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Chain saw depth gauge

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ldj

09-12-2007 17:04:45




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I just bought a chain saw sharpener and a depth gauge. The instructions on that depth gauge are for someone that already knows how to use it. When I lay it down as pictures show, there is a thingie on the next link after the one with the cutter. The picture doesn't show a link with that thingie. It makes a difference the way the gauge shows it you have the gauge laying on that or let it go up in the open space. Not much, but some. Maybe I am trying to make it hard?
BTW, that sharpener is cheapie electric one that you take the chain off to use. I have sharpened 3 chains and it really worked good. Saw is making big chips now and saw goes into wood without pushing.

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jdemaris

09-13-2007 05:43:32




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 Re: Chain saw depth gauge in reply to ldj, 09-12-2007 17:04:45  
As the other poster mentioned - you've probably got some sore of safety-chain with anti-kickback ramps in the way of the rakers. For most chains, you don't have to worry about the depth of the rakers until the chipper is half-gone - or more. If your gauge isn't working with the anti-kickback ramps, just lay a straight-edge on top of the chippers - and then stick a feeler gauge on top of a raker. The clearance is the amount of the your cut. As I recall. .025" is usually used in smaller saws and .030" in larger - and in very big saws - especially gear-drives - .035" or more. And, if you are going to rip-cut, you can custom grind more off. - but . . . a ripping chain works much better with special 10 degree-angle chippers - instead of the usual 30 or 35 degree. Then, you can custom grind to match your saws power. The more you grind off, the more power is needed to cut. Also, if you grind them flat - the saw can get dangerous and kick like crazy. I've found that with most modern chains - I just about never have go worry about depth on the smaller .325 or low-profile 3/8" chain. The full size 3/8", .404, and 1/2" does need it once in awhile - especially the 1/2" chain that you usually find on slow, gear-drive saws.

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Stumpalump

09-12-2007 21:50:07




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 Re: Chain saw depth gauge in reply to ldj, 09-12-2007 17:04:45  
As you sharpen the tooth it recedes. As it receded the cutting part winds up closer to the chain. Each tooth has a nub sticking up in front of it and it controlls the depth of cut. It holds the wood away so the cutting tooth can only bite so deep.What I do is run a flat file over the knub once or twice evertime I sharpen the saw.Actually I do more than that but it's the anti kickback part of your chain so buyer beware. Soft woods you can cut deeper than hardwoods it seems. I'm not an expert but thats how I understand it.

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