This Timberline sharpner any good?

What style chain would you say lasts the longest when abused by a hack like myself? (ps-never did get that hedger running...)

 

I like square, but I tend to be overly carefull of hitting anything but wood with it
If youre having wood dropped off to you, and its clean, full chisel is perfect
If the wood is dirty, rotten, or has been along the roads, trails, or driftwood - then semi-chisel might work better for you long term

 

I think you've got the right idea, considering the sharpener first. Cutter geometry has an affect on the performance, but not as much as sharpness does. A sharp chain of any type will outcut a dull one.

 

If you want/need help, please PM me ............ we'll get her going for ya !!!

 

Like this?
Mixed load dumped, gotta stop getting wood! | Firewood Hoarders Club

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My opinion... Take it or leave it.

It's a hand filing guide. Better than most, sure! But worth $100+shipping+carbides? Hell no! Get a $120 northern tool 511 knock off and be happy.

If you want to spend less and have less setup time. Get the husky guides for $17 off eBay. They sharpen really well and are quick and easy to learn. The only thing I don't like is the file handles. I prefer the old school handles that secure the files on both ends. But they are small and easy to pocket for field use.

If you are the occasional user don't bother spending gobs of money. They are nice but not $150 nice.

Just my opinion.

 

These are probably going to suffer the same fate as the Gamn sharpeners.

 

I was just using my Timberline today and wanted to mention how great it is to use and how sharp it makes the chain. X2 on wearing gloves. I've cut myself twice on the chain just advancing the chain with bare hands.

Gloves on from now on. Say, that's catchy!

 

Yeah! I'll X3 on gloves. I've gotten little metal sliver splinters on more than on occasion before I got smart.

 

This thread is the first time I've ever seen a Gamn sharpner. The Timberline looks like an updated version of the Gamn. I wonder if the Gamn's patten expired or maybe the Timberline guy bought the rights...

 

Which was what?

 

Shawn, what is holding that cutter bit, a dremel? That looks like a dremel bit like I use (except I use the diamond bits which last ALOT longer). I always thought the "Granberg" was a hand filing jig, no?

 

Granberg also offers a dremel-type 12v grinder. The one that I have is called the G1012XT precision grinder. It's basically their 12v grinder, mounted onto the same hand-sharpening jig that they offer. About $80 bucks at TreeStuff. They have some diamond stones available there too, but I wasn't sure if they were right for the granberg, because it takes bits with a threaded shank. TreeStuff - Granberg Grind-N-Joint Bar Mounted Chain Grinder

I like it a lot. That was a "normal" 30 degree chain, that I re-ground to 10 degrees for use as a milling chain. I was also able to do the rakers with it. It made for a very smooth cutting chain - before this, I always did my rakers by hand, and I'd usually end up with a bit of a bumpy ride, cause I wouldn't get them all even.

Note the size of the chips I was getting in the foreground here. When I'm milling, they usually come out more like sawdust. I was quite impressed.

 

They went out of business. I dont know if the simply stopped production or if they went bankrupt.

I don't see that as a threat to Timberline anytime soon because they have a better marketing plan, the internet and many contracts with fire departments, emergency management departments and even a couple of overseas contracts. But in today's screwy economy anything is possible.

 

What does the "25" on this Oregon chain stand for? And on ther other side of the chain, on the drive link its says "75", what does that mean?

 

75 on the DL means its 3/8 pitch, .063 gauge. The 25 on the cutter also identifies it as 3/8 pitch.

 

Thanks for that link, that's a great site! LOVE this measuring device, I gotta get me one of these, handy. TreeStuff - 556418 Bar & Chain Measuring Tool

Thanks! Is that just a manufacturers "code" for it, or is the 3/8 somehow derived from the 75 and/or 25??

 

If you were looking to order some 3/8" pitch, .063 gauge chain, you could order some Oregon 75xxx: 75LGX = full chisel, full comp, no 'safety hump' on the DL, 75JGX = full chisel, skip, no safety hump, etc. How to use the Oregon Selector Guide

It gets a little confusing with the 25 stamped on the cutter, because Oregon 25xxx is 1/4" pitch, .050 gauge. The 25 on the cutter simply identifies the pitch of the cutter. It's easiest to understand, if you think about how the chain is assembled at the factory. The same 3/8" cutter chassis could be used on different gauges of chain. However, the DL have both a pitch (length) and a gauge (width). The markings to pay attention to, for any brand chain, are the ones on the DL, for this reason.

 

Makes sense, thanks!