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

[T.Roller]

My 'standard' (unless someone asks for something different) grinding angles are 30/55/0

Philbert

Ok thank you

 

[Duane(Pa)]

This wheel is 10 or more years old, I got it with the usg I bought recently...

I have done some research and found out that US diamond, has now became Radiac abrasives....I emailed the "new" company and a guy sent me his number and told me to call with any questions, haven't called yet....

The wheel makes a great finish, but doesn't seem to take material off as well as a stone wheel or my other CBN wheels, it's strange....

I used the "white" stick to clean it and it seemed to get a little better....

I will do some more experimenting with it...

It could have a lot of "miles" on it, being that old...

 

[Khntr85]

It could have a lot of "miles" on it, being that old...

You are absolutely correct...I talked to the guy I got the usg from and he said he hadn't used it but a few times.....the CBN wheels are deceptive to look at....I have some that have done 50 chains+ or- and they look like they are brand new still....

I am goin to call the the company and talk with the guy....I would love to have a wheel for 3/8 chain....the wheel I have from US diamond is just a hair bigger than my 1/8 diamond wheel company CBN wheel....so it's just a little small for 3/8 chain, IMO....you can make it work as I have done, just have to be aware of the cutter profile...

 

[Khntr85]

So how has every one been doing....anyone got any new grinders.....one of my buddies said anytime I am ready he had a square grinder for me....$500 for a swing arm type....eventually I will get one...

Few pics of a friends chain when I got done with it..

 

[Duane(Pa)]

I'm no expert, but that looks pretty darn sweet to me...

 

[Khntr85]

I'm no expert, but that looks pretty darn sweet to me...

Thanks a lot, and most importantly it cuts great.......All these guys on here helped me a lot....also another guy I get saws from locally has helped me tremendously, hell he walked me right into a STELLAR deal on a Stihl USG..!!

I like to file and I like to grind.....depending on the situation, they both have their time to shine!!!!

 

[Khntr85]

I learned that taking to much out of the gullet can cause a few issues....the chain can be grabby, dull faster, and be harder in the saw in general....

So I take out just enough gullet for chip clearance....

 

[Icepick69]

So how has every one been doing....anyone got any new grinders.....one of my buddies said anytime I am ready he had a square grinder for me....$500 for a swing arm type....eventually I will get one...

Few pics of a friends chain when I got done with it..
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That wheel make that in one cut?
Post a video, looks good

 

[Khntr85]

I only have his phone to take pics with, I will try a video when I get a chance...yes one pass..

 

[Khntr85]

I can't remember who, but someone asked me to post a phot of a chain that is getting close to the end of its life, that had been sharpened with a grinder its whole life....well here it is....

This is a Stihl RM 3/8 chain....yes, it's a safety chain...yes, is you know how to file/grind properly you can get these chains to cut just fine....I get them in lots of "non-runners", and I put them on saws I rebuild and sell, and keep a few for stumping or wood that may contain metal....

The last 2-photos were taken at a slight angle to show that the cutter profile is the same as a file....if you put a file into the cutter face at a 30-degree angle, it fits the hand-file perfectly....

Grind as you file, file as you grind.... @Philbert

 

[penzone]

Anyone ever seen one of these before? It's for sale local.

 

[Philbert]

Not seen that brand / model before. But if it works, and it's not too much money, . . . Go take a look!

Philbert

 

[Sierrawoodsman]

Got a large wheel on it. I've never seen one like that either.


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[Khntr85]

Wow, never seen one like it...

 

[penzone]

I was intrigued by it, but they want $350 for it. That is too much for my curiosity.

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[Philbert]

There is some old Foley sharpening equipment out there that might be a reasonable investment if you are setting up a small business, sharpening circular saws and other types of blades, etc. But if just sharpening saw chains, that money would be better spent on buying one of the current Oregon grinders new.

Philbert

 

[Fish]

I saw one like it on an old "Roadrunner" cartoon!! The coyote didn't fare too well.

 

[Fish]

Obscure...

The kids won't get it.....

 

[junkman]

Beep Beep .

 

[Philbert]

I saw one like it on an old "Roadrunner" cartoon!! The coyote didn't fare too well.

The kids won't get it.....

Philbert