Hexa Fox
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Hey guys I have seen similar topics posted elsewhere, but for the sake of being spot on and getting tips I am creating my own post. I recently bought a really nice Oregon 620-120 Grinder with the tripod stand. Thus far all it has accomplished is looking pretty in my basement. I regret this greatly and aim to change it with great haste.
Anyway I know very little about grinding chains and have just started to read the manual, what little I have read so far is difficult to understand. I find this is a common problem for other posters and I would like to get a good head start on grinding chains. For example I know that you can change angels slightly one way or the other to get a chain that cuts faster, but dulls faster as well, and of course the other way around. I guess I will start asking questions and as always I really appreciate any feedback.
1.) I made the mistake of purchasing square ground chisel chains, can I grind them with my new grinder in the same fashion I would round ground chisel chains? I am guessing this will eventually convert them into round ground chisel chains, and they will work decently maybe?
2.) My chains are .325 (3/8") and are all bought from a STIHL dealer. Does anyone know the exact angels I am suppose to grind these chains at? I am also going to read the piece of paper that comes with each chain to see if I can locate this information as well.
3.) Can I grind slightly lower or higher to achieve a chain that will cut slightly slower, but last longer, or of course the opposite way around? I will probably just take the medium between the two and stay happy.
4.) Is there a general guide somewhere that could enlighten me on the different angels to use on different pitches of chains?
I ask this because I am considering taking the time to learn to sharpen chains properly to make some extra money. I have a couple neighbors that I think would be more than happy to let me practice on theirs. Just I think I would like to practice on my own a little while first before I screw up my neighbors chains lol.
At first I will do them for free for the practice. However, I know people that will bring me their chains in a heartbeat to have them sharpened if I charge the right price. I know a gentleman that sells firewood year round that would bring me his chains. I know around here it averages about $6.00-$8.00 per chain. Therefore, I am pretty confident I could ask $5.00 per chain if they agree to keep bringing them to me on a regular basis.
Again though I would like to get the practice in first, and believe that I am in the right location to get a good idea of how to start. As always if I feel someone has put a lot of time and effort into helping me here the least I could do is offer a small amount of compensation. After all, I am looking to start a small business here with some help!
Again any help and feedback is greatly appreciated!
Anyway I know very little about grinding chains and have just started to read the manual, what little I have read so far is difficult to understand. I find this is a common problem for other posters and I would like to get a good head start on grinding chains. For example I know that you can change angels slightly one way or the other to get a chain that cuts faster, but dulls faster as well, and of course the other way around. I guess I will start asking questions and as always I really appreciate any feedback.
1.) I made the mistake of purchasing square ground chisel chains, can I grind them with my new grinder in the same fashion I would round ground chisel chains? I am guessing this will eventually convert them into round ground chisel chains, and they will work decently maybe?
2.) My chains are .325 (3/8") and are all bought from a STIHL dealer. Does anyone know the exact angels I am suppose to grind these chains at? I am also going to read the piece of paper that comes with each chain to see if I can locate this information as well.
3.) Can I grind slightly lower or higher to achieve a chain that will cut slightly slower, but last longer, or of course the opposite way around? I will probably just take the medium between the two and stay happy.
4.) Is there a general guide somewhere that could enlighten me on the different angels to use on different pitches of chains?
I ask this because I am considering taking the time to learn to sharpen chains properly to make some extra money. I have a couple neighbors that I think would be more than happy to let me practice on theirs. Just I think I would like to practice on my own a little while first before I screw up my neighbors chains lol.
At first I will do them for free for the practice. However, I know people that will bring me their chains in a heartbeat to have them sharpened if I charge the right price. I know a gentleman that sells firewood year round that would bring me his chains. I know around here it averages about $6.00-$8.00 per chain. Therefore, I am pretty confident I could ask $5.00 per chain if they agree to keep bringing them to me on a regular basis.
Again though I would like to get the practice in first, and believe that I am in the right location to get a good idea of how to start. As always if I feel someone has put a lot of time and effort into helping me here the least I could do is offer a small amount of compensation. After all, I am looking to start a small business here with some help!
Again any help and feedback is greatly appreciated!
