Electric chainsaw grinder help

[SpaceBus]

Today I received a Granberg precision chainsaw grinder. The only thing I dislike is the lack of threaded 1/8" grinding stones. I found some for a dremel, but obviously this isn't threaded. Is there a way to adapt the granberg to a chuck style? I can't thread the 1/8" dremel stone because it's a smaller diameter shaft than the threaded stones. Any other thoughts on how to make these work together? If not, no big deal. I'm mainly trying to find an easier accurate way to sharpen my Stihl 1/4" picco chains. I am currently using my Granberg file-n-jig and it's pretty time consuming.

 

[salecker]

Today I received a Granberg precision chainsaw grinder. The only thing I dislike is the lack of threaded 1/8" grinding stones. I found some for a dremel, but obviously this isn't threaded. Is there a way to adapt the granberg to a chuck style? I can't thread the 1/8" dremel stone because it's a smaller diameter shaft than the threaded stones. Any other thoughts on how to make these work together? If not, no big deal. I'm mainly trying to find an easier accurate way to sharpen my Stihl 1/4" picco chains. I am currently using my Granberg file-n-jig and it's pretty time consuming.

Start thinking about learning what it takes to hand file.
Once you know what it takes to have a sharp chain...then hand filing is the quickest unless you have hit something like a rock or metal then take the chain to a grinder to bring it back to life.
Once you have the feel for hand filing a few quick swipes with the file will bring the chain back to sharp every time you gas up.

 

[SpaceBus]

I mostly got it for my ripping chains for milling, but I was hoping it would work for the picco chains. It takes a while to file it by hand because it spends the majority of its time cutting bark. I regularly see sparks and my picco chains always look like crap. I don't expect them to last long. I'm also considering using my electric drill with the small dremel bits I bought.

 

[Sawset]

I've only had one chainsaw. It's been since 09 and that's all I've used is a Dremel to sharpen the chain . It's done a really good job as far as I can tell. It's just that I need to take it back home in order to sharpen, which means I carry extra chains out in the woods.

 

[Jazzberry]

I've only had one chainsaw. It's been since 09 and that's all I've used is a Dremel to sharpen the chain . It's done a really good job as far as I can tell. It's just that I need to take it back home in order to sharpen, which means I carry extra chains out in the woods.

I have 2 Dremels. One electric and one battery powered for the woods. I got a Buffalo grinder for Christmas and haven't used my Dremel since. I now carry a few sharp chains with me instead of the Dremel.

 

[jetsam]

Start thinking about learning what it takes to hand file.
Once you know what it takes to have a sharp chain...then hand filing is the quickest unless you have hit something like a rock or metal then take the chain to a grinder to bring it back to life.
Once you have the feel for hand filing a few quick swipes with the file will bring the chain back to sharp every time you gas up.

I used to believe that I was good at this since I've been doing it my whole life.

Then I got a Granberg and discovered that I was probably actually never even close to good at it.

I like sharp chains now. These days I use a pferd 2n1 for touchup work and the Granberg for overhauls.

 

[SpaceBus]

I found a specialty vendor in Amazon that sells the stones I need. For whatever reason the bark around here just has loads of solids in it.

 

[Woodsplitter67]

Harbor freight has a chainsaw grinder for 40 bucks

 

[SpaceBus]

I went with the Granberg because it mounts to the bar. I don't currently have a work shop or bench to mount a ginder.

 

[Jazzberry]

I researched the cheap grinders before I bought and ended up with a Buffalo grinder. $39.00 same price as the HF version. My Granberg has been in a drawer for several years and I have no desire to ever use it again. The Dremel retired the Granberg and the grinder retired the Dremel. I have a cordless Dremel I take in the woods just in case for touch ups but would rather change to a previously grinder sharpened spare chain. My little 39 dollar grinder makes a Granberg a total waste of time. I sharpen long chains for my mill (up to a 60" bar) and hand filing is definenitly not gonna cut it. So to speak.

 

[SpaceBus]

I researched the cheap grinders before I bought and ended up with a Buffalo grinder. $39.00 same price as the HF version. My Granberg has been in a drawer for several years and I have no desire to ever use it again. The Dremel retired the Granberg and the grinder retired the Dremel. I have a cordless Dremel I take in the woods just in case for touch ups but would rather change to a previously grinder sharpened spare chain. My little 39 dollar grinder makes a Granberg a total waste of time. I sharpen long chains for my mill (up to a 60" bar) and hand filing is definenitly not gonna cut it. So to speak.

Which granberg did you get? I have the "precision" ginder which is the file-n-joint with an electric grinder.

 

[Jazzberry]

I had the file guide pos. Yours is prolly similar to using a Dremel which is much better but far from a grinder.

 

[Woodsplitter67]

I went with the Granberg because it mounts to the bar. I don't currently have a work shop or bench to mount a ginder.

I dont have a work bench at my home eather.. thats where i do my chain work.. im using 2 saw horses a small pice of plywood and i sit on a 5 gallon bucket. I can sharpen in my shed or i do it outside in font of the shed.. when theres a will theres a way

 

[SpaceBus]

I dont have a work bench at my home eather.. thats where i do my chain work.. im using 2 saw horses a small pice of plywood and i sit on a 5 gallon bucket. I can sharpen in my shed or i do it outside in font of the shed.. when theres a will theres a way

I use a picnic table or a tough box with a large round and a sump vise currently. I bought a hitch attachment for my trucks trailer hitch that will hold a bench vise at tailgate level. Baby steps!

 

[Jazzberry]

I use a picnic table or a tough box with a large round and a sump vise currently. I bought a hitch attachment for my trucks trailer hitch that will hold a bench vise at tailgate level. Baby steps!

I use a 4' plastic folding table from Walmart in a corner of my office. Heated and air conditioned with tunes.

 

[SpaceBus]

I use a 4' plastic folding table from Walmart in a corner of my office. Heated and air conditioned with tunes.

I won't bring any of this dirty stuff in the house. We are going to fix some damage to the house and then build a good sized shed. Eventually we will build a barn.

 

[Jazzberry]

I won't bring any of this dirty stuff in the house. We are going to fix some damage to the house and then build a good sized shed. Eventually we will build a barn.

My office is attached to the house but separate sorta. You use the doormat to wipe your feet when you leave vs wiping before you enter lol.