LAndrews
ArboristSite Operative
Finally got around to taking a picture of this section - just to say thanks to all of the people who so kindly helped me get this part figured out...
Right side was the chain that came with the saw - a really tired, anonymous Stihl and a thrashed bar. Measurements showed at least 0.030"/0.75mm of slop between the bar and chain.
Left side is about the fifth cut on a new Stihl RSLFK full skip with a new bar.
Looks like reasonable tolerances help a wee bit.
Right side was the chain that came with the saw - a really tired, anonymous Stihl and a thrashed bar. Measurements showed at least 0.030"/0.75mm of slop between the bar and chain.
Left side is about the fifth cut on a new Stihl RSLFK full skip with a new bar.
Looks like reasonable tolerances help a wee bit.