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SSquish9 replied to the thread Chainsaw grinder questions, tips, tricks, and pics!!!!.Hey look, a person that understands why a wheel is shaped and how to use it! I'm ashamed to admit, I only learnt this last year
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SSquish9 reacted to Philbert's post in the thread Chainsaw grinder questions, tips, tricks, and pics!!!! with
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If you keep repositioning the wheel and cutter, you can get close to a standard profile on full sized 3/8 pirch chain. Otherwise... -
SSquish9 reacted to redneckhillbilly's post in the thread Chainsaw grinder questions, tips, tricks, and pics!!!! with Like.
ive been cleaning the wheel in between chains, it was just one of those thoughts that roll through your brain as your doing something.
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SSquish9 reacted to Philbert's post in the thread Chainsaw grinder questions, tips, tricks, and pics!!!! with Like.
My generic advice to all who are new to grinders: ‘Keep in mind that grinders don’t sharpen the chains: you sharpen the chains. For...
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SSquish9 reacted to Duane(Pa)'s post in the thread Chainsaw grinder questions, tips, tricks, and pics!!!! with Like.
Oil is the enemy. It will clog the abrasive and next thing you have is heat! Heat is what takes the temper out of teeth.
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SGot these from Stihl many years ago. They work well if you close the rails to tight. The one on top is part #1106 893 9200 | Groove...
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SThey do work. Get some decent aftermarket bearings, they tend to have less radial run out than the stock thus giving a better feel...
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SStihl quality chain, steel alloy specifically formulated to return to its original form. :thumbup: Tack on some weld on that raker...
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SSquish9 replied to the thread Bunch of random pics of cutters.I have broken off plenty when they are at the end of life but this.... How the hell did they do this Good thing this chain is 1 link to...
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SSquish9 replied to the thread Bunch of random pics of cutters.Well f me. You see something new everyday
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SSquish9 replied to the thread Bar rail groove closers.There used to be a really good Oregon tool that looked like a big wedge. You put the right thickness part into the groove and the outer...
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SI once proposed to Bailey’s that they sell a set of steel, bar groove shims to use for that purpose (0.043”, 0.050”, 0.058”, 0.063”)...
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S“This sounds like the "right to farm" suit with Deere.” It is exactly like the FTC v. Deere case. Except, the FTC is representing the...
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SWhen our last non-box store Stihl dealer closed in November 2023 after 48 years I inquired about the tools and related items. He said he...
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SSquish9 replied to the thread Bar rail groove closers.I put the feeler gauges needed into the bar groove then use a hammer and a flat surface to close them. Go slightly thinner than...
