mikefunaro
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I have a Dolmar PS-510 18" 3/8 .050 Gauge.
I've taken some classes and am pretty comfortable with using the saw, though I have not used it all that much.
I have made excuses to buy new chains, rather than sharpening the existing ones. I have four, as of now, and have decided that it is wasteful (financially and ecologically) for me to continue buying new chains as an excuse for not sharpening them.
That said, what size file do I need? I do not believe that the chains are full chisel--one is the original low kickback that came with the saw (I'm not throwing that out--idc what you guys say), a stihl low kickback (i think partial chisel), and two oregon chains.
I've read the procedure in the manual...but am unclear on file size, and also filing down the cutters. I imagine that I will buy some sort of guide handle and filing kit.
Please make suggestions. I will follow up with details on the specifics of the chains when i get home.
thanks,
MGF
I've taken some classes and am pretty comfortable with using the saw, though I have not used it all that much.
I have made excuses to buy new chains, rather than sharpening the existing ones. I have four, as of now, and have decided that it is wasteful (financially and ecologically) for me to continue buying new chains as an excuse for not sharpening them.
That said, what size file do I need? I do not believe that the chains are full chisel--one is the original low kickback that came with the saw (I'm not throwing that out--idc what you guys say), a stihl low kickback (i think partial chisel), and two oregon chains.
I've read the procedure in the manual...but am unclear on file size, and also filing down the cutters. I imagine that I will buy some sort of guide handle and filing kit.
Please make suggestions. I will follow up with details on the specifics of the chains when i get home.
thanks,
MGF