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Rain, rain go away - I'm bored...... time to learn how to sharpen a chain.
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<blockquote data-quote="Nosmo" data-source="post: 3183991" data-attributes="member: 35646"><p><strong>Loose or Tight ?</strong></p><p></p><p>The file sets tight in a sharpening jig. Rolling a loose file is done by folks who are using the round file freehanded with no guide. On the push stroke the file can be twisted (rolled) between the thumb and index finger which helps remove the burrs.</p><p></p><p>I have tried several methods over the years and my favorite one is a simple Stihl guide. I like the thumbscrews which tighten the clamps onto the file. Another thing I do is to mark a heaverier line across the end of the guide in both directions at 30 degrees.</p><p></p><p>This heavier mark seems to make it easy to line up with the center line of the chain on the bar. I just line up the mark (keeping the guide level) and leaning over to the top of the depth guage and make usually two push strokes on each tooth. </p><p></p><p>Sometimes I may make three strokes and usually it takes much less than 5-minutes to go around the entire chain. I'm sure when you get the hang of it you will feel a sense of accomplishment and be adding another skill to those you already have.</p><p></p><p>Nosmo</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nosmo, post: 3183991, member: 35646"] [b]Loose or Tight ?[/b] The file sets tight in a sharpening jig. Rolling a loose file is done by folks who are using the round file freehanded with no guide. On the push stroke the file can be twisted (rolled) between the thumb and index finger which helps remove the burrs. I have tried several methods over the years and my favorite one is a simple Stihl guide. I like the thumbscrews which tighten the clamps onto the file. Another thing I do is to mark a heaverier line across the end of the guide in both directions at 30 degrees. This heavier mark seems to make it easy to line up with the center line of the chain on the bar. I just line up the mark (keeping the guide level) and leaning over to the top of the depth guage and make usually two push strokes on each tooth. Sometimes I may make three strokes and usually it takes much less than 5-minutes to go around the entire chain. I'm sure when you get the hang of it you will feel a sense of accomplishment and be adding another skill to those you already have. Nosmo [/QUOTE]
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