Is this chain messed up?

[maplemeister]

Hate to show my inexperience but was sharpening the chain on my Husky 50 special today and discovered that I have two cutting teeth that follow one another on the chain but are both located on the same side. All the other teeth alternate around the full length of the chain. This chain came out of a new box from the local dealer and was not put together by me. Checked my other two saws and they have alternating teeth all the way around. Was this
chain put together incorrectly?

Maplemeister

 

[sdt7618]

I have that one of my chains,, haven't given it a second thought! just cut it I say, but no expert!

 

[LEES WOODC]

Happens all the time ! Run it.

 

[Crofter]

That is common enough depending on drive link count odd or even. You wont be able to see it when it is cutting, Lol!

 

[dnf0929]

Every Stihl chain I have is like that. I actually like it because when I sharpen that is my reference point for starting/finishing.

 

[ShoerFast]

Every Stihl chain I have is like that. I actually like it because when I sharpen that is my reference point for starting/finishing.

Yup

After the color of the pre-set is gone.

 

[maplemeister]

Ok, I won't worry about it anymore. I have been doing a lot of research on this site regarding the method for successful hand filing over the past few weeks and it is paying off. I can now grab the file and put a good edge on my saw in about 10 minutes. That is something I could never get the hang of before but I never really had anyone that would show me the proper technique either. Love this site. Thanks for all the input.

Maplemeister :greenchainsaw:

 

[tomtrees58]

Your chain is OK. Sometime the required number of drive links makes it work out a little odd but it's perfectly fine.

yep couldn't of said it better tom trees

 

[abohac]

Ok

It's fine. Sometimes it comes out that way (no- usually comes out that way).

 

[Nailsbeats]

Every Stihl chain I have is like that. I actually like it because when I sharpen that is my reference point for starting/finishing.

Yep, it's easier than looking for those microscopic filings.

 

[cityevader]

Totally agree with the reference point! Nice to know when to stop filing!

I had one with a link backwards, that actually bound up a bit making a bit of a kink. I filed down the innocent raker for the offending link and let 'er rip.

 

[Husky137]

yep couldn't of said it better tom trees

Undoubtedly.

 

[woodbooga]

Yep, it's easier than looking for those microscopic filings.

I keep a can of brighly colored spray paint near me when I file. Have ever since the second sharpening of my first chain.

 

[ray benson]

I sometimes use a Magic Marker and coat the whole top plate of the tooth I start on. It's real easy to see and is gone in the first few minutes of cutting.

Same here , a magic marker or sharpie.

 

[bama]

Hate to show my inexperience but was sharpening the chain on my Husky 50 special today and discovered that I have two cutting teeth that follow one another on the chain but are both located on the same side. All the other teeth alternate around the full length of the chain. This chain came out of a new box from the local dealer and was not put together by me. Checked my other two saws and they have alternating teeth all the way around. Was this
chain put together incorrectly?

Maplemeister

If you are right handed, an extra right side cutter helps balance the saw. If you are left handed, the extra cutter is on the left side. Keeps you from cutting crooked. :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Lloyd H]

bama response

If BS was music this could be a forum about the symphony. My first chainsaw was a Homelite 150 took a 59 drive link chain as has been said the double cutters were always a good start and stop point. Most often used saw now Homelite 330 takes a 59 or a 60 miss the reference when I have a 60 on it.

 

[bama]

If BS was music this could be a forum about the symphony. My first chainsaw was a Homelite 150 took a 59 drive link chain as has been said the double cutters were always a good start and stop point. Most often used saw now Homelite 330 takes a 59 or a 60 miss the reference when I have a 60 on it.

When you have been here longer, it will happen to you, too. I am starting to pick it up from the masters.

 

[Zodiac45]

Yep no problems whatsoever. The chain (as Treeco mentioned) was probably made up at the store off of a roll. It just works out that way on occasion. I have a couple like that and when sharpening, I always start at that spot and when it comes round again, viola!