Dan Dill
ArboristSite Operative
I was given a Ripsaw and with an 044 Stihl powerhead. All of the bands are brand new with the exception of the one on it. Due to issues with its storage, they are also all rusted. What suggestions can you give me?
I was given a Ripsaw and with an 044 Stihl powerhead. All of the bands are brand new with the exception of the one on it. Due to issues with its storage, they are also all rusted. What suggestions can you give me?
Put the on and run them. The rust will come off real quick.
Then just do not store them in a humid place.
Should i coat them with something prior to running them and do I have a risk of them being weakened from the rust?
The first blade snapped nicely and the saw was bucking and jerking like hell until the break!
The first blade snapped nicely and the saw was bucking and jerking like hell until the break!
Dont run a rusty chain! Get a bowl and put bar oil in it and let the chain soak in it for a day or two... Well before that put the chain on a bench grinder with a wire wheel! Itll take the rust off then you can soak it! The reason for me saying dont run is it will screw up your bar!
Dan
Okay, I need more help now! I ran it today and made two cuts. The first one the saw started to ride up in the middle and cut uneven so it was convex. The second cut rode down in the middle and was concave. WHAT in the *()&*()^&*()^&*() am I doing wrong???!!!???!!!???!!!???
Okay, I need more help now! I ran it today and made two cuts. The first one the saw started to ride up in the middle and cut uneven so it was convex. The second cut rode down in the middle and was concave. WHAT in the *()&*()^&*()^&*() am I doing wrong???!!!???!!!???!!!???
I was given a Ripsaw and with an 044 Stihl powerhead. All of the bands are brand new with the exception of the one on it. Due to issues with its storage, they are also all rusted. What suggestions can you give me?
Wood is green maple, madrone, tanoak, and myrtle. The cupped wood was fresh green maple. I did not cup from being cut, but rather the cut was cupped. The blades were brand new when left out to rust in a barn. We are using the guide beam, and I have not checked the gauged in the carbide.
What do you all think?
If the band is set properly then check the tension . Did you tension the band so the indicator just lines up with the white mark ?
No.....please explain?
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