Just tried square ground, am I missing something?

[isaaccarlson]

I just tried a brand new 28” loop of square ground Stihl RS on my ported 65cc saw. I filed the rakers to about .027. The right side needed a lot more filing than the left. It looks/feels pretty sharp, but I can’t tell any difference between it and my own round ground chain as far as cutting speed. It took a bit of power to pull it compared to my round chain, but it was in a 24” frozen elm. The saw sounded like it was loaded pretty good, but it didn’t seem to cut any faster than it used to.

 

[Chainsaw Addict]

I bought several loops of square chisel 36". I tried to sharpen with the special files without great suceess. I ended up just grinding them round.. When cutting, I just change out chains and sharpen them after dark. I can knock out the round grind pretty quickly. Raker grinder helps too. I don't bother with skip chains anymore either.

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[Deets066]

I just tried a brand new 28” loop of square ground Stihl RS on my ported 65cc saw. I filed the rakers to about .027. The right side needed a lot more filing than the left. It looks/feels pretty sharp, but I can’t tell any difference between it and my own round ground chain as far as cutting speed. It took a bit of power to pull it compared to my round chain, but it was in a 24” frozen elm. The saw sounded like it was loaded pretty good, but it didn’t seem to cut any faster than it used to.

Outta the box isn’t real fast, lasts pretty good though. After sharpening is when it comes to life.

 

[Wolverine]

As replied on your thread: NOT SOLD ON SQUARE GROUND YET

If’n ya have too much load on yer saw, maybe don’t lower the rakers as much. It’ll help keep them revs up for more chain speed.

 

[Deets066]

As replied on your thread: NOT SOLD ON SQUARE GROUND YET

Stop yelling it’s early

 

[Hinerman]

 

[Wolverine]

Stop yelling it’s early

Lol, I always wanted to use a bullhorn.

 

[Leeroy]

Yes you are missing many hours of practice on filing square ground chain. I couldn't imagine using it out of the box. You really have to put the time in.

 

[Deets066]

Take that brand new chain and touch it up EVERY time you fill up, wether it needs it or not. When that chain is used up then you should start to be able to do it well

 

[Hedgerow]

After grinding and testing 11 loops of semi chisel Saturday, I was so depressed, I touched up the square 28" loop on the 390.. With file and fluid.

Just to remember what a chain was supposed to cut like.

Man I hate semi chisel.

 

[RI Chevy]

LMAO. True Dat!

 

[Hedgerow]

Nuthin feels as good as cool pine chips between your toes..

Cuz yer testing a chain in the dark..

In flip flops.. and shorts..

Oak chips are itchy..

 

[mdavlee]

Nuthin feels as good as cool pine chips between your toes..

Cuz yer testing a chain in the dark..

In flip flops.. and shorts..

Oak chips are itchy..

Lots of truth there LOL

 

[tickbitintn]

No flip flops here.... was spitting wet snow on me this eve...

 

[Hedgerow]

No flip flops here.... was spitting wet snow on me this eve...

Yeah?

What’s the problem there?

Flip flops + 4” of snow + pine chips = nirvana...

 

[Deets066]

Yeah?

What’s the problem there?

Flip flops + 4” of snow + pine chips = nirvana...

Brown water is required before this would be considered nirvana

 

[tickbitintn]

Lol.
I'm from up North so the snow doesn't bother me but not much for flip flops even when it's hot out.

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[Hedgerow]

Brown water is required before this would be considered nirvana

I keep that stuff under the work bench..

Within reach from the vice..
Lower left..
You’ve probably seen the collection. Lol

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

I keep that stuff under the work bench..

Within reach from the vice..
Lower left..
You’ve probably seen the collection. Lol

What fluid is best.

 

[Deets066]

What fluid is best.

Crown XR is up near the top for me