Bunch of random pics of cutters

[davidwyby]

I found some stihl 1/8” files today for intricate carving under the top plate of 23RSP

 

[Wilhelm]

3.2mm, for 1/4" pitch chain.
When I used it I thought I'd break the file in half with every stroke.
That file will create a Micro-C cutter profile.

 

[Squareground3691]

That's a beautiful looking yard you have there. The chains nice to

Thanks!

 

[thompsoncustom]

Since I haven't had any luck in the classifieds figured I post it here. Looking for someone to square grind some picco chain if that's something you'd be interested in going let me know. Thanks

 

[Squish9]

Oregon 73DX. I'm picking up a few different 3/8 chains to test and this has a really nice factory grind for a semi

 

[Squish9]

3 different 3/8, 058 semi chisel chains. Left to right
Stihl 35RM
Husqvarna S85
Oregon 73DX.
I find it interesting that they are all trying to achieve the same thing but go about it in different ways.

 

[Wilhelm]

3 different 3/8, 058 semi chisel chains. Left to right
Stihl 35RM
Husqvarna S85
Oregon 73DX.
I find it interesting that they are all trying to achieve the same thing but go about it in different ways.

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That Husqvarna cutter looks good, kinda like a full/semi chisel hybrid.

Cropped.

 

[Squish9]

That Husqvarna cutter looks good, kinda like a full/semi chisel hybrid.

Cropped.

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Thanks for that

For reasons I don't understand, Oregon only offers that semi profile in 3/8. They call their 27X 404 a micro chisel and it has a shape similar to the S85

 

[Squareground3691]

Oregon 68JX .404, good stuff kinda x-cut on steroids lol ,

 

[Squish9]

This is how Oregon 27X comes now

 

[av8or3]

Ground this with a CBN wheel that was made to my specs. (angles). 8” wheel.
Very little material removed (fast) no dressing of wheel (faster) and I didn’t nick the tie straps even once. I like this. I will move my 6” wheel over to the RS2. It’ll probably run fine with the Sylvey’s smaller motor.

 

[Squareground3691]

View attachment 423047View attachment 423048View attachment 423050Ground this with a CBN wheel that was made to my specs. (angles). 8” wheel.
Very little material removed (fast) no dressing of wheel (faster) and I didn’t nick the tie straps even once. I like this. I will move my 6” wheel over to the RS2. It’ll probably run fine with the Sylvey’s smaller motor.
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Let us know how it cuts,

 

[av8or3]

Let us know how it cuts,

Like a demon. Ran 28” bar with the 064. Really loads the 064 up nice and makes no dust. Just fat chips. I’m getting spoiled because I ground that chain in 15 mins (about). These square ground cutters hold up so well that I don’t sharpen many chains. I’m not a pro, so I don’t cut like one. I’d be interested to know how the pros feel about it though.
I’m done. I have all the answers I need (for now). Not ready to sell service yet, but I finally feel pretty confident meeting my own needs when it comes to sharpening chains.

 

[av8or3]

Here are a few more pics taken after running it. It’s an aggressive chain, self feeding and seems to cut very fast. I wonder how fast it will wear. The chains I’ve ground up to now haven’t been as aggressive (based on side plate angle) and they seem to last forever. We’ll see.

 

[Squish9]

Husky C85 with a better shape.

 

[davidwyby]

That looks good and durable

 

[Squish9]

Ever look at a new chain and wonder what they were thinking? Here's a Stihl RS and I don't know if it's a mistake or something they do on purpose but every cutter on that side has this. The other side does not.

 

[Squareground3691]

Ever look at a new chain and wonder what they were thinking? Here's a Stihl RS and I don't know if it's a mistake or something they do on purpose but every cutter on that side has this. The other side does not.

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That’s interesting ,

 

[Squish9]

It's strange but lines up with this RM chain where they missed the outer part of the top plate the whole way round.

I think the quantity control guys took a long weekend the day these where made

 

[Squish9]

3 different 3/8, 058 semi chisel chains. Left to right
Stihl 35RM
Husqvarna S85
Oregon 73DX.
I find it interesting that they are all trying to achieve the same thing but go about it in different ways.

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If anyone one cares, early days of testing these and I added 1 more to the mix.

I'm sick of swapping chains already (why did I use a 288 clone??) but I'll make a post in a week or so of how it works out in the end. Massive difference in vibration and feel between them