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Drive link touch up

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Sandhillbilly, Jul 16, 2019.

  1. Sandhillbilly

    Sandhillbilly

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    Anybody have a simple idea on cleaning up the little burrs on the drive links after you throw a chain. I’ve thrown more chains with this 562 than I ever have in all the time I’ve been running a saw. Apparently it just won’t tolerate a chain as loose as my other saw
     
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  2. Nixon

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    I use a dremel tool with the sanding drum attachment . It’s not as aggressive as the stone type attachments ,so you don’t grind off more than is neccessary .
    You can pick up a very inexpensive dremel type tooland attachments at HF .
    Not the same quality as the real tool . But it does a great job at trueing up drive links for <$30..
     
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    I have just used a flat file. The same one I use to file the rakers with to get the burs off so I. An get it back in the bar groove.

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  4. Ronaldo

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    Should be running that chain nice and snug, otherwise the link tips/tilts and cause premature wear. And causes the chain throwing that you've experienced.
     
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    I just touch it (each side) on my grinder.
     
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