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Adjust Raker Depth Using a Depth Gauge and Flat File

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How the Pro's sharpen a chainsaw

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What happens here

To adjust the raker, first ensure your chainsaw is secured in a vise. Place a depth gauge tool directly on top of the chain, resting it across both a tooth and its corresponding raker. The depth gauge has a small slot that aligns with the top of the raker. If the raker protrudes above the slot in the depth gauge, use a flat file to gently file it down until it is flush with the top of the slot. This ensures the raker is at the correct height relative to the tooth. Repeat this process for all rakers on the chain after sharpening the associated teeth.

Goal: Correctly set the height of the raker for optimal cutting performance and safety

Tools and materials

  • Chainsaw Stihl — The object being adjusted
  • Chainsaw Vise — To hold the chainsaw securely
  • Depth Gauge — To measure the raker height
  • Flat File — To file down the raker if needed

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50 years cutting after he just took the rakers down and wasn't expecting the bite and it grabbed that log all about hold it back while he's holding it come one finger Frank that happened nothing could be worse don't take your rakers down and far so you need those you'll be about the same as yo and that's where a depth gauge with timing thank you so with the depth gauge that's your raker you know you would put it right here well I'll do it on this one right there you put it right now actually do Tanner just keep moving it around because it's not hard for me to focus or nothing all right go for it got it so you tape take the depth gauge you know put it there so you can see the raker in that pocket and you would take the flat file how do you set the depth gauge though the death gig sits on top of the tooth so it sits on that tooth and that's - oh

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