I meant dragged the old clamp on bar filing guide out, I use a saw several times a week at this time of year but have mainly used a File-O-Plate for the last few years.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMKal
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I meant dragged the old clamp on bar filing guide out, I use a saw several times a week at this time of year but have mainly used a File-O-Plate for the last few years.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMKal
Have used one of these units (different brand) for years, and always seem to get a good edge.Quote:
Originally Posted by LandyAndy
I just bought an electric chain sharpener at ALDI. Do I use it on an oily chain, or do I degrease the chain first and use it dry,or do I use water?
Thank you W.
I can usually cut a load ( Landie Tray) with the one sharp chain, but if I hit the dirt I usually refile it with a hand file by eye, then put them on the 240v chinese grinder at home.
Works for me :)
I buy those Carlton chains on Ebay used once & about $5 each, then punch out a link & join up with an oregon chain spinner.
Rather than sharpen twice by eye I would put another chain on thats been bench sharpened..
Its not bad policy as I have about 5 bars, none worn out, some have cut 120 tonne now.- I burn about 7-10 tonne a year.
Running a really sharp chain & keeping the oil up is the secret to long life bars.
Any one used one of these sharpeners - were advertised on TV a few weeks back.
Are they any good?
PowerSharp sharpens chain on the saw, on the job, in seconds
It's actually a complete chain and sharpening system and not compatible with a conventional chain.Quote:
Originally Posted by garrycol
The cutters are totally different to a 'normal' chain.
It's aimed at the homeowner/weekend warrior that isn't overly comfortable/competent sharpening a chain and so is a great idea.
Here's a couple of threads, Fish usually calls a spade a damned shovel and there's some input from one of the Oregon engineers that designed it ;)
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/148391.htm
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/159786.htm
I have'nt but when I am due for a new bar I will be getting one.Quote:
Originally Posted by garrycol
Dave.
I have one of these kicking around the shed. I reckon they aren't much good.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMKal
The old hand file works much better.
I also have one of these which works ok but is slow.
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/3892/img4908f.jpg
I have been using and sharpening chainsaws for 30 plus years with the last 21 years having a wood heater as the primary heating for my residence.
I have tried many ways with success but found I could never get a chain to cut as well as shop sharpened one. This was until I purchased one of these. This sharpens as good as the shops due to it being the same, just a cheaper version.
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/4859/img4906z.jpg
As for which chain to use I know a bloke who used to cut trees for a living and he would only use Stihl chain. He reckon the the others wore out faster.
My self, I recently went to the local mower shop and purchased a new non genuine bar and chain package. When I fitted it to the saw the chain was binding. I was not happy so I took it back. I decided to go genuine and wear the extra cost so went to my Stihl dealer. Cost me $5 more!
Dave.
This is a variation of the autosharp chainsaw of the 80's. Its a special chain that can be sharpened by lowering a grinding stone from above.Quote:
Originally Posted by garrycol
It is very similar to racing chain. The problem is they dull 3 times quicker than normal chain, so dont last long.
Good for the handyman for around the home.
Sounds like me :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rick130