How many sharp chains do you take to the field when cutting?
I make sure the one on the saw is sharp & take 2 ready to go spares.
If I've hit something, dulled the chain bad, that would take a while to sharpen so when that happens it's easier & faster to put on a new chain.
I hit something last time out on the right side & notice the cut going crooked.
First find what you hit if you can, (a small rock under some leaves in my case). Then a new chain, good to go.
Also
When that happens, do you file down "all the teeth" to the length of the ones that require serious filing?
Is that a good time to take it in & have it tuned up by a sharpening shop?
With out a tool, what are the signs that the rakers need filed down? (Chip size?)
I make sure the one on the saw is sharp & take 2 ready to go spares.
If I've hit something, dulled the chain bad, that would take a while to sharpen so when that happens it's easier & faster to put on a new chain.
I hit something last time out on the right side & notice the cut going crooked.
First find what you hit if you can, (a small rock under some leaves in my case). Then a new chain, good to go.
Also
When that happens, do you file down "all the teeth" to the length of the ones that require serious filing?
Is that a good time to take it in & have it tuned up by a sharpening shop?
With out a tool, what are the signs that the rakers need filed down? (Chip size?)