Is this Oregon chain still ok?

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

Lots of life left in the teeth (but of course they are dull at the moment), but appears like there is wear between the links to cause this degree of flex? Maybe I’m expecting something more. Anyway, your thoughts are much appreciated. Came from a 20” bar.

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

Nothing wrong with that chain man get to it with the file. Its brand new still

 

[U&A]

Perfectly fine. See no issues besides it needs sharpened appropriately and the depth gauges need filed.

(I said “ depth gauges” instead of “rakers”....[emoji16]......see guys... I listen.[emoji1787])

Lots of life left in that thing.


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[mountainlake]

QUIT running a chain that dull, it's hard on the chain, the bar and the saw plus it's hard to sharpen with a file. Steve

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

Perfect thank you!

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

QUIT running a chain that dull, it's hard on the chain, the bar and the saw plus it's hard to sharpen with a file. Steve

Hahah I’m not running it like this! I got the saw in this condition for 15 usd, I’m stripping it apart and cleaning it up, rebuilding the top end and replacing rubber lines! It will of course get a sharpen. My business is 85% based on selling sharpening systems to woodworkers around the world, So I have a good idea of sharp and dull.

 

[U&A]

QUIT running a chain that dull, it's hard on the chain, the bar and the saw plus it's hard to sharpen with a file. Steve

He might not have been the one running it sir

EDIT:i see Tom beat me to it.[emoji6]
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[U&A]

Hahah I’m not running it like this! I got the saw in this condition for 15 usd, I’m stripping it apart and cleaning it up, rebuilding the top end and replacing rubber lines! It will of course get a sharpen. My business is 85% based on selling sharpening systems to woodworkers around the world, So I have a good idea of sharp and dull.

Selling “sharpening systems” Explain a little for me sir.


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[Vintage Engine Repairs]

Selling “sharpening systems” Explain a little for me sir.


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Not for chainsaws I make and sell float glass sharpening systems and kangaroo leather and suede strops

 

[U&A]

Float glass... ?


I just bought a strop off da internet for my new favorite knife.

I bet yours are on da more expensive side though?




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[U&A]

Now I understand the name. “Spoon carving”.....like for real.[emoji1303][emoji1303][emoji41]


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[Vintage Engine Repairs]

Float glass... ?


I just bought a strop off da internet for my new favorite knife.

I bet yours are on da more expensive side though?




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I wouldn’t use any other strops. I go into the science of stropping and how it affects the tools. Tool sharpening isnt just my business but my passion

well no, they aren’t expensive for what you get, and the results speak for themselves, as does the 12 week waiting list I have running which I’m truly grateful for.

You say you have your new favourite knife, but you are wanting to use a cheap quality strop, and the results will be to your knife like Hultz parts are to a stihl or husky chainsaw - it’s not the best idea! It’s like chaining up your prised $10,000 motorcycle with $5 chain. hehe


If you want to learn to sharpen, strop and maintain it, head over to my
YouTube channel! Same name as here I also offer a sharpening service , although I am not advertising or taking orders now as I have more orders than I’d like on that front! Here are some different customers tools that they want sharpened and the following is a photo of how they get returned!!

customers tools that need to be sharpened...

Flat over hollow grind - how they are returned!

 

[U&A]

To be fair. The strop i have works great. Sharpest knife ic ever owned. And the strop keeps it that way.

BUT , im sure yours will make it sharper for sure! Ill check out the website!

https://fallkniven.se/en/knife/f1/

Here she is. My first convex grind and I LOVE it!

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[HarleyT]

Looks like it pulls to the left.....







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[Vintage Engine Repairs]

Looks like it pulls to the left.....




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[Vintage Engine Repairs]

To be fair. The strop i have works great. Sharpest knife ic ever owned. And the strop keeps it that way.

BUT , im sure yours will make it sharper for sure! Ill check out the website!

https://fallkniven.se/en/knife/f1/

Here she is. My first convex grind and I LOVE it!

Sent while firmly grasping my redline lubed RAM [emoji231]

Beauty!! Fallkniven make beautiful tools!!

 

[mkinslow]

We may need to talk about your sharpening stuff Tom, as I make knives myself to sell and I'm always looking for other ways of sharpening. chain is fine by the way

 

[CR888]

Tom do you use stones & finish the edge with a strop? Are those 3 different grade strops on those three nice blocks of wood?

 

[buzz sawyer]

Not for chainsaws I make and sell float glass sharpening systems and kangaroo leather and suede strops

Do your kangaroo strops come with a pouch? .
Looks very interesting, I've been woodcarving and sharpening my own tools for years but always like to try something new. I like the knife hollow grind - same way I do my planer and jointer knives. Will check you on youtube.

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

We may need to talk about your sharpening stuff Tom, as I make knives myself to sell and I'm always looking for other ways of sharpening. chain is fine by the way View attachment 785758

Sure thing mate no worries nice knives you have there!

I work with a few blacksmiths in the USA and Sweden helping them design carving knives, it’s great fun and very rewarding!