From a guy who co-owned a farm and timber acreage for 3 decades, your vids are superb, accurate, informative and HONEST, I give you 4 thumbs up... wait, I gotta borrow a couple thumbs, but you get the idea. Long live ingenuity and spirit!
I just ordered the system. They called me to inform me that they are on backorder andare filling orders as soon as they can but have been getting lots of publicity from a gentleman on UA-cam ..... wranglerstar....supporting their products and have had a flood of orders for the precision grinder. I can't wait to get mine and try it out for myself. Thanks Cody! Just wanted to let you know Granburg is having trouble keeping up lol. Keep on keepin on peace be with you brother!
thank you for your unbiased opinions and your integrity. My land is nowhere close to the size of yours,but have a better idea of equipment and maintenance I need since following your channel.
I've used the non-powered Granberg File for many, many years--never run a dull chain. Would love to see a video on making up my own chains. Good job on the video
The Wranglerstar channel is one of the FEW channels I trust with product reviews. The problem with some gear 'channels' is not that they are whoring themselves out, its that they dont know enough, or dont spend enough time using the product they are reviewing.
so now I know why my "toy" black and decker electric chain saw was such a pain to use and never cut straight, blunt chain, and now I know how to sharpen it myself. Thanks Wranglerstar I learn from each of your videos
I just ordered an Alaskan mill Saturday. Thanks for the great videos on the mills and Granberg's other products. I'm looking forward to milling some timber.
Seeing you smiling reminds me of when I'm doing finish carpentry I was working at a job with a sliding glass door I saw my reflections and I was smiling, so nice to see you enjoying your tools, I'm feeling ya! great tool video loved this one. Thank you.
Great set of videos. I'm a homeowner, only occasional use of chainsaws. I've had a Granberg sharpener for over a decade and love it, but watching your two videos has shown me what I was doing right (and more importantly) what I was doing wrong in setting mine up. I also learned how to use it to grind the depth gauges-which I had done a poor job of it before by hand. Highly recommended. BTW my grinder (which I bought 15-20 years ago came with a converter to plug into a wall outlet, which is a great feature. That's what I use nearly all the time. I have a personal rule-bring three sharp chains, if you mess up all three it's time to call it a day.
Really enjoyed this series. Had only known the manual way and despised every moment of it. Love that it is made in the USA. I'd really like to see a video for how to make your own chains.
I really like how much integrity you have! I live in Gothenburg, Sweden, and I have been watching your excellent videos for a while now, and they make me wanna move out from the "big" city! Here's a friendly suggestion: Do giveaways to your subscribers, or maybe have a small contest/quiz, and have the (good) stuff that you get sent to you for free as prizes! That way you will promote your own site/videos and a really good product! Keep up the good work the Wranglestar family and friends! (The world will need ALOT of people like you in the coming years...) ;)
Cody, I agree that promoting free products would cost you more than it'd gain. Your delighted review of Adam's Boots was all I needed to buy two pair. I sold two more to friends. If it seemed your interest was purely for the money, I'd have gone with Whites instead. If I didn't trust your integrity I would've shied off paying upfront, cash, for Adam's boots.
I have to say I love this channel for just that reason, integrity. Amount others reasons. Viewers do we all remember Mr. Rogers well every time I listen to Cody that is who I think of there is such an even tone in your voice Cody that if your were to scold me I think I would thank you:-) Well Mr. Rogers I mean Cody thank you and yes to the chain video I've always wanted to make my own. *¿*
just ordered one, agreed not replacing know how and field sharpening by file but looks like a good way to cut down shop prep time before the field. thanks for the variety in your videos i have learn a lot
thank you so much for making it wonderful instructional video. It's very easy to understand and appears to be very complete. Goes to show only somebody who truly uses the stuff on a day-to-day basis can actually show you what you need to know, thank you thank you thank you!
I appreciate your reviews. I gives me the comfort to get over the edge when making a decision to buy a certain item or not. I can't say that for many reviews I've watched when makining a decision on purchasing an item.
Integrity. What a word. What a concept. It built America. As integrity dwindled so did America. Thank you Sir for helping pull us up from this slough of despond. God bless you and yours.
I've never seen a chain build...would be nice to see it. Thank you for not selling out on your standards. One good measure of a man is he means what he says and only says what he believes--whether in the light or the dark.
Hello Cody, Thank you for the review on the Granberg sharpening jig, based on the video review I purchased a jig which arrived early this week. You are right on target, this tool takes all of the guess work out of sharpening a chain. The newly sharpened chain performs like a brand new chain. Thanks for the review & your time.
Yes on the whips/loops PLEASE. I am now sold on the Granberg precision grinder but would love to know more on preparing my own chains. Take care and God bless!
