Chain grinding and filing thread

[Hedgerow]

A man named Bob Walker in Canada i heard say to sharpen the chain for the powerhead it is being used for ,took me a bit to understand but if use less hook and top plate and high rakes my stock 026 ,will pull a 28 inch bar without bogging and using the dogs,it it not the fastest through the log but the chain was tuned for the powerhead it was on

Always match the chain to the saw..

And that, to the wood..

 

[Philbert]

A man named Bob Walker in Canada i heard say to sharpen the chain for the powerhead it is being used for

I've said stuff like that over on A.S.; but nobody listens to/ quotes me!

Philbert

 

[Terry Syd]

I've said stuff like that over on A.S.; but nobody listens to/ quotes me!

Philbert

It seems so obvious - it makes you wonder if some people on the forum even use a chainsaw...

 

[junkman]

I've said stuff like that over on A.S.; but nobody listens to/ quotes me!

Philbert

When the old timers talk ,i listen ,they know more than can be found on any internet site.

May be because they don't understand how angles change how the tooth bites ,i used to be happy just to get the chain to cut again am sure others are the same way

 

[Deets066]

Chain that’s on my 84 pipe saw

 

[RI Chevy]

Looks mean Keith! [emoji106]

 

[Wolverine]

View attachment 137899

Chain that’s on my 84 pipe saw

Very nice!

 

[RI Chevy]

One thing I just noticed is your angles. Both of you who know what you are doing take a lower angle with the file. My angle is a bit too high I would say. I will correct it as I go on.

 

[Hedgerow]

One thing I just noticed is your angles. Both of you who know what you are doing take a lower angle with the file. My angle is a bit too high I would say. I will correct it as I go on.

I wouldn't go changing anything.
those cutters look fine to me.

 

[p61 western]

One thing I just noticed is your angles. Both of you who know what you are doing take a lower angle with the file. My angle is a bit too high I would say. I will correct it as I go on.

Looks like a good work chain to me.

 

[RI Chevy]

The teeth cut very well, but it seems I just missed the corner a slight bit.
Thanks for the feedback.
I still hack away, continuously learning this square file. I converted this chain from round to square. Lol

 

[Duane(Pa)]

The teeth cut very well, but it seems I just missed the corner a slight bit.
Thanks for the feedback.
I still hack away, continuously learning this square file. I converted this chain from round to square. Lol

Eye two wood be happy with that...

 

[Hedgerow]

 

[RI Chevy]

Nice. That's what I am aiming for! Lol

 

[Skeans1]

Something I’ve done when grinding square is use a bright colored lens safety glasses it helps brighten up the corner and wheel corner.


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[Philbert]

Very clear photos. You guys using 'smartphones' or real cameras?

Philbert

 

[concretegrazer]

The teeth cut very well, but it seems I just missed the corner a slight bit.
Thanks for the feedback.
I still hack away, continuously learning this square file. I converted this chain from round to square. Lol

How long did it hold it's edge?

 

[Wolverine]

One thing I just noticed is your angles. Both of you who know what you are doing take a lower angle with the file. My angle is a bit too high I would say. I will correct it as I go on.

I wood'nt change a thing either Jeff. You'll loose durability.
edit: (unless you are cutting lots of softwood)

 

[concretegrazer]

A few Art Martin chains have sold on AS recently.

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/1-2-inch-race-chain.323605/

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/404-race-chain-by-art-martin.323752/

 

[RI Chevy]

How long did it hold it's edge?

I use a Samsung phone Phil.


I haven't really ran it long enough to touch it up yet. Lol
Only cut a few cookies. Still too hot!