I get flamed for converting Ruger Maximums.......they are a tool.i can't like this post. probably bought by some hack collector too who might grind rakers on 2 chains a year
I may try to convert a grinder for rakers.
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Want to Buy Silvey HDG-6 raker grinder
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I may try to convert a grinder for rakers.
Big_Wood
westcoast dweller
i had a 511 i shouldn't have sold. it was pretty sweet for rakers but not as sweet as an HDG. to be honest, i am starting to not bring a grinder to camp. just grind a **** ton of chains and bring them in a tote. everyone has a grinder in camp and the grinder room is to crowded so i'll do it at home while i drink beer lol
I have an 8" wheel Silvey and a couple of Oregons.
May convert one of those.....
Got a Silvey Razorsharp 2......looking for a prosharp.
Chains get trashed in hurricane work.
May convert one of those.....
Got a Silvey Razorsharp 2......looking for a prosharp.
Chains get trashed in hurricane work.
I just run mine through the grinder.
Set the first one by hand and go.
The chain in the picture was not one I had done, just one I had laying around and threw on for the picture. I'm sure you guys would flame me for my chains, but I'm still learning. One of my goals for the yr was to learn more about sharpe ning/chains in general, I've learned a lot.
Big_Wood
westcoast dweller
the 510/511 grinders do great on rakers. they just take about 30 seconds longer then an HDG.
Yes, checked them with a standard raker tool as well as a feeler guage on them and a piece of flat stock between the teeth.
I've seen guys also dress the wheel so the shape of the depth guage is more like it comes from the factory.
Per tooth?
I could do that with an extra grinder.
Big_Wood
westcoast dweller
after they are set it's all just lowering the grinder head. literally 30 seconds longer per chain. ii've been looking for an HDG so long i think i may just get another 511 in the mean time.
Even if it did if you did quite a few chains in a yr it would take a long time to catch up with a silvey you can't buy
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Big_Wood
westcoast dweller
i currently do raker by hand and it really doesn't take that long either. maybe 2 min longer then an HDG spread out among 10 chains
Point well taken. LolEven if it did if you did quite a few chains in a yr it would take a long time to catch up with a silvey you can't buy
Big_Wood
westcoast dweller
you sent me one lol it sits beside my vice for all jobs. what will i do when it's clapped out?
Big_Wood
westcoast dweller
as much as i'd like to stay up, the woman is whining from the bedroom for me to go there lol last night here before i go back to camp. i better go? lol later!
Let me know. Lol
They have files to 72 RC!!!!!!!!
Would be pricey but would last for ever.
A flattened 30-06 shell makes a great cleaner for files.
Conformed to the teeth.
Stay safe Ol Buddy
I have never been taught by anyone other than videos/AS so I really don't have a clue on the finer aspects of chain maintenance. Although I have picked up a good bit in the last few years as I don't buy a new chain when they get dull any more
.Here's my setup.
Depth guages on the left, then the hydraulic for 3/8, and the small one for .325.
They are all mounted on a small piece of 2x4 so they can be removed if I want to work on a saw.
12 volt grinder for the damaged drive links and a deep cell battery always on a trickle chager to run the grinder. Tools don't go there, but I was cleaning when I took the picture
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Nice setup.
I just have to finish my grinder setup. Hence the HDG-6.....
I just have to finish my grinder setup. Hence the HDG-6.....
