CanadianCarGuy
ArboristSite Member
I have been getting more and more inconsistent chains lately, some chains have nearly every single tooth on a 34" 3/8 73JGX different. Whether it is a tooth sitting slightly higher than others, rounded corners, bent teeth, or the worst, a rounded edge more like a chipper or semi chisel chain. I grind on a razor sharp II with 4X magnification lamp and 4X glasses together so I tend to notice these things sooner than most. I tried switching to STIHL 35 RSF or whatever it is called and same thing after the third tooth things started changing. So then it dawned on me, why not run the chain under a surface grinder with magnetic table to make each tooth cut the exact same width and create a more precise point at the same time. There is nothing more annoying than having to run a crappy chain that jumps and vibrates right from the get go because a tooth or raker is crooked I end up cutting problem teeth or rakers off completely. Just wondering if anyone has done it and is it worth it?