Best Chain Sharpener? Bench Mount
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Looking for recommendations for a bench mounted chain sharpener, for chainsaw chain.
I’m starting to build up quite a collection of chains. I’ll run a file over them a couple times and then just replace them . I’ve tried most other sharpeners and methods so I’m wanting a bench mounted type to try.
Thanks!
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Re: Best Chain Sharpener? Bench Mount
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I picked up one about 3 years ago at Harbor Freight (yes, it's Chinese, sad to say). They had 'em on sale, and IIRC, I paid $39 with the bs coupons. I've probably sharpened chains 500 times with it, and never had a problem. Brings 'em back better than new. Still need to do the rakers by hand. Takes maybe 5 minutes to do a chain. You need to periodically adjust all the settings, but I'd gladly do it again for the price.
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Re: Best Chain Sharpener? Bench Mount
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If you run a file over them “ a couple of times “ and replace them you will not like the bench grinder . We use a file until the teeth start breaking off in numbers, each chain gets filed ten , twenty , thirty times ? Learn to file the depth gauges as you file the cutters and you will be much happier with the performance and longevity of your chain . ^^^This is what I was going to say.
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I know this isn't what you want to hear, but I'm gonna post it anyway. YouTube channel- Buckin' Billy Ray Smith https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIFvStf9Oz99GMitW4vD_gI've always hand filed, but after watching his videos, I won't do it any different way. My loops are sharper than they have ever been. (I've cut over 20 cord already this year- red oak, hard maple, ash, mostly) The guy is a trip to watch and once you know his story, he's dedicated to his craft. Good luck on finding the right bench mount if that's your goal. Can't offer any advice on that end. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-3ia-_knSs&t=539s
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I dislike bench sharpeners. They take off so much each time from the cutters. You have to file the rakes every time. I use an air die grinder with a stone(you can get them in all saw file sizes.) Dip the stone in oil to keep it cool. Clamp saw in vise, and get a comfy rest to mind both your angles. I do one side, then flip the saw. Many times the rivets start getting loose before the cutters start getting short. I only have to file the rakes a little. I like to measure .020 height diff running in hardwoods. My .02 worth
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Re: Best Chain Sharpener? Bench Mount
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I use the Oregon sharpener but replaced the grinding wheel with a CBN disk . The CBN disk has a finer " grit" lasts for years and hardly changes its geometry once you got it where you want it. You can not get a round grind sharper than that.
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I like to hand file but it takes time and files these days don't last very long. I picked up an electric grinder at a garage sale and I've found that when you use a grinder it tempers the teeth of the chain, making it nearly impossible to sharpen with a hand file.
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I like to hand file but it takes time and files these days don't last very long. I picked up an electric grinder at a garage sale and I've found that when you use a grinder it tempers the teeth of the chain, making it nearly impossible to sharpen with a hand file. In that case you are grinding to much off in one go or have to much pressure on the grinder. Dial it back a notch or two and the chain teeth will not get that hot. Also a CBN grinding disk helps a lot in that department. They are a little spendy though. https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/CBN-Plated-5-34-x-316-Chainsaw-Grinding-Wheel-P1108C257.aspx
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I like to hand file but it takes time and files these days don't last very long. I picked up an electric grinder at a garage sale and I've found that when you use a grinder it tempers the teeth of the chain, making it nearly impossible to sharpen with a hand file. Wouldn't that reduce the temper?
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What Scoob said I learned the "hard" way. I only grind if I hit rock or metal. I've ran two brands and neither were best. I probably need a new wheel and or learn to dress them.
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I have one of these, but it doesn't fit between the teeth on the chain that came on the saw. Are there chains that spread the teeth out more?
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I have one of these, but it doesn't fit between the teeth on the chain that came on the saw. Are there chains that spread the teeth out more? you have to get one that is appropriate to your chain .404. 3/8 (.375) .325 1/4 the chain pitch is the distance between rivets that sets the distance between cutters
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