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Another Grinder Thread

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by lukem, May 20, 2014.

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  1. MasterMech

    MasterMech The Mechanical Moderator

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    The operator and the grinder go together. One is dependent on the other. You will learn your individual machine and adjust the machine and your technique to suit. You already know what it takes to make a chain perform and that is more than half the battle.

    Just curious but have you thought about dust collection? For a homeowner, you probably won't grind enough for it to be more than a nuisance issue. But my USG makes a mess since I rarely get chains in that just need a light touch-up. Lots of resurrection work on chains that found rock/metal.
     
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  2. lukem

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    My workbench does a wonderful job of collecting dust! :p

    A shop vac port of some sort might work...but I don't really have the need...but I can see where you would. Things to ponder...
     
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    I don't even clap it in anymore. I just pull the chain back against the stop. This lets you slip over the top of the cutter on the back side very easy.
     
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    yes you need to readjust for the opposite side,.
    If the grinding wheel seems to be unbalanced, loosen it and turn the wheel on the Arbor 1/4 turn,, secure , and repeat until it runs smooth
     
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    I got to do some "real" cutting the other day in some 24" ash. The chain was throwing mulch and didn't have the slightest bit of pull to either side with the bar completely buried. Real happy with the results and I think there's a lot of bang for the buck in this grinder.
     
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