- 407
- 564 916
Chainsaw Users
Australia
Registrace 4. 09. 2017
Dedicated to help new chainsaw users
Chainsaw Teeth keeping them the same length for better cutting performance
Chainsaw Teeth keeping them the same length for better cutting performance
zhlédnutí: 646
Video
Axe Razor Sharp edge step by step procedure
zhlédnutí 116Před 14 dny
Axe Razor Sharp edge step by step procedure
Manufacturing process making a Maul or splitting Axe
zhlédnutí 539Před 21 dnem
Manufacturing process making a Maul or splitting Axe
Blunt Splitting Axe V Sharp Splitting Axe
zhlédnutí 667Před 28 dny
Blunt Splitting Axe V Sharp Splitting Axe
Battle Axe ( Hatchet ) razor SHARP
zhlédnutí 171Před měsícem
So sharp, it will shave hair off your arm
Razor sharp Axe using just a file
zhlédnutí 376Před měsícem
So sharp, it will shave hairs off your arm
How to correctly sharpening a Axe edge
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed měsícem
So sharp, it will shave hairs off your arm
Reprofile a splitting axe with a angle grinder
zhlédnutí 278Před měsícem
The secret to success here is. 1) keep moving grinder with little pressure 2) Use grinding wheel first to get mist 9f the metal off. 3) Use a flap disc after the grinding wheel.tje flap disc will remove most of the deeper marks. 4) Use a 120 grit disc for final finish and just blend in at the edge slightly 5) Use a small file to clean the beveled edge 6) use oil stone to sharpen the edge 7) Use...
Axe, Splitting Axe & Maul angles for Australia Hardwood
zhlédnutí 469Před měsícem
Axe, Splitting Axe & Maul angles for Australia Hardwood
Splitting Australia Hardwood some of the hardest wood in the world
zhlédnutí 810Před měsícem
Australia Waddywood hardest non commercial wood in the world 20kn Janka scale
How to sharpen a Axe Part 2
zhlédnutí 451Před měsícem
Reprofile bevelled edge from 33° to 23° The resharpen the Axe
Does your maul or splitting axe not perform so well ?
zhlédnutí 265Před měsícem
We take a look at the secondary bevelled angles. most axes should have a bevelled edge of 30°. A splitting axe should have a bevelled edge of 30° to 40° A maul should have a secondary bevelled of 35° to a maximum of 60° The lesser the bevelled angle is, the easier the maul will penertrate the timber. 30° bevelled angle is very good, but because of the primary wedge angle, 30° bevelled edge may ...
Stihl 25 inch bar Carbon fibre 780 gramms
zhlédnutí 638Před 2 měsíci
Stihl 25 inch bar Carbon fibre 780 gramms
Chainsaw Grinding wheels, what's better
zhlédnutí 482Před 2 měsíci
Chainsaw Grinding wheels, what's better
Stihl ES Light 30% less weight than ES Bar
zhlédnutí 462Před 2 měsíci
Stihl ES Light 30% less weight than ES Bar
Chainsaw Simple Carburettor maintenance
zhlédnutí 399Před 2 měsíci
Chainsaw Simple Carburettor maintenance
Why does your chainsaw bog down when you pull the throttle full on
zhlédnutí 416Před 2 měsíci
Why does your chainsaw bog down when you pull the throttle full on
Why does your chainsaw cut crooked ? We show you how to fix this problem
zhlédnutí 2,7KPřed 2 měsíci
Why does your chainsaw cut crooked ? We show you how to fix this problem
Chainsaw grinder not grinding equal each side
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed 2 měsíci
Chainsaw grinder not grinding equal each side
Stihl Hexa cuts 10% faster than full chisel Why ?
zhlédnutí 985Před 2 měsíci
Stihl Hexa cuts 10% faster than full chisel Why ?
Tune up High & Low settings on a Stihl saw
zhlédnutí 455Před 2 měsíci
Tune up High & Low settings on a Stihl saw
File Guide make chainsaw sharpening a breeze
zhlédnutí 854Před 2 měsíci
File Guide make chainsaw sharpening a breeze
what is your rationale for using such high octanes? curious...
Stihl recommends 89 octane rating. But also say 93 octane won't damage the saw. So I rather use 93 octane
They are much cheaper than a Dremel, and like most tools it might take a while to learn how to get the best result from it. Being usable away from a power point is definitely a plus IMO.
