Chainsaw Repair

The blue wheel I have came from Madsons.    I am really not any more impressed with it than any of the other wheels.

I actually use the gray waxed wheel more than anything else because it does not burn the cutter as easily, but you do have to shape it more frequently.   I also like the finish from the gray wax wheel better than the blue wheel.   

I liked the blue since I could do a couple chains on one dress then swap sides, dress it and get those chains done with no extra dressing. Gray waxed is best for converting round or fixing rocked chains.

I enjoyed talking with you the other week at the GTG and eating your pies that you brought. They were first class.

I never used a waxed wheel. But I think it keeps the wheel from loading up with dirt?

I enjoyed talking with you the other week at the GTG and eating your pies that you brought. They were first class.

I never used a waxed wheel. But I think it keeps the wheel from loading up with dirt?

That what a GTG is for learning, food, saws and such.

I bought a Simington grinder and have already learned not to shape wheel in front of my workbench, cause it's now covered with grit.
Had one small problem with the grinder. The knob for the swing arm stop would not fit because the thread was missing. A  thread tap took care of the problem.


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I bought a Simington grinder and have already learned not to shape wheel in front of my workbench, cause it's now covered with grit.
Had one small problem with the grinder. The knob for the swing arm stop would not fit because the thread was missing. A  thread tap took care of the problem.

I had the same issue.  Both of the stop thread holes were pretty poorly cut.  Cleaned right up.  The chain guide needed to be replaced also.  The .063 guide worked just fine on .050 but the .050 wouldn't take a chain.  The Simington folks were great.  Shipped a new one out very quickly.  Very happy with the unit.  Chains just roll through wood.