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Hurricane relief or just on assignment?
Nah, I got out of TX on the 14th. I've been working on my car a lot like replacing the rotors, new spark plugs and wires, etc. It was also sitting for a year so decided to do a ton of maintenance.
I need to get out into the woods soon and do some cutting. I missed running a saw.
 
Yep. I have always wondered why people "touch up" a chain in the field when changing a chain out takes less time. True that the stock on hte "to be filed" nail at the shop tends to get rather big.
Most guys I know do the touch up during their coffee/water/lunch break. But I am not a logger either. I personally swap chains/bars and chains/saws when I dull a chain.
To me, the point of touching up a chain is to keep it from becoming so dull you have to lean on it. Best practice for me is to run a file over the chain every 2nd tank of fuel - doesn't always work out that way so I guess I'm still practicing. ;) Clean cutting, off the ground, perfect conditions maybe can go longer. But, if a chain gets rocked then it is time to swap a new chain.
 
since were talking sharpening chains. this is the grinder my shop uses. $5.50 per chain. i rarely take chains into them but i see guys carrying in handfuls of chains. probably takes about 5 minutes per chain. it's all automatic after they punch in the angles.
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That's pretty neat!
 
More progress on the Craigslist scrounge. Cleaned up all of the Walnut and working on the ash. I could get used to the way ash splits. View attachment 600025 View attachment 600026
I didn't get a picture of the truck bed but it's full. The trailer needs new tires so I have been loading it light.
You probably need more wood like a hole in the head, but if there is traffic rolling by, how about a temporary sign like what the real estate agents use, with your details where neighbours can see it? Might pick up more scrounges or tree work. That is, if you haven't too much of it already. I'm sure we all get people stopping and talking about their 'highly valuable' walnut tree they want dropped or which fell and needs cleaning up, etc, but there might be more who don't stop.
 
Looking forward to working with my wife
I told her if she could start it she could run itView attachment 600039

I think the smile tells all.
Who knows what she will cut down while I am at work
This is going to be fun

There's nothing hotter than a lady holding a big saw. Careful though, if she does manage to start it you might have to change your name to "Just a Guy that does dishes while my wife cuts wood" :crazy2:.

Just sayin'.
 
Yep. I have always wondered why people "touch up" a chain in the field when changing a chain out takes less time. True that the stock on hte "to be filed" nail at the shop tends to get rather big.

Since I run the 241 most of the time with a 14" bar ,,, A touch up goes pretty fast lol
 
Having CAD I just grab another saw if I rock it.
I use a PFERD double beveled at the shop every saw has a sharp chain plus 1 on the trailer but I like to run fuel through all my saws so 1 tank... run it out get another

Sounds like what I do. Plus, since I file all my chains on the saw, what would be the point of removing the chain and putting on another just to have to put the chain back on the saw to sharpen it???

Right now I got one 50 cc saw (working on getting another), 2 60 cc saws, 2 70 cc saws, 4 77 cc saws, and 3 90 cc saws. I also have a 50 cc saw and a 77 cc saw apart. So, why would I change chains???

Yes I have converted several round file (RS) chains to square file. You can not convert semi chisel chain (only full chisel).

The angles are kind of easy for square, 45 degrees back, 45 degrees down, and tilt the file 45 degrees (the flat edge resting on the strap on the other side will kinda give you that any way). Then, just make sure you keep the corner of the file in the corner of the tooth, and your stoke is straight. You have to be able to do it righty and lefty, which is what screws a lot of people up. Also with square, you go outside in, not inside out (like when sharpening a knife).
 
Most guys I know do the touch up during their coffee/water/lunch break. But I am not a logger either.

I personally swap chains/bars and chains/saws when I dull a chain.
I swap saws also lol.
I prefer to sharpen them in the vise at home and hit the rakers at the same time.
Sometimes I sharpen when I'm out because I didn't get to sharpening at home. I find I can sharpen a chain pretty quick rather than pulling it and then having to adjust it/readjust it and take time to flip the bar as well as clean the groove and the oil hole as well, but I do both on occasion, but I still like sharpening them in the vise best.
 
Looking forward to working with my wife
I told her if she could start it she could run itView attachment 600039

I think the smile tells all.
Who knows what she will cut down while I am at work
This is going to be fun
That's great, what until she says this thing is heavy in comparison to a 562xp and the 562 I'd be able to do so much more work with.
 
Sounds like what I do. Plus, since I file all my chains on the saw, what would be the point of removing the chain and putting on another just to have to put the chain back on the saw to sharpen it???

Right now I got one 50 cc saw (working on getting another), 2 60 cc saws, 2 70 cc saws, 4 77 cc saws, and 3 90 cc saws. I also have a 50 cc saw and a 77 cc saw apart. So, why would I change chains???

Yes I have converted several round file (RS) chains to square file. You can not convert semi chisel chain (only full chisel).

The angles are kind of easy for square, 45 degrees back, 45 degrees down, and tilt the file 45 degrees (the flat edge resting on the strap on the other side will kinda give you that any way). Then, just make sure you keep the corner of the file in the corner of the tooth, and your stoke is straight. You have to be able to do it righty and lefty, which is what screws a lot of people up. Also with square, you go outside in, not inside out (like when sharpening a knife).
That's the kinda plan I like. I try to bring two of the saws I plan on using the most and 1 larger and one smaller. If all are sharp and full when I start I can cut a lot of wood before they are even empty much less need sharpening even in dirty wood.

How many tanks are you getting before touching up the square cutting harder hardwood.
 
IMG_1961.JPG I think I'm getting there! So initially I used the grinder and got all my angles right. Then filed the rakers, I was conservative on that so I did it twice. In the process of watching videos and reading, I picked up a couple tips on my file techniques. Tonight I went and tried it out and I'm pretty pleased. I doubt I'll use the grinder unless I hit some buried steel (I get a lot of fence line trees) or fixing up a "trenching tool" for a friend. I'm looking forward to picking up a new file and improving more.
 
Just look at the post before yours lol.
Many guys prefer some of the Oregon chains for converting and from what I've seen stihl square out of the box isn't super impressive and that's also what many guys say.
There is a guy right down your way who can hook you up with converted chains, will convert yours, or will sell you new square chain made to order. If it were me I would order a couple chains and a file to save a little on shipping the file, that would go towards the cost of the chains.
Great way to try it, and support the local economy. As Steve said shoot me a PM and I'll get you his contact info.
I miss represented my question about the rounded chain, I was referring to the semichisel with the rounded cutter, not a round filed full chisel. Mustangmike answered my question a few post later.
 
Oh no, another thing to feel inadequate about. Now I have chip envy. I solemnly do swear that whenever the opportunity next arises I'll cut wet pine and the more typical for me dry gum logs with the same chain and document the chips with side by side pics.
 
I got a problem I never thought I would have....I have a Stihl 192T, poulan 3314, Craftsman 5020, Husky t540xp, 445 and 395xp. Now every time I think about going out and cutting wood I want to bring the cheap saws to save the wear and tear on the expensive saws. So now I finally got good saws that I dont wanna use!!
 
I got a problem I never thought I would have....I have a Stihl 192T, poulan 3314, Craftsman 5020, Husky t540xp, 445 and 395xp. Now every time I think about going out and cutting wood I want to bring the cheap saws to save the wear and tear on the expensive saws. So now I finally got good saws that I dont wanna use!!
I see a lot of folks listing long lists of saws they own. Cant run them all, all of the time. I have 3 husky 55s and a 365. I like the 55 for most everything I cut, but somehow that 365 always get thrown in the truck. Have to have a "just in case saw".
 

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