I'm told that mesh size 20 is 1mm holes and depends on where you buy it its available in a sample size for under $6. Larger size e.g. 300mmx300mm around $22 Australian - free shipping on most.
It most likely breaks regulations am sure. Anything you touch on any exhaust will break manufacturers and government regs. But that said it runs better
Clear and Useful. Thanks.
Good video. Some chains the master links are not available, I'm told that links can be punched without grinding and then reused? These are mini 1/4" chains.
Yes I have reused them
@@ChainsawUsers Thanks, tried and it works. I don't have one of those anvil or chain vices so instead I used my bench vice with the chain held vertically at one end, works but not ideal. Ordered one of those adjustable anvils for next time.
@Mark6E yes works well
Typical Ozzy test…stick your finger on it..😱 As already mentioned, the cardboard washer didn’t make any difference…it was rotating the alloy washer that did the trick.. It’s also a good idea to check the nut faces are flat and parallel to the wheel..
On oragon bars the oil hole is the big holes on reversible so tentioner uses same holes
Always wondered what a "raker" raked?
There’s 1 question I have never heard a good answer to from the unequal length cuts the same guys How do you compensate for the reduced width from the inward taper of the side plate? The shorter cutter has the corner moved inwards. My experience is it moves the problem back a tooth or 2 when they run at dramatically different lengths. The short tooth’s corner will be fine but the following 1 or 2 on that side takes more damage than the rest of the chain. Over a few sharpenings you end up with a bunch of short ones on that side until the problem works its way back around to the start.
Yes the Inward taper as the tooth wears down. My experience using a progressive depth gauge in many cases the chain cuts better faster but that also depends on the wood. It's hard to be 100% accurate with anything chainsaw related. Look at the density of many eucalyptus trees, greybox unseasoned has a density of 1.2 tonne per cubic meter. Redgum has a density of 900kg per cubic meter. With different density wood and short Interlocking fibre results can vary. But generally if the cutters are the almost the same height you will finds that the chip size will be slightly more uniform. This aid cutting performance but by how much ? Bit of a guessing game. Like many things related to chainsaw chain full chisel v semi chisel small gains of 10% maximum is all you can expect . But again wood species variation can change that result.
@@ChainsawUsers I have a bit of spare time this morning so I'll make a short video explaining the question and the problems I have encountered. Hopefully we can find an answer
good vid well done
Tinker if I hit something like a nail n I wreck a couple of teeth I'm not sacrificing my whole chain n cutting them all back just to have them all equal. I usually just touch them up a little but keep them at the same length like the rest of the good teeth! In time they all level out! What u reckon?
Hi not suggesting you do that. What I am saying is try if you can when sharpening to keep them the same if possible. If not no big deal it will still cut good
That was my 2c on it. Is it going to be a better, straighter cut if they are all exactly the same? Yes. Is it going to make such a huge difference that it's worth spending the time and effort to make them exactly the same vs just doing the same number of file strokes on each +/- one depending on the tooth condition or eyeball size? I doubt it. I'm not a professional, but I cut on average 15-20 cords of wood a year, from standing to in the shed, and my saw always cuts straight, even when my top plates are quite different in length.
@rotorhead5000 thanks for your comments much appreciated
That ozito file sander is a great idea, takes some laboriously work out of filing the axe to a more required angle ! Those Bunnings axes r cheap but need a lot of work to a required sharp level ! Those Swedish axes r incredible but outrageously expansive. Thanks for sharing that wonderful idea, a benchgrinder just ruins the steel! Have a nice day😊
I just brought a spear and jackson from bunnings $55 maul 2.7kg had a 82° beveled angle 8 mn wide bevel. It 7s great for wood bouncing not splitting. Needs major work so it can perform well
Tinker,sorry to trouble u with an unrelated topic, but since u r knowledgeable with chainsaws I have trouble getting oil to the bar on my 400 stihl ! What bar oil would u recommend ?? Should I enlarged the oil hole in the bar as well ? Would really appreciate if you could give me your opinion on that please! Regards Gunter
@gunterbecker8528 I always measure the bar oil hole to make sure it lines up with saw oil port (hole) some people drill the bar hole slightly bigger. I just use any bar oilit just 10w 30w oil with a tackifier ti make it sticky. If the hole lines up the you will need to look at the pump or oil slinger to make sure it is. Ot worn out. Only other thing is change the oil like filter as this also can get fine particles and block it some what. Hope that helps
@@ChainsawUsersthank you very much appreciated Gunter
U have been absent for a while hope all is well ! Nice to see u back with another video ,always looking forward with more content from u,always interesting and informative !
