Posted by kcm.MN on November 30, 2021 at 07:41:04 from (174.199.38.165):
In Reply to: Chain saw dressing posted by 550Doug on November 30, 2021 at 06:11:36:
If you're already in the middle of a job, I would not recommend you starting this yourself. Also, would be better to 'learn' on a bar in poor shape while still having a good bar for use.
From your last post about cleaning the gunk, I have to assume that you should probably buy a new chain this time, but do the research and keep up on maintenance. Keep the oiler clear to do its job. Keep the chain sharpened and adjusted.
I know you asked about the bar, but I started using a cheap electric chain sharpener off of Amazon that had LOTS of great reviews. Well, I found out why. I will NEVER go back to sharpening my chains any other way. This sharpener even got better reviews than ALL of the different Stihl brands -- and it's all plastic! Made a world of difference. Best price I see offhand is here:
But sharpening the teeth isn't enough. You also need to file a bit off the height gauges now and then. Lots of videos on Youtube to show how this is done.
From your last post, it sounds like you have used your saw quite a bit without the saw having proper lubrication. So it is very likely that your bar is worn unevenly. Can it be fixed? Probably. No way to tell without measuring the wear. There's also the matter of uneven wear in the slot of the guide rail. If there is side-to-side movement when everything is assembled and tensioned, then there is too much slop in the slot. There should be VERY LITTLE side-to-side movement. No way to make that right either, other than getting a new bar -- which is what I recommend.
You're starting to learn now. That's good. Best to start with new bar and, as you go along, practice on the old bar first. And most of all, pay attention! You'll likely be amazed how easily it all comes together once you know what to keep an eye on.
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