly better quality wheels from Bailey's, for mine, never did try the ones that came with it.
If you look at chain box, most of the angles are listed for the different style chains. Or, can look up that on manufactures web site. I do mostly Oregon LGX chain 3/8, and use 25 degrees and the 10 degree tilt, Woodland pro chain the same, except for 30 degree cutter angle. Use the middle size stone, 3/16 I think it is.
Have used it for Oregon 3/8 LP (low profile) chain also. Same 25 degrees, but with 0 tilt. Use the 1/8 wheel for that chain. I'm not a Pro, but do cut allot of firewood, and its been doing a great job for me. Like someone else mentioned, just don't grind into the tie straps, and take quick, light taps on the cutters, to avoid overheating them. When ya start out, go lightly. Then make small minute adjustments, untill its doing the job, but not grinding half the cutter away..lol
Its a lot easier to do, than to write about it..
Good luck with it!!
Gregg,