Thanks
Stralia! 🍻
i ordered one for 52$ amazon california, should work on oak trees i have
Am sure you will be happyvl with it
Finally found a complete guide! Thank you! I’d love to see how to use the progressive depth grinder.
You mean processing depth gauge have them also in the. Channel
Thank you. Watched you from Ireland.
G'day, and many thanks for all your 'How to' videos. They do help when there is so much rubbish being put out there. Regarding the muffler holes: call me dumb but did you enlarge them all? My local Bunnings didn't know what sieve mesh was. Oh dear!! The side adjuster and dogs do make a difference to a handy sized MS170.
I just bent them outwards a bit gave it a tad more space
How many of the 3mm holes got enlarged to 4mm?
@blueyhanson6253 all of them
If you put a bar a few inches longer with a full skip chain, then going from 7T to 8T can compensate for fewer cutters by upping your chain speed. Do you agree with that?
Yes that will compensate 8T with full skip
Very well 👌
Just picked up the 2.5kg Husqvarna Sledge axe today after watching your video. Finally been able to split some of the Aussie hardwood knotted logs that I've had lying around. Thank you for the recommendation! That's a nice over-strike protector.. would be nice to get something similar
Try to fit a overstrike Protector e en if it rubber attached with cable ties. You will thank me. I have both the husqvarna axes. The 2.8kg composite splitting axe
Many thanks! … and no music 👍
That's exactly how I see it too! Stihl in Germany pays a lot of expensive engineers to ensure the quality is right. Many millions of euros are invested in development and then a West Coast Saws and "Max Airflow" or Egan Performance with a foam filter is supposed to be better? I don't believe that! It looks like they want to make money with it!
Yes spot on. The Standard air filter works well for me. Some people do very little maintenance and wonder why the saw is not working correctly
@@ChainsawUsers I am pretty sure that foam filters are much cheaper to produce than the HD 2 filter supplied by Stihl.
Fantastic video,, many axe in different sizes
Good video.
Your theory of a sharp splitting maul splitting better makes sense, but after splitting hundreds of cords of all types of firewood, hard and soft, over 51 years, it actually makes no difference in practice. A friend proposed to me that my 8 pound maul needed to be sharpened. We tried splitting several types of hardwood before and after his sharpening, and he agreed - no difference. My maul has been sharpened only once (on that occasion). Enjoy the exercise. One block of elm can give one a good workout (unless it is frozen).
On some hardwood it don't matter how sharp it is, the wood cam be very hard to split but generally a shaper splitting axe or mall will help on many timber species. Any angle or blunt maul will work on soft wood
50:1 will not produce more power, probably opposite - less power... To my knowledge its all to do with emissions. With 50:1 u will have good upped cilinder lubrication, but bottom end will suffer with low lubrication, and excessive wear... Personally will never go over 40:1 mix ratio, regardless how good oil claims to be... I always said its much cheaper extra spoon off oil, then engine rebuild...
Whats the point the Fiskars already has the X7 or 10 or 11 are perfect for kindling. They have no problems for smaller wood and kindling. These things aren't cheap.
Yes maybe wasted my money getting it. It's small and heavy that's all. It an option to use it with small rounds only
Where do you get those stainless overstrike protector?
Just make them from stainless steel 1 inch tube, cut in half. Get it from metal suppliers
Hi does it have a 40 to 1 mix mark cheers steve
It has 25:1 and 50:1 only
I have a 1000ml Ozito bottle that has 25:1,32:1,40:1 & 50:1
Hi there Dude....got a question for you...if the channel of the bar appears to be wider, as opened, not worn, can we help it to get into its original size with a hammer and a piece of hard wood? Using the visel? Thanks for your opinion.
Yes you can hammer it but go slowly. Squeezing it in a vice will also work but take it easy open close open close and use feeler gauges to check gap or something the correct size
This days we have an array of tools to choose from,so much so that it can get confusing for most people what to buy ! Hope people listen to u advice, well explained!
A lot of people try splitting larger rounds in the middle and this can be very hard depending on what wood you are splitting. But it's best work around the edges first.
