What inexpensive stuff for CSS do you value most?

Never had a problem with that so far

 

Great post, HD.

 

Hearing & eye protection. Gloves. Hook/pickaroon. Shade/rain hat. Can of marking paint. Tape measure. (yep, I measure my logs now) Cooler for refreshments. Sweatband/rag for those hot days.

 

Pickaroon, cant hook, log tongs (hand tongs), gloves, safety glasses/sunglasses to use when cutting and splitting.

 

Great post, thanks. These bags would be great for those who store and carry firewood compressed blocks/bricks but don't CSS.

 

All these posts are great, thank you all for your input!

 

Yeah those compressed blocks/bricks can be messy


Yes sir ,yes sir, I get 3 bags full in the buggy
Pic is mucked up but

 

I liked my Pferd so much , I got all 3 sizes Pferd Cs-X Chain Sharp Filing Guide - 7/32" | Pferd Filing Guides | Chain Filing Guides | www.baileysonline.com

 

Is this something for which you could buy a "one size fits all" basic tool with flat file and then buy and put in the round files separately for different chains? (I've never handled one.)

Edit to add:

I think I found the answer to my question:

Manual sharpening saves costs, is economical and goes much easier on material than mechanical sharpening. Sharpening with CHAIN SHARP CS-X guarantees longer durability and use of the saw chain. No time-consuming conversion, simply change from left to right tooth by turning the device.

Blunt files are simply replaced through the opening at the side. All three files can be changed quickly and easily.










Chain Saw File Dia. For Chain Pitch Replacement Depth Gauge
17300 5/32 3/8 Low Profile 17310
17301 3/16 .325 17310
17303 13/64 3/8 17310
17304 7/32 .404 17310 ​

 

Yeah they're not cheap but I got every one of mine on sale. These are really great for someone that only has one size chain.
The round files are just standard chain files but the raker file is proprietary
You never have to fool with the raker though, you sharpen the chain and take down the raker all at the same time

 

What's the most common or popular size among modern chainsaws and typical users?

Low Profile 3/8, 3/8, .325, or .404?

 

I have one of these. Works pretty good, but I find my self "free filing" while this sits in my saw box. I found with the Pferd tool, I need a vise to use it efficiently.

 

Just thought of something I picked up at the Bunyan show a couple years ago. A chain puller. Not what you're thinking though. It's a tool for pulling chains/chokers under logs. Ever have to dig a hole or try to lift a log to get your choker/chain underneath before you can hook up to skid? That's what the tool is for. Very simple design. Basically a bent/curved metal 3/8" rod about 3 foot long with a hook on the end to grab the chain and a wooden handle on opposite side. You jam the tool under the log (very easy due to small diameter), hook to your choker or chain and then can pull back through under log.

Haven't used for a little while. Injured a couple fingers two weekends ago trying to get a chain under a blowdown and was upset that I didn't have that tool on the tractor. I'm sure they can be made and sold very cheaply. I think I paid $15? Tried to google an image, but not sure what it's really called. I'll have to get a picture.

Edit: Found it!


I guess I musta got a deal...they want $26 for it here: Grab Rod for Chain Chokers - 3/8" x 38"