Chain sharpening.

[Deleted member 149229]

Hit a rock or nail in a tree and I want that grinder. Normal use, round or square a file does the job.

Ditto. Grinder only comes out for damaged cutters.

 

[HarleyT]

I agree I can sharpen my chains as good/better than new with a file.

I started filing in 1973. Back then the best bang for your buck was Carlton chain.

Is Carlton's quality as good as it used to be?

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Is Carlton's quality as good as it used to be?

My buddy bought a couple loops last year at the local shop for one of his Pioneer saws, weird drive link count so this guy would make them up, local ***** dealer couldn’t be bothered. My buddy wasn’t happy. Said they dulled quick and would’nt take a good edge. Just one guy’s opinion.

 

[birddogtg]

My buddy bought a couple loops last year at the local shop for one of his Pioneer saws, weird drive link count so this guy would make them up, local ***** dealer couldn’t be bothered. My buddy wasn’t happy. Said they dulled quick and would’nt take a good edge. Just one guy’s opinion.

That is not so.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

That is not so.

What isn’t so?

 

[Mad Professor]

So what do you think the best chain money can buy today is? Durability cutting speed longevity ECT.

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Stihl

 

[birddogtg]

What isn’t so?

Carlton chains don’t dull quick if you are cutting clean wood and they sharpen just fine also

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Glad to know that, I’ll tell my buddy he’s wrong.

Carlton chains don’t dull quick if you are cutting clean wood and they sharpen just fine also

 

[Mad Professor]

Carlton chains don’t dull quick if you are cutting clean wood and they sharpen just fine also

Not as good since a Blount product IMHO

 

[Mad Professor]

Is Carlton's quality as good as it used to be?

No

 

[U&A]

Skip chain does that hace other benifets other than sharpening less? I heard it cutss faster too.

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Difference is negligible. Some even argue about it. Its close enough between the two to make no difference in my eyes.

Ill take less sharping please[emoji16]. I will drink a beer when im done while watching the full comp user as he is still sharpening [emoji1787]


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[BJD85]

So its settled I'll stick with my hand files. This is my current set up. A mounted vise on old coffee table and a stool.. Haha so far it does the trick!

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[HarleyT]

Has your wife seen her coffee table yet?

 

[HarleyT]

Let's see some chain pics!!!

 

[BJD85]

Hahahahah!!!!! Sssssshhhhhhh.......

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[BJD85]

Has your wife seen her coffee table yet?

Hahahahab!. Ssshhhhhhhhhh.....

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[BJD85]

Ok heres what im working with.... Constructive criticism is welcome. I try to do a 30° angle with a 10° drop for full chizz. This chain is a .325 050 72 DL oregon chain

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[Yotaismygame]

File is too low on the tooth. Doesn't look like you're getting the working corner enough. Look up "Buckin Billy Ray" on YouTube. Probably the best videos and teacher for people learning how to hand file. Sharpening is tough to explain via text.

 

[BJD85]

Ok I'll check it out. Thanks man

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[Yotaismygame]

Also, what really helped me learn how to sharpen is the Husky guide. Pretty hard to not file correctly with it. It also has the raker gauge with it. Raker height is very important as well as sharpness. You can make a good cutting chain with the guide and raker gauge without really knowing how to sharpen. If you get one and need help with understanding how to use it feel free to PM me. Took me a bit to figure it out and youtube wasnt all that helpful

https://www.amazon.com/Husqvarna-531300082-325-Inch-Pixel-Chain/dp/B0035AKJLC/ref=sr_1_4?crid=GB33ZNFYWF6I&keywords=husqvarna+file+guide+.325&qid=1560976543&s=gateway&sprefix=husqvarna+file+,aps,199&sr=8-4