Round File Top Plate Angles

[jakethesnake]

We weren’t seeing stringy ends on the logs but ok will keep that in mind.

Check when the log dries if you’re using for firewood.

 

[jakethesnake]

As ol possum above stated. Side plate sharpness will cut those fibers rather than pull them off. Ever single log is a touch different

 

[huskyboy]

I am actually going to check my 32” bar and make sure it isn’t bent as that was the first outing I had with it. Chased my tail on a bent 36” bar that was acting similar before.

 

[jakethesnake]

I find this sorta thing especially true in larger logs. That is where a sharp chain really shows up. The picture I added a few pages back showing the small file up under the tooth that’s what I was working toward was a good edge up under the top plate and into the top of the side plate. Only the very top of the side plate shears fiber off

 

[jakethesnake]

I am actually going to check my 32” bar and make sure it isn’t bent as that was the first outing I had with it. Chased my tail on a bent 36” bar that was acting similar before.

Been there myself

 

[RI Chevy]

Was it the Sugi Mason?

 

[huskyboy]

It was funny now I think of it. The 661, 056, 461 and 372 never had a problem. I filed them all similar. I’m definitely checking that bar.

 

[huskyboy]

Was it the Sugi Mason?

Oregon 32”.

 

[huskyboy]

I’m checking the rails to make sure there not burred too.

 

[RI Chevy]

Good. Glad it wasn't the Sugi

 

[RI Chevy]

Maybe dress the bar up just to be sure?

I’m checking the rails to make sure there not burred too.

 

[old guy]

I seem to remember basswood really fuzzing in the cut if my chain had some time on it.