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What gauge are you guys using? I want to try a couple new ones. Thanks
 

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I have the stihl version and I'm not happy with it.
 

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20190206_100921.jpg If you can find one of these old adjustable web saw jointers they work the best. And it is spot on accurate on both left and right side cutters. Just make sure to only use it on the same spot on the bar, mark that area on both sides(contour changes settings).

I set mine with a feeler gauge on the first depth gauge I file.
Progressive lowering??? Just round it out at .025" from new, .030" at half cutter size and .038"-.040" when filed back to the top plate witness marks.
 

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View attachment 169077 If you can find one of these old adjustable web saw jointers they work the best. And it is spot on accurate on both left and right side cutters. Just make sure to only use it on the same spot on the bar, mark that area on both sides(contour changes settings).

I set mine with a feeler gauge on the first depth gauge I file.
Progressive lowering??? Just round it out at .025" from new, .030" at half cutter size and .038"-.040" when filed back to the top plate witness marks.
Here's one more pic . Best raker gauge you can buy.
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I use the husky plate on soft for all my depth gauges. They come in specific sizes but have used my 3/8ths on my 325 in a pinch and it worked alright. They wear out fast but have the best results imo.

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I use the husky plate on soft for all my depth gauges. They come in specific sizes but have used my 3/8ths on my 325 in a pinch and it worked alright. They wear out fast but have the best results imo.

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Not familiar. Where does the wear occur?
 

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Not familiar. Where does the wear occur?
This is the one I am speaking of. The wear occurs where the flat file runs, partially from excessive use but also I put to much pressure when filing. I've tried a lot of raker gauges and these are by far my favorite.
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Yep. Not sure why the skip tooth would matter. Note that they are pitch specific.
Pretty sure it needs 3 cutters and rakers to sit on to "level" itself out, or atleast 2. So skip would have to big a gap between the next tooth and it would just sit on 1 cutter and raker and sort of teeter totter up and down.

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Just found this one on ebay. Like to find one for 3/8 chisel.
 

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Yes I would like a FOP as well, It’s been on the wish list for ages,

it’s below unicorns sh!t , as I beleave I will get this first. :cool:
 

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You're talking about the gauge that is on the back of the roller and swivels out of the way?

I believe he is, that is the raker plate that I use. Easy to use, takes the raker height down progressively as the cutter wears and puts the contact point with the wood at the back of the raker.
 

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I bought the same Husqvarna raker gauges as Sawyer94 for .375", .325" and have no idea how to use them correctly. I'm glad that I found and joined this site - lots of good information.
 
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