HandLogger
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I realize that it's risky to ask this, but which type of chain is easier to sharpen with a grinder: square-ground or round?
I'm asking because we've put a lot of valuable time into hand-filing and the results, although good on occasion, just don't justify the time spent to get them. To save time, in the past, we've taken our full chisel chain loops to our local Stihl dealer to have them ground on their USG, but the results are often less than expected.
So ... instead of putting yet another order in for more new RSC chain$, I'm wondering if a grinder -- set up for square-grinding -- is more consistent than the common round grinder. In another words, is there any advantage to grinding square over grinding round? We own and manage forest land, so chains are an expensive reality for us. I don't mind investing in well-made tools -- as long as the results are consistent.
Any productive thoughts are much appreciated.
I'm asking because we've put a lot of valuable time into hand-filing and the results, although good on occasion, just don't justify the time spent to get them. To save time, in the past, we've taken our full chisel chain loops to our local Stihl dealer to have them ground on their USG, but the results are often less than expected.
So ... instead of putting yet another order in for more new RSC chain$, I'm wondering if a grinder -- set up for square-grinding -- is more consistent than the common round grinder. In another words, is there any advantage to grinding square over grinding round? We own and manage forest land, so chains are an expensive reality for us. I don't mind investing in well-made tools -- as long as the results are consistent.
Any productive thoughts are much appreciated.