Wanted to try sharpening a .325 chain on a square Simington grinder. Got a lot of negative feedback on another site but I actually think it did a decent job of cutting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Nice! As long as you're pleased that's all that matters. Calling The Wood Wolverine Interested in his input. Do you square grind any .325 chain?
I square grind my .325 on a Simington 450. What I’m not seeing in that chain is the defined line that starts at the working corner. Seen here: With .325 I just dress a wheel with very short side plate: Reason for the thin dressed wheel, helps keep the tie strap from getting chewed on, like the file did: My 2150 is the only saw that wears .325. The 3/8 is a bit tall and catches on the saw when you swap chains. the smaller profile fits better. If it weren't for that, I wouldn't use it.
A little experiment on a chain and people act like you wiped your arse with the mona lisa...sheesh Neat idea, I'd like to see it perfected just for giggly chits
I have a Simington 451C. I haven’t played with it much and I think that’s obvious. I put the .325 to the wheel I have set up for 3/8 chain (and the angles set for that aren’t right anyway) just to see what would happen. That it cut at all was kind of surprising. The only reason I got the grinder was a faller was injured so getting out of the business and had it for a good price. I figured it would be fun to play with. I’ve got somewhat of an idea with what the end goal is but getting there has been a struggle. The .325 was just a spur of the moment. I actually run it (round ground) on quite a few of my smaller saws as that was what they were set up with when I got them. Just a firewood cutter here and at this point mostly smaller stuff as the big stuff is a bit much for this old fart to handle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
If it’s not out of line would the Wood Wolverine post a pic of your 3/8 wheel? I don’t plan on dressing a wheel just to use on .325 but would like to get a decent result on some 3/8 chain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I don’t change the dresser angles for them, just the thin side on one wheel. (all used for 3/8) and absolutely not out of line.. anytime!
In theory do you get the same result from the different discs if they are dressed the same? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Yep. The chain holder position is key as well. Once you get your dresser angles set, it's just a matter of getting that right and you're off to the races. The grey wheel is great for converting round to square. Then the salmon and blue are great for maintaining. Those 2 can overheat the tooth if you try to remove a lot of material too quick, but they leave an excellent finish.
Thanks for the info. Always something to learn if a guy is interested in doing so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reloader The other site you posted on is admin’ed by davidwyby and myself. There is good info there but with 135,000 members, you have to sift through a lot of chaff. In the Facebook world, we have found it impossible to keep bad info and wrong answers at bay because of the format. The good stuff along with the corrections are hidden underneath other comments that end up buried by fb’s genius algorithms. There is a wealth of knowledge there, but it is all within about 20 members. In the top of that page, there is a “featured“ section, and there is good info as to what your cutters should look like and how to get there. There is also a square filing thread here, but I can’t remember the name of it.
Reloader , if you can make a square grinder work on .325, and you are happy with the results, I wouldn't put much weight on the negative feedback of others.
First time visiting FHC was to that very thread. Agreed. If people aren't being constructive, no need to hang out there.
I don't have a grinder, I just hand file all my chains square with a double bevel file, both .375 and .325. I've seen comments about .325 not being easy to cut square, but where there's a will there's a way. It doesn't seem difficult to me. Square filing chains is pinned at the top in the Chainsaws and Power Equipment forum.
Experimenting is good. That’s how we learn, grow, and acquire new skills. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
