How to square file

[beaglebriar]

I've been kicking it around for a couple years. Figure I can pick up enough local work to pay for itself. Or at least buy the beer when I'm sharpening my own

#impulsebuy

 

[huskihl]

#impulsebuy

I was waiting for madsens to open tomorrow, but I've heard of high shipping costs because of the stand. Bailey's had it for the same price, but only $10 shipping with the stand.

 

[RI Chevy]

Real nice Kevin! [emoji106]

 

[RI Chevy]

That didn't take much arm twisting. Congrats.

You gonna buy one tonight as well @RI Chevy ?

Not tonight. But I will definitely look into it a little more here.

 

[beaglebriar]

I was waiting for madsens to open tomorrow, but I've heard of high shipping costs because of the stand. Bailey's had it for the same price, but only $10 shipping with the stand.

It's a good deal for that grinder. Been eyeing it for awhile myself.

 

[concretegrazer]

Not tonight. But I will definitely look into it a little more here.

The wife said no huh?

 

[Skeans1]

I’ve always hated the swing arm style grinders compared to the upper end grinders the repeatability just isn’t there and there’s no hold down mechanism for the tooth.


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[brshephard]

I’ve always hated the swing arm style grinders compared to the upper end grinders the repeatability just isn’t there and there’s no hold down mechanism for the tooth.


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I like to pull down on the chain to keep it tight against the pawl, works pretty well to keep the cutter stable.

The problem I've had is when I'm really hogging material the cutter heel can lift and change the grind.

To avoid that I just grind in two passes.
A better hold down for the cutter would be nice though.

 

[Skeans1]

I like to pull down on the chain to keep it tight against the pawl, works pretty well to keep the cutter stable.
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The problem I've had is when I'm really hogging material the cutter heel can lift and change the grind.
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To avoid that I just grind in two passes.
A better hold down for the cutter would be nice though.

The pro sharp has a hold down it makes a huge difference so does the way you can control how the can scrolls into the wheel.



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[brshephard]

The pro sharp has a hold down it makes a huge difference so does the way you can control how the can scrolls into the wheel.



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Those sure look nice, I'll get one if I ever find one for sale.

 

[Moparmyway]

Matt and Kevin both have one, they are puttin out some dang nice chains

Shhhhh
Just lucky so far ............
If "they" don't know, "they" won't ask

I like to pull down on the chain to keep it tight against the pawl, works pretty well to keep the cutter stable.
View attachment 138829
The problem I've had is when I'm really hogging material the cutter heel can lift and change the grind.
View attachment 138832
To avoid that I just grind in two passes.
A better hold down for the cutter would be nice though.

Mike told me to squeeze both sides and rotate back into the pawl ............. makes a huge difference and works perfectly. Keeps everything pulled down and back, making for uncompromised consistency

 

[RI Chevy]

Nah. She was sleeping. Lol

The wife said no huh?

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

Just bought a swing arm from Bailey's.
$10 ups shipping.

Boom

Just in time for the gtg! Congrats brother

 

[old guy]

I was waiting for madsens to open tomorrow, but I've heard of high shipping costs because of the stand. Bailey's had it for the same price, but only $10 shipping with the stand.

Yeah, Madsens shipping was a lot more than that, but I did get it in 5 days.

 

[Skeans1]

Yeah, Madsens shipping was a lot more than that, but I did get it in 5 days.

Madsen’s is a great shop especially if you can walk in there to get the parts another place to try is Woods logging in longview, WA they also carry the grinders.


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[srcarr52]

I like to pull down on the chain to keep it tight against the pawl, works pretty well to keep the cutter stable.
View attachment 138829
The problem I've had is when I'm really hogging material the cutter heel can lift and change the grind.
View attachment 138832
To avoid that I just grind in two passes.
A better hold down for the cutter would be nice though.

If you flip those chain paws then it will hold the heal down. But then you run into the front of the cutter lifting.

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

If you are lifting the cutter, you're taking too much off. Take it to 90% than lightly redress the stone and make another pass. Will make some damn fine chains

 

[concretegrazer]

Shhhhh
Just lucky so far ............
If "they" don't know, "they" won't ask


Mike told me to squeeze both sides and rotate back into the pawl ............. makes a huge difference and works perfectly. Keeps everything pulled down and back, making for uncompromised consistency

Pics of you squeezing the sides & rotating?

 

[mdavlee]

I always squeeze the chains with one hand. I’m impatient and with the gray waxed wheel you can take off 1/16” or more in one swipe.

 

[RI Chevy]

Just curious as to why square file chains seem to make bigger chips than a round filed chain.
Is it just me, or is that the norm?