Simple Chain Filing Vise

[IffykidMn]

If the chain is not mounted on a saw/bar, nothing beats this.

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I am considering to buy a second one, but then again I reduced wood cutting to a crawl.

Yes and more is better if one has the space the money and need.

One set up for 3/8 left cutter one for 3/8 right cutter, third set up .325 does not get used as much as I don't run a lot of .325 and the fourth setup for rakers.

One of those automated chain grinders would be cool as well but the cost. $$$$$$$$$

4 grinders and yet at times I will throw a chain in the bench vice on a spare bar to do a quick hand file.

I also keep a modified stump vice mounted to a board to do quick infield sharpening as required if it makes more sense than changing chains, prime example is needing an excuse to take a 10-minute break from cutting. or others who show up on a job site not quite as prepared.

 

[Busa2r]

Homelite410 member on here makes a nice vise. I had this one powder coated​

 

[IffykidMn]

Homelite410 member on here makes a nice vise. I had this one powder coatedView attachment 474465​

I tried one of those at a GTG and it was quite nice, I do not recall the price however.

 

[Sloughfoot]

Homelite410 member on here makes a nice vise. I had this one powder coatedView attachment 474465​

That's quite the elaborate design. Could the cranks get in the way?

 

[KS Plainsman]

I tried one of those at a GTG and it was quite nice, I do not recall the price however.

I just got mine from him yesterday, and it was 130 shipped.

 

[KS Plainsman]

That's quite the elaborate design. Could the cranks get in the way?

They're spring loaded, even if tightened down. You can pull away from the vise, and rotate them out of the way.

 

[Sloughfoot]

They're spring loaded, even if tightened down. You can pull away from the vise, and rotate them out of the way.

Wow! That might be the one to have.

 

[KS Plainsman]

Wow! That might be the one to have.

It's pretty slick. I'm impressed with it, and Mike is fantastic to deal with.

 

[Wilhelm]

Yes and more is better if one has the space the money and need.

One set up for 3/8 left cutter one for 3/8 right cutter, third set up .325 does not get used as much as I don't run a lot of .325 and the fourth setup for rakers.

One of those automated chain grinders would be cool as well but the cost. $$$$$$$$$

4 grinders and yet at times I will throw a chain in the bench vice on a spare bar to do a quick hand file.

I also keep a modified stump vice mounted to a board to do quick infield sharpening as required if it makes more sense than changing chains, prime example is needing an excuse to take a 10-minute break from cutting. or others who show up on a job site not quite as prepared.

AMA Maxx grinder does left & right hand cutters (not both at once, though!), the chain vice swivels as does the grinder head.

I'd like a second grinder permanently set up just for rakers as it differs greatly compared to tooth grinding.
Switching between a 3/8" (& .404") and a .325" (& 3/8" LP) wheel is not an issue as I don't grind many chains at all.

Although, owning 3-4 AMA Maxx grinders each for a specific chain gauge would be a sweet setup!

 

[Motorka]

I use old bar.... cheap and ok for me.

 

[Sloughfoot]

AMA Maxx grinder does left & right hand cutters (not both at once, though!), the chain vice swivels as does the grinder head.

I'd like a second grinder permanently set up just for rakers as it differs greatly compared to tooth grinding.
Switching between a 3/8" (& .404") and a .325" (& 3/8" LP) wheel is not an issue as I don't grind many chains at all.

Although, owning 3-4 AMA Maxx grinders each for a specific chain gauge would be a sweet setup!

We're a simple hand filing people that don't trust nor understand such things.

 

[Wilhelm]

I was a freehand filer for decades till I discovered the Archer FastFiler roller guides.
Those made my chains drop through oak logs.

Then I impulse purchased my pre-owned AMA Maxx grinder and it is an impressive time saver compared to filing chains.

Evolution!

 

[Philbert]

Never saw a MAXX grinder in person, or had the opportunity to try one.

We should start a separate, grinder comparison thread.

Philbert

 

[Wilhelm]

Never saw a MAXX grinder in person, or had the opportunity to try one.

We should start a separate, grinder comparison thread.

Philbert

Blasphemy!!!
Philbert the chainsaw chain guru not having had met an AMA Maxx grinder.

Whadaya doin' this weekend?
Come by and try my AMA Maxx grinder.
I may be having an extended weekend due to an holiday on Tuesday.

 

[Philbert]

Whadaya doin' this weekend?
Come by and try my AMA Maxx grinder.

Send me a ticket.

Philbert

 

[Sloughfoot]

Send me a ticket.

Philbert

Careful you don't get your organs harvested.

 

[59billy]

Careful you don't get your organs harvested.

This is why I never pay f&f for organs.

 

[Wilhelm]

Send me a ticket.

Philbert

On it.
Economy, medium size flat rate box!

Careful you don't get your organs harvested.

Hey now!
How do You expect to receive Your profit percentage warning off volunteer donors.

 

[Sloughfoot]

The $20 vise extenders work pretty well. Serrated and much thicker than I thought they'd be. Links are rigid all but one end and that one is more rigid than in a bar. Might be tight all the way in a better vise. 5 a side at a time with full comp 3/8.

 

[066 redeye]

Not to derail,
but does anyone use Granberg or Oregon filing jigs?