Great tool, great video! I would recommend moving the stone horizontally a little bit after grinding every 4-5 depth gauges to wear the stone evenly. Greetings from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Granberg sending you those products is the least they could do. Great video. Gonna buy for sure. Thank you for the lesson also which would have been applicable with just a hand file. Whole lot of information I didn't know.
Great review on what appears to be a great, AMERICAN product. You know what I liked best about these 2 videos? Right at the start you admit that your first impression out-of-the-box was "No way. This is Rubbish". But then you gave it a shot and admitted to us how your initial evaluation was dead-wrong. I love that about you Cody. Straight shooting. Just the facts. No bull. And YES we want to see you make a chain!
I use a hand file and guide - it's ok and doable and certainly fits ethos of self reliance - but goodness what a drag! Got the Granberg on this recommendation - and like it a lot; thank you kindly. Works well, mildly concerned that the raved about 'built right, built in the USA' only merits such a short warranty, but impressed thus far.
More chain saw and logging videos would be awesome! I'am just starting out with my first brand new saw and your videos have been very informative and helpful in selecting my saw and maintaining it. Thank you!
Great tutorial. Definatly will get this Grandberg sharpener and other of their products. I'd love to see a chain making video,and sure it will be very educational. I'd like to learn how to do it right with confidence. Thank you!!! :)
Thankyou Cody was waiting for a chainsaw sharpening video. I would love to see a video on making chains, fixing chains and what ever else is related Thankyou Wranglerstar
I would love to see how to make your on chain. Thank you for all you and taking the time to bring us along. I have learned so much from watching your videos
Great video, in the past I have used the Oregon 511 sharpener, the instructions were terrible and there was nothing online. I wasted alot of chains, bars, and clutches, and had those curved cuts alot. I would just buy a new chain each time $20 for 3 truck loads of wood. Finally I got rid of my Husqvarna 357 and went to a Stihl 460, I sharpen everything by hand now but still use the Oregon 511 to grind down the depth guages. Last fall I cut 18-25 truck loads of wood using the same chain on my 261 saw. This Granberg sharpener looks way better than the wheel sharpeners, I am going to try one out it looks very effective, thanks for the info.
Band saw blades can of course be sharpened. I've done it before. Honestly I bet that sharpening system be adapted on band saw blades. Unless you're cutting like a sawmill they last a long time. But you're right a chainsaw mill is much easier and cheaper. Thanks for this tutorial. These videos help a lot. :)
i doubt this. there are only a handful of things that are beyond a seasoned diy guy but bandsaw blades are one of them. the amish guy that cut my wood in PA went thru 9 blades on 6 foot band saw cutting 4600 board feet of walnut and cherry for me in 2009. this guy makes his own tools and even sharpens large carbide blades by hand and he sends his out to get sharpen. there is a big difference between correct and efficient. and doing small volume and just getting it done. also note it was clean wood(no foreign material) ie nails or barb wire. every fraction of an inch matters when cutting volume of an expensive hard wood. its not just the cut, its the precision. that wood needs to get planned and sanded. a good cut and a good cutter, will save you 200 board foot on 5000 total. also note the mill knows when you send them crap. and they will charge you extra or make up some excuse why they cant handle your order. if you have good cuts you will only need 1/8 inch planned if "bad" cuts will need 1/4 to 3/8 planned. this equals alot of extra wear and tear for the mill. many will not charge extra or complain they will just throw their old bits on and crank up the planner. this is most common and reason guys will get "rough" wood from the processor. the bits cost hundreds of dollars. then you get rough wood and spend 300 hours of extra work and sanding. (and until you read this you never knew why) i pay a pro to cut. then i pay extra at processor to have every board planned and sanded 80 grit and 120 grit both sides its "only" extra 400-600 dollars. but it saves me 200 hours on my projects. plus results are much better. do i need both sides?? no but to hard to get some done both at others done one side and keep track etc. note when trim work(ie) base boards and door and window trim i only sand one side. this also keeps your boards precise so that when building any particular project all the boards are same thickness, this alone can knock 10 hours off any project. also any boards that dont measure i have processor set aside just telling him this lets him know you know wood. and you expect some not to measure. other wise he will do a couple test boards and set the machine in the middle so you get the max number of usable boards. my last project was for 7/8 and all the unclean boards got put in a pile and run at 3/4 and 1/2 inch then go to misc. pile. to be used on some future small project. when it was done i had 3600 of 7/8 and 500 misc. and 400 scrap wood for shelving in the work shop or garage and plenty of firewood, lol
Hey Cody I've had the Alaska Chainsaw Mill for 20 years, I love it. I've always made my own motorcycle chains, I'd love to see how to make chainsaw chains, thanks for sharing.
