A chain sharpening rig for a rook..

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Ive got all Oregon chains.

 

LinkedXJ,
I have one and really like it. There's a bit of a learning curve, watch their video, read the directions. take your time.. It leaves a razor sharp edge! Wear gloves!
I have a Husqvarna that uses .325 chain and I use the 3/16" carbide, the same size I would use if I were using a file.

Check out the Timberline web site. There's a "what size carbide do I need?" section here... Sizing

Lifted from their site...................................................................................................................................................

CHOOSING THE CORRECT CARBIDE SIZE
One sharpener is compatible with all four carbide sizes.

The carbide size required is determined by the chain pitch which is usually labeled on the chain saw bar near the motor and sometimes imprinted on the chain itself. This number will be .404, 3/8, .325, or 3/8P

• 3/8″ and .404″ pitch chain = Large 7/32″

• 3/8″ Stihl chain; slightly smaller = Large 13/64″

• .325″ pitch chain = Medium 3/16″

• 3/8″ P or Picco, low profile, micro and 1/4″ pitch = Small 5/32″

7/32″ = 5.5 mm
13/64″ = 5.0 mm
3/16″ = 4.8 mm
5/32″ = 4.0 mm

3/8″ pitch comes in a low profile and although they are generally only up to 18″ chains, verify that it doesn’t say LP or Low Profile or Micro or Mini on the chain box or the side of your bar. If you do have this smaller 3/8,” then you will need the 5/32″ file.

If it isn’t a low profile chain, then you will need to verify if you use Stihl brand chains. If so, you need the 13/64″ file.

If it isn’t a low profile chain and it isn’t a Stihl brand chain, all other 3/8″ pitch chains use a 7/32″ file.

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How long do the carbide cutters / files last?

 

I was hoping that you got to try it on that LoPro chain.

 

With the Timberline it looks like the cutter which is relatively small has exactly the same part of the cutter being used every time. Makes me wonder about longevity even if it's carbide.

I had a Grandberg and hated it! Way to putzy.

The Tecomec clones in the $100-125 range do a good job for the money.

To OP, experiment with a file and try to get 4-5 hand sharpenings and then put on a bench mounted full sized grinder.

Don't forget raker height.

 

This is the best sharpening system bar none !! $40 and it sharpens the cutters and the rakers all you need is a vise to put the saw in. Don't need to even take the chain off 5-10 minutes and you are good to go.

 

thats what i use and it has worked great,easy and simple

 

You do like must made a jumbo jet or a aerospace or a something similar and try to find the most extreme tools

A simple file is all that you need , just learn to sharpening your saws,
make a walk and see what the professsionals have in the field , they have only a simple file, they know better follow them

 

I'll put any chain I sharpen with the 2 in 1 sharpener up against any you sharpen with just a file or have a saw shop file plus I'm done in 5 minutes, rakers too. Don't knock it till you try it. BTW I am a professional.

 

I currently cut with the Oregon L81 chains. Its .325 pitch.
Just ordered the Timberline setup with 3/16" carbides.
$139.90 shipped

 

How does the Timberline setup handle the raker height?

 

You need a seperate flat file for rakers, the Timberline only addresses cutters

 

I bought one last year, glad I'm not the only one! I don't like it, plain and simple. The Husky roller guide is better and easier IMO. It may be user error, but I'll probably throw it in the pay it forward thread this holiday season and look into the Stihl 2-in-1.

I run .325 and 3/8 so I'll need 2; which is why I went with the FnJ originally.

 

Grinder and a bunch of chains for me. I don't sharpen out in the woods any more-just swap chains.

If a more affordable (and obtainable!) version of the fg2 existed I would likely try that. I like the fact that it sharpens off the saw and has a built in vise.

 

I just bought two.

 

That is a deal breaker right there for me it only does half the job but then again most people have no idea the raker height is as important as sharpening the cutters.

 

I hand file...then true them up with the grinder every so often.

 

Challenge accepted.
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OK I'm in. I can sharpen either an 18" or 20" .325" chain prefer a Stihl Full Chisel yellow link chain. I would say let's get somebody to send us both the same chain we video the sharpening and send it back. They cut using the same saw & bar a test piece of wood and see whose chain cuts through the wood faster.