Considering a grinder finally

[Joe Kidd]

I got a loop of Husky X-cut today to try sometime. Dang it's got to be the sharpest chain out of the box I've seen, and that hook is crazy. Just don't dull it, lol. That hook goes away after the first grind.
Husky says that every single component is made in Sweden. Nothing is out-sourced.

Husqvarna X-Cut®: Designing a better saw chain

Why has Husqvarna decided to manufacture our own saw chain? The story starts at the end – with you, the chainsaw user.

www.husqvarna.com

 

[Squareground3691]

I got a loop of Husky X-cut today to try sometime. Dang it's got to be the sharpest chain out of the box I've seen, and that hook is crazy. Just don't dull it, lol. That hook goes away after the first grind.
Husky says that every single component is made in Sweden. Nothing is out-sourced.

Husqvarna X-Cut®: Designing a better saw chain

Why has Husqvarna decided to manufacture our own saw chain? The story starts at the end – with you, the chainsaw user.

www.husqvarna.com

Good stuff,

 

[TreeLife]

The c83 is some sick stuff. As far as the USG goes, after I save a little more money I'm going to get one. Been spending money like a drunken sailor lately. Bought a new surround sound, traded my ford explorer in for an f150...

 

[president]

The c83 is some sick stuff. As far as the USG goes, after I save a little more money I'm going to get one. Been spending money like a drunken sailor lately. Bought a new surround sound, traded my ford explorer in for an f150...

What is the cost of the USG in USA dollars ?

 

[Joe Kidd]

+/- 750

 

[president]

+/- 750

that would be around 1100, loonies here, but its worth it since
it came new with 10, yes 10 38ths & 325 cbn wheels and 10 stihl stone
ones . the grinder itself is top notch as you will see.It was a shop nos unit

 

[gurwald]

Would like a better grinder but my 30$ one is doing great sharpening my milling chains so far.
Just a few times a year, it probably wouldnt last long doing it for hours every day...

The beauty.
Anyone else tried them?

 

[Philbert]

Would like a better grinder but my 30$ one is doing great sharpening my milling chains so far.
Just a few times a year, it probably wouldnt last long doing it for hours every day...

The beauty.
Anyone else tried them?

Had a similar one (in a different color). Was able to sharpen, but not my favorite style.

Philbert

 

[Joe Kidd]

Any tips on using the Stihl dressing block and the profile gauge? I expect it'll need a delicate approach.
Is profiling needed frequently? Stihl recommends a different right side radius than the left.

 

[president]

Any tips on using the Stihl dressing block and the profile gauge? I expect it'll need a delicate approach.
Is profiling needed frequently? Stihl recommends a different right side radius than the left.

If you;r not using a cbn wheel , which i recommend you will need to radius/ clean
the wheel with the Stihl dressing brick, It is a 4 inch granite looking stone with a
valley in one end that you place your wheel into as its running rocking back and forth
fora few seconds to clean and re profile with there is Stihl specific metal profile guage
that is used to refferance the profile to

 

[Joe Kidd]

Stihl has one wheel which they recommend for both 325 and 3/8 chains. Is that the case with a CBN wheel too? What's the advantage over the Stihl branded wheels?

 

[karrl]

I’m currently running an old 511 Oregon grinder and I have finally figured out what I was doing wrong. I bought a dressing tool off Amazon and I have been meticulously dressing my stone as it gets dirty or used up. Totally changed my results and made it close to hand filed chains. I’m sure

I’m sure I’m preaching to the choir but it changed my opinion on grinding entirely. I used one of these on my pink Oregon wheel.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MPYAP8E/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aaxitk=398e66fb93c9de80830b4d47f33bbedf&hsa_cr_id=9642061410201&qid=1685582208&sr=1-1-3c6b3b04-89d4-46ee-857c-1e2f0de6a70e&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_scm_asin_0_title&pd_rd_w=HlcyK&content-id=amzn1.sym.2a7ca7f7-ae4b-4de2-8864-98b982a78a47%3Aamzn1.sym.2a7ca7f7-ae4b-4de2-8864-98b982a78a47&pf_rd_p=2a7ca7f7-ae4b-4de2-8864-98b982a78a47&pf_rd_r=KQYW99ZE1DM70Q8KNVRB&pd_rd_wg=sLgeg&pd_rd_r=c0dcb54d-95b9-45b6-a7d5-1832118cc4ba

 

[karrl]

Any tips on using the Stihl dressing block and the profile gauge? I expect it'll need a delicate approach.
Is profiling needed frequently? Stihl recommends a different right side radius than the left.

I’m a novice but with a vitrified stone wheel you’ll need to profile more often with dirty chains. If you can clean the grease off your chains that makes a big difference.

 

[Philbert]

Stihl recommends a different right side radius than the left.

Have not used the USG, but seen the illustration. If you look at how the wheel touches the cutter, it is mostly on one side and the rim. Until you flip the wheel to balance wear.

Philbert

 

[huskihl]

I’m currently running an old 511 Oregon grinder and I have finally figured out what I was doing wrong. I bought a dressing tool off Amazon and I have been meticulously dressing my stone as it gets dirty or used up. Totally changed my results and made it close to hand filed chains. I’m sure

I’m sure I’m preaching to the choir but it changed my opinion on grinding entirely. I used one of these on my pink Oregon wheel.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MPYAP8E/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aaxitk=398e66fb93c9de80830b4d47f33bbedf&hsa_cr_id=9642061410201&qid=1685582208&sr=1-1-3c6b3b04-89d4-46ee-857c-1e2f0de6a70e&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_scm_asin_0_title&pd_rd_w=HlcyK&content-id=amzn1.sym.2a7ca7f7-ae4b-4de2-8864-98b982a78a47%3Aamzn1.sym.2a7ca7f7-ae4b-4de2-8864-98b982a78a47&pf_rd_p=2a7ca7f7-ae4b-4de2-8864-98b982a78a47&pf_rd_r=KQYW99ZE1DM70Q8KNVRB&pd_rd_wg=sLgeg&pd_rd_r=c0dcb54d-95b9-45b6-a7d5-1832118cc4ba

Pretty slick, aren’t they?

 

[president]

Stihl has one wheel which they recommend for both 325 and 3/8 chains. Is that the case with a CBN wheel too? What's the advantage over the Stihl branded wheels?

Stihl has one wheel which they recommend for both 325 and 3/8 chains. Is that the case with a CBN wheel too? What's the advantage over the Stihl branded wheels?

 

[president]

The cbn wheels are specific 1 for 3/8, and one for 325
of course the wheels dont even need to be profiled but do tend to load up
with dirt and metal filings and a wire brush with the wheel turning does great
during use and I clean off after use with dawn dishsoap and rinse /dry off of the
machine

 

[Joe Kidd]

Which brand do you use? P/N? You have the USG I believe.

 

[Squareground3691]

Couple of useful Norton products, Norbide profile stone top , Cleaning stone bottom for CBN wheels . Diamond tool is preferably the tool of choice for dressing,

 

[Joe Kidd]

Chainsaw Sharpening Wheels | Super Abrasive CBN

We offer super abrasive cbn chainsaw sharpening wheels for Oregon, Timbertuff, Northern, Tecomec, Jolly, Efco, Foley, Stihl Sharpeners.

www.diamondwheelinc.com

Looks like they make a CBN wheel for Stihl's 12mm arbor.