It took me a few days of practice and 2 chains and 2 files completely worn down till i could get it down. I had to try a few different methods till i found one i could do. It was quite difficult to lwarn vut once you get it its not bad. I can file just as fast as round but i do have to pay more attention and have better lighting. I mainly square file now
Yes it takes a while to get the hang of it.
hey brother . I'm looking at getting a bench sharpener. if you could only have 1 . which brand would you have ?
OREGON is a top notch machine it's my first choice even though I have a Stihl USG grinder that's double the price
@ChainsawUsers thxz brother . by the way I love ur videos . very informative and gr8 info 👍. keep up the great work
Ive bought 3 carbode chains recently. 2 were semi chisel but the newest 25 inch is a full chisel and is super impressive. Its absolutely amazing
Yes maybe they are better now than before
@@ChainsawUsers I think it's about like anything else... Several different manufacturers and several levels of quality. Two of mine seem decent maybe not so great and the last one to arrive is on a whole other level and seems to be not only higher quality cutters but the whole chain seems way better built. I'm anxious to see what they are capable of
As for round filing...i think the term comes from the tendancy for people to pull their file back and in turn pulling up on it, making it so eventually they square off the tooth and the file rides high.
It takes a while to master freehand filing
I never clean my gullet on square ground. I run a bit thicker side on my stone. Never had anyone tell me my saw cuts like shit infront or behind my back. Lol
I'm using a 16 pound monster maul I had to weld back together
Try the Gransfors Bruk splitting maul. I bit the bullet and bought one... Nothing compares.
What model number and weight ? Also what was you using before the Gransfors Bruk
CBN wheel will run about $120 In the states.
That's cheap
Can you access Amazon ?
Looks good. There are similar overseas, but Aussie buyers should spend in Australia. And I find Jono & Johno are easy to deal with.
Yes been going there for years
Nice explanation, and very useful. You clamping device is nice, I made one but not with the clamping handles... can you post a short video showing the other side? Greetings
Click the link below to see the rear of the vice. Smallest chain that will fit is 18 inches www.chainsawspares.com.au/saw-chain-bar-vice-bench-mounted-for-chainsaw-file
@@ChainsawUsers Thank You! 🙂
how does this compare to the Fishers Super Splitting Maul? Thanks
Weight and handle length also play a major part in splitting mauls. The fiskars maul is a better choice for larger rounds but will tire you out quicker. So not 1 splitting axe or maul suits all occasions
I have had 1 of the husky sledge axes for 10-12 years now. It's extremely effective as a splitter and after buying lots of old neglected, rusty agricultural equipment, makes a good hammer as well.
Did you fit a overstrike Protector. So easy to damage without one. It feels good swinging it balance is ok. And angles on the wedge are good
@@ChainsawUsers No protector and still on the original handle. I'm more of an edge striker, on smaller wood I'll aim to hit the front edge so the handle isn't over the top of it. Bigger wood I'm looking for an edge section to break off then working around the growth rings. I'll run out of luck one of these days and break it
@SawChainTheories I think that's the way to go work.the edges. So what the biggest log you use with it 2 foot wide ?
@@ChainsawUsers it's useless below 6 or so inches. The biggest was a red gum about 7ft. Diameter doesn't really matter unless it has to be split in half, just find the way in and start working the rings around. I haven't used another manual splitter since I got this thing. No idea who makes them but they did a good job
@SawChainTheories They are made by Hultafors hult in Sweden and rebaged to Husqvarna. I have 30 splitting axes and Mauls this is a great mid range maul. My bigger one is the Fiskars Isocore 3.6kg maul total weight 5kg Greybox is really hard when dried out. I have been experimenting with the beve angles, 30° is good it can stick a bit. But at the bevel angle increases the bouncing gets worse. About 45° is about the maximum you need to avoid excessive bouncing.
Great job with that overstrike protector !
Thanks. Great video.
Thank you for the video. Had the same issue and would have been there for hours trying to get if off or breaking it.
Why would you want a razor sharp edge on an axe?
So it cuts better. Any sharp edge will aid cutting or spitting wood
@@ChainsawUsers cobblers- that razor sharp edge won’t last - it will be blunt as a butter knife in no time
@stephenhathaway269 not when the steel is hardened to 55 rockwell
About 60 degree cutting angle EH!!
Yes 90% ofs are ground at 60°