"Duro" chain ?

[angelo c]

I'm reading that the "cutters" are welded/soldered on ? do the depth gauges get filed with a regular raker file or is there a "diamond" file for that as well.

Also can the CBN wheels be used on the "Duro" chains ?

thanks


Local shop asked me if I can sharpen "duro" chains...I said..."I'll get back to you"...

 

[fin460]

I've never sharpened a duro chain before, but I'm thinking about trying one of these wheels for a stihl USG grinder

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262148749283?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[fearofpavement]

It usually requires a diamond cutting/grinding wheel as they're carbide. I think rakers are just steel.

 

[HarleyT]

Here is a pic.

If it comes out. I don't think that the wheel mentioned would work.

 

[HarleyT]

That diamond wheel might work.......

 

[BWS-LLC]

http://www.diamondwheelinc.com/diamond-chain-saw-wheels-carbide.html

Yes, you will need a diamond wheel, a regular CBN wheel will not work on carbide cutters.

 

[drf255]

They make diamond dremel drums for quick touchups.

 

[angelo c]

Thanks all...now if I could just translate the USG settings to my fixed head HOS grinder...id be great !!!

 

[xtremez]

There's diamond wheels on the bay for cheap. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stihl-Diamo...213618?hash=item1ea8468872:g:hPQAAOSwxN5WaHRf

 

[xtremez]

That's where I got mine. The rakers are steel and get ground like normal. The carbide is welded on. Stay sharp forever but you find one rock and it'll shatter the carbide on the teeth quickly

 

[angelo c]

There's diamond wheels on the bay for cheap. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stihl-Diamo...213618?hash=item1ea8468872:g:hPQAAOSwxN5WaHRf

my manual says 5203 575 0901 that is for 0908 any ideas?

sure looks like a larger then 12mm shaft opening as well

 

[mcobb2]

Whenever it comes to the Duro its expensive... chain is expensive... wheels are expensive. I've tried a few different cutting profiles and no matter what I do I think they cut like turds. Only people that buy them around here are the ones doing fence post because they are constantly diggin trenches with them. They HAD two different profiles at first so keep an eye out. It was RD which looked more square edged then they came out with the RD3 which is more like a semi chisel with a doodle raker.

 

[Grande Dog]

Howdy,
I have some diamond stone test samples that will fit in a Dremel, or Granberg grinder. I would send a sample if you care to evaluate them.
Regards
Gregg

 

[angelo c]

Howdy,
I have some diamond stone test samples that will fit in a Dremel, or Granberg grinder. I would send a sample if you care to evaluate them.
Regards
Gregg

love to take you up on the offer Gregg but I don't have a beat up Duro chain yet to "sample"

 

[dall]

they cut slow but are good in dirty frozen ice covered wood and you do need a diamond wheel or stone to sharpen i cut last winter in a pile and was cutting in frozen wood with 3 inches of ice on the logs along with 2 inches of dirt i wanted to see if they was worth it and used a brand new oregon chain on another saw got 3 cuts and done with it and i cut about 8 loads with the carbide chain i wouldnt use one for everyday use but cutting like i did last winter or maybe cutting a stump or roots would be a good place for it

 

[super3]

love to take you up on the offer Gregg but I don't have a beat up Duro chain yet to "sample"

I do.

 

[angelo c]

I do.

Do you wanna do some testing for Gregg or let me know how much for the chain and shipping ?
I'm kool either way

 

[C Dixon]

Dremil makes diamond abrasive bits very close to the file sizes of standard Saw Chain that will work with there Saw Chain sharpening attachment. A good standard file will handle the rakers with while using a depth guage. Only the cutters are Carbide.

 

[dall]

i bought a set of the diamond stones for the dremel but havent used them yet to many irons in the fire but i also have a second carbide chain for the 026 so i wont get in to big of a hurry to sharpen yet

 

[lasmacgod]

I've seen diamond sharpening bits with guide that should fit in a dremel, not sure of the quality. The brand was Eze-lap. Price varies of course, but they've always been under $10 per whenever I've seen them.