I would enjoy seeing a video on making a chain...I have never used a chainsaw but i do enjoy the videos and who knows maybe one day this knowledge will help
thank you for doing videos like this, i really enjoy watching your videos its very informative and teaches me things. its like how to do videos so i thank you.
would love a video describing the different types of chainsaw chains out there to use, an things that make them different..., also how to make a chain.... an shorten a chain.. tools needed an such... again love your vids cody, it shows you take pride in making a good quality video...
Would certainly like to see a video on making chain loops and the breaker tool. That sure is a nifty sharpening system, all the more better they're produced in the USA.
I file my rakers a little more than that but everybody is different and likes things differently and some people might not know that you can't use that grinder on square ground cutters and it's so much cheaper to make your own chain I've been doing it for years great video
Perfect timing, I'm building my kit list for my first chainsaw purchase (a Stihl 261 as per your other recommendations). Definitely would love to see the use of the breaker tool for building your own chains. Also if you could share some wisdom about the differences in chains and what you use where and why I would be even more in your debt! Thanks again Cody
I have had the ms261 for a couple years now.Very nice saw! Stihls website has lots of useful chain recommendations for the specific model and application.
Love my file n joint units. I got mine off eBay which are the older versions. The older ones are more rugged in my opinion. I do like the handle on the newer ones though. Thanks for sharing the grinder! Always wondered how well they would work.
I don't currently own a chain saw, but I'm considering buying one, and I'm ALL about simple and easy maintenance. :) Please do show how to create your own chains from the roll as well.
This sharpener will make sharpening a pleasure to do and get a consistently sharp correct chain. I would like to see a video on making up chains and also on the Alaskan mill. MT
You just now realized there are gigs to sharpen saw chains? Come on Mr Wranglerstar you've got to be joking?? The 12v granberg looks like a GREAT improvement over the 20 dollar model but no wonder the milling projects have been on the back burner. Now with sharp chains all the time we expect one this month... A nice video of how to use it and very close up which helped alot.
Great video! I would personally love to see how to make loops because it's something I've considered doing in the past but never got around to learning. So yes, please make that video!
Another great video on a solid product, thanks. These are my views on chain sharpening for what their worth, for one I think that a novice should learn how to sharpen by hand with a file just to appreciate the principles involved. When I started out I had my chains sharpened for me for a price and I realised two things, one the cost quickly began to mount up and two my chains were not lasting very long due to the excessive amount of material that commercial sharpening systems remove. Along with the heat build up that these grinding systems create which draws the temper from the teeth. Thus once sharpened with a grinding system you can never sharpen that particular chain again with a file. I use a simple Husqvarna roller guide and a file for my Oregan and Husqvarna chains and a Stihl roller guide and file for my Stihl chains. I have three or four chains for each of my bars and just change them as needed during the day or at the end of the day. I usually use the time between jobs to strip and clean my saws plus sharpen all my chains. So all my sharpening is done at home in my workshop, I don't have time during a job to be messing around sharpening chains although I have done in the past in an emergency with a little stump vice I carry in my kit bag. The Granberg sharpener relies on 12V power which may not always be available, for example you may be deep in the woods a long way from your vehicle The Granberg system looks to be one of the better sharpening gizmos out there but along with the other commercial sharpening systems it has it's drawbacks, most of which are mentioned above. Finally one of the most important steps to achieving a sharp and properly set chain is to clean all the pitch and resin off the chain before you start to sharpen, which ever system you use. I use a wire wheel on a bench grinder to clean my chains prior to sharpening and it's amazing the difference it makes. Many times the chain isn't actually that dull it's just covered in gunk, and when removed only requires a couple of strokes per tooth to bring it back to it's former glory. Nothing cuts like a properly sharpened and set chain!
I'm going to look into something like this, I've been using files forever. Great demonstration video. Also just as subscriber feedback, I'd like to see more Q&As though I enjoy all videos posted. Never fails to inform and amaze. Cheers
Mechanized chain sharpeners have their place, but I think any good logger/woodsman will also learn how to sharpen with hand files. Anything mechanical can and WILL fail. I have had files break while out in the forest, and I have been able to sharpen my chain with the broken in half file.
