Speed Sharp Star Setup Problems

[MCW]

Originally Posted by InTheFlow

So what your saying is that since the angle is turned to the right, I'm sharpening the Left Hand teeth. Which means if I have the tilt adjusted I would use the mark to the left to line up and set the degrees. Is that correct?

That would be correct. If wanting to sharpen full chisel at 10° the vice table would be moved to the 10° mark towards the back of the grinder for the left hand cutters. Towards you 10° when sharpening the right hand cutters.

[InTheFlow]

Originally Posted by MCW

That would be correct. If wanting to sharpen full chisel at 10° the vice table would be moved to the 10° mark towards the back of the grinder for the left hand cutters. Towards you 10° when sharpening the right hand cutters.

OK, I do believe I'm starting to get it. Essentially, I'm matching the marks on the tilt with the base. (Tilt back and the left mark is lined up so I'd use the left mark on the base too.) Sorry it took me so long to get that guys.

I'm going to sharpen another chain and measure the left and right cutters to see if the grinder actually is off or not. To do so I would measure the length of the teeth after being ground & make sure they are the same, correct?

[mtngun]

Originally Posted by InTheFlow

I'm going to sharpen another chain and measure the left and right cutters to see if the grinder actually is off or not. To do so I would measure the length of the teeth after being ground & make sure they are the same, correct?

Correct.

And again, very minor errors in your tilt or angle settings can cause the cutter lengths to be unequal. Or even differences in your "technique" as you pull the grinder down to the cutter.

[MCW]

Originally Posted by mtngun

Correct.

And again, very minor errors in your tilt or angle settings can cause the cutter lengths to be unequal. Or even differences in your "technique" as you pull the grinder down to the cutter.

Yeah thats right mate, even the pro grinders still have some head flex. Consistent technique is the key.