tickhound93
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I definitely second or third or twelfth the hand file. However I use my grinder to reset angles in between fe sharpenings
I'm looking for suggestions on a chain sharpener. I use a simple guide now but would like something more accurate.
Everybody has to find something that works for them. If you understand what you are tying to accomplish, it helps you to choose how you get there. In other words, a file won't sharpen a cutter by itself. Nor will a grinder, or a Dremel tool, etc. Any of these can be used to make a chain worse, or to accurately file the wrong angles. But if you understand how they work, the guides can help you get the cutter shapes and angles you want.Yea I agree I guess I'm looking for a sharpener that maintains use of a file. The guide I use is not precise
Very true, honey is honey sweet, however the hiving. Filing a wood dull is not about moving metal.Everybody has to find something that works for them. If you understand what you are tying to accomplish, it helps you to choose how you get there. In other words, a file won't sharpen a cutter by itself. Nor will a grinder, or a Dremel tool, etc. Any of these can be used to make a chain worse, or to accurately file the wrong angles. But if you understand how they work, the guides can help you get the cutter shapes and angles you want.
- The basic flat, file guides (Post #9, above) work with all chains. They are specific to the size of the file. They hold the file at the correct depth, and help the user maintain a desired top plate angle. They should only be used at a zero degree 'down angle'.
- The Husqvarna roller guides work on some chains, but not all. They position the files from below, and help the user maintain a desired top plate angle. The 'down angle' is built in.
- The Granberg type file guides (many brands) clamp on to the guide bar and let the user dial in the file depth, top plate angle, and down angle. They take a little longer to set up, but give precise, consistent results. They work will all (round filed) chains.
Philbert
What pencil grinder is that in the pic?
241c and a bad one!!lol!!What pencil grinder is that in the pic?
I'm thinking about getting one , but don't want to spend $$$$$$$$ on it...also trying to figure out how big of a compressor is needed to run one...my small compressor may not fit the bill.241c and a bad one!!lol!!
Single Cut Round Files make fine edges. Double Cut Files re-shape the teeth quickly.Hi Everyone,
I'm looking for suggestions on a chain sharpener. I use a simple guide now but would like something more accurate.
I'd like to hear what everyone else is using and what they like about it.
Thanks
Which files are which in brand ?Single Cut Round Files make fine edges. Double Cut Files re-shape the teeth quickly.
Oh no if u r referring to the grinder its an electric flexshaft foredom handheld grinderI'm thinking about getting one , but don't want to spend $$$$$$$$ on it...also trying to figure out how big of a compressor is needed to run one...my small compressor may not fit the bill.
Something to take notice is which file you are using.Single Cut Round Files make fine edges. Double Cut Files re-shape the teeth quickly.
I've said it on other threads in the past, but it is essential that you have an understanding of what you are trying to accomplish to get good results with any tools (manual or electric). Some people struggle with hand filing and think a powered grinder will solve the problems. It likely won't. A piece of brand new chain next to your sharpening setup can be a useful tool so you have a goal in mind. ie, make it look like that...
Been Years and years but I remember doing that.A piece of brand new chain next to your sharpening setup can be a useful tool so you have a goal in mind. ie, make it look like that..
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