So true, I might add always keep an old worn out chain in your truck just in case you need an emergency chain to cut the last few logs. I will often drive 100 miles to get into some good birch and don't like to leave until I am very full.
todd Brewer I generally have 3-5 chains and a spare bar (also bar nuts) on hand. never know when you might get your bar & chain stuck in a log, when that happens it's good to have a spare to cut yourself back out with.
todd Brewer Only saw I currently have is an 044 Mag R with a 28" Bar (Old but cuts like a cutting torch through butter) [will be adding a 32" B&C soon] {2 vids of it on my channel}, hoping to add a 660CM (when they come out, (or a 066/660Mag if I find a good deal on one) for the bigger stuff & for an Alaskan mill, and a 241 for light duty when I can afford them.
floatpool still make me laugh after all these years. but my PD130 engine outruns either replacement model stuck in the garage for a new pump or a new brain, and this 120si i dont know, lopes like a direwolf, sings like a baritone mermaid. does the si mean siren? can't get enough of it. efficiency isn't everything but this saw kinda is. oh and it doesn't need sharpening I keep it in a pyramid made of buckyballs
Outstanding. I just ordered one. I have been getting some inconsistent cuts and I believe this will fix it. I use the manual file with the built in guide now. Most likely doing wrong. Thanks Man
You can actually sharpen your bandsaw blades but it is a slow tedious process :D I did this during my apprenticeship and it worked just fine. I believe Matthias Wandel has a good video about this on his channel :)
$70 seems like a reasonable price for something well made that will save you time and increase productivity. If I did the chainsaw thing, I would certainly look into getting one.
Love to see how to make my own chains. Up here I am spending almost $40 for a 20" chain. Sharpening chains costs about $25 - $30 for the same chain and takes several weeks. Any way to save some money and be able to get my saws back up in much less time is a plus for sure.
May not matter but I believe the grinder is meant to be operated so that the stop goes behind the tooth vice in front of depth gauge. The should also allow you to adjust so you don't accidentally hit the tooth while grinding depth gauge. Also worth noting that the grinder is designed to rotate into the top of tooth. So ensure grinder rotation is proper. Thanks for video. Getting comfortable with my new sharpener.
lets see how to make a chain! love this stuff on the saws. my dad and I own a sawmill with a woodmizer lt 40 super so we are always interested in the wood processing. all the best to you cody and the wranglerstar family Devan
If I ever buy a saw, this would be for me. Back in the days with federal german disaster relief , I was really skilled to get a dull chain even more dull. :D
Would love to see a video of you making up chain saw chains! I am very curious of the breaker tool also and would love to see it in action. Thanks for this great set of videos.
A video making chains would be good :) And maybe when you next service your chainsaw a video of that would be cool, thanks for the doing these videos they are very useful and fun to watch *****
If I didn't already have a bench version, I would buy one. I would also recommend to still periodically taking the chain off the bar and clean every 4-5 sharpening's though. (I use kerosene with a cheap bristle brush followed by saturating the bar and wheel with synthetic oil ) Its good that you recommended a conservative first cut (in order to avoid softening the steel thru heat)
Chainsaw saw videos are my favourite. Like them a lot. I call it precious stuff.
That was nice of Granberg to send all of that. You should go ahead and show making a chain, Part 3. Thanks for sharing!
Integrity is what makes your channel great! Stand for good products, and If it's made in the USA then all the better!
From a guy who co-owned a farm and timber acreage for 3 decades, your vids are superb, accurate, informative and HONEST, I give you 4 thumbs up... wait, I gotta borrow a couple thumbs, but you get the idea. Long live ingenuity and spirit!
I just ordered the system. They called me to inform me that they are on backorder andare filling orders as soon as they can but have been getting lots of publicity from a gentleman on UA-cam ..... wranglerstar....supporting their products and have had a flood of orders for the precision grinder. I can't wait to get mine and try it out for myself. Thanks Cody! Just wanted to let you know Granburg is having trouble keeping up lol. Keep on keepin on peace be with you brother!
thank you for your unbiased opinions and your integrity.
My land is nowhere close to the size of yours,but have a better idea of equipment and maintenance I need since following your channel.
I've used the non-powered Granberg File for many, many years--never run a dull chain. Would love to see a video on making up my own chains. Good job on the video
The Wranglerstar channel is one of the FEW channels I trust with product reviews. The problem with some gear 'channels' is not that they are whoring themselves out, its that they dont know enough, or dont spend enough time using the product they are reviewing.
I found these for 109$ online I've been hand filing for years and got mixed results these are affordable and I'm giving it a try! Ty cody
so now I know why my "toy" black and decker electric chain saw was such a pain to use and never cut straight, blunt chain, and now I know how to sharpen it myself. Thanks Wranglerstar I learn from each of your videos
I just ordered an Alaskan mill Saturday. Thanks for the great videos on the mills and Granberg's other products. I'm looking forward to milling some timber.
Vintage Wranglerstar. Still enjoying the channel and Codys success but these were the glory days of the channel in my opinion.
