Saw Chain
37 Mechanical Timber Harvesting Handbook
Grinding Wheels
No matter what kind of grinding wheel you use, be sure to keep it
clean and well maintained.
Vitrified Grinding Wheels
Dress them often to maintain the correct shape using a rotary
wheel dresser or a dressing brick.
For 11BC, 18HX, and 19HX use a full radius dress as seen below.
For 11H, use a modified radius and flat radius as seen below.
Full radius
Side-plate
angle
Side-plate
angle
1/8" – Flat
3/16"
radius
Saw Chain Maintenance
1/8" (3.17 mm) flat
50°
3/16" (4.76 mm) radius
WARNING: Grinding wheels can break. To reduce risk of
injury, inspect for damage including cracks, and voids.
• Run Grinder for one minute before grinding.
• Keep tool guards in place.
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