Great channel and an outstanding video. I have an Oregon sharpener my self. I bought it because I got tired of taking chains into town to get sharpened and paying 5 bucks a shot. I typically use my saws to cut up fallen tress and rocks. A whole of of rocks and some nails.
I've been running an Oregon 620-120 for 2 years. Looking to order a Stihl USG. Any thoughts? Thanks. Your videos are very informative I have learned a lot
I think on this video I can see that there is some kind of a work light attached to the USG sharpener, and I was wondering where I could get a clip-on light like that?
As a follow up, I did order the USG today. I have a question on the vice. Does the included vice work for the following chain drive links: .063 and .050? I saw a video where a guy was advocating that he needed an additional vice or change a washer setup to accommodate .063 drive links. Thanks In advance for any knowledge you can share on the issues.
The guide rails on the vice work fine even on .043 gauge 050 only found 063 gauge is just a tad tighter but still ok. They supply a shim so maybe you could use it for 063 gauge but I don't. The instructions are not that good like all manuals
Did you check the head angle at 0° to see if the motor looks horizontal. Use square sitting on chain guide and against wheel it will show if the head is out.
Hi what chart do you mean. I can make any chart in Excel if you like. Do you mean 60° on a Oregon grinder = 30° on a stihl. Or in word print one up send you doc file. Send me an email address
WOW, you are FAST‼️ Downward grinding angle … yes I think I acquired that information from your video. I just purchased an Oregon 410, the wheel angle goes from 40° to 90° and I can find a reference that tells me what angle I should be using. I sharpened (2) chains today (I probably have 25-30+ to go, lol). The two I did were at 40° (looked correct) but I’m guessing it should have been 60°. I’m at 30° file angle, pretty sure that’s right. Majority of my chains will be Stihl RS, there is some Oregon and a few Husky chains but all same style chains just file angle different on some I guess. I noticed you rocked your chain vice one way or other … 0° - 10° but I don’t have that scale but it does rock either way, should I leave at 0° or 10° (assuming that’s the stop point on my Oregon).
@chadt.anderson8753 I don't use 10° tilt any more did a video test cutting time on stop watch same log I never saw any Improvement with 10° tilt. 60° head angle ( top plate cutting angle )will give best results in fire wood cutting or even dropping small trees. 30° file angle is the best all rounder. Only professional people who mill timber and cut huge trees use skip chains ect and modify some angles. Also 30° file angle is what works the best I'm most wood it just penertrates the wood better like a spear does. Imagine a spear at 45° each side that won't penertrate the wood well reduce to say 30° then the spear will penertrate much better. It's the angle that works the best much like a carpenters chisel 25° to 30° is regarded the best 30° will blunt a tad faster. Also top plate cutting angle is really not 60° because the reference of 0° is horizontal so 60° from horizontal or 30° from 90° being vertical. I like the Stihl USG grinder because 0° is vertical so 30° head tilt ( top plate cutting angle is 60° on a Oregon. It all about what you use as a reference point when talking about angle ls. 90° and 45° are the 2 most used reference points. A protractor uses 90° vertical reference point. Once you have this .embedded in your head then it's child's play.
@chadt.anderson8753 Oregon 410 great grinder. People always search for the best angles lol it's 60 30 0 in 90% of fire wood cutting you just can't go wrong with that. Stihl no longer recommend 10° Oregon do on some chains. Stick with the manufacturer specs you can't go wrong. And the best advice I can give you is only grind the smallest amount of metal when sharpening the cutters and go very slow tapping motion and you sharpening skills be get better and better
Great channel and an outstanding video. I have an Oregon sharpener my self. I bought it because I got tired of taking chains into town to get sharpened and paying 5 bucks a shot. I typically use my saws to cut up fallen tress and rocks. A whole of of rocks and some nails.
0° & 60° … perfect, thank you Sir‼️👍🏻🍻
0° no tilt on vice and 60° top plate cutting angle. 30° file angle
Great video. Very useful information.
