glennschumann
ArboristSite Operative
I've got several bars for my Alaskan set up with an 066, but I consistently get a very rough "Washboard" surface with when I use my 24" bar. It is very used, but I have closed and ground the rails, and I still get a wavy surface (It is an Oregon 3/8" 0.063 sprocket tip. I've used one chain ground to 10* and a new one ground to 30* with the same results. The only time it clears up is then the chain is dulling, and I have to put pressure on the mill to get it to cut. Then, sometimes, I get a reasonable smooth surface. I have one 36" Stihl bar that really could use rail closing, but it gives a smooth cut. My 42" bar is new (Oregon powermatch) and leaves a smooth cut. Before I go get a new bar, does anybody have any thoughts?
FYI the tip is securely fastened, and turns easily. The rails are also well aligned with the bar rails. It isn't so warn that the bottom of the drive links are hitting the bottom of the track.
Any thoughts?
Many thanks in advance to the wisdom of AS.
FYI the tip is securely fastened, and turns easily. The rails are also well aligned with the bar rails. It isn't so warn that the bottom of the drive links are hitting the bottom of the track.
Any thoughts?
Many thanks in advance to the wisdom of AS.