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O.T. Sharpening chain saws

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Murray

07-09-2002 18:14:11




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Does anybody out there in "N" country, know a good type of gauge for sharpening chain saws ?, also is there any info on the internet that I can find the proper way to sharpen saws. Thanks, Murray




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Greg VT

07-10-2002 08:17:06




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 Re: O.T. Sharpening chain saws in reply to Murray, 07-09-2002 18:14:11  
I started out using one of those guides that slips on the file. At first it was difficult and frustrating to get a good clean straight cut but after a hundred or so sharpenings I now don't use the guide and can get very good results. Like someone mentioned below it is easier to give it a quick touch up every time you fill the gas/oil then to let it dull right up. Check your chain too. One little scrape against a rock or nail can bend the teeth just a little making it almost impossible to get a good edge.

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Brian-2N

07-10-2002 07:47:12




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 Re: O.T. Sharpening chain saws in reply to Murray, 07-09-2002 18:14:11  
Murray,
The post below about the Dremel tool is correct. I use my Dremel tool to sharpen mine in less than half the time it would by hand. It has a guide on it to help guide the stone. Once you get a Dremel tool, you'll wonder why you waited so long to get one. My loving wife bought me the deluxe version with case, tool, extra battery operated tool, flexible handle attachemnts, and a slew of accessories.

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Murray

07-10-2002 03:40:33




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 Re: O.T. Sharpening chain saws in reply to Murray, 07-09-2002 18:14:11  
Hello, everybody who contributed with information on sharpening chain saws. ( I hate to admit that I usually do sharpen my own saws, the problem is in large diamater trees , the cut quite often starts to run off the straight line ). I also knew that the "N" board would have the information that was needed, another good reason for owning the Ford "N" series tractor. Cheers, Murray



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Murray

07-10-2002 03:39:28




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 Re: O.T. Sharpening chain saws in reply to Murray, 07-09-2002 18:14:11  
Hello, everybody who contributed with information on sharpening chain saws. ( I hate to admit that I usually do sharpen my own saws, the problem is in large diamater trees , the cut quite often starts to run off the straight line ). I also knew that the "N" board would have the information that was needed, another good reason for owning the Ford "N" series tractor. Cheers, Murray



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ONTRICK

07-09-2002 20:02:58




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 Re: O.T. Sharpening chain saws in reply to Murray, 07-09-2002 18:14:11  
Murray go to wllymart and get the chainsaw attachment jig for your dremal tool its about 25.00 it has the stones instruction etc. use a very light touch oil, high rpm, oh! if you dont have a dremal, get one! best thing you will have done ONTRICK



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Gary R.

07-09-2002 19:40:15




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 Re: O.T. Sharpening chain saws in reply to Murray, 07-09-2002 18:14:11  
Murray, once you get it sharpened I have found it best to dress the blade after every 20-30 minutes of actual cut time. by this I mean find an index point on your blade ,if you do not have one a paint marker works great.make sure you have the proper sized file .to dress it just one or two strokes w/light pressure .direction from tip of bar toward engine.do one side then the other .by doing this your blade stays sharp and you do not have to worry about changing the angle by over filing.once in a while use a flat file to take a few .000ths off of the cleaners. get used to it & it will only take 2 or 3 minutes to dress the blade .good cutting

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Canute

07-09-2002 18:33:09




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 Re: O.T. Sharpening chain saws in reply to Murray, 07-09-2002 18:14:11  
I see by your address that you are a fellow Canadian. Geez, don't let the 'Mercans know we don't know how to sharpen a chainsaw. It'll damage our National Identity! ;-)
Anyway, having spent many hours trying to keep a good edge on my saw, I can tell you that while there are a number of views on this, you can basically follow a few simple guidlines without a jig at all. Looking straight down at the top of the chain, there is usually a line etched at an angle across the cutting tooth. This is the angle you should try to maintain when filing (25 to 30 degrees) This can vary depending on the type of wood you are cutting. Some manufacturers tell you to file a few strokes, away from you, keeping the file at this angle, but horizontal to the ground. I have also heard people insist that you should lower the handle by about 5 degrees from horizontal so that you file in an upward and forward motion. See what you prefer or what works best for you. Another important thing is to remember to file down the rakers behind the teeth: as the chain wears and the teeth get filed lower from sharpening, the rakers should be filed down accordingly. A very simple jig for these adjustments is available at Canadian Tire and such stores for about $7.50. Lee Valley Tools also sells a very nifty jig in the $50 range that makes all this nearly foolproof. Also, don't forget to flip the bar over every third sharpening or so: it'll wear more evenly.(And clean the gunk out of the groove!) I hope some of this helps. And don't forget to wear appropriate safety gear!

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Big Mike

07-09-2002 18:30:58




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 Re: O.T. Sharpening chain saws in reply to Murray, 07-09-2002 18:14:11  
This is a good Site that has the info on most anything related to trees and tree maintence. Go to the chainsaw forum and read away. I think you need to register to post which is no big deal...Big Mike



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bg

07-09-2002 18:22:26




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 Re: O.T. Sharpening chain saws in reply to Murray, 07-09-2002 18:14:11  
try this:



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