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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. Chvymn99

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    Ok, will check.... I may have it set up all wrong then....:emb:
     
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    The pawl looks like it won't advance far enough to the right to reach the back of the correct tooth, but if you just keep moving it, it'll get there.
    The support arm of the pawl moves exponentially farther as the threads are turned to the right.
     
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    Yes, MM and Hedgerow you guys are correct. I learned something new. Thanks :yes:
     
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    Very nice thread
     
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    Just got this today already love it... Great tool help you get the right angle and shaves rakers at the sametime.
     

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    Let me now how it works I was thinking about getting one.
     
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    It is awsome files rakes at same time. And took saw out after words, best sharpen chain i have had in a long time... :)~
     
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    Thanks I'll have to pick one up.
     
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  9. Steven Humes

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    When you sharpen one side roll it over then it will be set up for the other side.
     
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    Sweet .
     
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    I have a Stihl 2n1/ Pferd CS-X file as well. Note they are specific to the size of chain you will be sharpening: .404, 3/8", and 3/8" lo-pro/picco. (I cheat & use a 3/8" file system on both my .404 & 3/8" lo-pro & it works well enough for me.) You will have to clean the gullet out on the .404 chain every 2-3 sharpenings.

    I use mine all the time. Quick & easy to use. Rarely need to use the grinder as I have mostly clean wood to cut.
     
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  12. Hedgerow

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    Go ahead and sharpen this one fellas...

    [​IMG]
     
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    How does the Pferd CS-X / Stihl version compare to something like the Granberg FnJ? I have been a free hand sharpener since forever, and there are chains I can't get to cut properly.

    I realize the CS-X isn't one size fits all, but the rakers are an added bonus. The Granberg looks much more universal, just more time consuming. Filing time is usually beer drinking time, so I'm not in a hurry.
     
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    Almost looks like a chaps hit? What did you find?
     
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    There is no setup time needed with the Stihl 2n1 or Pfred cs-x file systems. Mark a starting tooth then sharpen away. The angle on the handles are 30 degrees & you just parallel them to the bar. There are also guide marks on the guide bars parallel to the handles. It is so simple to use, even I can do it.
     
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    Neighbor dropped it off that way to be sharpened..
    That's deer hair...
    Didn't ask why...
    But you should have seen under the clutch cover..
     
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    That was my next guess. :zip:
     
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    Hope you get extra "doe" for that one!
     
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    Here's one of my favorite sharpening tools. Helps to see what your doing if you CAN see what your doing....
    yea the 511a and CBN wheel help some but the headlight help lots when hand filing on the vice and on the 511a.
    sorry about the crappy huge pic but posting pics ain't a strength
    [​IMG]
     
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    Cool
     
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