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Sharpening a Chain Mortiser
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11/02/07 05:03 PM
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Jon Shaw
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Does anyone have any experience sharpening the chain on a Makita 7104L?
I've tried a chain saw file, but I didn't seem to accomplish much. I have an attachment for my Dremel, but I want to be a little cautious with that.
Do any of you sharpen your own 7104L chain? If so, any tips?
The other option is to send it out for sharpening. I tried one chain saw shop, but they weren't interesting in trying to sharpen this.
Can people who sharpen chain saw chains typically sharpen a mortiser chain?
If I need to send it out, where should I send it?
Is there any place where I can buy a second chain for less than $325? (To use while the first is being sharpened.)
Thanks!
Jon
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Re: Sharpening a Chain Mortiser
[Re: Jon Shaw]
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11/07/07 01:19 AM
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Mark Davidson
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This question was addressed in the tool forum a while back, you may want to search it out. I sharpen on the machine with a chainsaw file. I file all teeth, including pairs, straight across the chain.
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Re: Sharpening a Chain Mortiser
[Re: Mark Davidson]
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11/07/07 02:47 AM
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timberworks
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Jon, I order my chains through the lumber yard from makita and they generally run about 30 dollars.
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Re: Sharpening a Chain Mortiser
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11/07/07 03:57 AM
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Mark Davidson
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??30? I'll take 10 please. ( -:
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Re: Sharpening a Chain Mortiser
[Re: Jon Shaw]
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11/07/07 05:43 PM
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RJ2
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There is a new one in the package up for auction on ebay. Saw it while researching what the 7104 Makitas are selling for. I did a few mortices in a 4x14 cedar door jamb for splines ,and always wondered how long those chains last. How much milage did you get on yours?
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Re: Sharpening a Chain Mortiser
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11/08/07 05:16 AM
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Timber Goddess
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They won't last long on cedar....
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Re: Sharpening a Chain Mortiser
[Re: Jon Shaw]
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11/13/07 06:06 PM
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Thanks to all for the responses. I've been trying to log in for a few days, but couldn't remember my password!! I ended up creating a new account.
I did search through the tool forum, but obviously didn't look back far enough.
I tried the file again last weekend. Filing across the teeth doesn't work that well for me. (Grabs and twists the chain.) I have better luck by chucking the file in my cordless drill and spinning the file. I think I may be using too small of a file though, as I don't notice much of a difference in the cut after I sharpen.
Anyway, I wanted you guys to know that I appreciated your feedback!
Jon
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