Seeing you smiling reminds me of when I'm doing finish carpentry I was working at a job with a sliding glass door I saw my reflections and I was smiling, so nice to see you enjoying your tools, I'm feeling ya! great tool video loved this one. Thank you.
Great set of videos. I'm a homeowner, only occasional use of chainsaws. I've had a Granberg sharpener for over a decade and love it, but watching your two videos has shown me what I was doing right (and more importantly) what I was doing wrong in setting mine up. I also learned how to use it to grind the depth gauges-which I had done a poor job of it before by hand. Highly recommended.
BTW my grinder (which I bought 15-20 years ago came with a converter to plug into a wall outlet, which is a great feature. That's what I use nearly all the time. I have a personal rule-bring three sharp chains, if you mess up all three it's time to call it a day.
Really enjoyed this series. Had only known the manual way and despised every moment of it. Love that it is made in the USA.
I'd really like to see a video for how to make your own chains.
Easily one of your best produced videos. Even if the content isn't immediately relevant to me, it's an absolute joy to watch. Excellent job, man.
I really like how much integrity you have!
I live in Gothenburg, Sweden, and I have been watching your excellent videos for a while now, and they make me wanna move out from the "big" city!
Here's a friendly suggestion: Do giveaways to your subscribers, or maybe have a small contest/quiz, and have the (good) stuff that you get sent to you for free as prizes! That way you will promote your own site/videos and a really good product!
Keep up the good work the Wranglestar family and friends!
(The world will need ALOT of people like you in the coming years...) ;)
Cody, I agree that promoting free products would cost you more than it'd gain. Your delighted review of Adam's Boots was all I needed to buy two pair. I sold two more to friends. If it seemed your interest was purely for the money, I'd have gone with Whites instead. If I didn't trust your integrity I would've shied off paying upfront, cash, for Adam's boots.
I have to say I love this channel for just that reason, integrity. Amount others reasons.
Viewers do we all remember Mr. Rogers well every time I listen to Cody that is who I think of there is such an even tone in your voice Cody that if your were to scold me I think I would thank you:-)
Well Mr. Rogers I mean Cody thank you and yes to the chain video I've always wanted to make my own. *¿*
I just purchased my first chainsaw 2 weeks ago. Thank you so much for this video.
just ordered one, agreed not replacing know how and field sharpening by file but looks like a good way to cut down shop prep time before the field. thanks for the variety in your videos i have learn a lot
thank you so much for making it wonderful instructional video. It's very easy to understand and appears to be very complete. Goes to show only somebody who truly uses the stuff on a day-to-day basis can actually show you what you need to know, thank you thank you thank you!
I appreciate your reviews. I gives me the comfort to get over the edge when making a decision to buy a certain item or not. I can't say that for many reviews I've watched when makining a decision on purchasing an item.
Integrity. What a word. What a concept. It built America. As integrity dwindled so did America. Thank you Sir for helping pull us up from this slough of despond. God bless you and yours.
I've never seen a chain build...would be nice to see it.
Thank you for not selling out on your standards. One good measure of a man is he means what he says and only says what he believes--whether in the light or the dark.
Hello Cody,
Thank you for the review on the Granberg sharpening jig, based on the video review I purchased a jig which arrived early this week. You are right on target, this tool takes all of the guess work out of sharpening a chain. The newly sharpened chain performs like a brand new chain.
Thanks for the review & your time.
Another Quality Production..... thumbs up and bring on the chain making tutorials, cheers.
Yes on the whips/loops PLEASE. I am now sold on the Granberg precision grinder but would love to know more on preparing my own chains. Take care and God bless!
Great tool, great video! I would recommend moving the stone horizontally a little bit after grinding every 4-5 depth gauges to wear the stone evenly. Greetings from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Granberg sending you those products is the least they could do. Great video. Gonna buy for sure. Thank you for the lesson also which would have been applicable with just a hand file. Whole lot of information I didn't know.
Great review on what appears to be a great, AMERICAN product. You know what I liked best about these 2 videos? Right at the start you admit that your first impression out-of-the-box was "No way. This is Rubbish". But then you gave it a shot and admitted to us how your initial evaluation was dead-wrong. I love that about you Cody. Straight shooting. Just the facts. No bull.
And YES we want to see you make a chain!
I use a hand file and guide - it's ok and doable and certainly fits ethos of self reliance - but goodness what a drag! Got the Granberg on this recommendation - and like it a lot; thank you kindly. Works well, mildly concerned that the raved about 'built right, built in the USA' only merits such a short warranty, but impressed thus far.
