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Started by catskillpond, May 04, 2012, 06:59:26 PM

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catskillpond

We got two for the shop what is the 10 degree adjustment for we sharpen .325 chain and 3/8  we use bailey chain the 3/8 we sharpen at 30 degree 325 we use 35 degree both set at 60 advise would be appreciated
                                          Thanks Scott
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T Welsh

Scott, Your angles are good. Woodland pro is made by Carlton. I,ll attach a PDF that lists the filing instructions. Don,t be afraid of experimenting with them, you can get them sharp enough to stop the saw and dull enough to push out fine dust. All it takes is time on the grinder. Try your best to take as little as possible off at one time. Grinders are great tools when used correctly. They do one thing GRIND. Saw chain is not cheap any more! Tim
http://www.baileysonline.com/PDF/Carlton_WoodlandPro_Filingspecs.pdf

sawguy21

The ten degree top plate angle would be for ripping chain. As Tim suggests, practice, practice, practice. Experiment on some junk chains, the trick is quick light passes to reduce the risk of burning. 
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DonT

I have an 026 stihl that was missed when most of my saws got stolen.I have a quite a few 3/8 chains left over from my other saws and a few !8 inch bars.I want to run the 3/8  18 inch bars and chains on the 026 so i bought a new 3/8 rim sprocket for the 026> Is there any reason this will not work?  While i am at it can any one explain the differance in sprockets? why are some 7 and some eight? what is the differance in performance.   Thanks DonT

T Welsh

DonT, It will work. I do the same thing with our little saws that come with 325 chain from the manufacturer. Switch the sprocket and bar to run .050 gauge. We buy 100' reels of .050. but not in 325 or 3/8 micro. Tim 

lonewolf

Quote from: DonT on May 05, 2012, 12:03:43 AM
I have an 026 stihl that was missed when most of my saws got stolen.I have a quite a few 3/8 chains left over from my other saws and a few !8 inch bars.I want to run the 3/8  18 inch bars and chains on the 026 so i bought a new 3/8 rim sprocket for the 026> Is there any reason this will not work?  While i am at it can any one explain the differance in sprockets? why are some 7 and some eight? what is the differance in performance.   Thanks DonT
difference in sprockets is chain speed more speed less torque.
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catskillpond

Thanks for the input  Scott
Pond&Lake Specialist Norwood MX34 and a whole bunch of other Iron

Johnny

Quote from: catskillpond on May 04, 2012, 06:59:26 PM
We got two for the shop what is the 10 degree adjustment for we sharpen .325 chain and 3/8  we use bailey chain the 3/8 we sharpen at 30 degree 325 we use 35 degree both set at 60 advise would be appreciated
                                          Thanks Scott

hi there, not sure if you found the answer you were looking for because we have a oregon grinder, it has a "10degree" position where the whole vice can tilted over, this is for chains with 80degree file angle.  but as we use stihl chain we use the vice in the flat (not tilted) position, with the 30degree and 60degree settings same as you.  trust i've not got my wires crossed!?

NCFarmboy

30* 60* on all my grinders GB Maxx w/ 1/8" CBN wheel for .325, Foley Belsaw 308 w/3/16" wheel for 3/8", NT 511 knockoff 1/4" wheel for rakers.  Oregon 511A spare.  Never use the 10* tilt more trouble than it's worth IMO.
Shep
Lots & Lots of Saws

Al_Smith

I'd imagine the 10 degree tilt is for Oregon # 72 which has a compound angle .It will cut either way being straight across like Stihl or with the angle .

That angle has always been some what of a bone of contention in discussions of filing /grinding .I use it myself ,some do not .So it's what ever floats your boat as far as that goes .

lumberjack48

When hand filing I've always using a 10 degree tilt.
Third generation logger, owner operator, 30 yrs felling experience with pole skidder. I got my neck broke back in 89, left me a quad. The wife kept the job going up to 96.

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