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Marking a chainsaw chain

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by schlot, Dec 26, 2015.

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  1. clemsonfor

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    Shouldnt..unless it happens to catch at the spot that they connect. Then your just unlucky.
     
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    I just look for the tooth full of filings or start at the gap.
     
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    No offense but you young guys don't know what it is like to be closed up blind:)
     
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    What??? Really dont know what your talking about.
     
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  5. HDRock

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    people that say they don't need a mark on the chain to reference where they started probably have good eyesight not like me or old dudes
     
    HDRock, Dec 31, 2015
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  6. clemsonfor

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    Oh I got ya
     
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    if I get any more blind I'm going to have to mark it with orange spray paint;)
    Yeah you got it:thumbs:
     
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  8. HoneyFuzz

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    X2 buddy !
    I'm def too..from all the muffler mods lol !!
     
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    I take the file out of the guide and run it over the flat spot between the teeth to make a slight groove. Easy to find each time before you start to file and lasts forever.
     
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    This is what I do as well.

    Greg
     
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    Sharpie works, but the sharpened teeth stick out when they come back around pretty well. Enjoy the time you sharpen and don't rush it, the chain will be much happier as a result of your time and patience.
     
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  12. HoneyFuzz

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    Think it depends on the method used to sharpen !
    Totally agree on being patient though ;)
     
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    Maybe on the rakers, but I have a light near the bench, so the grid area stands out. Whatever works best for you, I say:dex:
     
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  14. HoneyFuzz

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    Oh yea no doubt buddy !
    A light is a great idea :thumbs:
     
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    I took the tree light from the living room that we quit using.... It's got the bendable arm on the lower light... Works great to get light where light needs to be...
     
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    Good idear ;)
     
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