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This is a wee tip for those who use a machine for maintaining their chains.

I picked up a digital tyre depth gauge on a whim to see if it would be of use to measure the rakers, not only does it work but heck yes it works. No more pissing about guessing when using a machine.

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Yes, it is that time of year here.

i'll just use a file

That will work just perfect. I suspect that the manufactures are too conservative on their racker height recommendations.

When I used to cut timber there was somebody who made a plate that had a hole for the raker and plate went on top of 2 teeth and you simply filed the raker off to the top of the plate, cheap and easy

Had one worked great

Wear chaps too! And a damn helmet/facemask

I run a depth mic across the top of the saw teeth after sharpening to check raker depth gauge height. That little gizmo looks like it will do the same thing.

Never ceases to amaze how many people are unable to sharpen a chain with a $2 file. Yes it takes a fair amount of practice to master, but look at all the money saved. I often dream of being the one that came up with all these chain sharpening gadgets, could have made a fortune.

Elksalyer says he wears all that...and he doesn't even own a chainsaw!

I almost bought a power sharpener - but I picked up one of these, and can’t believe how good it works.... so I don’t need a power one anymore.

It’s a Stihl 2 in 1 sharpener (file system) that adjusts your rakers at the same time it’s sharpening the teeth - All good !!

While on the subject of chainsaws - scored this little beauty for a very good price a few days ago. It took a while but I finally found one in great condition!!!

Can only protect a liberal so much. They will still find a way to hurt themselves. Usually by thinking. We should tell him he should forego the helmet....

Nice Dingo! Does that still have the old style chain adjustment?

Geez, that's a nice one. I still have an 034 Super on the shelf. By the way, your bar is on upside down.

Real men still run McCulloch's. None of that Swede or Kraut crap here...you are a weinie if you think a saw should start on the first 4 pulls. Anti vibration technology is for transgender types. Noise and weight reduction is for pajama boys. How you gonna learn the manly mechanical skills needed to attract women if your saw never breaks down? Grin.

Switch it every time you sharpen to keep the wear even

Ever seen an old logger in decent shape at 50 that's still doin it?? Grin

Ain't that the truth Hank...but, my wife's dad worked cutting day wage out on the Olympic Peninsula until he was 63.

I think he was talking about wearing them out partying...some sort of bars or some such...some dude named Vito...

I was delivering firewood to a customer and he says to me.....hey can you use these?...He was showing me about 10 chains he had hanging on the wall. He said instead of sharpening them he just bought a new one. I guess he didn't know how to sharpen them, so one of the sharpening machines would work great for a guy like that.