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Chain sharpening tutorial.

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Pallet Pete, Jun 11, 2014.

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  1. Moparmyway

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    I could really use a square filing session !
    I tried making RS into square, was very happy that nobody was around because it was just embarrassing, and ended up throwing it out. No square grinder dudes around my parts either.
    I couldn't get the corner correct, using a 6 sided square file wasn't working too well, so I went to a flat bastard ..... it was better, but I still had beaks and controlling that corner was still challenging. I know that starting with a square cut chain is best, and converting a round filed square tooth isn't the best way to learn. If I have to buy some RSLK - as a last resort I will, but I have sooooooo many RS chains, a "square 101" might be just whats needed !!

    PS- whats the real difference between RS and RSK ? Is it anything other than the angles on the cutter ?
     
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    Thank You Sir !!
     
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    Your welcome, BTW Welcome, to FHC :campfire::drunk:
     
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    Thanks !!
    Been wondering where everyone has gone off to, shame how things go on and on in other forums, I like the willingness here to edit out the bunk !!

    After reading your link, it looks like I need more upward pressure into the corner and more downward angle on the file. I am actually looking forward to trying again !!
     
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    More people later in the day :)
     
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    This was beyond helpful. Im 23 and just got into the firewood cutting for my own home warming and considering selling some. This answered several questions I had! Thanks so much!
     
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    Welcome aboard there youngster :) a lot of good folks here providing a lot of good information.
    Where are you from?
     
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    Hey you got many brothers on here close to you
     
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    Jon, welcome to the brotherhood! Glad to have you with us, being a new wood burner you'll save a TON of time and agony by hanging here, lots of longtime wood burners and firewood cutters here.

    I think I saw you over on the firewood cutters page on FB........
     
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    Welcome to FHC Jon!
     
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    I am on that FB page, Scotty.
     
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    How does this look?
    IMG_20140919_083640_764-1.jpg
     
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    IMHO, like a good working semi-chisel should, except the raker looks a little high for the cutter. Not too much hook, not too much forward lean, no excess gullet material, should be a long lasting work chain !!
     
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    I couldn't remember when I did the rakers so I thought I'd test it in some wood 1st.
     
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    That is allways the safest way to find a good raker height for each saw !
    While this may sound crazy, I have chains set for each saw based on performance in the cut.

    I have found that with .375 semi-chisel (I use RS), .025 just isn't enough to self feed well, especially with my ported saws
     
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    Are you using a 7/32"? Or a 13/64" file?
     
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    Maybe I need to send a semi chisel to the chain race too. I've worked at making them almost as fast as ground square chain. :seasoned:
     
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    We will run it if you send it!
     
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