I am very unhappy with my chain sharpening skills. I bought an Oregon knock off sharpener from Northern tools and it seems to be a decent machine, but chains are not nearly as sharp as a new chain. I use only husky saws in a .325 pitch and 3/8. Most of my angles are 25 or 30 with top plate at 60. The chains i sharpen produce small dust and just don't cut good. Are the knock offs problematic? Could the cheaper grinding wheels be causing problems?
My thinking at this point is that it is technique, but i can't figure out what i am doing wrong. Any suggestions here. I am not getting that rounded look that a file produces.
My thinking at this point is that it is technique, but i can't figure out what i am doing wrong. Any suggestions here. I am not getting that rounded look that a file produces.