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Post by blazer296 on Jun 21, 2009 23:14:57 GMT -5
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Post by mikevan on Jun 22, 2009 5:53:18 GMT -5
The filing guide helps those that can't keep the angle right. The break & mend - You have to use a lot of chain to make it worth buying bulk [plus tie straps, etc] to make this worth it. The bar dresser? A flat file has always worked for me.
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Post by lesorubcheek on Jun 22, 2009 8:11:16 GMT -5
I use a filing guide very similar to the one in your link. Personally couldn't file at all without some type of guide. I tend to favor this one over the Granberg, just because of the feel.
Never used the break-n-mend since we got a seperate breaker and a spinner. Personal opinion here is that if you're gonna try to make up your own chains, you might as well go ahead and get a decent breaker and spinner. The cost of the break-n-mend is about half the total invesment of buying the two seperate parts, so it may save some money, but I don't know how well it will work.
Also got a bar dresser similar to this one. Think the one we got was a Pferd. It looks like a good idea, but honestly I use a flat file more often like Mike stated previously, and a grinder where more material needs to come off. This is one tool that I won't buy again. Just doesn't seem to shave well.
Dan
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Post by billg on Jun 22, 2009 13:41:23 GMT -5
I would not buy a all in one for the same reason Dan said. I have probably 15-20 100ft and partial reels of chain. I also have totes of long cut lengths. I have to have the tools. I would be lost without my breaker and spinner.
Bill
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Post by blazer296 on Jun 22, 2009 20:19:57 GMT -5
Thanks for the response guys. I see your point about the break-n-mend, get what you pay for type of tool. Separates would undoubtedly do a better job, but I am still not sure I need them, just want. I don't know that I will go through enough chain to justify it. Not that we need justification for our toy...er tools. ;D
I will be getting a file guide soon though, after I figure out which one I like.
Dan, do you know if the oregon guide is mostly plastic like it looks in the ads, or is it painted? I was leaning toward the Granberg because of its mostly metal construction. You say yours is similar to my link, is it an oregon ? I found one (oregon) in a new store here today but its not the same model # as my link. Mostly plastic, but at only $22, it is tempting.
Jim
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Post by lesorubcheek on Jun 22, 2009 21:07:16 GMT -5
Yes Jim, it has alot of plastic. Mine is an Oregon but is at least 15 years old and looks almost identical but has different colors and knobs. The only metal is the base that attaches to clamp on the bar and the cross members. The other parts are plastic, but they seem very solid. The reduced friction due to the plastic is actually the thing that I prefer over the Granberg. Even greased well, the Granberg feels sorta grabby compared to the Oregon. I usually hate plastic, but this is one exception. Again, just my personal preference.
Dan
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Post by blazer296 on Jun 22, 2009 21:25:37 GMT -5
Thanks Dan, I wondered if the plastic one might be a bit smoother. If yours is that old wear is evidently not an issue. This weekend I think I am going to grab the one I looked at today. It should give me more reliable results than freehand filing.
Good night guys,
Jim
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