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Hi, I use an Efco sharpener(same as oregon) I have been using it for over 20 years, I never use a file as I didn't have good luck when I tried years ago.I usually take 2 saws to the woods when I go out to cut.I always take a spare chain for each but seldom need to change in the woods.Every evening I clean saws,turn bar over and put on the other chain. Then I sharpen chains i used that day and put them in can of diesel.in about 1/2 hr I'm all set for another day.Works for me anyway.I sold about 25 Cords of wood last year plus what I used about 4 cords. Ron
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Here is the Oregon guide although it does not really tell you how to do it by eye it is essentually the same. It would be difficult to describe all the steps and the adjustments you make to true up the chain here. Read the guide first.
I cut with 36" bars in the west coast for years so if you did not know how to file you did not get much work done. We carried a spare chain, but this was mostly protection against breaking one.
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I have been thinking about getting a electric bench-mount myself from Northern Tool. How much time does it take w/ a file versus the electric grinder? I have always taken my chains in to the shop in the past.... but Im getting sick of paying the money.
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If you are using the chainsaw as a homeowner the file should be fine. That is what I use but only in a pinch. I take mine to the small engine repair man and he sharpens them. I have about 6 chains so I alway have a sharp one. Alot of guys log or are in tree removal here. They have the power sharperners.
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Hi , If you would like to look at some good information about sharpening Chain, Go to (Madsens1.com )(a chainsaw parts supplier website).they have all kinds of valuable information available and are great to deal with. Ron
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Randy.... I may have mis-spoken. I have a MS 660, and I thought it was the largest one they made, but it may have just been the largest one the dealer had access to.
Yup, that was a BIG tree. That was fifteen full cords. I am burning the last of the wood this winter. The remaining stump is just about 100 inches across and five + feet tall. That's about a cord by itself.
I could not lift some of the 20 inch thick rounds with my FEL, so they were over 900 pounds. All I could manage was to use the FEL + forward motion to stand them up so I could section them with the saw.
I assume your saw is similar in size to mine, 16 pounds without the bar and chain.... at least it has the same sort of model number.
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DRankin,
I'd love to see a picture of that stump! Or, if you still have a picture of the whole tree...How did you burn this stuff? I'm guessing it is similar to sycamore, which is full of water, doesn't dry well, and is hard to burn...
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Yes, it was very wet wood. The saw sprayed me with water as I cut it.
Even with our hot summers and low humidity it took a couple of seasons, but it finally seasoned and burned well.
I posted some pics..... #6, #19 and #20
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In the upper right part of North America we have a better solution for monsters like that.
We saw it into lumber, sell the boards and buy firewood with the money.
Not as adventurous as your solution, but sure is easier on the back.
Best of luck.
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Is there a market for cotton wood?
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