Automatic Chain Sharpener - Under $300

[RI Chevy]

My intentions. Might be misconstrued from my original intentions. Through typed text.
But still for me, it comes down to how they both cut.

 

[jakethesnake]

My intentions. Might be misconstrued from my original intentions. Through typed text.
But still for me, it comes down to how they both cut.

Hell Chevy any grinder can make a good tooth. You’d just have to press the right buttons on the machine there to see which it likes

 

[RI Chevy]

I guess we'll see Jake. [emoji106]
Proof will be in the pudding.

 

[Philbert]

Going down hill and into the weeds regarding the grinders vs hand grind debate?

Yep.

No need to stir that up here.

Hundreds of pages on: 'file vs grind'; 'what type of 2-stroke oil'; 'STIHL vs Husqvarna'; 'grease / don't grease guide bar sprockets'; 'low kickback vs 'yellow' chain'; 'chain brakes and drop starting'; etc. Feel free to search and participate. You won't change a single mind. If you want to keep this thread on your sharpener, steer clear of it in these posts.

Philbert

 

[GunTemco]

lol, I like how these topics provoke uneasiness. It's like bringing up the last election at the family Thanksgiving table.

 

[jakethesnake]

Yep.

No need to stir that up here.

Hundreds of pages on: 'file vs grind'; 'what type of 2-stroke oil'; 'STIHL vs Husqvarna'; 'grease / don't grease guide bar sprockets'; 'low kickback vs 'yellow' chain'; 'chain brakes and drop starting'; etc. Feel free to search and participate. You won't change a single mind. If you want to keep this thread on your sharpener, steer clear of it in these posts.

Philbert

What oil you use philbert

 

[Woodpecker]

My intentions. Might be misconstrued from my original intentions. Through typed text.
But still for me, it comes down to how they both cut.

Hope you don't think I was giving you trouble. Just funnin' with ya.

 

[Steve Taylor]

Truthfully you would sell quite a few of these at this price if they hold up and make a good edge.
I will buy one if they do what is claimed just to get away from having to file long chains.

 

[KiwiBro (deleted)]

I guess "long" might be as subjective as oil and hand filing. I don't have a bar over 24" running <.063 because .050 doesn't last in our wood. Even if exclusively using Stihl chains that keeps it all .063 except steps just the drive tangs down to .050", they just don't hold up on 36/42" bars as well as .063. I wonder if redbull has done any testing to check if .050 doesn't run hotter than .063. I don't know if is it because .063 has better chip clearance or carrying more oil, or some other reason but the .050 chains will not handle the jandle. They'll be fine to start with but seem to fatigue and break easier after some use. For this reason and to KISS, I stick with .063 on everything now, even down as short as 18".

*editing to add* Does anyone know what a guy has to type for RI Chevy to NOT hit the like button? Thanks in advance ;-)

 

[Steve Taylor]

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I guess "long" might be as subjective as oil and hand filing. I don't have a bar over 24" running <.063 because .050 doesn't last in our wood. Even if exclusively using Stihl chains that keeps it all .063 except steps just the drive tangs down to .050", they just don't hold up on 36/42" bars as well as .063. I wonder if redbull has done any testing to check if .050 doesn't run hotter than .063. I don't know if is it because .63 has better chip clearance or carrying more oil, or some other reason but the .050 chains will not handle the jandle. They'll be fine to start with but seem to fatigue and break easier after some use. For this reason and to KISS, I stick with .063 on everything now, even down as short as 18".

*editing to add* Does anyone know what a guy has to type for RI Chevy to NOT hit the like button? Thanks in advance ;-)

I am sure it is subjective, i don't look forward to filing 28+ inch bars.
That's the ones I was thinking of.

 

[GunTemco]

Truthfully you would sell quite a few of these at this price if they hold up and make a good edge.
I will buy one if they do what is claimed just to get away from having to file long chains.

The demo shipped out today. Hopefully we get some OPE-member reviews out soon!

 

[hseII]

If you are not interested in reviewing it personally, send me a suitable chain, cover postage, and you can run your own cutting comparison, then post the results for other members to see.

(This offer is open to others following this thread as well.)

Philbert

He’s good at that too.

He did a .325” & 3/8” comparison just last week.

He might sometimes come off a bit flat-footed, but Jeffery is fair & balanced.


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[GunTemco]

He’s good at that too.

He did a .325” & 3/8” comparison just last week.

He might sometimes come off a bit flat-footed, but Jeffery is fair & balanced.

It would be really interesting to see these sorts of comparisons if @Philbert is willing to do that. How do you guys ship the chains to make sure they don't get damaged during shipping? It's a fact that shipping services will literally toss packages in and out of trucks. I suppose a brief inspection would be required to make sure damage to cutters weren't made.

 

[hseII]

It would be really interesting to see these sorts of comparisons if @Philbert is willing to do that. How do you guys ship the chains to make sure they don't get damaged during shipping? It's a fact that shipping services will literally toss packages in and out of trucks. I suppose a brief inspection would be required to make sure damage to cutters weren't made.

I just put them in a ziplock bag along with some padding & all of that goes in a box.

@RI Chevy,

Jeffus,
Light is shining on more of Your skills.


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[Duane(Pa)]

The demo shipped out today.

Just gonna send it...

 

[GunTemco]

I just put them in a ziplock bag along with some padding & all of that goes in a box.

Ah, well I guess if that works, it works.

Just gonna send it...

Yep, first to @Philbert. He's already been notified via email.

 

[Philbert]

How do you guys ship the chains to make sure they don't get damaged during shipping?

Ziplock bag in a padded envelope works. More than one, it is cheaper to use USPS flat rate boxes.

Chains rattle around in OEM packages, but not if wrapped up, even in a piece of newspaper or paper towel.

Fold up the OEM box and pack that in flat if recipient wants it.

Philbert

 

[RI Chevy]

He’s good at that too.

He did a .325” & 3/8” comparison just last week.

He might sometimes come off a bit flat-footed, but Jeffery is fair & balanced.


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Thank you sir.

 

[RI Chevy]

I just put them in a ziplock bag along with some padding & all of that goes in a box.

@RI Chevy,

Jeffus,
Light is shining on more of Your skills.


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Yessir.

 

[Philbert]

Quick update for folks following this thread, and a few technical questions for @GunTemco.

Was notified that the sharpener was shipped and is scheduled to arrive early next week. I will try to post some initial impressions shortly after that, in a new thread, linked to this one.

Gun, will the unit sharpen 1/4" pitch chain?

Is it capable of sharpening 'full house' chain (no tie strap spaces between R and L cutters). This is a specialty chain used by chainsaw carvers (e.g. Oregon 25F 'Sculptor'), and a few others, and the question was raised by @Wilhelm in another thread.


Full house chain is usually available in 1/4" pitch only, here in the US, but I have seen it offered in 3/8 low profile in other countries. And then there are the 'special cases' on forums like this that have them specially made (!).

Philbert