Chain Grinders Part 2 (Pics)

[kstill361]

There is an interesting thread about grinders being discussed right now, http://arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=89706
Lots of good info on different grinders! Lets see some pictures of you final results and maybe some tips on different angles that you have tried and liked.

Here is a pic of one of mine , I use the Oregon 109179 (Hyd. Asst.) the angles are 55,25 and 10dg tilt. I adjust the chain up to the wheel and bump the cutter from the side with the wheel.This comes close to matching the oregon LGX type cutter. My rakers are not perfect , but I was in a hurry at the time. It fly's through hedge, and cuts like a raped ape! I also clean each chain before I grind, just lightly spray with oven cleaner , wait 5min and rinse. Some will say this is overkill , but a clean cutter is the key for a successful grind. My cutters are not blued, my wheels stay clean and leave no burs behind.The chain was ground with a Molemab wheel I got from Bailey's, I have their Cyclone ABN wheel as well.

Lets see some Pics!

 

[Plasmech]

I just got the same unit. Tired of paying $10 for a stupid sharpening and have no desire to file my life away.

Do you know where I can get extensive angle data for Stihl and Oregon chains?

By the way that thing is sweet, and anybody who does NOT get the hydraulic clamp option is either dumb or didn't know it existed! OK well maybe not dumb...

 

[kstill361]

Check this link for Oregon chain, it should be in the manual also.
#4 for 3/8 chain http://www.oregonchain.com/tech/manual_maint.htm

 

[Plasmech]

Check this link for Oregon chain, it should be in the manual also.
#4 for 3/8 chain http://www.oregonchain.com/tech/manual_maint.htm

Thanks. Anything on Stihl?

 

[fourfivefour]

Thanks. Anything on Stihl?

USG Saw Chain Angle Chart Would make a good sticky.opcorn:
Chain angles are also listed on the side of the box it comes in..........454

 

[flashpuppy]

I think we need a sub forum for sharpening. Not in the hotsaw section either, one more for the firewood cutters.

 

[JoeCanuck]

Chain sharpening forum

There is one - just rarely used. Check the forum jump, three down from this one.

Joe

 

[Plasmech]

USG Saw Chain Angle Chart Would make a good sticky.opcorn:
Chain angles are also listed on the side of the box it comes in..........454

Good info bro, thanks.

 

[Plasmech]

USG Saw Chain Angle Chart Would make a good sticky.opcorn:
Chain angles are also listed on the side of the box it comes in..........454

That chart says +/- 40 for my chain, however my Oregon grinder does not go to 40, even though the hash marks do. Strange.

Oh yea and it's leaking hydraulic fluid aready.