I've used the Stihl 2 in 1 file on the dolkita with the 3/8 chain. I did my first 72 link chain with it in 10 minutes. I'm impressed. I was chucking mega chips. My dude that sharpens chains for me charges me $5 now. He's also the guy with the wood mizer portable mill. So is the pferd the same as the Stihl 2 in 1? I think I read that they were, and probably that the Stihl is made by pferd.
That day may come for me, but I'm a good long ways away from having that level of competency... or confidence!
Anybody familiar with the belsaw sharp all. I have been poking around the net with out much luck. Dad bought it 20+ years ago and it’s been sitting in the basement ever since. I have been thinking about buying a grinder but if this will work, great!
What is your method of cleaning a chain before sharpening? I have tried a few different methods and don't like any of them.
Same way I clean my bicycle chains. A 30 minute soak in gasoline then brush it with a stiff brush, then a rinse in clean gas and dry it with a towel or let it air dry. Not the best or friendliest but it works.
Looks like there is some info out there on them...maybe even some youtube vids. Foley Belsaw Sharpall 1055 Can still buy the manual too Foley Belsaw Model 1055 Sharp-All Operating Manual Does yours have the saw chain attachment?
I never hand sharpen chains. I tried several ways of doing it, and just found it too much of a hassle. So I have several chains for each saw, and swap to a sharp one when dull. When I have several chains that need sharpening, I do them all with my Harbor Freight sharpener. Works for me.
bigfrank I like to soak them overnight in either Purple Power or Simple Green. Then a tooth brush easily cleans everything off, then a thorough rinse with hot water. Hang and spray with WD. (I re-sharpen before WD)
Lol, Pferd is located in Milwaukee. Here's the link for the models. PFERD Chain Saw Files & Accessories - CHAIN SHARP® CS-X - CHAIN SHARP CS-X
Try the simple green HD cleaner . You can use it on aluminum without it turning the metal black ,unlike the regular simple green .
I have a real small bucket, maybe 6" round, that I put the chains in. Which ever I use, be it Purple Power or SG, I usually use 60/40 or 70/30 by adding some very hot water. Then every so often I swirl. Next day, the baked on stuff brushes right off.