jdind
ArboristSite Lurker
Hi everyone,
I've read on a few different websites that the reason a chain will cut crooked is because either the left or right set of teeth is longer than the other (see http://www.madsens1.com/bnc_cut_pull.htm). But what if the rakers have been filed to the proper height for each set of teeth?
From what I understand, having different rakers 'depths' would mean that one set of teeth takes a thicker chip out of the wood on each pass, leading to a crooked cut. Conversely, proper rakers height would ensure a straight cut no matter what the length of the teeth.
What do you all think? Is it the length of the teeth, or the rakers height that's important for a straight cut?
I've read on a few different websites that the reason a chain will cut crooked is because either the left or right set of teeth is longer than the other (see http://www.madsens1.com/bnc_cut_pull.htm). But what if the rakers have been filed to the proper height for each set of teeth?
From what I understand, having different rakers 'depths' would mean that one set of teeth takes a thicker chip out of the wood on each pass, leading to a crooked cut. Conversely, proper rakers height would ensure a straight cut no matter what the length of the teeth.
What do you all think? Is it the length of the teeth, or the rakers height that's important for a straight cut?