Was bucking up a big downed oak for a friend yesterday, had a brand new chain on my 24" 6401, I mean a brand spanking new never touched a piece of wood chain. When I started the third cut the chain just wasn't cutting, I looked back at the second cut on the other side of the log and there's a small pile of ceramic tile fragments and I can see where I hit. I tried to touch it up with a file but it wasn't having it. Is there any hope for salvaging this chain? Should I aggressively file down the rakers?
Can I salvage this chain?
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Bret Chase
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Bigg_Redd
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You really should not have any problem sharpening that chain whether by hand filing, or by having a shop grind it to restore the proper angles/surfaces. DO NOT AGGRESSIVELY file down the rakers, just file them like Bigg_Red says ............ AS NEEDED (depending on how much tooth has to be taken off to fix the chain).
xman23
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Take a close look at the cutters. you should be able to see or feel the damage you did. You may need to compare it to a new chain. Don't file any more than you have to and be consistent.
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