USG just got this

[Dblackburn]

First off let me say i am just a amateur at best. Basically i have four cheap saws that i have next to no money in and use them to cut wood for fires at my camp ( we spend as much time there as possible). Well some one gave me a 1ton dump of 3"- 8" cherry and maple. And all of a sudden i need to sharpen chains. Did a little bit of research and came across a used usg for $100. Missing the chain vise and wheel guard. So another $159. Later i will have a complete machine. So basically I'm looking for any tips or advice from anyone who has a usg.

 

[species8472]

Nice. I use 40/20/20 on mine.

 

[Dblackburn]

Takes SOoooo long to get parts I ordered them monday morning and stihl no call that they are in

 

[Carhartt]

I love mine. There is also a foot operated clamping guide that is a nice feature and not terribly expensive. Get the Stihl wheels also, last forever and don't grind hot. I sharpen with the head tilted at 40 degrees I am pretty sure, +/- 15 on the slide and 30 on the tooth. Those are fun numbers to play with to find different results. Hard and soft wood results will vary.

 

[Dub11]

How did this turn out for you?

 

[Cut4fun]

For round and good all around cutting. I went with A 30 B 10 C 40

https://www.stihlusa.com/WebContent/CMSFileLibrary/instructionmanuals/USG_sawchainangles_chart.pdf

Can see usg back on wall behind the silvey.