Jim Mesthene
ArboristSite Operative
I have a loop of Bailey's 20NK that now has unequal cutter lengths.
Can I turn it into ripping chain by filing the cutters to 10 degrees instead of 35 degrees? Do I leave the rakers @ .025? When I file it, do I maintain the 10 degree down-angle on the heel of the file or do I go to 0 degrees? Is cutter length more or less important?
Is this a dumb idea for occasional ripping? I have a saw that runs 3/8 chain, is this inherently better for ripping? Will it make much difference if I try to make a semi-chisel ripping chain, or should I file one of my round chisel chains (3/8 or .325) instead?
Or should I forget the whole thing because this is for casual, occasional ripping, not for milling?
Can I turn it into ripping chain by filing the cutters to 10 degrees instead of 35 degrees? Do I leave the rakers @ .025? When I file it, do I maintain the 10 degree down-angle on the heel of the file or do I go to 0 degrees? Is cutter length more or less important?
Is this a dumb idea for occasional ripping? I have a saw that runs 3/8 chain, is this inherently better for ripping? Will it make much difference if I try to make a semi-chisel ripping chain, or should I file one of my round chisel chains (3/8 or .325) instead?
Or should I forget the whole thing because this is for casual, occasional ripping, not for milling?