Really enjoyed that! Lets see those chains getting put together
Thanks
More chain saw and logging videos would be awesome! I'am just starting out with my first brand new saw and your videos have been very informative and helpful in selecting my saw and maintaining it. Thank you!
Great tutorial. Definatly will get this Grandberg sharpener and other of their products. I'd love to see a chain making video,and sure it will be very educational. I'd like to learn how to do it right with confidence. Thank you!!! :)
Thankyou Cody was waiting for a chainsaw sharpening video. I would love to see a video on making chains, fixing chains and what ever else is related Thankyou Wranglerstar
Outstanding video series, well done, a delight to watch, and great information is well presented format. Thanks.
I have been looking for a sharpener like this. Great video!
Yeeees yes we want à loop video. Tanks again for keep coming THE very nice vids to your Channel
Build the chain! Thanks for all you do.
I would love to see how to make your on chain. Thank you for all you and taking the time to bring us along. I have learned so much from watching your videos
Yes we would love to see you make some chains. Great video!!
I would love to see you make some chains. Thanks for this video series. It was very helpful!
It seems so simply!! Best of all I think the prices are well within reason!
What an awesome awesome little tool. And personally I think that is a very reasonable price. Definately the way to go.
Thanks for the great video Cody. I would really like to see a video on making chains. Thanks for all your videos, I really enjoy them. Cheers.
Great video, in the past I have used the Oregon 511 sharpener, the instructions were terrible and there was nothing online. I wasted alot of chains, bars, and clutches, and had those curved cuts alot. I would just buy a new chain each time $20 for 3 truck loads of wood. Finally I got rid of my Husqvarna 357 and went to a Stihl 460, I sharpen everything by hand now but still use the Oregon 511 to grind down the depth guages. Last fall I cut 18-25 truck loads of wood using the same chain on my 261 saw. This Granberg sharpener looks way better than the wheel sharpeners, I am going to try one out it looks very effective, thanks for the info.
Band saw blades can of course be sharpened. I've done it before. Honestly I bet that sharpening system be adapted on band saw blades. Unless you're cutting like a sawmill they last a long time. But you're right a chainsaw mill is much easier and cheaper. Thanks for this tutorial. These videos help a lot. :)
You should do a video,
i doubt this.
there are only a handful of things that are beyond a seasoned diy guy but bandsaw blades are one of them.
the amish guy that cut my wood in PA went thru 9 blades on 6 foot band saw cutting 4600 board feet of walnut and cherry for me in 2009. this guy makes his own tools and even sharpens large carbide blades by hand and he sends his out to get sharpen. there is a big difference between correct and efficient. and doing small volume and just getting it done. also note it was clean wood(no foreign material) ie nails or barb wire.
every fraction of an inch matters when cutting volume of an expensive hard wood.
its not just the cut, its the precision. that wood needs to get planned and sanded. a good cut and a good cutter, will save you 200 board foot on 5000 total.
also note the mill knows when you send them crap. and they will charge you extra or make up some excuse why they cant handle your order. if you have good cuts you will only need 1/8 inch planned
if "bad" cuts will need 1/4 to 3/8 planned. this equals alot of extra wear and tear for the mill.
many will not charge extra or complain they will just throw their old bits on and crank up the planner. this is most common and reason guys will get "rough" wood from the processor. the bits cost hundreds of dollars.
then you get rough wood and spend 300 hours of extra work and sanding. (and until you read this you never knew why)
i pay a pro to cut.
then i pay extra at processor to have every board planned and sanded 80 grit and 120 grit both sides
its "only" extra 400-600 dollars. but it saves me 200 hours on my projects. plus results are much better.
do i need both sides?? no but to hard to get some done both at others done one side and keep track etc.
note when trim work(ie) base boards and door and window trim i only sand one side.
this also keeps your boards precise so that when building any particular project all the boards are same thickness, this alone can knock 10 hours off any project.
also any boards that dont measure i have processor set aside just telling him this lets him know you know wood.
and you expect some not to measure. other wise he will do a couple test boards and set the machine in the middle so you get the max number of usable boards. my last project was for 7/8 and all the unclean boards got put in a pile and run at 3/4 and 1/2 inch then go to misc. pile. to be used on some future small project.
when it was done i had 3600 of 7/8 and 500 misc. and 400 scrap wood for shelving in the work shop or garage and plenty of firewood, lol
Hey Cody I've had the Alaska Chainsaw Mill for 20 years, I love it. I've always made my own motorcycle chains, I'd love to see how to make chainsaw chains, thanks for sharing.
Yes! Please make a video showing us how to make our own chains!
