Tips and tricks for uniform rakers

[Duane(Pa)]

Please post your tips and techniques for uniform rakers (shape and depth). Thanks!

 

[malk315]

I'm pretty happy with the center drop depth gauge tool from Oregon. I have the 0.025 one. I like to flat file a stroke or two and then check with tool instead of filing while tool is on there so it doesn't blunt the points of the saw teeth. A lot of times I'll check depth gauge, file a stroke or two or three knowing I'm going to touch up the cutters, then file the cutters and final check w/ tool being careful not to wreck the nice points on the cutters. If I get a bit deep on depth gauges I just file teeth w/o touching depth gauges and re-check.

My brother and his step son are usually psyched to cut with a saw I've just sharpened... prefer filing 3/8 over 0.325, but seem to do pretty well with both!

When cutting pine for the sugarshack I'll go aggressive on the depth gauges just to throw some big chips for fun.

Someday I'd like to try converting some chain to square file and get further into that craziness.

 

[old guy]

I will use only a progresive raker guide like on the husqvarna roller file guide or carlton file o plate, this puts an angle on the top of the raker and also the correct depth for the cutter it serves.

 

[redoakneck]

I just eyeball them, been doing it so long I can get them within a couple thousandths.

These help!!

 

[jakethesnake]

Husqvarna has a progressive. I want it. Labeled hard and soft. I have the Oregon drop down thing. Also have a couple file o plates. I like the file o plate but I'm using Carlton chain at the moment. I will probably own the husqvarna one.

 

[Wolverine]

I use this and round the profile after finished.


Sometimes use the file guide too.

 

[mdavlee]

I use the force

 

[stihl livin]

I bought one of the Oregon drop down deals and really only use it to check one before I file them. Once I check it I'll file it and recheck and take the same amount of swipes off each one. It has worked very well for me so I'll stick with it.

 

[Philbert]

I use my grinder and an Oregon depth gauge tool, then round over / profile them with a ScotchBrite deburring wheel.

Philbert

 

[junkman]

4 sharpens then 2 swipes to the rakes.

 

[Icepick69]

For years I just profiled them using the wheel of the grinder. Lock the motor in the uprite position, turn on, and take a little off.
I still wanna know if anyone can get all there cutters the same length on the same side?

 

[malk315]

For years I just profiled them using the wheel of the grinder. Lock the motor in the uprite position, turn on, and take a little off.
I still wanna know if anyone can get all there cutters the same length on the same side?

I never do! Always trying to compensate but end up with more off the teeth on one side. I don't seem to have problems with it wandering in the cut. Made many cookies with uniform thickness for friends who burn various art into the wood.

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[Husky187]

Is it possible to manipulate an FG2 filing guide to do the rakers, or would that just prove pointless?

 

[Philbert]

I still wanna know if anyone can get all there cutters the same length on the same side?

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I get the cutters the same length on both sides. A big reason for using a grinder.

I grind the depth gauges on one side, then check, adjust, and grind them on the other side, since the wheel hits them in different places.

Philbert

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

I usually do a couple of swipes, then put a flat file on top of the chain and use a feeler gauge to see where I'm at. Once I find out how many swipes to take off, I go around the chain. One swipe with the flat file to round off the raker after I'm done. It's not necessarily accurate, but has been good enough for me.

 

[Stihl working Hard]

I cut my rakers down on the grinder then round off the edge slightly no problems at all

 

[Duane(Pa)]

Is it possible to manipulate an FG2 filing guide to do the rakers, or would that just prove pointless?

Yes, they make a triangle file that fits in the FG2.

 

[Icepick69]

I cut my rakers down on the grinder then round off the edge slightly no problems at all

Do you mind me axen why you round them off?

 

[mdavlee]

Front edge if it's a flat edge will dig in and cause more drag.

 

[Icepick69]

Front edge if it's a flat edge will dig in and cause more drag.

Then it would be lower? Rite?mine are at a angle.
Maybe I need a picture please.




Can someone draw me a picture