Let's talk race chain

[Billy Currie]

I would like to add one thing. I have been installing more cameras around the house today and I like using what I call the hand shake method of mounting cameras. If you go back to the picture that shows him walking by the front of the house, he is so close to the house because he is walking under a camera (that wasn't working) to avoid being videoed. And now the hand shake: point another camera in the area of another camera, especially the areas that are blind to cameras that have areas of potential foot traffic.

Now, back to the race chains.

 

[Billy Currie]

Well, this is what I have so far. I need to spend a lot more time on the rakers, polish the chassis, and rock the cutters. Man this is a pile of work.

Also, I thought my bits would have lasted a lot longer than they have. I think I have gone through 4 diamond bits grinding this side and 5 links on the other side. I may be turning them too fast.

 

[Wolverine]

Well, this is what I have so far. I need to spend a lot more time on the rakers, polish the chassis, and rock the cutters. Man this is a pile of work.

Also, I thought my bits would have lasted a lot longer than they have. I think I have gone through 4 diamond bits grinding this side and 5 links on the other side. I may be turning them too fast.

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The question is, are you having fun doing it? I put a good cd in and really enjoy the alone time.

 

[Canadian farm boy]

The question is, are you having fun doing it? I put a good cd in and really enjoy the alone time.

Exactly. Crank up the tunes and grab some filing fluid. Makes for a relaxing evening.

 

[Billy Currie]

I agree, just makes me appreciate what I have more as well. I had plans for a long time to pull the trigger on doing a race chain, just starting to materialize now.

 

[Willard]

Sometimes less power tools and more files,rasps and slip stones is a good thing too ....

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

Well, this is what I have so far. I need to spend a lot more time on the rakers, polish the chassis, and rock the cutters. Man this is a pile of work.

Also, I thought my bits would have lasted a lot longer than they have. I think I have gone through 4 diamond bits grinding this side and 5 links on the other side. I may be turning them too fast.

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Did you cut with it before you started all that chassis work??

 

[Billy Currie]

Yes, I didn't get a time on it, but I have a video I can go back to.

 

[Wilhelm]

I use stone wheels/bits, they take off more material than diamond does - and they are quite cheap for a bunch off eBay.

 

[Billy Currie]

I use stone wheels/bits, they take off more material than diamond does - and they are quite cheap for a bunch off eBay.

I notice stone bits leave a better finish as well.

 

[Deets066]

I notice stone bits leave a better finish as well.

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What saw ya puttin that on?

 

[Billy Currie]

A box stock Husky 262.

 

[Deets066]

A box stock Husky 262.

Perfume on a pig?

 

[Billy Currie]

Perfume on a pig?

LOL, well, just trying to play by the rules.

 

[Billy Currie]

"I do my own chain work starter kit.". It's tough on them fingers.

 

[Xr650jkallen]

I second that @Billy Currie

 

[Deets066]

I second that @Billy Currie
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Look like desk job hands

 

[Xr650jkallen]

Look like desk job hands

Got a wedding to go to lol . Had to give em a kerosene scrub.

 

[Deets066]

Got a wedding to go to lol . Had to give em a kerosene scrub.

ZEP cherry bomb hand cleaner works great, smells like it has some sort of petroleum in too

 

[Wolverine]

ZEP cherry bomb hand cleaner works great, smells like it has some sort of petroleum in too

No doubt, I like it too.