Best raker gauge?

[XP_Slinger]

My Husqvarna sharpening tool with gauge puts the rakers too low. Just wondering if there's a better option out there. Lately I've been stopping short of filing down to the gauge but then I get into uniformity problems sometimes. Is the Oregon raker gauge better?

 

[Deets066]

I haven't tried the Oregon one. I have a Carlton file-o-plate that takes em too low and the stihl gauge is a bit high.

 

[Deets066]

I just use which ever one depending on what saw and what length bar

 

[mdavlee]

I eyeball mine.

 

[RI Chevy]

How about one of those 2in1 files? They round file chain and take the rakers down all in 1 stroke.

 

[Czed]

Eye's or if it's a big enough saw husky roller thingy it will power through even if rakers to low.

 

[Crzybowhntr]

How about one of those 2in1 files? They round file chain and take the rakers down all in 1 stroke.

I like mine but I have noticed that the rakers get taken a little lower than when I use the Oregon gauge.

 

[RI Chevy]

Same with me. [emoji106]
But with ported saws, they seem to be ok.

 

[Czed]

My neighbor's freehand dremel grabby and punchy cutting.

 

[Czed]

My neighbor's freehand dremel grabby and punchy cutting.

Kind of fun really gives his husky 350 av a workout.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Eye's or if it's a big enough saw husky roller thingy it will power through even if rakers to low.

The saw powers through...I just hate the feel of a chain that feeds too aggressively.

 

[XP_Slinger]

I eyeball mine.

So how much ya want for your eye? Lol

 

[XP_Slinger]

Guess I need to start experimenting with raker height then measure it when I get the feel I like, then learn to eyeball it from there. Picked up an Oregon gauge on the way home today and it will take the rakers even lower than they are now.

Husqvarna roller thingamajig:


Oregon doohicky:

 

[2manyhounds]

have used ones like this in the past, just eyeball em anymore.

 

[Czed]

A lot of guys like the new pferd stihl file guide haven't tried it but these cheapy foresters do a good job just kind of unwieldy.

 

[2manyhounds]

A lot of guys like the new pferd stihl file guide haven't tried it but these cheapy foresters do a good job just kind of unwieldy.View attachment 63693

Heard good things but never tried one yet

 

[Philbert]

Husqvarna roller thingamajig:
Oregon doohicky:

Those are both 'progressive' depth gauge tools. They change the depth gauge offset amount as the cutter wears back.

You might prefer a more traditional, fixed offset gauge, like the one in 2manyhounds photo, a few posts above. These are available in 0.025, 0.30, and 0.35 offsets- maybe more.

Philbert

 

[2manyhounds]

Those are both 'progressive' depth gauge tools. They change the depth gauge off set amount as the cutter wears back.

You might prefer a more traditional, fixed offset gauge, like the one in 2manyhounds photo, a few posts above. These are available in 0.025, 0.30, and 0.35 offsets- maybe more.

Philbert

Over the course over a few years they can get a bit deep, but by that time you can "feel" how much your taking with a stroke or two, I generally round out a new chain and take 1 stroke on the rakers. Then find the worst tooth to start next time it needs it 1 stroke on the rakers for every 10 to 12 strokes with the round file keeps things cutting better than most. Use sharp files works best. By the way that's a 6 inch flat on an old screwdriver handle

 

[mdavlee]

So how much ya want for your eye? Lol

Better keep that. I had faker gauges at one time. No clue where they went

 

[Czed]

Those are both 'progressive' depth gauge tools. They change the depth gauge off set amount as the cutter wears back.

You might prefer a more traditional, fixed offset gauge, like the one in 2manyhounds photo, a few posts above. These are available in 0.025, 0.30, and 0.35 offsets- maybe more.

Philbert

I just started this every fourth sharpening i always handfile or useca husky roller just bought some they were so cheap 15.00 they do pretty good for what they are.