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

[Icepick69]

@Icepick69 hey have you used the round grinder you got recently.... I remember you saying you still need to set it up, didntnknownif you got around to it yet....

Good deal, if/when you get a chance I would like to see your round ground chain from that grinder.....I know that your square ground chains looks mean as hell!!!!!!

Good deal, if/when you get a chance I would like to see your round ground chain from that grinder.....I know that your square ground chains looks mean as hell!!!!!!

This is round. If you talking about the simington, it's just sitting there

 

[Khntr85]

This is round. If you talking about the simington, it's just sitting there

Very nice, so have you used that round simington at all yet.... whatever you used in chain in the pic does a great job...

 

[Icepick69]

Very nice, so have you used that round simington at all yet.... whatever you used in chain in the pic does a great job...

Simington is square grinder

 

[Khntr85]

Simington is square grinder

My fault I forgot what the round grinder you got was... maybe a silvey?????

 

[Khntr85]

Well how have you guys been doing....have you guys been grinding much chain lately, I haven't..... been busy with holidays, and installed 2-new entry doors in my mudroom over the holiday break!!!!!

 

[Icepick69]

Happy new year

 

[Khntr85]

I can't wait to get home and get a pic of oregons lo-pro style chain.... I looked at a cutter last night and it has a VERY aggressive top-plate angle, almost looks square ground!!!!!

I will get some pics when I get home.... I have not cut with the chain, so it's still brand new!!!

 

[Icepick69]

Is it the 91vxl

 

[wiersy111]

I've been reading and watching this thread for a few days and dang it it didn't get to me. Years ago I used to take my chains in to have them cleaned up. (I like rocks) But after a while it seemed like no one could grind a chain anymore lots of buns and obviously different length teeth so I quit dropping them off and just relied on hand filing. I can file pretty darn good but over the years the hands have decided that they don't like filing as much as they used to. My son is a tree trimmer and files a damn sharp chain but he isn't around a lot and can't file a milling chain to save his kester. After checking the forum the other night I checked a swap and sell site and there was a saw chain grinder. long story short I picked up a brand new grinder for $50. It's just one they sell at Northern Tool but I figured the price was right and I like to learn before I invest a lot of money. I putzed with it a little cold in the garage tonight, It's -18 outside and only 25 in the garage. I will have to fire up the heater to play more with it. I am sure I will have a lot of questions as I try to figure this thing out.

 

[Icepick69]

I've been reading and watching this thread for a few days and dang it it didn't get to me. Years ago I used to take my chains in to have them cleaned up. (I like rocks) But after a while it seemed like no one could grind a chain anymore lots of buns and obviously different length teeth so I quit dropping them off and just relied on hand filing. I can file pretty darn good but over the years the hands have decided that they don't like filing as much as they used to. My son is a tree trimmer and files a damn sharp chain but he isn't around a lot and can't file a milling chain to save his kester. After checking the forum the other night I checked a swap and sell site and there was a saw chain grinder. long story short I picked up a brand new grinder for $50. It's just one they sell at Northern Tool but I figured the price was right and I like to learn before I invest a lot of money. I putzed with it a little cold in the garage tonight, It's -18 outside and only 25 in the garage. I will have to fire up the heater to play more with it. I am sure I will have a lot of questions as I try to figure this thing out.

Philbert will be you go to man.
He will help you in so many ways. It's great to have him on this forum, the man is a information chain wizard

 

[wiersy111]

Does anyone know the angles for a granberg ripping chain?

 

[Khntr85]

Well yes sir it is!!!

 

[Khntr85]

Ok guys here is the Oregon chain I was talking about...91vxl

 

[Khntr85]

I've been reading and watching this thread for a few days and dang it it didn't get to me. Years ago I used to take my chains in to have them cleaned up. (I like rocks) But after a while it seemed like no one could grind a chain anymore lots of buns and obviously different length teeth so I quit dropping them off and just relied on hand filing. I can file pretty darn good but over the years the hands have decided that they don't like filing as much as they used to. My son is a tree trimmer and files a damn sharp chain but he isn't around a lot and can't file a milling chain to save his kester. After checking the forum the other night I checked a swap and sell site and there was a saw chain grinder. long story short I picked up a brand new grinder for $50. It's just one they sell at Northern Tool but I figured the price was right and I like to learn before I invest a lot of money. I putzed with it a little cold in the garage tonight, It's -18 outside and only 25 in the garage. I will have to fire up the heater to play more with it. I am sure I will have a lot of questions as I try to figure this thing out.

Well hello sir!!!!

As you have read, I fairly recently got into the obsession of chain grinding.... like you I was a strictly hand-file guy....well I had played with the cheap HF grinder and actually got some decent results, so I said hell with it and got an Oregon grinder....All I can say is WOW, if a guy takes time to correctly set-up the grinder and learn the grinding basics, you can turn out a really nice chain!!!

There are a lot of very knowledgeable guys on here with YEARS of experience with grinders.....I like to learn, so as you can tell I ask a lot of questions, and I post pics of chains I ground for all to critique....after a few practice runs I am turning out chains that throw very nice chips.....

One last thing..... one thing that helped me TREMENDOUSLY, get a brand new chain and put it on your grinder, and try to get-up your grinder to match that angle.....yes there are "factory" settings for each brand of chain, but each grinder is set-up differently...

Good luck and can't wait to hear how it goes for ya!!!!!!

 

[Sierrawoodsman]

I have heard good things about the northern tool grinder. And you certainly got a good deal on it.I'm pretty sure there are some good tweaks that you can do too make it even better. I'm sure there's a thread or two on it just do a search. The guys on here are always happy to give advice should you need it.


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[wiersy111]

I have read about using some shims and a washer out of stainless shim stock to tighten up the tolerances on the Northern Tool grinder can any one help me with the sizes ans exact locations?

 

[beaglebriar]

Anyone familiar with the Foley 308 grinder? Have a chance to pick one up for $200. It appears to be in great shape just not sure what it's worth and if they're any good??

 

[Icepick69]

Anyone familiar with the Foley 308 grinder? Have a chance to pick one up for $200. It appears to be in great shape just not sure what it's worth and if they're any good??

Have any pictures

 

[beaglebriar]

Have any pictures

Unfortunately no. I went to buy some other tools today and the guy had it there along with some other belsaw brand sharpeners that I know nothing about. It looked complete and wasn't rusted or beat up. Was on its own pedestal with a foot pedal. Very sturdy built machine.

Just wondered if they're any better than a good bench mount grinder.

 

[Philbert]

Anyone familiar with the Foley 308 grinder? Have a chance to pick one up for $200. It appears to be in great shape just not sure what it's worth and if they're any good??

Couple of threads on these on Arboristsite, Chainsaw Repair, and other forums - just do a Google search for "Foley 308 grinder" to see some other comments.

I am not sure what a fair price is, but ask yourself if you think that it offers any advantages over an Oregon / Tecomec style grinder, and if you think that you can get parts for it, if needed. They look like they take up a bit more space, and use less common wheels.

So if it works, and you like it, it could be a good deal. But compare it against your other options.

Philbert