Chain Saw Sharpen

Sharpening a saw chain. (WARNING: this is not very interesting to most people)

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[localcrew]

Yeah, you're hittin' the teeth a little hard in this video. When I do it I make sure that the end result is a tooth that has a fresh edge on 100% of the tooth. You need to tap the tooth about 10-12 times each to get it done. I'll keep an eye on the tree sap residue on the tooth and if it starts to bubble from the heat I'll ease off a bit. You should have a safety shield on that grinder. If you feel a vibration you may have a cracked grinding wheel. Danger Will Robinson! Hang in there!

[judkins005]

@localcrew Thanks for the comments!

[virtuldude1]

You need to set the angle for the "hook" of the cutter. Usually this is 10 degrees left and right (depending on which side of the cutters you are grinding). The base that the chain rides in is adjustable when you loosen the knob under the base (as you do when you rotate from left to right side cutters). See your manual about page 12 or so I believe (from memory a few years ago).

[judkins005]

I don't think you can on this one, i believe you just move the wheel for that. I don't have a manual, can you help me with that? I don't seem to be able to find one online. Thanks for the comments and I will have a look at it and get back to you.

[nossful]

@judkins005

No offence, but I laughed so hard watching you grind this chain like you are using a cut-off saw. You seriously need to go way way lighter on your grinding. Just tap into the chain two or three times. Thank you though because this truly is entertaining!

[judkins005]

Thanks for the comments, I have got a lot better at sharpening my chains thanks to people's helpful comments. Check out the other comments.

[MrJee28]

holy shit a little to hard .....:/ and too fast your gonna burn the theeth

[mogges1]

bad demo.you didnt show the depth are the angel.hell i can point..

[nossful]

@judkins005

Please don't ever remove this video. If I'm ever having a bad day, it will surely be an encouragement to me. Every time I watch this video, it is so overwhelmingly hillarious. I thought at first this video was a practical joke, but the more I watched, I knew you were really trying to sharpen the chain and not cut it in half. Kudos!

[virtuldude1]

@judkins005 I have this model, to set the "hook" of 10 degrees, loosen the knob under the chain guide as if you were about to rotate it for left and right cutters (loosen it more than you normally do for rotating it, like 4 or 5 full revolutions). Then rock the chain guide assembly in its cradle ( it rocks from side to side and only can go 10 degrees either way). If you look at the chain guide assembly right in line with the chain (get down on your knees if need be) you should see what I mean.