Ripping Chain ** VS ** Cutting Chain

[Drew87]

Thank you to everyone thats commented .. It is a whole new world of Equipment n Toys to get my head around,, But have now got my 'New-Old, 100cc Grunting.. 'Beast' 🙋 .. (Its older than I am ) .. To go with the mill,,

 

No,, Dont mind at all if its hijacked Flatyre,, Could be good link for others to find you / Like me,, Look to find more info and such through Arbtalk

 

Nice one Rough Hewn,, Will have a look at that over the Holidays,, Cheers Pal.! Any pointers, clips n links for more pointers clips n links is well appreciated.

 

Rob D,, Thats why I called this thread.. Ive heard some people use a X-Cut,, "Rough as through the cut,, Gives you a shake up,, More finishing work etc" .. So I thought id ask the Arbtalkers,, and Thanks to you Gents,, I have a better understanding. (Too many different answers on the many different forums all over the www ... = Me - )

Much rather have them in one place

 

Big thanks to everyone thats Commented,, All is appreciated greatly.. Cheers

[drinksloe]

Sorry to resserect an old thread.

 

But is there a type of machine grinder i should be looking for for sharpening chains precisely?

 

Must admit never used a grinder before to sharpen chains. I have always got on fine without them but have heard it is handier for the long chain loops and u also get a more precise edge/angle.

And when u use them how do u regulate how much u take off each cutter so it cuts straight? Does it have some sort of guide/stoppper or just by eye?

[Jamespepperpot]

The granberg precision grinder is pretty much completely adjustable and has a limiter screw so you take the same amount off each tooth. Got the diamond bit on mine now and it's awesome

[agrimog]

keep your eyes on lidl, they sell a cheap chain grinder, a little time setting it up, and dressing the "stone" will give you excellent results with a milling chain.......as with any grinder, the less you grind off, the better, any damaged teeth, hit them with a few light grinds rather than one big hit, this prevents heat damage to the chain, and as with anything mechanical, practice, practice, and then practice some more

[drinksloe]

After posting this i went on u tube and had a look at soe folk using a grinder s never even seen it done before.

With the 2 stops it looks simple enough.

 

So i take it the lidl ones are ok? Have seen them but thought they'd be rubbish

Seems to be a few other budget brands too for not a lot of money.

 

Cheers

[agrimog]

price wise the are great value, I now have 3, one set up for pmx milling chains, one for my std 325 cross cutting ones, and recently another for doing pm3 ones on my smaller saws

[Drew87]

Thanks Haironyourchest,,

 

Ive heard it can be done with cutting chain too,, Gonna gi straight on with a few Ripping Chains though.

 

Nice one fella:thumbup: