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Oldpath05 · Dec 21, 2019

hunt4570 said:
How do you like your Oregon one?
And I agree with your review assessment..

I highly recommend it for SC lumberer jacks.................. Oregon PowerSharp Bar Mounted Sharpener - Long Term Review - Is it any good?? - YouTube
Oregon Powersharp Easiest and fastest chainsaw sharpener - YouTube

Oldpath05 · Dec 21, 2019

If my Timber Tuff sharpener ends up in the round file I might try this Oregon model, I have 0 interest in hand filing a 36" saw chain. This guy explains it pretty good, I didn't know about the 10* degree back tilt on a chain, wonder how many get 10* on hand filing..................... This one might also work for SC lumberer jacks especially the ones with swimming pools.
Oregon 41-12 Bench or Wall Mounted Saw Chain Grinder. 1 Year Review. (part 1 of 2) - YouTube

Oldpath05 · Dec 21, 2019

hunt4570 said:
I only have one with a 24" bar, and then an 18, a 12, and a 10 inch on the stick... And I've not seen a pig in almost 2 months... I'm getting worried, I really need to put a couple in the freezer!! :yell:

Well what about my trophy for winning in the saw sharpening contest, :hissyfit: perhaps you have to many freezers....................

Oldpath05 · Dec 21, 2019

After looking at the resent Power Wagon pictures, I had to go look them up I remember driving one around the farm back 1972. If I remember right I dont think it had power steering, I sure would like to have it now, what is it about the 40s and 50s thats so appealing................ The History of the Power Wagon - YouTube

dasranger · Dec 21, 2019

I don’t know exactly why, but I have to agree with John, this thing works great.

hunt4570 · Dec 21, 2019

Oldpath05 said:
I highly recommend it for SC lumberer jacks.................. Oregon PowerSharp Bar Mounted Sharpener - Long Term Review - Is it any good?? - YouTube
Oregon Powersharp Easiest and fastest chainsaw sharpener - YouTube

Yeah, I'm not buying... And why does he keep rocking the saw... and whats with the knickers ?? Who wears knickers anymore?

hunt4570 · Dec 21, 2019

Oldpath05 said:
Well what about my trophy for winning in the saw sharpening contest, :hissyfit: perhaps you have to many freezers....................

How bout some venison.... "if" you win

Jstpssng · Dec 21, 2019

dasranger said:
I don’t know exactly why, but I have to agree with John, this thing works great.
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We were at a log bucking seminar and several of our contractors were talking. They said that there is no excuse for anybody using a dull saw with all of the guides there are available; and that's the one they recommended. These guys all have dozens of employees and started out back when wood was all cut with a chainsaw; so know what they are talking about. I have one of the above for each of my chain sizes.

Just don't put them on the wood stove, if you come in at the end of the day and need to melt the snow off it.

Gordon Gould · Dec 21, 2019

dasranger said:
I don’t know exactly why, but I have to agree with John, this thing works great.
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That's the one I use too. Simple and fast. I use the full chisel LGX73 saw chain. The top of each tooth has a file angle line etched on it. I use that as a file angle guide but the difference between that and the edge of the roller guide is so small that my eye can't really see it.

EDIT: John here is an interesting little diddy I found on FF.

" Howdy,
With a chisel tooth, if you set the vise angle at 30, and the vise tilt at 10, the net top plate angle will be about 25.
Regards
Gregg "

Hunt that meat ought to be the type that melts in your mouth. I can almost taste those back-straps looking at your picture.

Some of you guys have run over your chain saws. But how many of you have run over your helmet ?? I have a long story but the short version is stupidity. The saw wasn't running but it still should have been on my head. Nice almost new Husqvarna A-number-1 helmet too.

gg

hunt4570 · Dec 21, 2019

John_Mc said:
You do realize that the guide is only for use with one size file - the size that is stamped on it, right? Using the other sizes on it will not give your chain the correct tooth profile. You have to get the matching guide for those size files.

With the right size file, and the proper technique, they do give very good results. The technique is a lot easier to learn and less prone to error than sharpening freehand. I use one of them regularly:
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I also use one of the roller guides from time to time. I like it a lot, since it gives a better view of the tooth as you are sharpening. Two reasons don't use it more often: 1) it's set up to give a 30˚ angle on the cutting tooth. Since I mostly run full chisel chain, I generally sharpen at 25˚. It is possible to sharpen at 25˚, but there all of the visual guidance the tool provides is for 30˚. (Not a HUGE difference, but it is noticeable if you are paying close attention.) and 2) It's small enough that I'm more likely to lose it in the woods (I suffer from the "set a tool down and it ceases to exist" syndrome).
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I prefer the depth gauge attached to the roller guide or one like shown below (when I'm using a sharpening tool like the first one shown). both result in a chain that is far less sensitive to having all the teeth exactly the same length.
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The other good hand sharpening tool I've tried is the Pferd Chain Sharp CS-X (which they also make for Stihl, which sells them as the Stihl 2-in-1 filing guide). It's not my favorite, though it does do a good job. A couple of friend swear by it. It's big advantage is ease of use/learning, and it's fast, since it files the depth gauge at the same time as the cutting teeth.
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