I would enjoy seeing a video on making a chain...I have never used a chainsaw but i do enjoy the videos and who knows maybe one day this knowledge will help
Enjoying this series!
thank you for doing videos like this, i really enjoy watching your videos its very informative and teaches me things. its like how to do videos so i thank you.
I would like to see the chain making, and yeah, I bought a chainsaw mill on your recommendation, so you deserve it Cody.
would love a video describing the different types of chainsaw chains out there to use, an things that make them different..., also how to make a chain.... an shorten a chain.. tools needed an such... again love your vids cody, it shows you take pride in making a good quality video...
Would certainly like to see a video on making chain loops and the breaker tool. That sure is a nifty sharpening system, all the more better they're produced in the USA.
Love your videos, your a great teacher. I'm going to look for this system. I understand exactly where your coming from
I file my rakers a little more than that but everybody is different and likes things differently and some people might not know that you can't use that grinder on square ground cutters and it's so much cheaper to make your own chain I've been doing it for years great video
I very seldom have to use a chainsaw, but would still like to see you making your own chains. As always, great video!
I'm getting one right now. thank you for the great video. love your channel
I KNOW that your videos are going to be amazing so i Like the video within the first 10 seconds!
Perfect timing, I'm building my kit list for my first chainsaw purchase (a Stihl 261 as per your other recommendations). Definitely would love to see the use of the breaker tool for building your own chains. Also if you could share some wisdom about the differences in chains and what you use where and why I would be even more in your debt! Thanks again Cody
I have had the ms261 for a couple years now.Very nice saw! Stihls website has lots of useful chain recommendations for the specific model and application.
Steven Hardy thanks, I'll check it out!
Steven Hardy
One of the best, probably the best I ever had. Stihl Ms261.
You won't regret a 261. I just purchased one a couple weeks ago and I am very impressed so far.
olsno26 awesome to hear. Did you buy dealer direct? I found some online stores which appear to have cheaper prices..
Love my file n joint units. I got mine off eBay which are the older versions. The older ones are more rugged in my opinion. I do like the handle on the newer ones though. Thanks for sharing the grinder! Always wondered how well they would work.
I would love to see you make a chain, love these videos!
Please make a video on making your own chains! Great video I was in the market for a chain sharpener this is the one I will buy.
Thanks Cody. I'd love to see the process of making up your own chains
Dave, fantastic video. I have sharpened many a chain only to have it pull one way or another.
I don't currently own a chain saw, but I'm considering buying one, and I'm ALL about simple and easy maintenance. :) Please do show how to create your own chains from the roll as well.
This sharpener will make sharpening a pleasure to do and get a consistently sharp correct chain. I would like to see a video on making up chains and also on the Alaskan mill.
MT
You just now realized there are gigs to sharpen saw chains? Come on Mr Wranglerstar you've got to be joking?? The 12v granberg looks like a GREAT improvement over the 20 dollar model but no wonder the milling projects have been on the back burner. Now with sharp chains all the time we expect one this month... A nice video of how to use it and very close up which helped alot.
Good honest review / tool demonstration.
Please do a video on how to make up your own chains. BTW, I love your channel and how professional your videos are. Keep 'em coming!
I'd love to see more. I really enjoyed these two videos, thank you
Great video! I would personally love to see how to make loops because it's something I've considered doing in the past but never got around to learning. So yes, please make that video!
Very nice, I would like to see you make up more chain saw chains.
Great video, Thanks...
Great set of videos! Let's see making your own chain loops!!!
Another great video on a solid product, thanks. These are my views on chain sharpening for what their worth, for one I think that a novice should learn how to sharpen by hand with a file just to appreciate the principles involved. When I started out I had my chains sharpened for me for a price and I realised two things, one the cost quickly began to mount up and two my chains were not lasting very long due to the excessive amount of material that commercial sharpening systems remove. Along with the heat build up that these grinding systems create which draws the temper from the teeth. Thus once sharpened with a grinding system you can never sharpen that particular chain again with a file. I use a simple Husqvarna roller guide and a file for my Oregan and Husqvarna chains and a Stihl roller guide and file for my Stihl chains. I have three or four chains for each of my bars and just change them as needed during the day or at the end of the day. I usually use the time between jobs to strip and clean my saws plus sharpen all my chains. So all my sharpening is done at home in my workshop, I don't have time during a job to be messing around sharpening chains although I have done in the past in an emergency with a little stump vice I carry in my kit bag. The Granberg sharpener relies on 12V power which may not always be available, for example you may be deep in the woods a long way from your vehicle The Granberg system looks to be one of the better sharpening gizmos out there but along with the other commercial sharpening systems it has it's drawbacks, most of which are mentioned above. Finally one of the most important steps to achieving a sharp and properly set chain is to clean all the pitch and resin off the chain before you start to sharpen, which ever system you use. I use a wire wheel on a bench grinder to clean my chains prior to sharpening and it's amazing the difference it makes. Many times the chain isn't actually that dull it's just covered in gunk, and when removed only requires a couple of strokes per tooth to bring it back to it's former glory. Nothing cuts like a properly sharpened and set chain!
