Chainsaw grinder questions, tips, tricks, and pics!!!!

[Fairways_and_Greens]

One of the $80 -$120 'look-alike' or 'clone' grinders copied from the Oregon or Tecomec model grinders. Usually if lower quality, but some guys find them to be 'good enough ', or 'a good value for the money'.

For the record, I recommend the 'real' ones, which can be found for as little as $200, but are higher quality, come with better grinding wheels, etc.

Philbert

What about the Oregon 410-120?

 

[jakethesnake]

Is this one @Philbert

 

[jakethesnake]

What about the Oregon 410-120?

Let’s go golfing Holmes

 

[Philbert]

What about the Oregon 410-120?

That is Oregon quality, and uses the standard wheels, but has a less powerful motor. Does not have the wheel wear feature of the 520-120. I have not personally used it, and do not know if the smaller format makes any difference.



These (below) do not have the light, or the wheel wear feature, and have just a basic vise, but have the full-sized motors:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tecomec-Co...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

If I could afford it, I would buy the Oregon 520-120, and if I was on a budget, I would go with the Tecomec grinder, above, because I am familiar with them. The 410-120 might be a good choice too.

Philbert

 

[Fairways_and_Greens]

Let’s go golfing Holmes

I'm in.

 

[Moparmyway]

Tip of the day:
If you have a swing arm and your having trouble sleeping, it’s time to play

 

[Hedgerow]

Tip of the day:
If you have a swing arm and your having trouble sleeping, it’s time to play

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That was a grubby one..

 

[Moparmyway]

That was a grubby one..

Grubby ones need luvin too

 

[Hedgerow]

Grubby ones need luvin too

Man, I’d charge extra for that one..

Nuthin pisses me off more than having to dress a wheel just to get through one chain...

Call it a “shop supplies” charge...

 

[Moparmyway]

Ima have a talk with the jackwad that adds STP to his bar oil, thats keepin his chains real nice, but you’re right, the wheel boogers up with 1/2 a loop

 

[Philbert]

Can't remember if we have discussed this in this thread yet, but I clean most chains before I sharpen . . . . (pause for gasps, snorts, pearl clutching, eye rolls, etc. . . . . ). Described it at length in 'that other forum'.

Soak 30 seconds or so in 50:50 mix of this stuff (water based degreaser *with sodium hydroxide -aka 'lye');
hit with old toothbrushes on an old plastic cutting board;
repeat if needed - use stainless steel 'scratch brush' for light rust;
dry 15 minutes in 200°F oven on old cookie sheet (or hit with compressed air);
inspect / repair / sharpen / etc;
spray liberally with WD-40 to remove any remaining water and to provide a thin lube film.

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/philbert-meets-the-stihl-rs3.202969/

Cleaning lets me inspect the loops for any damage, cracked tie straps, mis-installed repair parts, etc, as well as making sharpening easier. Taken a lot of cr*p for 'cleaning chains' in these forums, but some of the ones I get look like they are caked in asphalt. I like to return them in close-to-new condition.



Philbert

 

[PA Dan]

Can't remember if we have discussed this in this thread yet, but I clean most chains before I sharpen . . . . (pause for gasps, snorts, pearl clutching, eye rolls, etc. . . . . ). Described it at length in 'that other forum'.
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Soak 30 seconds or so in 50:50 mix of this stuff (water based degreaser *with sodium hydroxide -aka 'lye');
hit with old toothbrushes on an old plastic cutting board;
repeat if needed - use stainless steel 'scratch brush' for light rust;
dry 15 minutes in 200°F oven on old cookie sheet (or hit with compressed air);
inspect / repair / sharpen / etc;
spray liberally with WD-40 to remove any remaining water and to provide a thin lube film.

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/philbert-meets-the-stihl-rs3.202969/

Cleaning lets me inspect the loops for any damage, cracked tie straps, mis-installed repair parts, etc, as well as making sharpening easier. Taken a lot of cr*p for 'cleaning chains' in these forums, but some of the ones I get look like they are caked in asphalt. I like to return them in close-to-new condition.

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Philbert

Very impressive!

 

[Hedgerow]

Can't remember if we have discussed this in this thread yet, but I clean most chains before I sharpen . . . . (pause for gasps, snorts, pearl clutching, eye rolls, etc. . . . . ). Described it at length in 'that other forum'.
View attachment 164141
Soak 30 seconds or so in 50:50 mix of this stuff (water based degreaser *with sodium hydroxide -aka 'lye');
hit with old toothbrushes on an old plastic cutting board;
repeat if needed - use stainless steel 'scratch brush' for light rust;
dry 15 minutes in 200°F oven on old cookie sheet (or hit with compressed air);
inspect / repair / sharpen / etc;
spray liberally with WD-40 to remove any remaining water and to provide a thin lube film.

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/philbert-meets-the-stihl-rs3.202969/

Cleaning lets me inspect the loops for any damage, cracked tie straps, mis-installed repair parts, etc, as well as making sharpening easier. Taken a lot of cr*p for 'cleaning chains' in these forums, but some of the ones I get look like they are caked in asphalt. I like to return them in close-to-new condition.

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Philbert

I ain’t doin all that *s-word man...

I get like $7 a chain to make em sharp..

If they’re bad enough, I’m not above tossing em in the trash.

 

[Philbert]

I do it for free, so I get to do it how I want. Realized a long time ago I could never make money at it. I just get satisfaction from doing the 'extra' stuff.

Philbert

 

[Ryan Browne]

Those loops do look really slick bagged and tagged like that. @Philbert, if it gets too cold outside and you want to drop by and run the Super Jolly in my basement, you're welcome any time!

 

[jakethesnake]

I do it for free, so I get to do it how I want. Realized a long time ago I could never make money at it. I just get satisfaction from doing the 'extra' stuff.

Philbert

I kinda want to send you a chain just for the sole purpose of seeing what comes back

 

[chipper1]

If they’re bad enough, I’m not above tossing em in the trash.

How much for that, I've got a few, do you offer a bulk discount lol.

 

[MotherGoose]

Here’s a quick way I’ll take out gullets if anyone is interested. Not sure if this has been shared or not.

 

[Moparmyway]

Good heavens, that’s an expensive wheel for gullet use

 

[MotherGoose]

I grind 3 or 4 chains a night. Doesn’t seem to make that much a difference. Time is money