Square grind ?

[angelo c]

guys,
been reading and trying to learn some square grinding. everything i've read so far says that's its favored in larger, softer, cleaner woods by larger cc's power heads. seems to make sense so far to me. but, why not in a smaller saw in the tops as well. if a small enough file were used(available) and a large enough chain, isn't the wood cleaner up top and the woods "greener" and isn't it more important to have a smoother cut in a saddle or a bucket ?

first time I've ever seen square was this week when Mike Lee sent me a chain. rumor has it he's "ok" with a file ...

 

[old-cat]

guys,
been reading and trying to learn some square grinding. everything i've read so far says that's its favored in larger, softer, cleaner woods by larger cc's power heads. seems to make sense so far to me. but, why not in a smaller saw in the tops as well. if a small enough file were used(available) and a large enough chain, isn't the wood cleaner up top and the woods "greener" and isn't it more important to have a smoother cut in a saddle or a bucket ?

first time I've ever seen square was this week when Mike Lee sent me a chain. rumor has it he's "ok" with a file ...

Rumor has it, Mike Lee is a Democrat. Ya better watch it!

 

[Trx250r180]

guys,
been reading and trying to learn some square grinding. everything i've read so far says that's its favored in larger, softer, cleaner woods by larger cc's power heads. seems to make sense so far to me. but, why not in a smaller saw in the tops as well. if a small enough file were used(available) and a large enough chain, isn't the wood cleaner up top and the woods "greener" and isn't it more important to have a smoother cut in a saddle or a bucket ?

first time I've ever seen square was this week when Mike Lee sent me a chain. rumor has it he's "ok" with a file ...

Your avatar is chitty

 

[angelo c]

Not THAT Mike Lee...

I was talking about Senator Mike Lee from UT !!!

 

[angelo c]

Your avatar is chitty

"I have a potty mouth" !!!!

 

[hillwilliam]

guys,
been reading and trying to learn some square grinding. everything i've read so far says that's its favored in larger, softer, cleaner woods by larger cc's power heads. seems to make sense so far to me. but, why not in a smaller saw in the tops as well. if a small enough file were used(available) and a large enough chain, isn't the wood cleaner up top and the woods "greener" and isn't it more important to have a smoother cut in a saddle or a bucket ?

first time I've ever seen square was this week when Mike Lee sent me a chain. rumor has it he's "ok" with a file ...

A goofy file would work on a small chisel-type chain, but it would take some work to get the round filing out of it. I'm enough of a geek that I'd do it anyway, if I had a small saw.

 

[angelo c]

A goofy file would work on a small chisel-type chain, but it would take some work to get the round filing out of it. I'm enough of a geek that I'd do it anyway, if I had a small saw.

thanks Bill,
I got plenty for you to try on.
sorry they are in NJ though.
A

 

[CR888]

l know this may sound iffy but take it for what its worth. A couple of years ago l was thinking what the op was and at the time learning to hand file square. l did not want to ruin my only loop of 63PS that was near new so l decided to re-file a loop of oregon semi chisel lo pro chain. Well when l got done (took a while to file), l really was not sure if it would cut at all as the leading corner did not look normal at all. l gave it ago on a ms200t and it was so so smooth and pleasant to cut with. A good bit faster but what l noticed was how smooth it was compared to round. So in a pinch you can file a semi chisel chain square if you have to with good results.

 

[angelo c]

Thank you. At least im not the only nut thinking along these lines.

 

[watsonr]

Square runs good on any saw, not just the big one's. Like the other types, it won't stay sharp if your using the ground as a straight edge to measure distance between blocks.

 

[angelo c]

Im with ya Randy. But a quick Google search search says "big-long-skip-west coast".

 

[mdavlee]

I like it on everything from 16-42". Full comp on the long bars is a lot of filing.

 

[watsonr]

I been using square even on the .325 stuff.... smooth like a clean shave after a good haircut with that hot shave cream.

 

[Deets066]

Square is faster and smoother, big saw or little.

 

[Deets066]

I like it on everything from 16-42". Full comp on the long bars is a lot of filing.

Full skip is a lot of filling on the 84" lol

 

[Deleted member 83629]

if you want to learn to file chain just find some scratcher chain and have at it .

 

[DexterDay]

Here is the difference on a new PS chain, and a PS converted to square. (PS is 3/8 lo pro. Or a small cutter)

It's pretty clear who the winner is

261 with round PS:


261 with Square PS (new):

 

[angelo c]

if you want to learn to file chain just find some scratcher chain and have at it .

Lemme know if ya find some !!!

 

[angelo c]

I been using square even on the .325 stuff.... smooth like a clean shave after a good haircut with that hot shave cream.

What file can you get under a .325 ?

 

[Deleted member 83629]

you and me both i needed some to cut the christmas ham last year.