.3mm = .010" which = .005" radius [ I have to convert to inches otherwise known as English measurement ]. I bet you would never know the difference. I would order the right points but use the one you have until they come in. I also use the Dremel 1453 chainsaw sharpening kit and really like it. You can put a super sharp edge on the chain much faster than using a file.
Thx so much for your reply, rayjay!! I was hoping that was the case. I live in Naples, Fl which was hit with the eye of hurricane Irma and still have a lot of debris cleanup.
Went out to buy this saw and am in love with it after a week of using. No gas, carberator, pull starting, much quieter, only runs with trigger engaged. For me, a dream machine!
Sounds like we could go into business selling these!I have 3 gas saws but I do a LOT of stuff that's 8" and smaller. The cordless just eats it up. The other thing about cordless is that you could put the thing away for 2 or 3 years and then when the need came up it would be ready to use instantly. A gas saw would most likely need at least a carb rebuild if not a new carb.
Irma left me a lot of work to do and I'm just north of Atlanta, GA !!!
Not sure. Have tried to find specs on chain and have only found it's .043 guage. I guess I assume 3/8" pitch. Turns out this is Dewalt part #90618541.That part number comes up as being 3/8" Low Pro chain, .043" guage, that correct?
I usually sharpen with a 3/16" wheel, same as normal 3/8".
Your advice is very much appreciated!I definitely only use Stihl chains. I needed a new chain for a Homelite 14" and the guys at the Stihl counter looked it up and sold me the one I needed. When I am sharpening a chain with the Dremel attachment I work the grinding point in and out so that the stone is worn somewhat evenly. Don't just sit there at one place on the stone. Also pay attention to the instructions that came with the attachment. You sharpen the teeth on the other side of the bar from where you are standing. It only takes 3 or 4 in and out strokes to do what you need. I hit the chain with the sharpener either at the end of a batt charge or when it quits cutting like if I have to cut down low on the tree where dirt has splashed up on it. Dirt dulls the chain almost instantly.
Your advice is very much appreciated!
How do you determine when to replace the stone? Approx how many sharpenings do you get out of a point?
Check out this thread:. . . you end up with part of the stone having a much smaller dia than the rest.
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