Mikes chainvises

[NCPT]

Love this thing. I think I found every chain I had around and sharpened it even on the saws I don’t plan on using anytime soon

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I put my chain in the vise like you....I find that it will smoothly pass through when run this way. I have seen a lot of pics of the chain going in the other direction (chain going in direction of the radius) but the links get hung up on the square end of the vise.

The thing is soooooo nice though, love how it holds the chain solid. I also got a Timberline sharpener but I'm having trouble getting it setup correctly. I keep hitting the cutter stops on the Timberline when I grind one side of the cutters.

 

[Ryan Browne]

The vise securely holds the chain to allow for more precise sharpening.

I'm glad that after 239 other posts, you finally cleared that up for us Jeff.

 

[RI Chevy]

Sorry. Just tryin to help out a fellow member since he was asking.
I'll go back to MMOFB now.

 

[NCPT]

Sorry. Just tryin to help out a fellow member since he was asking.
I'll go back to MMOFB now.

Pay them no mind. Some people are just negative by nature.

 

[Ryan Browne]

Pay them no mind. Some people are just negative by nature.

I'm certainly not negative by nature. Was anyone really asking what these vises are for?

 

[NCPT]

I'm certainly not negative by nature. Was anyone really asking what these vises are for?

Your comment towards Jeff wasn't contributing towards this thread in any way. I'm not going any farther with this either.

These are great vises, not sure if you have one but they are a great tool to have.

 

[Ryan Browne]

Your comment towards Jeff wasn't contributing towards this thread in any way. I'm not going any farther with this either.

These are great vises, not sure if you have one but they are a great tool to have.

I certainly do, and I agree they're a fantastic tool.

Sorry if it rubbed you the wrong way. I was just giving Jeff a little crap. Hopefully it made him chuckle. That was my intent. I'm happy to be made fun of as well. These threads are all full of actual on-topic info as well as mindless banter. Where the line is for how much is too much is subject to interpretation. As I said, my apologies if you didn't like my comment. If Jeff's feelings are hurt, he's welcome to send me a PM and let me know. If I see an opportunity to get a laugh out of someone, I'm going to continue to do so though. It's fun for me.

Perhaps it was too serious in tone though. Let's try again.

The vise securely holds the chain to allow for more precise sharpening.

Huh, wait a minute Jeffus, I thought these were for holding sandwiches while working on saws. Am I using mine wrong?

 

[RI Chevy]

No worries Ryan. I'll just put you on ignore. [emoji2957]

 

[Ryan Browne]

No worries Ryan. I'll just put you on ignore. [emoji2957]

 

[redoakneck]

I put my chain in the vise like you....I find that it will smoothly pass through when run this way. I have seen a lot of pics of the chain going in the other direction (chain going in direction of the radius) but the links get hung up on the square end of the vise.

The thing is soooooo nice though, love how it holds the chain solid. I also got a Timberline sharpener but I'm having trouble getting it setup correctly. I keep hitting the cutter stops on the Timberline when I grind one side of the cutters.

I sharpen the the right hand cutters with the chain in that direction, then turn the chain around to do the left side cutters.

It does take time to completely take the chain out of the vise and turn it around, but how else could you do it if you can't stand on the other side of the vise???

 

[Philbert]

I sharpen the the right hand cutters with the chain in that direction, then turn the chain around to do the left side cutters. It does take time to completely take the chain out of the vise and turn it around, but how else could you do it if you can't stand on the other side of the vise???

Some vises rotate.
Some people might have the chain vise mounted on a board: take it out and reverse that in the vise.
Vise at the corner / end of a bench might have access on both sides.

Different strokes for different folks. As long as you find something that works for you.

Philbert

 

[redoakneck]

Mike's vise has paid for itself many times over!!!!

Never knew how sharp I could get a chain until I started using one!!!

 

[Wood Chopper]

Troof. Ive had mine for two weeks and I feel it’s paid for itself... night and day difference between sharpening on the bar and on the vice


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[NCPT]

I sharpen the the right hand cutters with the chain in that direction, then turn the chain around to do the left side cutters.

It does take time to completely take the chain out of the vise and turn it around, but how else could you do it if you can't stand on the other side of the vise???

I'm able to stand directly over and behind the chain and can sharpen both sides doing it this way. My bench vise is on the corner of the bench and also swivels.

 

[Wood Chopper]

I’d like to have another vise set up like yours with more access around it.


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[pgk1]

Just wanted to give a thumbs up to Mike, received my vise last week. Awesome Man!!

Thanks Pete

 

[chipper1]

Just wanted to give a thumbs up to Mike, received my vise last week. Awesome Man!!

Thanks Pete

Not sure if I said hi yet, but high from another michigander .
I'm just east of Grand Rapids.
Congrats on the vise, it will be my next piece of sharpening equipment.

 

[NWWrench]

I am glad that you guys like my work!

Good morning Mike !
Are you still selling these vises? Please shoot me a PM if you are.
Thanks Ryan.

 

[Ryan Browne]

@Homelite410

 

[NWWrench]

Got it , thank you.
Ryan