goeduck
Super Star Member
Just remember the chain, bar and sprocket are a matched set.
Hey Guys,
Regarding chainsaw care and sharpening tips, what opinions do you guys have regarding changing the drive sprocket (on the saw) or a new bar when installing a new chain? I've been told it's recommended and then someone else will tell me it's not necessary..... What say you?
I luv my MS250 and it does 85% of my cutting - but the ol' Farm Boss 041 (with a 20" bar) is my brute saw!
BarnieTrk
Properly sharpening your chain or any cutting tool for that matter, does take material off, weather its done by hand or machine.
But machine takes more material off.
Too much emphasis on making each cutter exactly the same, rather than just making each cutter sharp.
SOP for a machine sharpener and most shops is to find the WORST tooth. Setup to sharpen that one fully.....and take all the rest to that level. Which is removing alot of unnecessary material from other teeth.
I sharpen teeth on an individual basis. Each and every tooth gets sharpened. No more, no less.
But machine takes more material off.
Too much emphasis on making each cutter exactly the same, rather than just making each cutter sharp.
SOP for a machine sharpener and most shops is to find the WORST tooth. Setup to sharpen that one fully.....and take all the rest to that level. Which is removing alot of unnecessary material from other teeth.
I sharpen teeth on an individual basis. Each and every tooth gets sharpened. No more, no less.
It is the other way around . The mechanical sharpener makes the cutters last the longest. The precision held angles allow for the very minimum of grinding to restore the edge .
I will challenge any hand sharpener to a machine sharpened chain for the best cutting and longest lasting chain.
As previously stated, the factory safety chains do not dig in a cut. An aftermarket pro chain is required.