Thank you.
I've been running an Oregon 620-120 for 2 years. Looking to order a Stihl USG. Any thoughts? Thanks. Your videos are very informative I have learned a lot
The stihl usg is a great grinder. The Oregon one is also its just that the USG will do trimmer blades and circular saws. Your 620 8s a good machine
Good
I think on this video I can see that there is some kind of a work light attached to the USG sharpener, and I was wondering where I could get a clip-on light like that?
Yes I do use a clip on led cool globe on a stand and can move it around when using grinder. The use can be fitted with light but I never bothered
Thank you 👍🏻
As a follow up, I did order the USG today. I have a question on the vice. Does the included vice work for the following chain drive links: .063 and .050? I saw a video where a guy was advocating that he needed an additional vice or change a washer setup to accommodate .063 drive links. Thanks In advance for any knowledge you can share on the issues.
The guide rails on the vice work fine even on .043 gauge 050 only found 063 gauge is just a tad tighter but still ok. They supply a shim so maybe you could use it for 063 gauge but I don't. The instructions are not that good like all manuals
I m also working stihl grinding chainsaw same machine
Did you check the head angle at 0° to see if the motor looks horizontal. Use square sitting on chain guide and against wheel it will show if the head is out.
How do I get my hands on your reference chart you made? VERY helpful video, thank you!
Hi what chart do you mean. I can make any chart in Excel if you like. Do you mean 60° on a Oregon grinder = 30° on a stihl. Or in word print one up send you doc file.
Send me an email address
WOW, you are FAST‼️
Downward grinding angle … yes I think I acquired that information from your video.
I just purchased an Oregon 410, the wheel angle goes from 40° to 90° and I can find a reference that tells me what angle I should be using. I sharpened (2) chains today (I probably have 25-30+ to go, lol).
The two I did were at 40° (looked correct) but I’m guessing it should have been 60°. I’m at 30° file angle, pretty sure that’s right. Majority of my chains will be Stihl RS, there is some Oregon and a few Husky chains but all same style chains just file angle different on some I guess.
I noticed you rocked your chain vice one way or other … 0° - 10° but I don’t have that scale but it does rock either way, should I leave at 0° or 10° (assuming that’s the stop point on my Oregon).
@chadt.anderson8753 I don't use 10° tilt any more did a video test cutting time on stop watch same log I never saw any Improvement with 10° tilt. 60° head angle ( top plate cutting angle )will give best results in fire wood cutting or even dropping small trees. 30° file angle is the best all rounder. Only professional people who mill timber and cut huge trees use skip chains ect and modify some angles. Also 30° file angle is what works the best I'm most wood it just penertrates the wood better like a spear does. Imagine a spear at 45° each side that won't penertrate the wood well reduce to say 30° then the spear will penertrate much better. It's the angle that works the best much like a carpenters chisel 25° to 30° is regarded the best 30° will blunt a tad faster. Also top plate cutting angle is really not 60° because the reference of 0° is horizontal so 60° from horizontal or 30° from 90° being vertical. I like the Stihl USG grinder because 0° is vertical so 30° head tilt ( top plate cutting angle is 60° on a Oregon. It all about what you use as a reference point when talking about angle ls. 90° and 45° are the 2 most used reference points.
A protractor uses 90° vertical reference point. Once you have this .embedded in your head then it's child's play.
@chadt.anderson8753 Oregon 410 great grinder. People always search for the best angles lol it's 60 30 0 in 90% of fire wood cutting you just can't go wrong with that. Stihl no longer recommend 10° Oregon do on some chains. Stick with the manufacturer specs you can't go wrong. And the best advice I can give you is only grind the smallest amount of metal when sharpening the cutters and go very slow tapping motion and you sharpening skills be get better and better
Take as snapchat of the video or freeze it and write it down
They don't work I lost my dog for a week he walked right through it. Stick with wired they work!
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