I'm going to look into something like this, I've been using files forever. Great demonstration video. Also just as subscriber feedback, I'd like to see more Q&As though I enjoy all videos posted. Never fails to inform and amaze.
Cheers
Mechanized chain sharpeners have their place, but I think any good logger/woodsman will also learn how to sharpen with hand files. Anything mechanical can and WILL fail. I have had files break while out in the forest, and I have been able to sharpen my chain with the broken in half file.
So true, I might add always keep an old worn out chain in your truck just in case you need an emergency chain to cut the last few logs. I will often drive 100 miles to get into some good birch and don't like to leave until I am very full.
todd Brewer I generally have 3-5 chains and a spare bar (also bar nuts) on hand.
never know when you might get your bar & chain stuck in a log, when that happens it's good to have a spare to cut yourself back out with.
USSNAFU Good plan. I have 2 saws with me but same effect. What is your preferred saw/saws?
todd Brewer Only saw I currently have is an 044 Mag R with a 28" Bar (Old but cuts like a cutting torch through butter) [will be adding a 32" B&C soon] {2 vids of it on my channel}, hoping to add a 660CM (when they come out, (or a 066/660Mag if I find a good deal on one) for the bigger stuff & for an Alaskan mill, and a 241 for light duty when I can afford them.
floatpool still make me laugh after all these years. but my PD130 engine outruns either replacement model stuck in the garage for a new pump or a new brain, and this 120si i dont know, lopes like a direwolf, sings like a baritone mermaid. does the si mean siren? can't get enough of it. efficiency isn't everything but this saw kinda is. oh and it doesn't need sharpening I keep it in a pyramid made of buckyballs
Outstanding. I just ordered one. I have been getting some inconsistent cuts and I believe this will fix it. I use the manual file with the built in guide now. Most likely doing wrong. Thanks Man
You can actually sharpen your bandsaw blades but it is a slow tedious process :D
I did this during my apprenticeship and it worked just fine.
I believe Matthias Wandel has a good video about this on his channel :)
That's one great tool. I'm sold.
$70 seems like a reasonable price for something well made that will save you time and increase productivity. If I did the chainsaw thing, I would certainly look into getting one.
Would love to see you make your own chains, please do a video on making chains. Enjoyed the sharpening video as well.
Yes, show us how to cut and spice chain and show us the different chains and what they mean and do!!! Thanks
Love to see how to make my own chains. Up here I am spending almost $40 for a 20" chain. Sharpening chains costs about $25 - $30 for the same chain and takes several weeks.
Any way to save some money and be able to get my saws back up in much less time is a plus for sure.
May not matter but I believe the grinder is meant to be operated so that the stop goes behind the tooth vice in front of depth gauge. The should also allow you to adjust so you don't accidentally hit the tooth while grinding depth gauge. Also worth noting that the grinder is designed to rotate into the top of tooth. So ensure grinder rotation is proper. Thanks for video. Getting comfortable with my new sharpener.
Thanks...I'll have to watch a few more times. Yes, I would like to see how to make a chain myself.
Thanks for the info, I will for sure look into buying this.
A great two part video.
lets see how to make a chain! love this stuff on the saws. my dad and I own a sawmill with a woodmizer lt 40 super so we are always interested in the wood processing. all the best to you cody and the wranglerstar family
Devan
thank you for your integrity.
I have been thinking of making my own chains and would love to see you do the video.
If I ever buy a saw, this would be for me. Back in the days with federal german disaster relief , I was really skilled to get a dull chain even more dull. :D
I'd love to see a video on making your own chain. Good stuff here.
Would love to see a video of you making up chain saw chains! I am very curious of the breaker tool also and would love to see it in action. Thanks for this great set of videos.
absolutely love your video's keep up the good work
it would be great to see a video on the way the tool works for making new chain. Thank you for your time.
A video making chains would be good :)
And maybe when you next service your chainsaw a video of that would be cool, thanks for the doing these videos they are very useful and fun to watch *****
If I didn't already have a bench version, I would buy one. I would also recommend to still periodically taking the chain off the bar and clean every 4-5 sharpening's though. (I use kerosene with a cheap bristle brush followed by saturating the bar and wheel with synthetic oil ) Its good that you recommended a conservative first cut (in order to avoid softening the steel thru heat)