HELP! How to know when you have too much hook

[SawAddictedFarmer]

I think it's when your chain cuts to fast.

 

[SawAddictedFarmer]

A good file is a must. I've had the best luck with Pferd classic cut and vallorbe. I'm sure you already know this or somebody already mentioned it but files go dull, about 6 sharpenings on 28" full comp is my average.

 

[huskihl]

Too much hook is from having the file too low. Your cutter will look like a C. It will cut fast but won’t last as long

Raising the file will give you a cutter that looks like a (
It will stay sharp longer but won’t cut as fast.

The beauty of doing it yourself is you get to pick and choose where you want it to be

 

[Duane(Pa)]

Let’s say hypothetically I went from what’s shown in my first post (deemed aggressive) and got too much hook.

What type of stroke brings it back to a more subtle C shape? I practiced some more

I wouldn't try to "repair" the tooth shown in first post. When it dulls and needs attention (sharpened) again, do as Kevin suggests and file slightly higher. Depending on where your depth gages are set, chains with too much hook can be grabby. The top plate will either slice or carve the wood fibers depending on the angle. Think of a knife slicing tomatoes vs a mason chisel busting bricks.